Tobacco International 1997: Vol 199 Index

11 Pages·1997·4.4 MB·English

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1997 EDITORIAL INDEX
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1997 Editorial Ind
INTERNATIONAL
The following is a listing of the headlines of all the articles that appeared in TI this year. They are sorted
by region, topic, and company. Listings in boldface indicate feature stories. Entries in italics denote
charts or graphs. All other listings are news items.
Africa tomorrow Nov. 97, pg. 62.
Could Central Africa be the next emerging source of leaf for Lights, camera, action! B.A.1’s HOLLYWOOD Dec. 97, pg. 4.
the world marke??........ Mar. 97, pg. 60+ B.A.T guns for the MARLBORO Man
Production in selected African Countries Mar. 97, pg. 61.
Consumers told to pony up ‘outrageous’ tax Apr. 97, pg. 28.
Top prize the richest in Africa, thanks to Rothmans; ..June 97, pg. 80. Farm ministers frown on new E.U. report Mar. 97, pg. 22.
Bridge Shipping .. Jul. 97, pg. 66. Ban on tobacco advertisingi nE urope? ...........sssssseees Jul. 97, pg. 35.
Rothmans is in for sponsorship deal Aug. 97, pg. 80+ EU. ban on tobacco advertising on the table Nov. 97, pg. 58.
Philip Morris backs Antwerp Harbor 97.
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Argentina
Expanding Economy, Exports, and Planting Apr. 97, pg. 82+ 9 ~~~
ial T Newly developed cigarette on the Egyptian market .... Jan. 97, pg. 44.
i icagiaaamaaaaa eaaiaaaaaiai May 97, pg. 21+ cr launches SKOAL ORIGINAL FINE CUT STRAIGHT Jan. 977 pg, 44
Australia Caribbean Cigar,S outhern Wine & Spirits sign contract Jan. 97, pg. 44.
W.D. & H.0. nets annual profit of $10 million Apr. 97, pg. 98... New cigar ashtrays Jan. 97, pg. 44.
High court gets behind see on tax issue Sept. 97, pg. 74. | TTM plans to launch two new brands
Leaving the Field ; Oct. 97 g. 66. RJ. Reynolds puts chips on CAMEL MENTHOL
Public smoking bans a step closer °97; pg. 4. Vending humidor to court cigar smokers
: Bradshaw unveils array of accouterments
Austria After 175 years, USTC pitches something new ,
P.E.E.M. makes a bid for the U.S. market; Mar. 97, pg. 20. Miquel y Costas & Miquel rolls out new papers Feb. 97, pg. 52.
European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany; bays Las Vegas signs with Grand Havana Enterprises .... Mar. 97, pg. 62.
Swiss’ exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabak B.A.T rolls the dice and hopes to get LUCKY Mar. 97, pg. 62.
May 97, pg. 50+ Critical Solutions answers call for cigar lovers Mar. 97, pg. 62.
The Circus Comes To Traun Jul. 97, pg. 79+ — Karelia readies two elegant new brands Apr. 97, pg. 94. ~*p! a
2000 and One To Watch Oct. 97, pg. 48+ — Jacorp launches ‘maximum’ fine-cut product Apr. 97, pg. 94.
Development of Turnover 1985-1996 Oct. 97, pg. 54. Lippo rides cross country with Harley Davidson Apr. 97, pg. 94.
Deliveries by Continents 1996 Oct. 97, pg.54. B.A.T takes lead in advertising on private cars Apr. 97, pg. 94+
From Vienna to Vanguard: Schiff & Stern D Displays by Jodd come in all shapes and sizes Apr. 97, pg. 96.
_ For buddies, for business woodsman makes humidors Apr. 97, pg. 97.
B.A.T = _ B.AT opens new airport smoking lounges by 555 ......May 97, pg. 78.
B.A.T. sells Henri Wintermans oes Jon. 97, pg. 5. Joe CAMEL and the MARLBORO Man in the clubs May 97, pg. 78+ ,io=oa2-o< no n
B.A.T CEO.: wane _— bargain in long run Feb. 97, pg. 4. Cigar Expo proves stogie craze is here for good May 97, pg. 80.
Nairb Air solves particle-flow problem for B.A.T......... Apr. 97, Pp 14. Philip Morris sells MARLBORO handypack May 97, pg. 80.
Worldly Influence- How Trierenberg Holding Grabs Hold of = Smoke lights up the lives of cigar connoisseurs May 97, pg. 80+
the Globe Apr. 97, pg. 71+ = ‘Cigars 101 teaches the basics to puffers new or old ..May 97, pg. 81.
B.A.T. shares tarred by lackluster profit Apr. 97, pg. 98. % ae P y's Pg *=,i
B.A.T seeks to champion $3 billion fighting fund may 97, pg. 14. Bra
New headquarters for B.A.T ........cs.ssecsssescseecsnecesses May 97, pg. 14+ | Souza Cruz’s new leaf processing complex opens with a bang
B.A.T fails to raise interim dividend Sept. 97, pg. 76. Jan. 97, pg. 27+
B.A.T opens new factory Nov. 97; pg. 4. B.A.T’s Brazil wing falters a bit Feb. 97, pg. 54.
B.A.T and The Zurich Group join together in hopes of a better Through the years emerges as boxing champ Mar. 97, pg. 16+
70 December 1997
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1997 EDITORIAL INDEX
kSgA G iMhA3e Jf,Ai Lfo hyde y, J
1997 Editorial Ind
INTERNATIONAL
The following is a listing of the headlines of all the articles that appeared in TI this year. They are sorted
by region, topic, and company. Listings in boldface indicate feature stories. Entries in italics denote
charts or graphs. All other listings are news items.
Africa tomorrow Nov. 97, pg. 62.
Could Central Africa be the next emerging source of leaf for Lights, camera, action! B.A.1’s HOLLYWOOD Dec. 97, pg. 4.
the world marke??........ Mar. 97, pg. 60+ B.A.T guns for the MARLBORO Man
Production in selected African Countries Mar. 97, pg. 61.
Consumers told to pony up ‘outrageous’ tax Apr. 97, pg. 28.
Top prize the richest in Africa, thanks to Rothmans; ..June 97, pg. 80. Farm ministers frown on new E.U. report Mar. 97, pg. 22.
Bridge Shipping .. Jul. 97, pg. 66. Ban on tobacco advertisingi nE urope? ...........sssssseees Jul. 97, pg. 35.
Rothmans is in for sponsorship deal Aug. 97, pg. 80+ EU. ban on tobacco advertising on the table Nov. 97, pg. 58.
Philip Morris backs Antwerp Harbor 97.
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Argentina
Expanding Economy, Exports, and Planting Apr. 97, pg. 82+ 9 ~~~
ial T Newly developed cigarette on the Egyptian market .... Jan. 97, pg. 44.
i icagiaaamaaaaa eaaiaaaaaiai May 97, pg. 21+ cr launches SKOAL ORIGINAL FINE CUT STRAIGHT Jan. 977 pg, 44
Australia Caribbean Cigar,S outhern Wine & Spirits sign contract Jan. 97, pg. 44.
W.D. & H.0. nets annual profit of $10 million Apr. 97, pg. 98... New cigar ashtrays Jan. 97, pg. 44.
High court gets behind see on tax issue Sept. 97, pg. 74. | TTM plans to launch two new brands
Leaving the Field ; Oct. 97 g. 66. RJ. Reynolds puts chips on CAMEL MENTHOL
Public smoking bans a step closer °97; pg. 4. Vending humidor to court cigar smokers
: Bradshaw unveils array of accouterments
Austria After 175 years, USTC pitches something new ,
P.E.E.M. makes a bid for the U.S. market; Mar. 97, pg. 20. Miquel y Costas & Miquel rolls out new papers Feb. 97, pg. 52.
European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany; bays Las Vegas signs with Grand Havana Enterprises .... Mar. 97, pg. 62.
Swiss’ exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabak B.A.T rolls the dice and hopes to get LUCKY Mar. 97, pg. 62.
May 97, pg. 50+ Critical Solutions answers call for cigar lovers Mar. 97, pg. 62.
