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However, country’s profits for the month of December 2017 were down 35% y/y.

 

Market expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.

 

Country’s 2017 BSK pulp imports through November were up 3.9% y/y, while BHK pulp imports during the same period were up almost 20% y/y.

 

Site for production of styrene-butadiene-based paper dispersions has now been sold to Synthomer Austria GmbH.

 

The need to cost efficiently collect and destruct diluted non-condensable gases (DNCG) has increased due to tougher EU demands forcing the industry to use best available technology (BAT). According to EU directive 2010/75/EU, requirements of the BAT conclusions must be met by Sept. 30, 2018.

 

Company’s MinerPa is a set of new functional materials created by compounding particulate minerals and wood pulp (cellulose fibers).

 

Partnership joins two solution providers for the hygiene industry.

 

Company’s Maspeth plant in New York, USA, has now been sold to a private buyer.

 

With these new lines, the company's annual CPP films capacity will go from 1,800 metric tons to 9,300 metric tons, and the metalized films will increase from 15,000 metric tons to 22,500 metric tons.

 

Joint venture with Smith Anderson Group will start manufacturing paper bags at Huhtamaki's facility in Czeladz, Poland, during Q1 2018.

 

Kartonsan is the leading coated board producer in Turkey with about 40% market share, and is the fourth largest producer in Europe.

 

In addition to manufacturing plastic packaging, this facility will also produce 100% compostable packaging made from plant based materials.

 

Operating speeds increase 50 to 80 m/min and dryness improves from 45% to more than 50%. Project has smooth shutdown and restart.

 

New product provides excellent printing results for standard labels. Company’s product developments are continued despite filed insolvency.

 

New paperboard with a special barrier treatment is bio-based, recyclable, and biodegradable, and developed especially for food service use.

 

Brand update includes new logo, freshly designed ream wrappers, and new sales and marketing tools.

 

Increase will be 6% for all uncoated grades and 4% for all coated grades. The increases will apply to all European and overseas markets.

 

Price hike becomes effective with shipments beginning Feb. 1, 2018.

 

Company will bump up prices by a minimum of 8%in the U.S. and Canada, effective with shipments beginning March 1, 2018.

 

Company has adopted new climate targets for 2030 and 2050, which now has been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative.

 

The study of a possible Kotka Biorefinery is in the very early stages and the EIA process normally takes approximately one year.

 

Yves Laflamme succeeds Richard Garneau as Resolute’s new president and CEO, and a member of the Resolute Board of Directors, succeeding Richard Garneau who retired effective Feb. 1, 2018.

 

George Wright brings more than 25 years of leadership and business development experience to the company.

 

A panel of more than 10 subject matter experts is assembled to instruct you at the Tissue 201: Operations and Runnability course this May.

 

Need a better solution for optimizing your paper quality while keeping costs under control? Attend PaperCon 2018 and gain insight into new methods and technologies that will help your mill be more profitable.

 

Toscotec North America is seeking a Paper & Board Division Sales Area Manager.

 

2018 TAPPI/PIMA Student Summit gave students chance to learn, network, compete, explore industry, and technical issues.

 

Abstracts are now being accepted for the International Bioenergy & Bioproducts (IBBC) Conference, taking place Oct.r 28-31, 2018, in Portland, Ore., USA.

 

The comprehensive Nanocellulose Producers, Products, and Applications: A Guide for End Users is a must-have reference book for your library.

 

Tappi Young Professional Sudip Neupane shares thoughts and insights about his chosen career in the pulp and paper industry.