<B>Eastern Pulp Receives Patent</B>

Eastern Pulp & Paper Corp. has been awarded patents by the United States and Australian governments for innovation in the manufacturing of premium tissue products. The patent, awarded Oct. 24^th, involves an invention of spray-bonding individual tissue plies to allow them to be converted at very high speeds into napkins, paper towels, medical disposable towels, table covers and other similar products. The invention also permits the tissues to be more easily printed in multiple bright colors and elaborate designs.