Domtar Papers

MONTREAL—April 9, 2008—Domtar Corp. announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of its text, cover and writing product line of papers to SMART Papers of Hamilton, Ohio, an independent manufacturer and marketer of premium cast-coated, matte-coated and uncoated printing papers. Closing is scheduled for April 21, 2008. Domtar grades designated by this agreement are Solutions®, Feltweave®, Nekoosa® Linen, Nekoosa® Bond, Nekoosa® 25% Cotton, Proterra® and Skytone®. SMART Papers will begin to process orders for these products as of the scheduled closing date. “With this latest transaction, Domtar continues to reinforce its focus as the North American market

Domtar’s Woodland mill will be idling a paper machine during the entire month of March, a move that could impact as many as 90 employees, according to the Bangor Daily News. Company officials told the paper that the action is being prompted by market-related conditions. The machine is slated to be refired on March 29, according to the Daily News.

PALO ALTO, CA—February 14, 2007—In response to Domtar’s research with its designer customer base, the company has launched a dedicated website which aims to meet designer’s needs for an inspirational and informative online resource. The Domtar Designer Corner (www.domtardesignercorner.com) has been created by designers for designers, and offers industry news and events, designer profiles, eco-smart design options, and tips for selecting the best paper to bring designs to life. PaperSpecs, an on-line provider of paper knowledge to the design and print industries, and providers of a database that features more than 4,200 papers from over 65 mills and manufacturers, will support the site with

Domtar, one of the largest producers of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, has signed a definitive agreement to combine with Weyerhaeuser’s fine paper business. The move will more than double Domtar’s current paper production capacity, according to Raymond Royer, Domtar’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Domtar estimates the new company would generate approximately US$6.5 billion in sales. The new company, to be called Domtar, will be headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and will include six uncoated freesheet mills, which will provide two-thirds of Domtar’s more than five million tons of capacity.