December 1, 1998

   Copa Converting, a division of SPO's sales agent Tudor Pulp and Paper,
has taken over the slitting facilities of Schoeller & Hoesch N.A. in
Summerville, SC and will distribute all electrolytic papers from SPO
as well as long-fiber papers from Cascadec.
   Copa Converting will continue to perform the same services that S&H had
in the past.

For further information contact:
         Tudor Pulp and Paper
         123 Union City Road
         PO Box 7257
         Prospect, CT 06712
         Tel: +1-203-758-4494
         Fax: +1-203-758-4498