Over the Wire

The global tissue paper market finds maximum growth in APAC and MEA. These major regions are booming and developing by leaps and bounds and are also expected to do so in the future.

 

Large increases in dissolving pulp imports came from Indonesia, Brazil, and Japan, and big declines came from Canada and South.

 

Global paper packaging market was $214 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach $304 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6%.

 

Future of the calcium carbonate industry looks good with opportunities in the paper and plastic application segments. Major growth driver for this market is increasing paper demand from the packaging and printing sectors.

 

In terms of unit volume sales the Global Frozen Food Packaging Market was estimated at 54.53 billion units in 2014. In the same year, Europe held the major share of market followed by North America and Asia Pacific.

 

Global liquid waterborne printing inks market is fragmented and has several regional as well as global players. The market is highly competitive and is witnessing price wars among vendors. Report predicts market to experience a rise in consolidations. Paper and paperboard substrate segment expected to dominate the market.

 

Study summarizes the reducing principle of design of corrugated box used in the goods packaging. A term-by-term analysis on the selection of raw materials for paper boxes, the optimization of prism types, and the overall design of paper box, with special emphasis on the method to realize moderate packaging of goods.

 

Company is investing in new capacity at its molded fiber packaging manufacturing unit in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. The total investment is approximately GBP 5 million. Machinery installation is expected to be completed in early 2016.

 

Company has established technology for the manufacture of furfural from the hemicellulose that is continually separated during the manufacture of dissolving pulp, and has thereby made commercial production of furfural possible.

 

The project is expected to improve production capacity and heavy grammages production as well, by installing a new smarnip shoe press that will give more flexibility to the machine in producing low to high basis weights.

 

Proposal was put forth to launch a mediation process between interested parties with the goal of identifying solutions to forest management issues in Canada's boreal forest. Resolute seeks damages of more than $70-million under N.A.F.T.A., citing losses blamed on government-aided revival of idled paper mill in Nova Scotia.

 

Expansion includes new a drying machine, operations center, and media paths, while the rebuild and extension includes causticizing, recovery boiler and turbine, and various ground works. The project is part of SCA's investments to double the capacity of the mill.

 

Project implementation was successful in 2015, and the mill has surpassed its production plan as the new equipment has been installed.

 

Center will host research, application, business development, and strategic marketing under one roof. By creating renewable solutions and products from second-generation biomass, such as wood, to replace fossil-based products, the center is addressing societal problems such as climate change, increased urbanization, and water and land use issues.

 

Mill’s existing PM 5 production line received several major modifications,including a new rewinder.

 

The certifying authority conferred this recognition to a few Italian companies for their excellent ability to guarantee to customers reliable products with the highest quality level.

 

Company will invest $230 million to build a high-density fiberboard (HDF) mill and expand its laminate flooring production plant in Barnwell County, S.C., creating 105 new jobs over the next few years.

 

Located at the company's biggest site for packaging coatings in the world, the new plant will produce inks used in beverage packaging.

 

New equipment includes a large-format flatbed die cutter and litho labeler/laminator, both which are used for packaging and merchandising orders.

 

Valmet's first OptiConcept M installation in North America has successfully come on-stream at Pratt's greenfield mill in Valparaiso, Ind., USA.

 

Segezha PPM will produce sack papers from unbleached sulfate pulp on the new PM 11, which has a wire width of 4,950 mm and design speed of 800 m/min.

 

Wins include a Best Packaging/Design Services Provider award for work with Greene Farm Foods, Screen Printer of the Year for a creation for Largo Foods, and National Newspaper Printer of the Year for its work with the Financial Times.

 

Stora Enso has agreed to increase its ownership stake from 51% to 90% in its Inpac Packaging Co. for a cash consideration of approximately EUR 46 million.

 

Cleansers combine uniquely textured, multi-layered fabrics infused with a pro-vitamin complex for a noticeably healthier looking, and feeling, skin.

 

Korrvu packaging holds products in the center of its package, protecting it from shock and vibration.

 

A net price increase of $150 per metric ton will apply for all Ti-Pure titanium dioxide grades sold in all regions.

 

A large number of pulp and paper suppliers are making significant movements in the direction of becoming more sustainable and improving transparency within their supply chains. Some 69% of participants improved responsible sourcing, clean production, and environmental management systems, in this year and reporting for two years.

 

The holiday season, especially Christmas day when many presents are being open, represents a very high use day for paper and paper products that can later be recycled. An Ohio based news division of "USA Today" counted at least nine sections of paper to be reused in the U.S. on the holiday.

 

According to AF&PA and the American Wood Council, rules may place unnecessary restrictions on use of biomass energy as part of a plan to reduce CO2 emissions from electric power generation.

 

Extraordinary shareholders meeting on December 21 appointed six members of the Supervisory Board for the next term of office.

 

Kurt Maier, currently spokesman of the Management Board of the group company Zellstoff Pöls AG, will assume his new role beginning with the next general meeting on March 31, 2016.

 

Kari Jordan, president and CEO of Metsä Group has been named RISI's 2016 European CEO of the Year.

 

Mark W. Kowlzan will become chairman and CEO of the company. Kowlzan has served as CEO since July 2010.

 

Tommi Björnman, EVP, Industrial Packaging, will leave the Walki Group to continue his career outside of the company. Marko Siltala has been appointed EVP, Industrial Packaging, effective tomorrow, Jan. 1, 2016.

 

Each year, TAPPI is proud to offer multiple scholarship opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students in the pulp, paper, packaging, and related industries. The deadline to submit applications for academic year 2016-2017 Technical Division scholarships is Feb. 15, 2016.

 

Be a part of the most comprehensive introductory-level pulp and paper short course in the industry and broaden your knowledge of nearly every aspect of mill operations.

 

The TAPPI 2016 Kraft Recovery Course draws a crowd of more than 100 of your peers, and this year looks like no exception. Get your registration in quickly!

 

Don’t miss your chance to be included in the Nano16 Technical Program. Mark your calendar for January 15!