Over the Wire

BHK pulp imports were down 19% y/y, January-February 2017. BSK pulp imports were 3% lower for the same period.

 

Experts forecast global specialty pulp and paper chemicals market to grow at 4.4% CAGR during the period 2017-2021.

 

BSK pulp exports plunged to a 15-month low in February 2017, but still were strong to China.

 

Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp exports were flat y/y through the first two months of 2017. During the same period, Canada’s northern bleached hardwood kraft pulp exports were up 10%.

 

New tissue machine replaces the exiting one, and startup is scheduled for July 2017.

 

New production line is scheduled to start up in the second quarter of 2018, and will add 70,000 tons of ultra-premium quality tissue to the company's annual production.

 

With an annual production capacity of 27,000 metric tons, new MODULO-PLUS tissue machine will increase the total mill’s production capacity by threefold.

 

Machine will be delivered in 2018, and will support Irving's ambition to provide ultra-premium products to the North American market.

 

Delivery will include Valmet DNA distributed control systems (DCS) to control the four tissue machines and Valmet IQ quality control systems (QCS) with scanning measurement sensors.

 

Project will develop new technologies for combined production of biogas fuel and bio-based reducing agent for the alloy industry based on biowaste from paper production.

 

Company's Biotech division has appointed CellMark as the non-exclusive sales agent for Sappi Biotech’s Hansa lignin products, produced in liquid and powder formats in South Africa at Sappi Tugela Mill.

 

Andritz will supply major components for an upgrade of the 2.4-meter-wide Andritz twin wire press, installed in 1990, and used in a wet lap application.

 

Short Mountain Silica produces high-purity silica for a variety of applications in both industrial and consumer markets,with manufacturing operations in Mooresburg, Tenn.,

 

Turn-key delivery includes a stock preparation system for virgin pulp and brokes, along with the AHEAD-2.0S tissue machine equipped with a TT SYD-15FTyankee dryer and all auxiliaries, electrification, and control system

 

Since its inception, Bell-Pak has been regarded as one of the leading independent sheet plants in Syracuse, providing exceptional service and products to its customers.

 

Results from the Greenpac Mill LLC will now be included with the company's consolidated financial statements and operational results following changes to the mill's shareholder agreement.

 

Richmond, B.C., Canada-based Great Little Box Co. is implementing an EFI Packaging Suite with Radius as the core ERP technology to streamline its multifaceted operation.

 

Greg Tucker, CEO of ProAmpac, said that "Trinity Packaging's legacy spans 100 years. They are a team of industry veterans with a great reputation for quality and service. I am confident that ProAmpac's innovation coupled with Trinity's capabilities will cement our role as strategic partners to our customers and suppliers."

 

Company has completed the sale of its Home, Health, and Beauty business to Silgan Holdings Inc. for approximately $1.025 billion in cash (subject to post-closing adjustments) plus the assumption of approximately $25 million in foreign pension liability.

 

Two companies have developed Dreamweaver Gold 20, a lithium ion battery separator made from a combination of nanofibers and microfibers whose thermally stable materials are designed to prevent self-ignition.

 

Cartaspers PLH liquid prvides highly-effective control of pitch and stickies deposition, especially in soft water pulp and papermaking environments.

 

New catalog details the company’s complete standard product line for use in leveling and alignment applications.

 

Board is one of the first of its kind and reflects Evergreen Packaging's continued commitment to the use of renewable resources and reinforces the company's expertise in custom extrusion technology.

 

Tailor Made service offers a wide range of bespoke solutions, with clients able to choose everything from the individual fibers used to make paper to the ways they’re engineered, colored, embossed, and converted.

 

New items introduced into the line were carefully considered and developed based on market feedback. Neenah conducted in-depth focus groups and interviews with designers and printers around the country.

 

New project shares powerful industry marketing techniques, beginning with higher education.

 

Technology for flexible packaging allows brand owners to create an instant redeemable coupon or label as a part of the product packaging, guaranteeing a consistent label position while saving production time and costs. The label lays flat, removes cleanly, and eliminates scanning issues at the register.

 

MANET radio technology will improve communications conditions in challenging environments.

 

Products subject to price revisions are all linerboard and corrugated medium, with a minimum markup of 20%, effective with shipments beginning May 21, 2017.

 

Products subject to price revisions include one-side coated duplex board, specialty board, and both sides patent-coated board. The minimum markup for these products will be 10%, effective with May 21, 2017, shipments.

 

Barry-Wehmiller has tapped 20-year packaging industry veteran Bruce Larson as director of business development for its packaging platform.

 

Saverio Mayer succeeds Roberto Villaquiran who steps down from this position to pursue another opportunity.

 

Each year, TAPPI proudly presents several awards to persons who have shown outstanding merit and dedication to the Association and the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and related forest products industries.

 

TAPPI’s Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Course is the only training that offers an in-depth focus on additives and what they can and can't do for your process. The course will sell out at only 25 seats.

 

Editorial board members selected this "big data" research paper for its innovation, scientific merit, and clear and concise presentation of ideas.

 

TAPPI presents a one-hour webinar: High Performance Cement via Cellulose Nanocrystal Addition.

 

Here’s a look at what you’ll experience at this year’s conference.

 

Three information packed days offer you the unparalleled opportunity to learn how to increase the operational performance of paper machines and why this will improve the quality of the finished product.

 

One of the industry’s leading networking and educational opportunities will take place Oct. 16-18, 2017, at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Omni Hotel in Providence, R.I., USA.

 

Jamestown Container is searching for a regional sales manager for its Rochester, N.Y., USA, location.