New directory of North American converters debuts at CMM

CHICAGO, April 14, 2003 - Paperloop, the premier provider of information for and about the paper, pulp, forest, converting and allied industries, debuted the new 2003 CMM Converters Directory on the show floor of CMM 2003.

Compiled by the producers of CMM and specially released for the CMM show, the 400-page directory is the most all-inclusive directory of converting operations in the U.S. and Canada, featuring over 3,500 listings for converters of paper, film, foil, and paperboard. In addition to including details on converting operations across North America, it also contains over 9000 key personnel names, converter equipment and machinery utilized, Internet addresses and industry associations.

"We are excited to leverage our experience serving the converting industry to produce a tool that is useful for converters and suppliers alike," said John Rockwell, Vice President, Production Operations for Paperloop. "The 2003 CMM Converters Directory is a unique resource bringing buyers and sellers together, in the tradition of CMM."

In addition to the print directory, the 2003 CMM Converters Directory is also available via subscription as a fully searchable online database, giving users the ability to quickly find the specific information they need.

For more information on the 2003 CMM Converters Directory, visit www.paperloop.com.

About Paperloop Paperloop's mission is to provide the most valued information for and about the paper, pulp, forest, converting and allied industries through the best channels for information exchange. This is achieved through leading industry publications such as the Pulp & Paper and PPI family of magazines and newsletters, RISI, experts in paper/forest products analysis and forecasts, Paperloop's cost benchmarking team, and the foremost website for the paper industry, www.paperloop.com.

Headquartered in San Francisco with offices throughout North America and in Europe, Paperloop was founded in February 2000 and leverages deep, relevant experience from well over 100 well-established, leading print and online industry publications as well as conferences and trade shows.