The Circus Comes To Traun Jul. 97, pg. 79+ — Karelia readies two elegant new brands Apr. 97, pg. 94. ~*p! a
2000 and One To Watch Oct. 97, pg. 48+ — Jacorp launches ‘maximum’ fine-cut product Apr. 97, pg. 94.
Development of Turnover 1985-1996 Oct. 97, pg. 54. Lippo rides cross country with Harley Davidson Apr. 97, pg. 94.
Deliveries by Continents 1996 Oct. 97, pg.54. B.A.T takes lead in advertising on private cars Apr. 97, pg. 94+
From Vienna to Vanguard: Schiff & Stern D Displays by Jodd come in all shapes and sizes Apr. 97, pg. 96.
_ For buddies, for business woodsman makes humidors Apr. 97, pg. 97.
B.A.T = _ B.AT opens new airport smoking lounges by 555 ......May 97, pg. 78.
B.A.T. sells Henri Wintermans oes Jon. 97, pg. 5. Joe CAMEL and the MARLBORO Man in the clubs May 97, pg. 78+ ,io=oa2-o< no n
B.A.T CEO.: wane _— bargain in long run Feb. 97, pg. 4. Cigar Expo proves stogie craze is here for good May 97, pg. 80.
Nairb Air solves particle-flow problem for B.A.T......... Apr. 97, Pp 14. Philip Morris sells MARLBORO handypack May 97, pg. 80.
Worldly Influence- How Trierenberg Holding Grabs Hold of = Smoke lights up the lives of cigar connoisseurs May 97, pg. 80+
the Globe Apr. 97, pg. 71+ = ‘Cigars 101 teaches the basics to puffers new or old ..May 97, pg. 81.
B.A.T. shares tarred by lackluster profit Apr. 97, pg. 98. % ae P y's Pg *=,i
B.A.T seeks to champion $3 billion fighting fund may 97, pg. 14. Bra
New headquarters for B.A.T ........cs.ssecsssescseecsnecesses May 97, pg. 14+ | Souza Cruz’s new leaf processing complex opens with a bang
B.A.T fails to raise interim dividend Sept. 97, pg. 76. Jan. 97, pg. 27+
B.A.T opens new factory Nov. 97; pg. 4. B.A.T’s Brazil wing falters a bit Feb. 97, pg. 54.
B.A.T and The Zurich Group join together in hopes of a better Through the years emerges as boxing champ Mar. 97, pg. 16+
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Souza Cruz invests S600M in new factory .................0. Apr. 97, pg. 8. China
shows pride in production and service ....... ore Apr. 97, pg. 16+
a "eS REC. Jan. 97, pg. 6.
Southern Brazil -With the threat of oversupply looming, Brazil Tobacco planting helps Tibetans.................c.cessesseeseesee Jan. 97, pg. 6.
grows steady- with caution and care ............ Apr. 97, pg. 77+ Komori Chambon installs printing presses in China......Feb. 97, pg. 31.
Tobacco in Brazil 1996-97 Crop ..........essessesseseeseeseees Apr. 97, pg. 79. Government stamps out smoking on public transport ....Mar. 97, pg. 4.
Tobacco exports break all time record ..................:0+- Apr. 97, pg. 80+ Overview of China’s Tobacco Industry ......Mar. 97, pg. 45+
The Cigarette Industry in Brazil ..............00c0sessesses0ee Apr. 97, pg. 81. China World’s Top Tobacco Producer ........ Mar. 97, pg. 48+
DN II i ciscslidislindessvscosccdencocesnisnntsil Apr. 97, pg. 81. Town emerges as top lighter producer ...............c..0000. Apr. 97, pg. 5.
Tobacco Exports Companies (in USS) ...........c.ses0e0000 Apr. 97, pg. 81. CNTC and Philip Morris create a better crop................ Apr. 97, pg. 24.
III Siiscnscunssticionbciinaicaninisioninsdaicceuceil Apr. 97, pg. 81. Philip Morris and homegrown firms vie for ads .............. May 97, p. 6.
Mechanized Batch Curer and Tilitia Clips in Brazil Yielding less than in 1996 to find equilibrium .......... May 97, pg. 22+
on Apr. 97, pg. 88+ Chinese city paints smokers in a corner.................... June 97, pg. 38.
Kannenberg- The Alternative Source.......... Apr. 97, pg. 92+ Expansion in Asian Leaf Export is Just Beginning to Pay Off
Illegal activities rob Treasury of $1.2 billion per year June 97, pg. 62+
ici calnlnscuncdiaaebacnsniadinin adleru ialdiodiaiasnitanscosaneneiesnnigh May 97, pg. 6. China Leaf Production Rebounds after Two Years if Decline
Industry seeks better government policy...................- May 97, pg. 22. June 97, pg. 70+
Crop expected to top the billion-pound mark.............. May 97, pg. 22. China Cigarette Marketing and Production 1995-1997 ..June 97, pg. 72.
Law preserves rights of smokers and nonsmokers ......May 97, pg. 28. China Tobacco Production and Marketing 1995-1997 ....June 97, pg. 72.
Tobacco production to remain stable this year .......... June. 97, pg. 30. China Tobacco Production by Tobacco Type 1995-1997 ..June 97, pg. 72.
Ministry of Agriculture declares new rules................ June. 97, pg. 30. Beijing Cigarette Factory: A Radical (Free) Approach
Big Brazilian Leaf Crop Impacts Tobacco Trade Jul. 97, pg. 50+
June 97, pg. 74+ New bid to save $780 in billings ............0.....c.c.es0e Aug. 97, pg. 29.
Twice is nice for Souza CruZ...............sessecseseeseeseeseeseees Nov. 97; pg. 4 Chinese ‘leftovers’ make a tasty meal...................... Sept. 97, pg. 26.
Banco do Brasil organizes insurance for crops.............. Jul. 97, pg. 26 Turning Over a New Leaf Sept. 97, pg. 40.
A bigger crop than expected ................c:sccceeseeseesee Aug. 97, pg. 22+ China’s Tobacco Leaf Production (1988-1997) .......... Sept. 97, pg. 42.
Growers still allowed to use methyl bromide .............. Aug. 97, pg. 23 Output of Tobacco Leaf of China’s Major Producing Areas (1995-1996)
Brazil industry in the south set to grow ................++. Nov. 97, pg. 20. silliiiettadshitcaiassibc tidal ialnasscakutincelidiiiebdialiee Sept. 97, pg. 42.
Pesticide use in Brazil lower than alleged.................. Nov. 97, pg. 59. China’s Transformation Sept. 97, pg. 56+
Fittipaldi pockets $1.6 million from cigars ................:0:-0:se00+- Dec. 97. Changes in Yuxi’s Output and Profit .................0200+- Sept. 97, pg. 60.
Yuxi's Main Imported Equipment ...................-.---++-. Sept. 97, pg. 60.
Bulgaria
Standard begins new processing effort ..................-.. Oct. 97, pg. 38.
Tobacco production figures released..................c:00es000 Feb. 97, pg. 6. Auction company to combat smuggling...................... Oct. 97, pg. 38+
Bulgaria in cigarette crisis..............cccecseseeseeseeseeseeees Mar. 97, pg. 6+ Latest battle in contraband war ...............:.cecsesessesseeees Dec. 97, pg. 4.
After years in decline, production rising ..................+-+. Apr. 97, pg. 5. Cost increases force RJR to shut plant ................ccsccceeseseeeees Dec. 97.
Privatization in Bulgaria A New Beginning May 97, pg. 74+
Table 1: Privatization Program for Bulgartabac and its Affiliates Com- Cuba
panies (Extract; October 1996) ..........:.cessecssseseesessees May 97, pg. 77. Committee calls for increases in production .............. Jul. 97, pg. 26+
Table 2: Results from the first session of the voucher privatization (De- Agriculture minister; plant more tobacco ................ Sept. 97, pg. 26+
a sit adeeeirealM ay 97, pg. 77. Keeping Pace Sept. 97, pg. 48+
DIMON acquires 100% of Bulmom................ccsccsecseenee Aug. 97, pg. 23 A Celebration of Success May 97, pg. 73.
