Drupa 2008 Ancillary Program Announced

Fourth FSC Global Paper Forum in Düsseldorf

On June 9 and 10, the 4th FSC Global Paper Forum will be staged in during drupa 2008. The forum is an international get-together attended by FSC players from the worldwide paper and pulp sectors who gather to examine market opportunities. Forum discussions, workshops and information on all the latest developments in the FSC paper sector form part of the event. The following basic themes will be covered:

• Success: good brands on good paper

• Opportunities: bringing together supply and demand for FSC paper

• The impact of FSC certification on forestry, conservation, trade and legislation

• New FSC standards for the chain of custody

Further information can be obtained at www.writingthefuture.org

Print and media industry forum

Current market developments, entertaining panel discussions and the exchange of news and views with colleagues are central to the industry forum that will be staged by the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (bvdm) in cooperation with IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG on June 5 at 6:15 pm. High-calibre representatives of the print and media industry will present views from a range of different perspectives. Participation in the industry forum is free of charge, but those interested are asked to register. It is anticipated that the program and registration form will be available starting February 2008 at www.bvdm-online.de. The forum language will be German.

For further information on visiting or exhibiting at drupa 2008, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com. Or visit the web site http://www.mdna.com