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PwC hosts 26^th Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference

VANCOUVER, April 10, 2013 /CNW/ - PwC is hosting its 26th Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 9, 2013.   Faced with a decade of low earnings, rising costs, shifting markets and demand, and sustainability concerns, forestry industry leaders remain resilient and determined to succeed - coinciding with this year's conference theme: Growing for the future; Global strategies for sustainable success.

CEOs are cautiously optimistic about revenue growth over the next three years as they work to improve the bottom line, invest in R&D, embrace environmental and social responsibility, and forge new partnerships and alliances.  These are some of the discussions that will be highlighted with senior executives from forest products producers, financial analysts and bankers, industry associations and NGOs.  Conference panels include: global economic outlook, financial performance, global industry outlook, and CEOs will share what's on top of their agendas for 2013.

WHAT:		26th PwC Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference
WHEN:		Thursday, May 9, 2013
		8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
WHO:		Speakers include:
		Marcello Castelli, President & CEO, Fibria Celulose S/A Kerry Cesareo, Managing Director, Forests, WWF USA Kevin Clarke, President & CEO, Catalyst Paper Corporation Elizabeth de Carvalhaes, CEO & President, Brazilian Pulp & Paper Association David Lindsay, President & CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada Jim Lopez, President & CEO Tembec Peter J. Oswald, CEO, Europe & International Division, Mondi Group David Scheible, President & CEO, Graphic Packaging International Inc. Daryl Swetlishoff, Head of Research (Canada), Raymond James Ltd. Craig Wright, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Royal Bank of Canada
WHERE:		Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
		1088 Burrard Street
		Vancouver, B.C.
		V6Z 2R9

The full conference agenda and speaker line up is available at: www.pwc.com/ca/forestconf

Accredited media are invited attend the conference. To RSVP or request an interview, please contact:

Jim Nelson
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, PwC
[email protected]
1 604 806 7047.

PwC's conference is part of the week long Global Forest Products Leadership Summit 2013, a series of events and conferences focused on the global pulp, paper, wood products and fiber-based packaging industries. Other organizations participating in Summit 2013 are The Pulp and Paper products Council (PPPC) and International WOOD Markets. Visit www.forestproductssummit.com.

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About PwC Canada
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with more than 180,000 people in 158 countries. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com/ca.

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