Output for ‘97 expected to be 67,000 tons ............cecceceseeee Dec. 97. Femmes ROP FST: 0 OI. cscensinsaicscesncssosecesvvenncesios Nov. 97, pg. 20.
Rising Tide: Cuban cigar sales are on the rise in Spain
Canada
again.. Nov. 97, pg. 38.
Canada Helps To Tip China’s Tobacco Industry
Jan. 97, pg. 32+ Czech Republic :
Canadian advertisers circle wagons to defeat ad ban Progress and Potential- Russia, Ukraine, and the Czech Re-
teins Feb. 97, pg. 20. public Cigarettes Markets June. 97, pg. 52+
Mounties snare ‘Queen’ of tobacco smugglers.............. Mar. 97, pg. 4. Dynamics in the Consumption, Output, Export, and Import of Cigarettes
Great White North growers off to fine start................ Apr. 97, pg. 24. Wap I I cscs nrnssicnctinviconcnrns June 97, pg. 58.
Bar owners cheer officials for amending ban.............. May 97, pg. 26. Tobacco among the agricultural export leaders ............ Jul. 97, pg. 27
Flue-Cured association notes price increases ............ June. 97, pg. 30. 1997 Prague Show Preview/Prague Symposium and Trade-
Smokes banned in the Great White North? ................ June 97, pg. 38. fair 1997 Aug. 97, pg. 66+
Canadian tobacco companies fighting back .............. June 97, pg. 39+ Small fries unsuccessful, so fOr ..........c..ccceccesesceseesecsesessesseees Dec. 97.
Imasco not in discussion to sell CT .............esseceseeeees Aug. 97, pg. 83
Imperial targets U.S. for Canadian invasion ................ Oct. 97, pg. 8+ Denmark
PRINCE given the royal treatment...................c:ecsece+ Feb. 97, pg. 6+
Canary Islands Companies are bullish on their future ...... Aug. 97, pg. 56+
Making Cigarettes in Heaven, CITA’s Canary Islands Plant | __ e a Dec. 97.
May 97, pg. 64+ Pipe tobacco producers on the offense..................essecessesseeees Dec. 97.
Cambodia Eastern Europe
Up at B.A.T. Oct. 97, pg. 60 Rovereto, One of Europe’s Cigarette Packing Capitals
B.A.T broadens base in Southeast Asia .................e:0000 Mar. 97, pg. 8. Feb. 97, pg. 32+
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Akerlund & Rausing Group- Growing rapidly in Eastern Eu- Tabacalera’s net profit drops 4%; Mar. 97pg. 64.
rope and Central Asia June. 97, pg. 50+ Caribbean Cigar happy with fourth quarter . 97, pg. 64.
Eastern Europe: What’s Going On?.......... June. 97, pg. 60+ AET's early marks bode well for 1997 . 97, pg. 64.
Romanian Cigarette Market Share June 97, pg. 62. Tobacco index lights up stock exchange . 97, pg. 64.
Development in per Capita Income, Growth in GNP, and Inflation in B.A.T shares terred by lackluster profit . 97, pg. 98.
some Eastern Europe countries June 97, pg. 62. W.D. & H.0. nets annual profit of $10 million . 97, pg. 98.
Market Share of Major Brands in Bulgaria June 97, pg. 62. Indonesia’s top dog paw's sales of $980 million Apr. 97, pg. 98+
Eastern Company generates 9% more in sales Apr. 97, pg. 99.
Egypt La Moderna results buoyed by cigarettes sales Apr. 97, pg. 99.
Eastern Company Jan. 97, pg. 6+. First-quarter results: profit up 13% at Philip Morris ....May 97, pg. 82.
Egypt: The Leaf Tobaccos Cleared From Customs Staresfin Million Kilo- U.S.T. reports sales up, net earnings down in 1996 May 97, pg. 83.
grams) Indian industry could falter due to new taxes May 97, pg. 83.
ISSOCORP enthused by trademark decision Dubek commands 57% of the market May 97, pg. 83.
Saudi Arabia proves to be lucrative market ; ; RJR Nabisco sales off but net up 7.5% June 97, pg. 82.
Eastern Company generates 9% more in sales Apr. 97, pg. 99. B.A.T. Industries announces pretax profit of £590......June 97, pg. 82.
Eastern Company S.A.E. celebrates 75th anniversary ....May 97, pg. 6. Imperial and Gallaher face off at home, on continentJune 97, pg. 82+
Reynolds backs off, Philip Morris emerges triumphant May 97, pg. 6+ Coftabaco's shares soar June 97, pg. 84.
Eastern explores ways to reduce health hazards Nov. 97; pg. 13. Tabacalera’s grip on market loosens, some fear June 97, pg. 84.
The Eastern Tobacco and Cigarette Company Production and Sales Ex- Distribution activity comes through for Seita June 97, pg. 84.
pected for 1997-98 Nov. 97; pg. 13. Imperial Tobacco on the right track in 1997 June 97, pg. 84+
DIMON reports 175% increase in net income ... June 97, pg. 85+
Estonia
Universal profits piggy-backed on tobacco growth......June 97, pg. 86.
Bankend begins stocking cigarette warehouse May 97, pg. 8. Schweitzer-Mauduit net income above last year June 97, pg. 86.
B.A.T and The Zurich Group join together in hopes of a better tomorrow
Factory Focus
Nov. 97, pg. 62.
From the Publisher Sept. 97, pg. 64
Booted exec decides to peddle stogies Nov. 97, pg. 63.
Fresh Air Sept. 97, pg. 66
Dominican Cigar inks duty-free deal Nov. 97, pg. 64.
ITW Padlocker opens up the CaseLocker Sept. 97, pg. 68
Malawi exporters choose road over rail Nov. 97, pg. 65.
Odor Control Sept. 97, pg. 70
Quick Solution Sept. 97, pg. 70 Finland
A Solution That Works Sept. 97, pg. 72 What happened to Finnboard? ................. Feb. 97, pg. 26+
Not the old way, the Rite-Way Metso-Sere Group 1996 Feb. 97, pg. 28.
Fixing the facility with Precision
Firm pays smokers less for using legal product May 97, pg. 27.
Lines of Distribution
Change Is Constant: Finland Nov. 97, pg. 44.
Moisture System turns on the Quadra Beam
Capabilities Oct. 97, pg. 78 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
La-Man sheds light on filtration and lubrication products Officials cut prices on domestics and imports
Nov. 97, pg. 52. Idea of state monopoly put forth
KSEC tabs Infrared Engineering for joint venture ...... Nov. 97, pg. 52. Michailides raises its fagi n Macedonia
BulkTobac is revamped and ready to go . 97, pg. 54.
Know thy equipment . 97, pg. 55. France
Trouble-shooting . 97, pg. 55. Seita extends contracts three years Feb. 97, pg. 8.
TDC takes on RYO . 97, pg. 56. Seita finishes the year 6.2% ahead of ‘95 Mar. 97, pg. 64.
MXOpen for Business New machine rolled out by Schweitzer-Mauduit Apr. 97, pg. 14.
Full House: LTR Industries Citing taxes, Seita watches profit dwindle Nov. 97; pg. 14.
Dry Cleaning: La-Man
Whose Turn to Vacuum? Cardwell Germany
The Competition Gets Belted: Fenner Drives German smokers fired up over tobacco tax
Stopping the Presses: Imtec Topack aims for the future
Vertical case packer boxes variety of goods
Financial Reports Graphia Hans Gundlach delivers new accents in packaging
Imperial's market share up in preliminary results printing; Feb. 97, pg. 34.
Philip Morris shares hit record high Henri Wintermans-ST merger a success Feb. 97, pg. 54+
Universal increases common dividend OQdiN .............. Jon. Court rejects firms’ plea on warning
AMEX plans index of tobacco stocks B.A.T to move Berlin operations to Bavaria Mar. 97, pg. 10.
Solid global profits elevate Philip Morris Paper and tipping products answer the call of the high-speed
USTC enjoys 36 consecutive years of growth machines Mar. 97, pg. 38+
B.A.T's Brazil wing falters a bit Feb. 97, pg. 54. Committee rejects no smoking proposal May 97, pg. 5.
