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Russian Pulp and Paper Production Declines

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TAPPI

Thursday, January 09, 2014 - members edition
Weekly Spotlight
Verso Paper Corp., Memphis, Tenn., USA, this week said it would buy privately held NewPage Holdings Inc., Miamisburg, Ohio, for about $900 million in cash and bonds to form a more cost-efficient company that can cope with increasing pressure from digital media
 
The TAPPI Board of Directors elections began on December 1, and will conclude on January 15
 
After 10 years at the helm of CEPI, the Brussels, Belgium-based Confederation of European Paper Industries, Teresa Presas has decided to leave the organization at the end of May this year
 
Pöyry PLC, Finland, reports that it has concluded the statutory employee negotiations started in November 2013 in the industry-related business units of the company’s Regional Operations and the Industry Business Group in Finland
 
From The Experts
By William D. Correll and Kirk J. Williams
 
GapCon
Russia’s production of wood pulp and pulp from fibrous materials decreased by 6.7% in January through November of 2013, year-over-year, totaling 6.6 million metric tons
 
U.S. P&W Paper Shipments Decrease
Printing and writing (P&W) paper shipments in the U.S. were down 6% in November 2013 compared with November 2012
 
AsianPaper
Pulp & Paper
Ahlstrom Completes Sale of Converting Operations to West Carrollton
Ahlstrom, Finland, has completed the sale of its converting operations of the company’s West Carrollton plant in Ohio, USA, to West Carrollton Parchment and Converting Inc.
 
Domtar Completes Acquisition of Indas
Domtar Corp., Montreal, Que., Canada, this week announced the closing of its acquisition of privately-held Laboratorios Indas, SAU (Indas), pursuant to a definitive agreement announced this past November
 
Fibria Sells Land Assets in Brazil to Parkia Participações
Fibria, São Paulo, Brazil, reports that it has concluded an agreement to sell land assets located in the Brazilian states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia, and Espírito Santo to Parkia Participações S.A., of Brazil
 
Minerals Technologies to Construct Satellite PCC Plant at UPM Mill in China
Minerals Technologies Inc., Bethlehem, Pa., USA, will build a satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant on site at the UPM-Kymmene Corp. (Finland) paper mill in Changshu, China, located in Jiangsu province
 
New Professional Certificate for Maintenance Experts
Various maintenance partners, including the IHK-Bildungszentrum Cottbus, the IBS–CEMES Institut, and the WVIS Wirtschaftsverband für Industrieservice in Europe have introduced a new professional qualification
 
Norske Skog Sells Remaining Stake in Brazilian Operations
Norske Skog, Norway, has agreed to sell the remaining 49% of its shares in Norske Skog Pisa in Brazil to Papeles Bio Bio SA (formerly Norske Skog Bio Bio), which is controlled by Group BO/Pathfinder, a consortium of Chilean investors
 
Sateri Fujian Viscose Staple Fiber Mill Starts Up in China
The Sateri Fujian VSF plant consists of four identical production lines, each with an annual design capacity of 50,000 metric tons
 
Stora Enso Planning to Close Corbehem Mill in France this June?
According to a report by EUWID Pulp and Paper (Germany) this week, French union Force Ouvrière (FO) said that Stora Enso is planning to close its Corbehem mill in northern France in June
 
Suzano Starts up New Maranhão, Brazil, Eucalyptus Pulp Mill
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA, São Paulo, Brazil, has started up its new pulp production unit in Imperatriz, Maranhão, Brazil, on schedule
 
Containerboard/Packaging
RPA-100% Launches Industry-First Recycled Fiber Certification Program
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%), Washington, D.C., USA, this week announced that it has launched an industry-first certification program solely focused on providing substantiation of the recycled fiber claim associated with the manufacture of 100% recycled paperboard
 
RockTenn Mills Achieve RPA-100% Certification
RockTenn, Norcross, Ga., USA, reports that all of its CRB (coated recycled board) mills have achieved certification under the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance's (RPA-100%) newly launched certification program
 
Smurfit Kappa Named Company of the Year at B&F Awards in Ireland
Smurfit Kappa, Ireland, was named Company of the Year at the Business and Finance Awards 2013 that took place in Dublin, Ireland, last month
 
New Products
New Double Containment Vinyl Piping System Makes Installation Fast, Easy
GF Piping Systems, Tustin, Calif., USA, has introduced Double-See™ in response to market demand for an improved pressure-rated double containment system for transporting hazardous liquids
 
PMT Italia Begins Yankee Services at YDS Worldwide
PMT Italia S.p.A., Italy, reports that its subsidiary, YDS Worldwide Ltd, has begun activities at its new site at Wigan, U.K., providing yankee dryer services
 
People
Kemira Appoints Rosendal President, CEO
Kemira Oyj, Finland, has appointed Jari Rosendal, M. Sc. (engineering) its president and CEO, effective May 1
 
Sollie New Norske Skog CFO
Rune Sollie has been named CFO of Norske Skogindustrier ASA, Norway
 
Smurfit Kappa Group CEO McGann Named New CEPI Chairman
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), Brussels, Belgium, this week announced the appointment of Gary McGann as its new chairman
 
TAPPI News
Case Study with Wet End Microwave Moisture Control: Free Webinar from TAPPI
This January 23 webinar will present a case study on how advancements in instrumentation have opened new avenues for effective use of vacuum table elements to control sheet consistency for a variety of papermaking applications.
 
Earn Confidence and Clarity in Job Safety with February COSS Course
The Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Course is coming February 17-21 to the TAPPI Training Facility in Metro Atlanta, Ga., USA.
 
In the Spotlight: Brian Brogdon - First Paper Published Becomes First Career Step
Member benefits from TAPPI Networking, Library.
 
Improving Paper Machine Performance Course Returning this Month
This advanced-level course will provide real world examples of paper mills that have made major improvements in their operations by implementing many small improvements throughout the mill.
 
In Memoriam: James L. Small
TAPPI member since 1988 , Small formed his own executive and management recruiting firm, J.L. Small Associates.
 
TAPPI Board of Directors Elections Underway
All TAPPI Members are encouraged to vote – it’s easy and important! The TAPPI Board of Directors elections began on December 1, and will conclude on Jan. 15, 2014.
 
Microbial Control: Free Webinar from TAPPI
This TAPPI webinar, hosted by Linda Robertson of International Microbial Associates, will discuss freshwater treatment and the impact water system closure has on paper and board.
 
Introduction to Nonwovens Processes Webinar Series Continues
This is the second part of a series covering the various methods used to produce nonwoven materials. Nonwovens Processes Part II, being held January 16 at noon EST, will continue to explore the various processes used in nonwovens manufacturing and will provide an overview of commonly used nonwovens language.
 
TAPPI Press: Pulp & Paper "Mills of the World"
Wall sized (measuring 3' x 5’) and laminated, this map is ideal for display in executive or mill offices, reception areas, or conference rooms. Each map is shipped in a protective tube, ready for display.
 
International Pulp Bleaching Conference Issues Call for Papers
A call for papers has been issued for IPBC, with a deadline of March 31, 2014.