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Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited (JP) announces the acquisition of the remaining 49% of the outstanding shares of Gould Paper Corporation (Gould). The acquisition was effected through JP’s consolidated USA subsidiary, Japan Pulp and Paper (U.S.A) Corporation (JPUSA) and makes Gould a wholly owned subsidiary within the JP Group.

Gould Paper Corporation announced the appointments of Joseph Ryan as Executive Vice President North America and Michael Trachtenberg as Executive Vice President International. In their new roles, both will continue to report to David H. Berkowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

Gould Paper Corporation announced the appointment of David H. Berkowitz as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1. Mr. Berkowitz replaces Mr. Harry E. Gould, Jr. who had been the President and CEO since 1969.Previously, Mr. Berkowitz served as Gould’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.