Henri Wintermans-ST merger a success Feb. 97, pg. 54+ European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany Swiss’
HM Sampoerna recovers from Astra adventure Feb. 97, pg. 55. exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabak
Consolidated Cigar Holdings sales climb 37% Feb. 97, pg. 55. May 97, pg. 50+
Schweitzer-Mauduit pleased with 1996 Feb. 97, pg. 56. oe Top Ten Brands 1996 May 97, pg. 52.
Seita finishes the year 6.2% ahead of ‘95 Mar. 97, pg. 64. Prices of SUMATRA the highest in four decades Jul. 97, pg. 27+
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Most Germans unfazed by U.S. settlement Jul. 97, pg. 34+ Tobacco Production and Distribution in India 1995-97 Sept. 97, pg. 53
Record prices at Bremen Tobacco Exchange Aug. 97, pg. 23+ Cigarette Production and Marketing in Infia 1995-97..Sept. 97, pg. 54
Efka rll with it Oct. 97, pg. 14 ITC promises to put past behind Oct. 97, pg. 86+
Smuggling ring with link to Russia broken Nov. 97; pg. 4. ITC to sell seed company stake Dec. 97, pg. 4.
Standard Commercial to build plant in India Nov. 97, pg. 24.
Greece
Greek Tobacco Market Preparing for the future Jan. 97, pg. Indonesia
40+ HM Sampoerna recovers from Astra adventure Feb. 97, pg. 55.
Tobacco Exports by Major Destination Areas (Calendar years) Sampoerna eyes expansion into Asia Apr. 97, pg. 8.
Jan. 97, pg. 42. Sampoerna to bring A INTERNATIONAL to market June 97, pg. 79.
Growers, Planting, Production, and Value of Tobacco 1985-1995 Indonesia's top dog paws sales of $980 million Apr. 97, pg. 98+
Jan. 97, pg. 42. PT Gudang Garam disburses 44% of profits
Papastratos: first to use lightweight paperboard Mar. 97, pg. 16. Indonesia decides not to ban smoking Aug. 97, pg. 30
Scientist create Bio-Filter to improve smoke Apr. 97, pg. 20. Clove cigarette maker develops partnership
Holland lran
MEG Holland’s MEGmu Flavor Dispensing Unit ....Jul. 97, pg. 44 Imports reach 35 billion annually
Sourcing New Specialties tc Far-Flung Markets
Jul. 97, pg. 76+ Israel
Heupink & Reinders, The Capital of Quality Palestinian officials battling duty abuses Jan. 97, pg. 16.
Aug. 97, pg. 54+ Malcam creates product to gauge moisture Apr. 97, pg. 16.
Make your own 200-gram Top 10 Brands in the Netherlands Smokers band together to fight anti-tobacco measures Apr. 97, pg. 28.
1996 Aug. 97, pg. 55 Dubek moves outside its borders May 97, pg. 10.
Douwe Egberts launches Top Leaf for DRUM line Aug. 97, pg. 80 Officials hitch a ride on antitobacco bandwagon Jul. 97, pg. 35+
A new flexible pouch? For Schur Oct. 97, pg. 12 Jordan Tobacco weathers first loss since ‘32 Aug. 97, pg. 83
Dubek searches for lost market share Nov. 97, pg. 14.
Honduras
Italy
Swisher Group operations underway Dec. 97, pg. 4.
Rovereto, One of Europe’s Cigarette Packaging Capitals
Hong Kong Feb. 97, pg. 32+
Worldly Influence- How Trierenberg Holding Grabs Hold of Judge rules no damages in smoking claim May 97, pg. 5.
the Globe Apr. 97, pg. 71 In France, Seita wages price wars; Price of Spanish blonds
Decrease in demand pulls imports down 17 % Jul. 97, pg. 28 up; Will the Monopoli privatize? May 97, pg. 58+
Cost increases force RJR to shut plant Top-selling brands in Italy May 97, pg. 62.
Face Lift Oct. 97, pg. 44 +
Hungary
Against tide, parliament eases ad regulations............ Sept. 97, pg. 75. Japan
Sales of light cigarettes up Nov. 97, pg. 14. Cross-breeding wild and agricultural tobacco species a success
$zolnok tobacco curing plant reopens Nov. 97, pg. 19. Feb. 97, pg. 16.
Lucky 7: sales hit record for every year since 1989 May 97, pg. 5.
India Japan Tobacco has a very good year Jul. 97, pg. 83
B.A.T joins in daily management of I.1.C. .................. Jan. 97, pg. 7+ Japan’s Record Year Oct. 97, pg. 64 +
Two new faces inducted into the 1.1.C. board JT makes the switch to cardboard
Puffers fume over Delhi smoke ban Outsiders enjoy firm footing Nov. 97, pg. 16.
1.T.C. streamlines executive board
Smoking and tobacco advertisements barred Jordan
Smokers told to cough up more money Jordan Investment Corp. offers a stake
Indian Tobacco Scenario looks bright May 97, pg. 67+. Consumption up in the Middle East
The 1995 Tobacco Statistics May 97, pg. 68.
Area and Production of Tobacco in India May 97, pg. 68. Kuwait
Andhra Crop 1996 May 97, pg. 68. Cigarette duty to double in Kuwait Jan. 97, pg. 16.
Tobacco Variety May 97, pg. 68.
Leaf Processing
p May 97, pg. 69.
Virginia and Burley Tobacco Production and Average Auction Price in Why threshing tobacco and to what criteria ....May 97, pg. 36+
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka May 97, pg. 69.
Lithuania
Andhra leaf area set to break price barriers June. 97, pg. 30+
Outlaw of firms; sponsorship depletes teams of funds
Expansion in Asian Leaf Export is Just Beginning to Pay Off
May 97, pg. 26+
June 97, pg. 62+
Dec. 97.
Move for ban on chewing tobacco in India Jul. 97, pg. 36
1.1.C. net profit up 33 %-but still misses the target ....Jul. 97, pg. 83+ Malawi
Board fixes the ‘97-'98 cost for Andhra flue-cured ....Sept. 97, pg. 27
Burley increase means meeting export demands Apr. 97, pg. 24+
The board finally fixed the following croo sizes Sept. 97, pg. 27
Burley leaf carries forward harvest up trend
Exporting Growth Sept. 97. pg. 52+
Farmers riot because of low tobacco prices June. 97, pg. 314
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Better Weather and Improving Prices Jul. 97, pg. 62+ Philip Morris mulls over $300 million plant May 97, pg. 11.
Production steady, consumption rising Aug. 97, pg. 24 A nation looks ahead to insure success May 97, pg. 11+
Cigarette Consumption and Distribution, 1995-1997 ..Sept. 97, pg. 27 Tobacco producers carve up the market May 97, pg. 13+
Feeling the heat, backpedaling on leaf Oct. 97, pg. 40 Rothmans buys 90% of Zanzibar cigarette firm May 97, pg. 14.
Malawi exporters choose road over rail Nov. 97, pg. 65. B.A.T. seeks to champion $3 billion fighting fund ......may 97, pg. 14.
New headquarters for B.A.T. ..........c.scccccessesseceeseeees May 97, pg. 14+
Malaysia Thumb’s down on bid to separate tobacco wing May 97, pg. 15.
The push is on for BENSON & HEDGES and KENT May 97, pg. 11. By doubling pay, Lorillard reels in job seekers May 97, pg. 15.
Plans to disband tobacco board on hold Dec. 97, pg. 4. Domestic firms restructure in order to compete June. 97, pg. 6.
Government lowers taxes on imported cigarettes June. 97, pg. 6.
Manufacturers News
Philip Morris, Reemstma cooperate in E. Europe June. 97, pg. 6.
Cigarette Sales Up Battle for the cigar market in the Caribbean June. 97, pg. 6+
ei planting helps Tibetans Export markets Tine up for Eastern Tobacco Co. .......... June. 97, pg. 8.
Eastern Company Jan. 97, pg. 6+ Eastern counters proposed revision of duty timetable ..June. 97, pg. 8.
B.A.T. joins in daily management of I.T.C. ................ Jon. 97, pg. 7+. Industry and food & hotel group on the same page....June. 97, pg. 8+
La = va may raise cigarette prices 12% to 15% ......Jan. 97, pg. 8. Japan Tobacco brings China into its sights June. 97, pg. 10.
