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Wood fiber costs for pulp mills throughout the U.S. fell during 2016 and early 2017, with the price discrepancy between the Northwest and the Southern states narrowing, according to the "North American Wood Fiber Review."

 

Exports of product climbed 2% in January to May 2017, and peaked in May 2017 with a monthly growth of 5.4%.

 

Containerboard operating rate for June decreased from 99.3% to 96.3%, which was, however, 1.7% higher than in June 2016.

 

Global bamboos market is expected to be valued at $3.6 billion by the end of 2017. During the forecast period 2017-2027, the global bamboos market is projected to soar at a CAGR of 10.6%.

 

Output decreased 0.9% compared with June 2016, and slid 0.1% from May 2017.

 

If approved, loan will help finance a new tissue machine at the company’s mill in Rumford, Me., USA.

 

Companies receive clearance from Germany’s Federal Cartel Office in connection with the acquisition by Rayonier AM of all of the outstanding shares of Tembec.

 

Production at Kaukas mill in Finland will increase by 30,000 metric tpy, from the current 740,000 to 770,000 metric tpy of softwood and birch pulp.

 

PrimeLineCOMPACT VI tissue machine includes the latest shoe press technology and a steel yankee dryer.

 

Vinda Zhejiang’s new mill currently has four Toscotec’s tissue machines—two AHEAD-1.5M started up in 2014, and the two new AHEAD-2.0M units.

 

Laserlox system is designated for the new American Packaging facility in New York, N.Y., which is currently under construction

 

Goal of collaboration is development of paper-based batteries.

 

2016 Sustainability Report details six areas of 2020 sustainability goals, Kapstone’s progress toward meeting those goals, and a management plan for further progress.

 

The initiative aims to distribute cribs and layettes to homeless mothers and babies.

 

Fibre Tec serves box manufacturers, packaging brokers, manufacturers, and distributors across a wide variety of end markets, including food, beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods.

 

Compared with traditional indirect measurements, L&W Fiber Online provides papermakers with complete information on fiber properties, refining effect, and fiber mix, to help them monitor and control pulp quality.

 

Nyloflex FTC Digital plate designed for corrugated postprint with significant fluting reduction and outstanding print quality.

 

High-performance doctoring blades incorporate nanotechnology-enhanced resins.

 

New tool calculates how much ineffective packaging costs companies.

 

New SC paper is custom developed for coldest web offset printing.

 

Analysis during operation provides early detection of problem areas, and is the basis for higher machine productivity and improved tissue quality.

 

Additional increases for paper-based tubes and cores take effect July 24, 2017.

 

New JV will produce a wide range of pine-chemical products with a high added value, including unique products completely new to Russian pine chemical industry.

 

Forest science and business join forces to create a more sustainable future.

 

Company grew sales more than 500% in 2016 and is now ready to bring in outside capital to help meet growing customer and market needs for disruptive packaging and insulation products.

 

Thierry Vanlancker announced as new CEO of AkzoNobel following Ton Büchner’s resignation due to health reasons.

 

Per Lindberg will continue in his position until the beginning of 2018, when he will become president and CEO of Epiroc.

 

Johan Sundelin is appointed new president and CEO of Duni AB in Sweden.

 

Christopher M. Connor, retired as executive chairman of The Sherwin-Williams Co. in December 2016, joins the IP Board of Directors effective Oct. 1, 2017.

 

Marco Haussener to retire and be succeeded by Samuel Sigrist, president and GM, Europe.

 

Philippe Guillemot was COO of Alcatel-Lucent SA, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, prior to its acquisition by Nokia Oyj in 2016.

 

Specialty paper professionals throughout the U.S. will be attending the three-day Specialty Papers U.S. Conference this fall to learn the latest technologies, processes, and methods available in the industry. Early Bird discount ends on August 11.

 

Offer new hires and recruits a TAPPI Young Professional Membership to help sustain your organization and the future of the industry.

 

New Generation Packaging is seeking a production manager for its Miami Gardens, Fla., USA, location.

 

TAPPI and its Divisions recognize member achievement through various awards and appreciations. The deadline to submit nominations for the TAPPI 2018 prestigious awards is Aug.1, 2017.

 

Join a large panel of distinguished experts in converting and your peers as you work together in solving challenges through better understanding of the complex processes and the multiple impacts on runnability.

 

The Hands-On Paper Making Course at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point features classroom sessions and hands-on training using the UW-Stevens Point fourdrinier pilot paper machine.

 

Don’t pass up these top notch corrugated learning opportunities.