Weekly Spotlight
IP Acquires Remaining Shares of Orsa IP Embalagens in Brazil

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TAPPI

Thursday, April 10, 2014 - members edition
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International Paper, Memphis, Tenn., USA, has acquired the remaining 25% of shares of Orsa International Paper Embalagens S.A. from its joint venture partner, Brazilian pulp and packaging producer Jari Celulose, Embalagens e Papel S.A.
 
Newell Steps Down as Wausau’s President, CEO
Wausau Paper, Mosinee, Wis., USA, reports that its president and CEO Henry C. "Hank" Newell, has stepped down as CEO effective immediately and plans to resign from the company’s board of directors after a brief transition period
 
Container The Americas Manufacturing Services Announce Leadership Changes
Roger Mills, division manager, engineering and capital purchasing, Container The Americas, will be retiring in May after more than 41 years of dedicated service with International Paper, Memphis, Tenn., USA
 
Tissue360o Forum Features 11 Sessions over Three Days at PaperCon
The 2014 edition of Tissue360° Forum at PaperCon gets underway Monday afternoon, April 28, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Nashville, Tenn., USA, Convention Center, with a detailed "Tissue Market Overview" in the opening Session
 
Yankee Dryer Safety And Reliability Committee Spring Meeting Set for April 30 - May 1
The spring meeting of the YDS&RC will be held April 30–May 1 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tenn., USA, immediately following the TAPPITissue360° Forum
 
Second Edition of IT's Tissue Set for Summer of 2015 in Italy
The second edition of IT’s Tissue will take place June 21-28, 2015, in Italy, in the cities of Lucca (Bologna’s "packaging valley)," Reggio Emilia, and Lecco "where participants can see, hear, and touch technology, working with real products," the organizers announced this past week
 
"Road to Tissue" Event Set for May 23 in Italy
The Club Tecnologia e Passione, Italy, will present "LE VIE DEL TISSUE" (The Road of Tissue) on May 23 in Lucca Italy
 
UPM Donates EUR 100,000 to New Children’s Hospital in Helsinki
The company said that it sees the importance of this project and wants to carry its responsibility for the future of children and youngsters in Finland
 
Tissue 101 – Process and Properties Course
This introductory course, covering the basic manufacturing methods and chemistry, is being offered April 30-May 1, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn., USA
 
2014 OpEx Keys on Reliable Production, Predictive Analytics, Training, Asset Management
The 2014 OpEx Reliability Workshop at PaperCon is set for April 29 in Nashville, Tenn., USA
 
Nalco, an Ecolab Company
Market Roundup
Metsä Raises Tissue Paper Prices
Metsä Tissue, Finland, this week announced that it will increase the prices of its tissue paper products by 8% during the second quarter
 
Global Chelating Agents Market to Reach $4.48 Billion in 2019
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y., USA, titled Chelating Agents (APCA, Sodium Gluconate, Organophosphates, and Others) Market for Pulp & Paper, Household & Industrial Cleaning, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Chemical Processing, Consumer Products, and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019, the global demand for chelating agents was valued at $3.59 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $4.48 billion in 2019
 
Naylor, LLC
Pulp & Paper
Glatfelter Family Presented Cornerstone Award
The P.H. Glatfelter Family, York, Pa., USA, was recognized this past week by Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania with the 2014 LSS Cornerstone Award
 
Hanke Tissue Begins Startup of New Tissue Machine in Poland
Polish producer Hanke Tissue has reportedly begun the process of starting up its new Recard (Italy) tissue machine in Kostrzyn
 
Ipek Kagit Orders Valmet Advantage Tissue Line for Mill in Turkey
Ipek Kagit Tissue Paper, Turkey, has selected Valmet, Finland, to supply a new tissue line to be installed at the company's Manisa Plant in Turkey
 
UPM Kymi Mill Orders Andritz Pulp Drying Line, Upgrade for Fiberline 3
UPM, Finland has ordered from Andritz, Graz, Austria, a complete new pulp drying line and an upgrade of the cooking and brown stock handling of fiberline 3 at the UPM Kymi pulp mill in Kouvola, Finland
 
UPM to Increase Production Capacity in Asia Pacific
UPM Raflatac,Finland, reports that it plans to increase production capacity in Asia Pacific by investing EUR 14 million in its asset platforms in China and Malaysia
 