Fortune Tobacco may withdraw top-selling brand Jan. 97, pg. 8+ Soaring cigarette sales before the Tax Man arrives .. June. 97, pg. 10.
TCC’s sales rise after privatization Jon. 97, pg. 11. Philip Morris ups production despite allegations ......June. 97, pg. 10+
Imperial Tobacco to step up expansion overseas Jon. 97, pg. 11+ R.J. Reynolds eager to reap rewards of expansion ....June. 97, pg. 11.
Friends of Tobacco silos 5th anniversary Jan. 97, pg. 12. Tobacco workers earn highest average wage June. 97, pg. 11.
Tobacco production figures released Feb. 97, pg. 5. Consumption dips, but Philip Morris bucks trend ......June. 97, pg. 11+
PRINCE given the royal treatment Feb. 97, pg. 6+ Officials’ about face: production open to privates......June. 97, pg. 12.
ISSOCORP enthused by trademark decision TMA launches home page at annual meeting June. 97, pg. 12+
Saudi Arabia proves to be lucrative market Caribbean Cigar buys American Western Cigar
Seita extends contracts three years The terms of the U.S. Tobacco Pact
German smokers fired up over tobacco tax
Industry underscores its economic importance
1.1.C. streamlines executive board Suerdieck capitalizes on cigar boom ;
Government to assist in tobacco exports Imperial set to launch a new cigarette in the States ......Jul. 97, pg. 10
Lakson and Premier pool resources Seita wants to lower prices, but waits on government..Jul. 97, pg. 10+
Armenter brings three subsidiaries into the fold British-American Tobacco to market old favorites ......Jul. 97, pg. 12+
PM and SMI extend agreement
DAVIDOFF courts uptown crowd to sell its cigarettes....Jul. 97, pg. 13+
No Joe? Reynolds to hear sweeping proposals B.A.T one of top five investors in Indochina Jul. 97, pg. 14
Bulgaria in cigarette crisis Mar. 97, pg. 6+ Philip Morris Lietuva gets go-ahead for production
B.A.T broadens base in Southeast Asia Reemtsma and others attract local producers Jul. 97, pg. 14+
B.A.T to move Berlin operations to Bavaria Mar. 97, pg. 10. Threats against Philip Morris hinder investment?........ Jul. 97 , pg. 15
Investment opportunities arise in Jalal-Abad Oblast....Mar. 97, pg. 10. SIT scoops up $k113.9 million in 1996 Jul. 97, pg. 15+
Two international tenders reannounced by G.0.T.-SyriaMar. 97, pg. 10. Tabacalera intends to buy a fifth of Aldeasa Jul. 97, pg. 16
Tekel has announced an international tender for an Oriental Manipula- Buyer pays unprecedented amount for Cubans Jul. 97, pg. 16
tion Plant Mar. 97, pg. 10. naked tobacco, Taiwan puts on some tea Jul. 97, pg. 16+
Cigarette use up, bridging gender gap Mar. 97, pg. 10+ Fabreeka one of many Friends of Tobacco Jul. 97, pg. 21
RJR Nabisco CEO food wing lean Mar. 97, pg. 11. Liggett scratches its head over how to pay off debts......Jul. 97, pg. 21
TMA hosting Intranet conference in May Mar. 97, pg. 14. Equipment for two casing lines made locally
Industry denounces Liggett’s decision to play ball with states 1.1.C. and B.A.T reap benefits from pact
Apr. 97, pg. 6+ Monopoly bagged, importers welcome Aug. 97, pg. 10
Souza Cruz invests $600M in new factory Rise of 20% in tobacco customs duty Aug. 97, pg. 10
Sampoerna eyes expansion into Asia B.A.T-Cigarrera La Moderna deal in the works Aug. 97, pg. 10
Carroll to handle three Reynolds brands Apr. 97, pg. 8+ Officials get to the bottom of zero-export problem .. Aug. 97, pg. 10+
a Tan could take authorities a decade Apr. 97, pg. 10. Philip Morris follows RJR, B.A.T into thew ild Aug. 97, pg. 11
Official bar marketing of tobacco without tax stamps ..Apr. 97, pg. 10. Yava and distributors building a bridge Aug. 97, pg. 11
Philip Morris and @ reg up smoke prices Apr. 97, pg. 10. Smokers make a mad dash for butts Aug. 97, pg. 12
Inflation and trade deficit improve Apr. 97, pg. 10. Tabacalera buys Max Rohr as part of larger plan Aug. 97, pg. 12
OroAmerica enters premium cigar tray Apr. 97, pg. 10+ Tamboril Cigar, Hubbard imports in distribution pact
Makers of BAILEY’S smokes face market challenges .. Apr. 97, pg. 12.
Aug. 97, pg. 12+
Overseas demand for tobacco breaks record Apr. 97, pg. 12+ Tobacco companies warn of black market Aug. 97, pg. 13
Premium cigar imports up to 67% Apr. 97, pg. 13. RYO Gets a Little Help From its Friends .. Aug. 97, pg. 50+
Illegal activities rob Treasury of $1.2 billion per year ..May 97, pg. 6. W.D. & H.0. Wills doubles six-month net profit Sept. 97, pg. 9+
Philip Morris and homegrown firms vie for ads May 97, p. 6. Socotab doubles dough to Gotse Delchev Sept. 97, pg. 10
Eastern Company S.A.E. celebrates 75th anniversary ....May 97, pg. 6. Zhounghua and Hongtashan lead the pack Sept. 97, pg. 10
Reynolds backs off, Philip Morris emerges triumphant .. May 97, pg. 6+ More than 100M cigars slated for production Sept. 97, pg. 10
Bankend begins stocking cigarette warehouse May 97, pg. 8.
More equipment made locally for Eastern Sept. 97, pg. 10
Smokers tol to cough up more money; May 97, pg. 10. Insurer pulls stake from Seita Sept. 97, pg. 10
Dubek moves outside its borders May 97, pg. 10.
VST hopes to up equity stake to 50 % Sept. 97, pg. 10+
May 97, pg. 11.
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Dubek consultant cuts a deal with the tax man Sept. 97, pg. 11+ May 97, pg. 62.
IT lumpst o new ‘97 high on TSE Sept. 97, pg. 12 Nov. 97, pg. 30.
B.A.T the front-runner Sept. 97, pg. 13
Tobacco industry a major force in Kelantan Sept. 97, pg. 13 New Zealand
National sales down 12 % in six months Sept. 97, pg. 14 Age hike puts business owners at risk
B.A.T cigarette volumes flat at 340 billion Sept. 97, pg. 14
North Korea
Philip Morris sells Mission Viejo to J.F. Shea Sept. 97, pg. 14+
Scottsdale Cigar inks deal vithC ircle K Sept. 97, pg. 16 Attracting foreign investment in agriculture
Alois Poschl of Germany now a shining star
Pakistan
1.7.C. in restructuring process Oct. 97, pg. 21+
Malaysian Tobacco pretax profit down 36 % Oct. 97, pg. 22 Government to assist in tobacco exports
Lakson and Premier pool resources
Biggies try to sell homegrown products Oct. 97, pg. 22+
PTB sets up bodies to fix maximum prices
ra i to open $80 M cigarette plant Oct. 97, pg. 26+
Reynolds buys part of electronics firm Increase in support price
KTG: sales dicta smokes up again Oct. 97, pg. 28 Philip Morris
B.A.T: payment depends on market share Oct. 97, pg. 28 Philip Morris shares hit record high Jan. 97, pg. 46.
Spar own-label replaced by branded line Oct. 97, pg. 29 Philip Morris cheers dismissal of claims Feb. 97, pg. 4.
Intrastate makes its move Oct. 97, pg. 30+ Philip Morris and Reynolds up smoke prices Apr. 97, pg. 10.
Consolidated acquires 75 % of Honduran firm
CNTC and Philip Morris create a better crop Apr. 97, pg. 24.
