Over the Wire

Research demonstrates how the U.S. Sanitary Paper Price peaked between approximately 2011-2012. However, the price then became stagnant over several months and years. Currently the price is still "healthy" but is at the same level now that it was in during late 2010 when the U.S. was in an economic recession.

 

Research into the Chinese pulp market over a recent period clearly demonstrates the country's pulp importation levels / need for pulp from the P&P industry is growing nearly exponentially or that there is a clear need for the raw forest based product (tree pulp) over the last three months. Although unconfirmed , the Chinese government may be promoting deliberately to what may be their short or mid-term economic needs in pulp & paper production.

 

According to a new report from IndustryARC, the global fresh food packaging market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.82% to reach revenue of $105.3 billion by 2022.

 

Uncoated free sheet paper shipments increased in August while the other three P&W paper grades posted year-over-year shipment declines.

 

Fortress Specialty Cellulose Mill in Thurso, Qué., Canada , experiences a burst in a pressurized auxiliary gas collection system relating to one of its recovery boilers.

 

SAICA selected Greycon to implement opt-Studio, Greycon’s advanced scheduling planning system.

 

Annual survey recognizes companies for leadership in creating progressive programs to help employees balance work and family.

 

Challenge participants designed an interactive package for a fitness tracker that allows customers to try on the product before purchase and to store the tracker after purchase.

 

"Tetra Pak is pleased to make these upgrades, which will position our Denton factory as one of the most advanced in our global operations," said Carmen Becker, president and CEO. "This new technology will allow us to produce an expanded portfolio of packages out of this facility and better serve our customers."

 

The modified purchase agreement still has details to be worked out, including transition agreements, the budget and other terms of the purchase.

 

As a result of legislation that goes into effect this week, approval of the acquisition by Rayonier Advanced Materials of all of the outstanding shares of Tembec under the Investment Canada Act (the "ICA") is no longer required as a closing condition of the transaction.

 

Sentinel Barrier Cupstock is designed as a sustainable alternative to existing foil-lined paper cups and polypropylene cups. Potential end uses for Sentinel Barrier Cupstock include barrier cups to hold cereal, cookies, candy, and other snacks.

 

Company is expanding its portfolio of DigiPrime and DigiGuard products.

 

Company has leveraged its RainGuard® technology, previously applied to its Sonotube® forms, to develop a new paper cartridge for adhesives, caulks and sealants designed to withstand inclement weather on construction sites.

 

New Valmet IQ converting sScanner lifts process control to a new level.

 

Be advised that, effective with shipments November 1, Catalyst Paper will be implementing a $2.00/cwt. ($40/ST) price increase on its Rumford Offset grade for new and existing orders.

 

The company will raise the price of its uncoated free sheet Connect, Connect Envelope, and Connect Tablet grades by $2.00 cwt ,effective with shipments on or after Nov. 1, 2017.

 

Resolute Forest Product's Saint-Félicien pulp mill completed its planned annual shutdown for maintenance which allowed the CO2 Solutions' team to install the required connections from the Fibrek plant to route the flue gas to the future CO2 capture unit.

 

Columbia Pulp mill, slated to make pulp for paper and packaging out of wheat straw, is now under construction in the U.S. state of Washington.

 

The "A tree for life. Forests for a lifetime." campaign introduces the importance of sustainable forestry and responsible forest management in a series of four 30-second ads that use real paper cutouts blended with an animation style that brings the paper to life.

 

Evolution of industry could mean the P&P and related industries benefit from new cost competitive marketplace for bio-goods and raw bio energy sources in a world focused on using more green energy and products. This is especially true considering the price of oil may rise based on projections and biomaterials will reach a possibility of surpassing affordability of plastic (fossil oil) based alternatives.

 

Prior to joining A.Celli Group, Thomas Bentzler had already gathered a significant experience in the tissue industry, where he managed several key national accounts, developed and oversaw market segment product strategy, and promoted international market business development.

 

Nuclear Industry Veteran Scott Eckler Eckler will see to the day-to-day operations of SPS at their 80,000-sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Madisonville, Tenn.

 

Forest products price reporting and market research business appoints experienced leader in Daniel Klein.

 

Learn the latest from industry professionals in and let their expertise enhance yours at the Blown and Cast Film Extrusion course.

 

CorrExpo 2017 has answers to your digital printing questions.

 

The newest book from TAPPI Press is a valuable technical resource for everyone in the pulp manufacturing industry.

 

Georgia Tech Professional Education, in partnership with the College of Engineering and the Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI), announces the first graduating cohort for the Professional Master’s in Manufacturing Leadership (PMML) degree.

 

TAPPI Tissue 101: Properties and Processes course is scheduled for Nov. 7-8. Register before October 6 to save more than $100.

 

Successfully onboard new hires and recruits by sponsoring TAPPI Young Professionals Memberships at discounted rates.