Wepa Sells Fabbriche di Vallico Mill in Italy
German tissue and hygiene products manufacturer Wepa reports that its Italian subsidiary Wepa Lucca Srl will sell its Italian tissue mill Fabbrioche di Vallico to Eurotec Srl of Italy
 
Containerboard/Packaging
Cartiera dell’Adda Awards PM 1 Board Machine Upgrade to PMT Italia
The goal of the upgrade is to increase production and improve paper sheet strength properties
 
Cascades to Close Cascades Djupafors Coated Boxboard Mill in Sweden
Cascades Inc., Kingsey Falls, Que., Canada, this week announced that, following a consultation process with the unions, it has reached an agreement concerning the closure of its subsidiary, Cascades Djupafors, located in Ronneby, Sweden
 
MWV Selling Some of East Edisto Lowcountry Land in South Carolina
For the first time, MeadWestvaco Corp., Richmond, Va., USA, is selling some its East Edisto land in the Lowcontry region of South Carolina
 
PCA to Upgrade Liner and Medium Machines at Wallula Mill
Packaging Corp. of America is investing in upgrades to two paper machines at its three-machine Wallula, Wash., USA, mill (previously Boise Paper)
 
New Products
Smurfit Kappa Introduces Catcher Board M12
Smurfit Kappa, Ireland, reports that it has developed an innovative new solution that prevents the migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from packaging into food products
 
Twin Rivers Expands Alliance Release Portfolio
Meeting the changing market and technological advancements in specialty papers, Twin Rivers Paper Co., Madawaska, Maine, USA, this week announced the addition of heavyweight and silicone two-sided liners to its Alliance Release portfolio
 
People
Wahlroos Re-elected Chairman of UPM BOD
Björn Wahlroos has been re-elected chairman, and Berndt Brunow deputy chairman of the board of directors of UPM-Kymmene Corp., Finland, at the company’s board organization meeting that took place earlier this week following the annual general meeting
 
TAPPI News
Last Chance for April 15 Savings on TAPPI’s PM Operations Course
Only a few seats remain for the 2014 Paper Machine Operations course, May 13-15, in Appleton, Wis., USA.
 
Save Registration Costs on Paper Machine Operations Course
Simplify the complex Paper Machine... Register by April 15 and save more than $200.
 
Rev up Your Reliability in 2014 with TAPPI and IDCON
Don't miss the series of courses this spring geared to improve facility maintenance processes, increase manufacturing reliability, and reduce costs.
 
Lock in June 9-13 for Pulp and Paper Workshop
TAPPI and NCSU are partnered to offer this second of three introductory courses for industry professionals that cover the entire pulping and papermaking process.
 
PPSA at PaperCon: Is Your Mill Safe?
Learn the benefits of creating a safety culture and how to effectively implement new techniques in your mill at PaperCon 2014 in Nash., Tenn., USA.
 
TAPPI Press: Kraft Pulping
Includes more than 130 diagrams and a glossary of frequently used terms. TAPPI members save $30 off the listed price.
 
Pigmented Coating for Paper & Paperboard Course
TAPPI Course focuses on basics coating technology; how to make your print job work with paper.
 
TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee to Meet in Nashville
TAPPI’s largest committee will hold its spring meeting April 30 - May 1 in Nashville, Tenn., USA. TAPPI members may attend at no charge, while visitors are welcome for one meeting.
 
In the Spotlight: Jon Humphrey - "Who’s on First?"
TAPPI Member Jon Humphrey is a big fan of baseball... and TAPPISAFE.
 
Digital Courses Offer Effective Training for Your Workforce
Get employees updated and better qualified with the most up-to-date, in-depth industry e-Learning Courses available.
 
Registration Opens for Paper Machine Operations Course
TAPPI "gears-up" for this May 13-15 course, back by popular demand.
 
Record-Breaking PaperCon Begins April 27
Advance Registrations Indicate Largest PaperCon Ever; Discounted Registration Still Available; See Who is Attending.
 
PPSA Opens Registration for Upcoming Safety Conference
This two and half day conference on June 22-25 will feature topics on individual commitment and the importance of developing a caring culture, new control methods celebrating safety innovations, and the consequence of life changing injuries and the importance of a focus on a critical few risk areas.
 
TAPPI Press: Paper Machine Quality Control Systems Vol. 1 E-Book
This e-book describes in detail the measurement technology used in quality controls systems and is available to TAPPI members for a $70 discount.