Bank warns of hard times in the future Oct. 97, pg. 31
Trying to reach an accord: industry representatives engaged
Eastern explores ways to reduce health hazards . 97, pg. 13.
in summit with state officials May 97, pg. 30+
Citing taxes, Seita watches profit dwindle . 97, pg. 14. Philip Morris declares dividend of $0.40 cents Jul. 97, pg. 83.
Sales of light cigarettes up . 97, pg. 14. Philip Morris up 13% in second quarter
Dubek searches for lost market share . 97, pg. 14.
On theh ome front Aug. 97, pg. 82.
Outsiders enjoy firm footing . 16.
Business abroad climbs 10% Aug. 97, pg. 82+
Imports might fall 40% by 2000 . 16.
MARLBORO rides high thanks to Lawson Mardon Nov. 97; pg. 7.
Dominican Cigar goes gourmet 17. B.A.T guns for the MARLBORO Man
Officials cut prices on leietie and imports 17.
B.A.T guns for the MARLBORO Man 97. Philippines
Philip Morris backs Antwerp Harbor 97, Fortune Tobacco may withdraw top-selling brand Jan. 97, pg. 8+
Fittipaldi pockets $1.6 million from cigars aif Redeco prepares to manufacture cigarettes
Cost increases force RJR to shut plant OF. Getting Tan could take authorities a decade Apr. 97, pg. 10.
Small fries unsuccessful, so far 97. NTA devises guide to improve crop quality June. 97, pg. 32.
House of Prince to expand pT. Stogie producers mimic Cuban style
Pipe tobacco producers on the offense 97.
Poland
Mexico Despite market sag, privatization of tobacco
La Moderna may raise cigarette prices 12% to 15% Jan. 97, pg. 8. Antinicotine law equals more headaches Apr. 97, pg. 29.
La Moderna results buoyed by cigarettes sales Cigarette packs required to show large warnings May 97, pg. 26.
Small recovery in cigarette consumption ....May 97, pg. 34+ Universal Corporation buys plants in Poland and Tanzania
Mexico Cigarette Production and Consumption 1995-997
Aug. 97, pg. 22
May 97, pg. 35. How ITM’s Most Modern Factory Was Built in Poland
Mexico Cigarette Tobacco Production 1996 and Projected 1997 Aug. 97, pg. 44+
May 97, pg. 35. Merkury buys Polski Tyton facility D
Burley expected to be 13% less than original forecastJune. 97, pg. 32.
Philip Morris and B.A.T invest $2B in Mexico Sept. 97, pg. 8+ Portugal
ELM plummets 42% after six months Sept. 97, pg. 27+ Philip Morris gains control of Tabaqueira Jan. 97, pg. 5.
Mexico On a Budget .... Sept. 97, pg. 33 +
Mexico/Cigarette Brands By Market Share,....April 1997 Sept., 97, pg. 33 R.J. Reynolds
Spotlight On: Mexico Nov. 97, pg. 40. Smaller Cigarette Manufacturers Doing Big Business
Mexico's Leaf Production and Exports Nov. 97, pg. 41. Feb. 97, pg. 38+
Country Profile: Mexico at a glance Nov. 97, pg. 42. No Joe? Reynolds to hear ne proposals
RJR Nabisco CEO food wing farewell Mar. 97, pg. 11.
Moldova Carroll to handle three Reynolds brands Apr. 97, pg. 8+
Shrinking plantations means blurry future May 97, pg. 23+ Philip Morris and Reynolds up smoke prices Apr. 97, pg. 10.
R.J. Reynolds International, Inc. ...........0. Apr. 97, pg. 30+
Netherlands
BUILDING SCALE Apr. 97, pg. 36+
In France, Seita wages price wars; Price of Spanish blonds Update on Key Brands Apr. 97, pg. 42+
up; Will the Monopoli privatize? May 97, pg. 58+ R.J. Reynolds U.S.A. Apr. 97, pg. 48+
Netherlands Market Share of Cigarettes May 97, pg. 62. RJR Lights a Fire Under Flagship Brands .. Apr. 97, pg. 52+
Market Share of RYO in 50 gr. pouch in the Netherlands Niche Brands a Spark RJR’s Portfolio Apr. 97, pg. 56+
May 97, pg. 62. RJR tests new technology internationally ..Apr. 97, pg. 62+
Market Share of RYO in 200gr. pouch in the Netherlands in 1995 Trying to reach an accord: Industry representatives engaged
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in summit with state officials May 97, pg. 30+ Bunzl to pay $178 million for American Filtrona Aug. 97, pg. 14.
CAMEL knows what smokers are ‘looking for’ Aug. 97, pg. 80. Light-weight paperboard from Papastratos Aug. 97, pg. 14.
Tests on ECLIPSE score high marks for Reynolds Oct. 97, pg. 10. AET terminates acquisition discussion Aug. 97, pg. 14.
Reynolds expands sale of reconstituted tobacco sheet Self-centering ultrasonic gauge from LaserMike Aug. 97, pg. 14+
Nov. 97, pg. 50. National Starch releases global directory Aug. 97, pg. 16.
Cost increases force RJR to shut plant Loss-In-Weight whets an appetite for accuracy Aug. 97, pg. 16+
Benefits of Mobil Bicor® LTSC Film are plenty; Aug. 97, pg. 21.
Russia Gala honors Huafang’s new facilities Sept. 97, pg. 21.
Tabacalera introduces Virginia cigarettes in Russia........Jan. 97, pg. 5. Reemay weaves special Typar fabric Sept. 97, pg. 22.
Official bar marketing of tobacco without tax stamps ..Apr. 97, pg. 10. ‘Robo’ packer by Schroeder goes on-line Sept. 97, pg. 22.
Philip Morris mulls over $300 million plant Graphic Packaging venture a lucrative choice Sept. 97, pg. 22+
A nation looks ahead to insure success May 97, pg. 11+ N.C. Ports Authority has best effort in a decade Sept. 97, pg. 24.
Tobacco preducers carve up the market May 97, pg. 13+ Schroeder unveils the Formnumatic
Progress and Potential- Russia, Ukraine, and the Czech Re- Control panel by Infrared Engineering
public Cigarettes Markets June. 97, pg. 52+ Thinner film yet better barrier
Dynamics in the Consumption, Output, Export, and Import of Cigarettes Telatemp offers up LCD decals
in Russia June 97, pg. 58. Cardwell joinsP roctor & Schwartz and Wolverine
Region rebounds from hard times Sept. 97, pg. 28. Bunzl discusses acquiring AFC's bonded fibers business Jan.
Imports might fall 40% by 2000 Nov. 97, pg. 16. International Paper’s new team increases daily output Jan.
A&R Group gains ground in Russia Nov. 97, pg. 18. Habasit announces ISO- 9002 certification
Chirala company wins safety “Oscar” . 97, pg.
Saudi Arabia North Carolina’s Ports receives funding for projects ....Jan. 97, pg.
Likely ban tobacco ads scares regional agencies Aug. 97, pg. 29. Topack aims for the future
Roche to acquire Tastemaker
Singapore
Supastrip changes name to P.P. Payne Feb. 97, pg. 12.
Rothmans reaps major rewards in Indochina Jul. 97, pg. 83.
Marden Edwards wraps up HAMLET Feb. 97, pg. 12+
Eleventh H.B. Fuller facility earns ISO registration Feb. 97, pg. 13.
South Africa
Siegling garners ISO 9001 recognition Feb. 97, pg. 14.
Consumers told to pony up ‘outrageous’ tax Apr. 97, pg. 28.
LMP designates six plants exclusively for tobacco Feb. 97, pg. 14.
Top prize the richest in Africa, thanks to Rothmans ....June 97, pg. 80.
Haarmann & Reimer merges with Florasynth Feb. 97, pg. 14.
OY OI, ncn scissssneccnsensscnscnsasensih 97, pg. 66.
Vertical case packer boxes variety of goods Feb. 97, pg. 14+
Rothmans is in for sponsorship deal Aug. 97. pg. 80+
America Filtrona sells wing to close deal Mar. 97, pg. 16.
South Korea Papastratos: first to use lightweight paperboard Mar. 97, pg. 16.
