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May 14, 2015 In This Issue
Weekly Spotlight
Market Roundup
Pulp & Paper
Containerboard/Packaging
Nonwovens
New Products
Energy
People
TAPPI News
GapCon
Weekly Spotlight
Early commercials featured the iconic Rosie’s Diner, who introduced Bounty as the "Quicker Picker-Upper." Rosie used Bounty paper towels to clean up after her patrons’ many spills, demonstrating Bounty’s superior absorbency and strength. The Bounty diner "throwback" experience was a unique one-day tribute to her, as well as Bounty’s rich history.
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Highly-participative, full two-day workshop will guide cross-functional, multi-disciplined management participants through "hands-on" scenarios to better understand and eventually better manage their overall Asset Reliability Maintenance functions.
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The courses are to be offered primarily online, with just one week per year on campus. They are targeted at the mill engineer with at least one year of experience, and are designed to accommodate the working professional. First classes begin Aug. 17.
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Industry veteran and author David Macaray answers many questions about the current condition of the 21st century toilet tissue industry, as well as what he believes to be the best properties (as well as over hyped properties) of the "squeezable soft" test many consumers use.
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As sustainability makes headlines, Apple is leading by example, stating it can generate revenue while maintaining sound environmental stewardship policies. With 2015 earnings so-far of $74.6 billion, the tech giant understands that long-term profits can be bolstered by lasting resource management policies. "Apple believes that paper, like energy, can be a renewable resource..."
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The survey will allow those who participate to see how their compensation and benefits compare with others in their industry. You will also have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from TAPPI for your time.
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On June 9, you can learn about a new sensor that eliminates the need for a traditional basis weight sensor with a nuclear source. Mills are now saving time and money previously needed for nuclear safety training, licenses, and specialized service and safety requirements.
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TAPPI’s 3rd annual Tissue360° Forum, was the highest attended ever. The 10 peer-reviewed, noncommercial sessions drew 30% more attendees than 2014 and were rated quite highly. In fact, about 30 people stayed for a wrap-up and critique sponsored by Siemens. Presentations covered solutions such as controlling yankee doctor vibration and troubleshooting drives along with the latest in forming technology and process control solutions.
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"There have been some great contributions to the advancement of tissue and converting," says Scott Springmier of TAPPI, "and our TAPPI volunteers have decided we are long overdue to recognize them." The Tissue Division is establishing three new awards to recognize outstanding contributions in the industry.
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TAPPI and its divisions recognize member achievement through various awards and appreciations. The deadline to submit nominations for the TAPPI 2016 major awards is August 1, 2015. Nomination forms can be submitted by email, faxed to the attention of the Awards Department at +1-770-446-6947, or mailed to TAPPI.
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Market Roundup
Demand for corrugated packaging material is expected to increase by an average of more than 4% annually over the next five years, and will amount to almost 115 million metric tons of converted material worth an estimated $176 billion by 2019. That’s according to the new report from Smithers Pira examining four trends in the corrugated packaging sector.
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Growing demand for specialty paper is expected to be a key driver for the market over the forecast period. Technology innovation, focusing on sustainable processes to minimize environmental impact is expected to be a critical factor for market development over the next six years. The global specialty pulp and paper chemicals market is expected to reach near $26 billion by 2020...
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NSK Corp
Pulp & Paper
The improved optical brightening technology developed by Archroma, combines magnesium salts with optical brighteners. Papers treated with this process present enhanced brightness and whiteness levels, offering consumers a more pleasurable writing and printing experience.
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Arkhbum plans to begin construction work at the end of July, and to start up the 2.8-meter-wide tissue machine in the first quarter of 2017, along with several converting lines for the production of toilet paper, kitchen towels, tissues, and napkins. In 2019-2021, Arkhbum intends to further increase the plant’s capacity by installing additional lines.
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Voith’s tissue machine included a MasterJet T 1-layer headbox, a Voith steel yankee cylinder with high performance hood, NipcoFlex T shoe press, and a MasterReel. In addition, Voith’s complete Process Line Package (PLP) included the OnQ quality control system equipped with non-radioactive sensors for the measurement of moisture content and fiber weight.
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"We are honored to receive this award and grateful for recognition from a dynamic city that many of us at Domtar call home," remarks their SVP of sales and marketing. "I'm accepting this award on behalf of Domtar's nearly 10,000 global employees who are committed to the sustainable development of their local communities through our support of education, sustainability, and healthcare causes."
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Administrators describe the "slightly different dynamic" of buying a company out of insolvency. The price is cheaper, but the big difference purchasing a business in this manner is ditching unwanted baggage such as debts, creditors, and liabilities. "We have had quite a few enquiries." These range from requests about redundant stock and equipment, to queries about resuming partial or full operation, the latter clearly preferred by administration.
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The Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine, supplied by Valmet (Finland), increases the company's production of bathroom tissue, towel, and diaper tissue for the Indonesian market by 25,000 metric tpy. The new tissue line fulfills the company's ambition to produce sustainable products of high quality in a cost-efficient way.
