Over the Wire

Country’s imports of BHK pulp were up 40% and imports of BSK pulp wee up 9% through May 2017.

 

Increasing trend of large numbers of single households and changing lifestyles stoke demand.

 

Purchasing Managers' Indices show activity at a three-month high.

 

TM1, with a 3,650 mm reel trim, operating speed of 1,200 m/min., daily capacity of 75 metric tpd, and a basis weight of 12.5 - 25 gsm, has started up smoothly. Startup of the second machine is set for the third quarter of 2017.

 

New machine will allow the production of 200,000 metric tpy of MG papers at the company’s mill in Austria.

 

Company will shut down PM 7 laminating papers machine leased from Stora Enso since separation of the two companies in 2010.

 

TM 10 (5,600 mm wide/2,000 m/min /60,000 metric tpy) comes online in new record time of 30 min.

 

New line will produce 69 metric tpd of tissue grades at a maximum operating speed of 1,200 m/min.

 

Project aspires to be one of the most modern research centers in the pulp and paper industry.

 

Amul becomes first to introduce Tetra Pak's TBA 1000 Edge with LightCap pack in India, driving in-home consumption of buttermilk and lassi.

 

Packaging is a core business for International Paper and Morocco with is attractive investment climate and growing economy is a strategic priority for the company.

 

Deliveries will include steam and condensate systems, pulpers for stock preparation, and a board machine from headbox to winder, including a full scope automation package, chemical systems, and process ventilation equipment.

 

Previous newsprint and machine finished coated machine will be converted to test liner and white top liner.

 

Stora Enso Re-board AB is a producer of rigid paperboard for expositions and displays.

 

Made at the Rumford, Me., USA, mill, Trident is a full wet strength label paper for application on water bottles, craft beer, juice bottles, wine bottles, and large format containers.

 

Prepera Papers keep individual food slices neatly separate and wrapped, while easily releasing from products that have been vacuum packaged, frozen, or thawed.

 

New high-capacity roll towel dispenser is designed for small spaces.

 

Company builds new production line for fresh and take-away food packaging.

 

With eOrder, real-time service now extends to the actual ordering process. The customer simply logs in, selects the product, the desired quantity, and delivery date. The order is then submitted and processed automatically.

 

Guide roll cover suits all types of paper machines. High cover abrasion resistance helps to ensure a constant fabric service life.

 

Increases of about 6% for thermal and 10% for carbonless papers become effective Sept. 4, 2017.

 

Containerboard prices will increase 10 yen or more per kilogram over current prices, beginning Aug. 1, 2017. Beginning Oct. 1, 2017, corrugated box prices will be determined on an individual basis.

 

Company is implementing a price increase of EUR 40/metric ton for all of its recycled board grades, effective Sept. 1, 2017.

 

Cropping concept enables contract farmers to take agricultural land into use outside of the main cultivation period, in winter time, without compromising existing food production.

 

Delivery consists of a 140 MW biomass-fired HYBEX power boiler plant featuring bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) technology.

 

Board of directors includes: new Futura CEO Piero Ceccon; Faper Group President and Futura Chairman Fabio Boschi; Futura Honorary President and Founder Fabio Perini; Giovacchino Giurlani, head of Futura Technology & FuturaLab; and Giulio Simonelli, head of Futura Operations.

 

Dean Wimer will focus on driving company growth, improving operational performance, and implementing corporate wide initiatives to improve efficiencies.

 

Unmatched Technical Information and Networking! New for 2017: Intro to Formulation and Manufacturing Short Course.

 

These back-to-back training events offered from IDCON and TAPPI deliver critical skills in preventive maintenance and inspection techniques.

 

The Forest Products Society (FPS), the global network for forest products professionals, is pleased to announce two new Board Members—Paige McKinley, VP and 2018 program chair, and Charles Gale, northwest regional board representative.

 

Appearing in the September 2016 issue, this research paper was nominated by the TAPPI Journal editorial board for its innovation and scientific merit in exploring how mills can reduce the oxygen stage demand and lower oxygen exhaustion by using white liquor that has had its sulfide oxidized to sulfate.

 

Register now to save on rates for the exceptional TAPPI Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course taking place Aug. 8-9, 2017, at TAPPI’s training facility in metro Atlanta.

 

Take advantage of this limited-time offer. Sale ends July 31.

 

TAPPI is already filling seats for an exceptional course offered expressly to those in tissue converting operations.

 

TAPPI is looking for the next group of Top Outstanding Young Professionals in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and related industries.

 

From top-notch networking opportunities and industry leading technical content, to multiple hands-on interactive experiences and product demonstrations, don’t miss the opportunity to attend this industry leading conference.