Fair Trade Body rules in favor of Japan Tobacco Jul. 97, pg. 36. Through the years — as boxing champ Mar. 97, pg. 16+
Korean group to sue U.S. industry Aug. 97, pg. 29+ SCW receives patent for low-cost expansion Mar. 97, pg. 19.
Yang Ming Line offers firms a path to success Mar. 97, pg. 19.
Spain Spiroflow-Orthos nabs USDA approval Mar. 97, pg. 20.
Rothmans announces price freeze Jan. 97, pg. 5. P.E.E.M. makes a bid for the U.S. market Mar. 97, pg. 20.
CETARSA reports on purchasing and quality Jan. 97, pg. 14. Matthews showcases new printer Mar. 97, pg. 20.
Tabacalera to acquire 100% Canarian Cita tobacco unit Nairb Air solves article-low roblem for B.A.T.......... Apr. 97, pg. 14.
New machine ralledo utb y Schweitzer-Mauduit Apr. 97, pg. 14.
Philip Morris and Reynolds up smoke prices Apr. 97, pg. 10. International Paper introduces gravure sheet Apr. 97, pg. 14+
In France, Seita wages price wars; Price of Spanish blonds Malcam creates product to gauge moisture Apr. 97, pg. 16.
up; Will the Monopoli privatize? ............ May 97, pg. 58+ | shows oe in — and service Apr. 97, pg. 16+
Spain Cigarette Sales by Brands 1995 and 1996 May 97, pg. 60. Kaymic : special training pays off and pays well Apr. 97, pg. 20.
Spain 1997 Price Increase in the Top Ten Brands of Blond Cigarette (in | The K-Tron promise: delivery in 15 days or less Apr. 97, pg. 20.
PTA) May 97, pg. 60. | Scientist create Bio-Filter to improve smoke Apr. 97, pg. 20.
1996 Markets Shares of Main Tobacco Companies ......May 97, pg. 60. | Moisture Systems- Nearly perfect near infrared technology
Tabacalera’s net profit drops 4% Mar. 97, pg. 64. Apr. 97, pg. 66+
Recorders indicate blends are on track Jul. 97, pg. 30. SRC Vision expands tobacco sorter line May 97, pg. 16.
Crop looks fine in spite of Mother Nature Aug. 97, pg. 24. LaserMike introduces Endura 201 May 97, pg. 16+
CETARSA outlines purchase expectations Nov. 97, pg. 20. KT&G cigarette plant in Vietnam May 97, pg. 19.
Rising Tide: Cuban cigar sales are on the rise in Spain H.B. Fuller boosts price of adhesive product lines May 97, pg. 19.
again... Nov. 97, pg. 38. | National — hopes to attract new business May 97, pg. 19.
St. Laurent buys Chesapeake’s packaging on June. 97, pg. 16.
Suppliers News | Holdings company acquires Schoeller & Hoesc June. 97, pg. 21.
Corby gains quality first with ISO 9000 award Jul. 97, pg. 22. Production of Rhodia filter tow underway June. 97, pg. 21+
Trierenberg inks deal with Olsanske Papirny Jul. 97, pg. 22+ | Daicel Chemical boosts filter production in China June. 97, pg. 22.
Lawson Mardon unwraps a new promotion Jul. 97, pg. 23+ Marden Edwards pitches in for Rothmans June. 97, pg. 22+
Shipping line at state port announces new service Jul. 97, pg. 24. LaserMike’s latest rage, the Intellipak June. 97, pg. 24.
Dynamax readies (02 monitor Jul. 97, pg. 25. Nippon Paper kisses cigarette papers good-bye June. 97, pg. 24+
Hastings Instruments posts info on the Web Jul. 97, pg. 25. _ Vydas gets the ‘motor’ ready for Load Controls June. 97, pg. 26.
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Telatemp unveils the reusable Micro Logger June. 97, pg. 26+ Tabacalera introduces Virginia cigarettes in Russia
Spiroflow-Orthos introduces Gericke product June. 97, pg. 28. Rothmans announces price freeze
Schweitzer-Maduit yearns to exceed estimates Aug. 97, pg. 83. B.A.T sells Henri Wintermans
LabelKwik does the job fast Sept. 97, pg. 6. Culbro buys Tampa cigar company
Graphic Packaging creates the ComposiGard Sept. 97, pg. 6. Puffers fume over Delhi smoke ban
AET expects substantially lower profit Oct. 97, pg. 88. Jordan Investment Corp. offers a stake
Literature from Vibra Screw for new or old Despite morket sag, privatization of tobacco
A&R Group gains ground in Russia Nov. 97, pg. 18. B.A.T CEO: payoff may be bargain in long run
Filtration gets a fresh face from La-Man Nov. 97, pg. 19. Philip Morris cheers dismissal of claims
$zolnok tobacco curing plant reopens Nov. 97, pg. 19. Industry questions F.D.A.’s authority
Vaassen foils the challenges of an era Government stamps out smoking on public transport ....Mar. 97, pg.
Robert Fletcher aims for 40,000-ton target Mounties snare ‘Queen’ of tobacco smugglers
Edelmann scores in first trade show appearance Court rejects firms’ plea on warning
Match business dims but won't go out “ good Redeco prepares to manufacture cigarettes
After years in decline, production rising
Sweden Town emerges as top lighter producer Apr. 97, pg.
Stora Fors’ CTMP production plant operating at full stream Tabacalera to acquire 100% Canarian Cita tobacco unit Apr. 97, pg.
a Feb. 97, pg. 22+ Plans underway to recycle tobacco residues Apr. 97, pg.
European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany; State fines PhifpM orris for advertisin
Swiss’ exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabak Committee rejects no smoking <—
May 97, pg. 50+ Judge rules no damages in smoking claim
Several items in the works at Swedish Match Nov. 97, pg. 16. Lucky 7: sales hit record for every year since 1989 May 97, pg.
American Brands to jettison Gallaher
Switzerland
Poisoned seedlings puzzle investigators
Baumgartner explores the future of flavor Mar. 97, pg. 34+ In another try, E.U. to step up to ad ban June 97, pg.
Paper and tipping products answer the call of the high-speed
New tax stamps for cigarettes postponed
machines Mar. 97, pg. 38+ R.J. Reynolds likely to maintain market share June 97, pg.
European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany .. re oo eyes a piece of the Moroccan pie
Swiss’ exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabai Imports choke homegrown cigarette makers
May 97, pg. 50+ Losses from virus may reach 10% of yield
Swiss Top Ten Brands 1996 May 97, pg. 55. Parliament caves in over ads
Company And Community In Equal Measure Jul. 97, pg. 39+ Tabak raises prices of King Size cigarettes
RJRTAG’s Output and Market Share in Switzerle.d ........ ul. 97, pg. 42 B.A.T. phasing out cigarette factory
Total Market and Favored Blends in the Swiss Marketplace Jul. 97, pg. More of A-MILD and DJI SAM SOE to hit Asia
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Bulgarian smokes losing foothold
All in the Groove Aug. 97, pg. 32+ Smokes fuel fine performance for Richemont
Basic Dimensions Aug. 97, pg. 32. Flynn sees need for tobacco tax hikes
The Forecast is Bright Aug. 97, pg. 39+ Smugglers cruise the provinces
Percent share of sales (in tons) in 1996 PCT-Group ....Aug. 97, pg. 43. B.A.T pulls application for 100% subsidiary
Controlling Your Weight Sept. 97, pg. 36+ Philip Morris ponies up funds for art contest
Villiger smokes out competition in duty-free sector ......Nov. 97; pg. 6. Bid to cut tobacco consumption
B.A.T and The Zurich Group join together in hopes of a better tomorrow UTC hits the market running
Nov. 97, pg. 62. Gamark Group shuffles business
Busting cheap butts at the border
Seita strong in weak market
Two international tenders reannounced by G.0.T.-SyriaMar. 97, pg. 10.
Accused smoke kingpin heads to court
Tanzania Tobacco venture to kickstart Wellex
Fighting for sponsorship freedoms
TCC's sales rise after privatization Jan. 97, pg. 11.
Levy would target cigarettes
Inflation and trade deficit improve Apr. 97, pg. 10.
Geared to smoke out the domestics
Rothmans buys 90% of iene cigarette firm May 97, pg. 14.