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Containerboard/Packaging
The equipment includes paper converting machinery and equipment including Maxson and Clark-Aiken sheeters, Mitsubishi and Caterpillar forklifts, computerized paper cutters, Cameron rewinders, an automatic hood type shrink wrap machine, a compressed air system, electric scissor lift, chain type paper roll saw, and a paper scrap reclaim system.
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"Our goal is to support the universities and connect with students to share our packaging knowledge," said Pregis' director of human resources. "Today's students will be tomorrow's packaging engineers and decision makers, so it is important that we, as industry professionals, invest in their future."
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The amount of waste generated annually by U.S. sales of just one product package, Capri Sun juice pouches, would circle the globe nearly five times according to As You Sow's research. "It’s a tremendous waste to be using non-recyclable packaging when recyclable alternatives are readily available," remarked the petitioning group.
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Nonwovens
Huycon Air incorporates a 2.5 layer base fabric with a fine-mesh product side with engineered air-channel-geometry for excellent web formation, retention, and release. Huycon Air also incorporates conductive yarns cross-linked by a specially engineered conductive edge sealing and providing superb static electricity dissipation.
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New Products
Standard BOD capabilities such as multiple-box output, hundreds of pre-programmed box styles, and multiple feed inputs are featured on the new platform. The system also features the latest Panotec high speed cutting-head technology designed for longevity and minimal maintenance.
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As a new premium shape with unique features, Caliz makes a strong visual impact from all angles, offering more ways to position and strongly differentiate your brand among competitors, the company notes. With ergonomic shape and attractive design, Caliz meets the changes of an aseptic carton market that looks for superior, functional packages for today's needs and tomorrow's trends.
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TS Bin boxes have hundreds of uses and fit most standard shelving units, making them handy in any environment including warehouses, auto dealers, hospitals, pharmacies, electronic firms, factories, and individual workshops. They are an economical solution to solving many storage and organization problems.
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Energy
A classic case of too little, too late? Tullis Russell invested £200 million into modern. efficient power generation. But the facility didn't come online until one month before TR's management announced it would be going into administration, making 300+ workers redundant. It's likely this power station will now sell exclusively to the U.K. grid instead of being an innovative on-site source generating affordable power for paper production.
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People
Colgrove will continue to serve as president of the division until the beginning of Q2. Patrick Burke, who serves as the company's VP of supply chain, will assume the role of SVP and president of the company's consumer products division, when his successor for the supply chain function is appointed. Colgrove will also continue to serve the company until the end of 2015 to assist in transition.
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Fernie is responsible for the Crown Packaging plant and the Boxmaster packaging plant, both in Vancouver B.C., Canada, and distribution centers in Kelowna, B.C. and Calgary, AB, Canada. He succeeds Joe Beers, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
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Anders Nyrén has left his assignment as chairman of the SCA Board of Directors effective April 30. No further information about Nyrén’s resignation was made available in the company's recent release.
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TAPPI News
This free webinar will cover new changes and tips on implementing the NFPA 70E Standard at your facility. Presented by Jay Smith, Executive VP, Lewellyn Technology, this May 19 presentation will highlight how compliance can save lives, reduce liability, and help avoid unexpected downtime and revenue loss.
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In addition to discussing the industrialization of nanocellulose, this one-hour free June 3 webinar will explain how microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) will be used in the future to enhance barrier at high humidity with clay and oxidized nanocrystals. Sponsored by the TAPPI Nanotechnology Division.
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Long time members will remember Phil as a dedicated member of the association, a member since 1958 who was quite active all the way into the early 2000s, before more thoroughly enjoying a successful retirement with family, friends, and neighbors in his community. He was named a TAPPI Fellow in 1989.
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TAPPI's popular, highly regarded Paper Machine Operations Course, to be held May 19-21, 2015, in Appleton, Wis., USA, helps attendees build confidence and knowledge of overall paper machine operations.
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Coming off a record breaking year in 2014, including a 40% growth in attendance, Specialty Papers 2015 will bring together experts from across the specialty papers supply chain on the most topical content relevant to this sector of the industry. Sponsored by TAPPI and Smithers Pira, this year's conference will return to "The Brew City" (Milwaukee, Wis., USA) this September 15-17.
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This glossary defines hundreds of terms commonly used in flexographic printing and pre-press operations. It will be a valuable reference for everyone involved in converting and printing. TAPPI members have a chance to purchase this useful text for less than $30.00.
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The conference "Engaging the Heart and Mind" will be held June 7-10 in Savannah, Ga., and will focus on bringing together safety and industry professionals, as well as lawyers and OSHA experts to navigate the ever-changing field of pulp and paper industry safety. Learn who PPSA has announced as their Keynote speaker...
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This work contains more than 460 photos, graphs, and high resolutions SEMs. The book highlights 60 global market pulps--pulps selected for their distinctive properties, outstanding attributes, and ability to represent the wide-range of market pulps available in the world. For a limited time, this title is available to both members and non-members for the same affordable price for this cutting edge industry information. Don't miss out!
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The New Edition of "Starch and Starch Products in Surface Sizing & Paper Coating is a must have
for your professional reference library. Available to TAPPI members for $60 off list price.
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This popular book series has been updated; second editions are out. The most comprehensive books ever written on pulp and papermaking are now available in electronic versions! TAPPI members save an additional 10% off list price.
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