New Paper Industry Toolbar Delivers Resources to Desktops |
ATLANTA, November 13, 2001 - Five
top industry organizations today announced the release
of the Paper Industry Toolbar that conveniently puts the
power of their combined resources a mouse-click away from
every desktop in the industry.
This cutting edge communications solution
is free and gives users instant access to industry news,
business and technical knowledge, research and educational
programs, and other resources from the Institute of Paper
Science and Technology (IPST), the Center for Paper Business
and Industry Studies (CPBIS), Forestweb, the Paper Industry
Management Association (PIMA) and TAPPI, the leading
technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper,
and converting industry.
"The new Paper Industry Toolbar puts news, resources and Web-searching power
where I need it: atop my browser window," said Ben Thorp, Director of Pulp
and Paper Engineering, Georgia-Pacific Corporation. "It saves valuable time
by giving me quick access to information that's critical to my job. And, when
news breaks, the Toolbar alerts me instantly."
The five industry organizations have
partnered with each other and @hoc, a leading provider
of e-business communications software to offer the Paper
Industry Toolbar, using @hoc's Persistent Communications™ technology.
The Paper Industry Toolbar is a personalized desktop
application linking to preferred content and services,
which sends customized alerts as soon as the information
is posted. The Paper Industry Toolbar is compatible with
Netscape™ or Internet Explorer™ browsers, and
can be downloaded at http://www.paperindustrytoolbar.com/?mktmsg=TC10 or
by visiting the websites of the sponsoring organizations.
About IPST
The Institute of Paper Science and Technology (http://www.ipst.edu)
is an industry sponsored graduate research institution dedicated
to providing innovative solutions and future leaders for the paper
industry. Toolbar links include customizable buttons for the IPST
Member Channel, Research, Academics, Alumni and the Library and
Knowledge Center.
About Forestweb, Inc.
Los Angeles-based Forestweb, Inc. (http://www.forestweb.com),
the primary online business solution provider for people associated
with the global forest products industry, is the single site on
the Internet whose focus spans the entire breadth of forest products,
from standing timber to chips, pulp and paper to recycling, logs
and lumber to engineered wood. Forestweb generates, aggregates,
and publishes news and information about the industry concerning
market conditions, prices, inventory and corporate finances. Toolbar
links include Company and People Search, Events Calendars, Industry
Links, PriceBeat, Risk Management Center, Forestweb Login, Pulp
and Paper Prices and Statistics, Forestweb Alerts, and a separate
button with dynamic Industry News updated throughout the day.
About CPBIS
The Sloan Industry Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies
(http://www.cpbis.gatech.edu)
is the preeminent graduate business studies and research enterprise
dedicated to the enhancement of knowledge, decision-making, and
business performance for the global paper industry. Toolbar links
include Research Themes, Newsletter, Member Companies, Research
Projects, CPBIS Alerts, and the "Home" link, which provides
comprehensive access to information on the Center and its growing
portfolio of special industry reports.
About PIMA
The premier association for management professionals in the paper
and pulp industry, PIMA (http://www.pima-online.org)
delivers value by creating forums that address current issues
and develop management and leadership skills in a way that is
both customer focused and driven. Toolbar links include PIMA-Online.org,
Join PIMA, Solutions!, Association Events, Couch Pit University,
Student Chapters, Division News, PIMA Training Institute, PIMAweb,
Member Log-In, Member Directory, Papermaker Archives, Trade Name
Directory, PIMA Alerts.
About TAPPI
TAPPI (http://www.tappi.org)
is the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper
and converting industry. TAPPI provides its members rapid access
to the largest international group of technically experienced people
in the industry, the most comprehensive collection of reliable
technical information in the industry, and the highest quality
products and services created to meet the needs of people who solve
technical problems in the industry. Toolbar links include Membership
Benefits, Events, TAPPI News, Standards, Education and Training,
JobLine, Industry Journals, Conference Paper Archives, Solutions!,
TAPPI JOURNAL TAPPI PRESS Books & CD's, Member Groups, Contact
TAPPI, TAPPI Alerts.
About @hoc
@hoc (http://www.athoc.com)
enables companies to significantly strengthen the critical relationship
with their customers. @hoc's Persistent Communications™ technology
helps businesses maximize the value of their online initiatives
by extending their content and services directly to customers.
@hoc Channel™ 3 software establishes a dynamic presence on
customer's desktops positioning companies as the first and ongoing
point of contact for valued information, alerts and business services
even when users are not visiting the company's Web site.
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