Seita heads into Moscow
Deregulation opens new doors Jul. 97, pg. 30.
Public smoking bans a step closer
Government sellst obacco assets to Universal Sept. 97, pg. 75
Standard and Universal in joint investment Nov. 97, pg. 21. Twice is nice for Souza Cruz
Smuggling ring with link to Russia broken
Thailand JT makes the switch to cardboard
Plans under way to recycle tobacco residues B.A.T opens new factory
Barton Carbide Tooling June. 97, pg. 46+ Latest battle in contraband war
Expansion in Asian Leaf Export is Just Beginning to Pay Off Swisher Group operations underway
June 97, pg. 62+ ITC to sell seed company stake
Plans to disband tobacco board on hold
Tl Digest Smoking rate up after 25-year decline
Philip Morris gains control of Tabaqueira Jan. 97, pg. 5. Lights, camera, action! B.A.T’s HOLLYWOOD
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Turkey British tobacco tax will go up in December Aug. 97, pg. 30.
Philsa Making its Mark Jan. 97, pg. 22+ Imperial, Gallaher targeted for damages Aug. 97, pg. 30.
Total Turkish Cigarette Market Jan. 97, pg. 24. Taking Quality Seriously at Corby Aug. 97, pg. 61+
Turkish Cigarette market by Blend Type Jan. 97, pg. 24. Ten Steps to ISO 9000 Aug. 97, pg. 64.
Turkey Meeting their quota for the 1996 tobacco crop B.A.T fails to raise interim dividend Sept. 97, pg. 76.
Jan. 97, pg. 36+ B.A.T opens new factory
Marden Edwards puts Rothmans under wraps
1995 Aegean Crop Jan. 97, pg. 38.
Tobacco Production of Turkey (regional breakdowns ..Jan. 97, pg. 39. Smoking rate up after 25-year decline Dec. 97, pg. 4.
Tekel building new cigarette plant near Samsun Jan. 97, pg. 39. Leading with Excellence: Dickinson Engineering
Tekel has announced an international tender for an Oriental Manipula- Nov. 97, pg. 26.
tion Plant Mar. 97, pg. 10. B.A.T and The Zurich Group join together in hopes of a better tomorrow
Exports dip, but competitors are yet to catch up Apr. 97, pg. 25. Nov. 97, pg. 62.
Leaf predicted to equal 535 million pounds May 97, pg. 24.
Uganda United States (chewing tobac/s cnuoff )
Cigarette use up, bridging gender gap Mar. 97, pg. 10+ The K-Tron promise: delivery in 15 days or less Apr. 97, pg. 20.
SRC Vision- Expanding the Vision June. 97, pg. 42+
Ukraine Life at the Top June. 97, pg. 44.
Progress and Potential- Russia, Ukraine, and the Czech Re- UST tabs longtime associate Berni Design June 97, pg. 79.
public Cigarettes Markets June. 97, pg. 52+ Friends of Tobacco finds new chum in U.S. Plastics ....June 97, pg. 80.
Dynamics in the Consumption, Output, Export, and Import of Cigarettes No-Muss, no-fuss dipping with new container Jul. 97, pg. 81.
in Ukraine June 97, pg. 56. Zippo/Case visitors center debuts in July Jul. 97, pg. 81+
U.S. Tobacco’s first quarter less than smokin’ Jul. 97, pg. 84.
United Kingdom USTC deploys marketing strategy Sept. 97, pg. 6.
B.A.T sells Henri Wintermans
Imperial Tobacco to step up expansion overseas Jan. 97, pg. 11+ United States (cigarettes)
Bunzl discusses acquiring AFC’s bonded fibers business Friends of Tobacco celebrates 5th anniversary Jan. 97, pg. 12.
Jan. 97, pg. 13. A New Spirit Jan. 97, pg. 18+
Chirala company wins safety “Oscar” Jan. 97, pg. 13. PM and SMI extend agreement Feb. 97, pg. 10.
Imperial’s market share up in preliminary results Jan. 97, pg. 46. U.S. Cigarette Production Sets Record Again
B.A.T CEO: payoff maybe bargain in long run Feb. 97, pg.4. Feb. 97, pg. 36+
United Kingdom Imperial acquires Rizla Feb. 97, pg. 6. U.S. Cigarette Output Feb. 97, pg. 37.
Marden Edwards wraps up HAMLET Feb. 97, pg. 12+ International Paper introduces gravure sheet Apr. 97, pg. 14+
LMP designates six ca exclusively for tobacco ......Feb. 97, pg. 14. By doubling pay, Lorillard reels in job seekers May 97, pg. 15.
What Happened to Finnboard?..............000 Feb. 97, pg. 26+ Kentucky kin proves Bionpes have more fun Oct. 97, pg. 14.
Vernhout & Van Sluyters Gravure starts production on a Tabacalera acquisitions give strong U.S. presence Oct. 97, pg. 86.
new eight color press Feb. 97, pg. 30+
Filtrona towards the Filennium Mar. 97, pg. 31+ United States (cigars)
Paper and tipping products answer the call of the high-speed Culbro buys Tampa cigar company
machines Mar. 97, pg. 38+ OroAmerica enters premium cigar tra Apr. 97, pg. 10+
ICI’s ‘Propafilm’ goes Global in Overwrap Film Makers of BAILEY”S smokes face tec challenges .. Apr. 97, pg. 12.
Mar. 97, pg. 52+ Overseas demand for tobacco breaks record Apr. 97, pg. 12+
How to Blow Bubbles Mar. 97, pg. 54. Premium cigar imports up to 67% Apr. 97, pg. 13.
Imperial Tobacco keeps production up and costs down Caribbean Cigar happy with fourth quarter
me Mar. 97, pg. 56+ The Cigar Clip provides a ‘caddie’ for all
Carroll to handle three Reynolds brands Apr. 97, pg. 8+ Grand Havana to open nine ‘rooms’ in Asia
Nairb Air solves particle-flow problem for B.A.T. ........Apr. 97, pg. 14. Cigar Stores Indian a real rainmaker
Kaymich: special training pays off and pays well Apr. 97, pg. 20. Havana Club celebrates the allure of Cuba
Worldly Influence- How Trierenberg Holding Grabs Hold of Two thumbs up for Flix
the Globe Apr. 97, pg. 71+ CAO Churchill shines among All Stars Aug. 97, pg. 81.
B.A.T shares tarred by lackluster profit Apr. 97, pg. 98. Lippo becomes a Design of the Times Aug. 97, pg. 81.
American Brands to jettison Gallaher May 97, pg. 5. Mr. Cigar is open for business Aug. 97, pg. 81.
B.A.T seeks to champion $3 billion fighting fund may 97, pg. 14. Market ninballr eveals Gallaher’s still a force Sept. 97, pg. 76+
New headquarters for B.A.T ............cescecsesessesesseees May 97, pg. 14+ 800-JR Cigar sees fine second quarter Sept. 97, pg. 77.
European Cigarettes: Cigarette Sales Smoking in Germany; Consolidated’s net income 93% over ‘96 Sept. 97, pg. 77+
Swiss’ exports expanding; Record results for Austria Tabak AER announces sales spike of 14.8 % Sept., 97, pg. 78.
May 97, pg. 50+ Wells bucks trend in male-dominated biz Oct. 97, pg. 9+
In France, Seita wages price wars; Price of Spanish blonds Giving consumers ‘One Shot’ Oct. 97, pg. 12.
up; Will the Monopoli privatize? May 97, pg. 58+ Prof returns from the lab with CigarWick Oct. 97, pg. 12.
ITGA cites environmental awareness of growers....... June. 97, pg. 32+ Inventors hatch holders for hitters Oct. 97, pg. 14+
Bill tarnishes potential markets for DOVE GOLD June 97, pg. 38. Splash on a little... Cigar? .............cscssessesseeseeseesessees Oct. 97, pg. 16.
Pafra provides better ammo for glue guns Jul. 97, pg. 24+ Back in action, the Gurkhas storm into ‘90s cigar wars
ITGA denounces covert antitobacco tactics Aug. 97, pg. 29. Nov. 97; pg. 7.
78 December 1997