Buckeye to focus on trimming costs.

Buckeye technologies has established. a new organization with the mission of leading efforts in lowering costs, reducing working capital and eliminating waste. The company intends to implement the "Lean Enterprise" methodology throughout its operations. The new organization will focus on improving work processes to ensure that all activities bring value to customers.

William Handel, currently senior vice president, Human Resources, will be appointed senior vice president, Lean Enterprise to lead this effort. He will have overall responsibility for all human resources, customer service and information systems activities.