Over the Wire

Shipments for converted tissue products remained strong, up 2.3% y/y (2.0% YTD), with particularly strong numbers from the Away-from-Home segment (+4.4% y/y, +3.5% YTD), along with continued steady growth from the At-Home segment (+1.5% y/y, +1.5% YTD).

 

New study forecasts that softwood lumber consumption in the U.S. will reach all-time highs by 2030. As a consequence, there are likely to be increased investments in production capacity in the U.S., changes in Canadian lumber trade flows, a rise in overseas supply, and upward pressure on sawlog prices.

 

Pulp shipments were up 0.3% y/y. BHK pulp Q1 2018 shipments were +3.5%, while BSK pulp shipments were -3.3%.

 

Closure of Augusta Select Tissue mill will affect 55 employees.

 

A total of 84 NEW BRUNSWICK SUPPLIERS are working on the modernization, as are 25-plus co-op students from the University of New Brunswick, Dalhousie University, Memorial University in Newfoundland & Labrador, and the New Brunswick Community College.

 

Winning projects are examples of Mondi's continuing progress in digitalizing aspects of its business to provide faster, better, and more transparent customer service.

 

Investments will be used to integrate new technologies into the manufacturing processes to sustain the facilities' continuously enhanced performance in an ever-changing competitive environment.

 

Second generation TT SYD-16FT replaced a cast iron yankee cylinder, and was started up on schedule in mid-January 2018. Scope of supply also included the complete yankee steam and condensate system.

 

Company brings new Toscotec AHEAD-2.0S tissue machine (PM 5) on line at Kliprivier mill in South Africa.

 

Company will rebuild and convert No. 2 paper machine at Nordland mill in Germany from fine paper to glassine paper, and install a second supercalender on No.3 release liner base paper machine at Changshu, China, mill.

 

Date of redemption of the notes, as previously announced, will be May 7, 2018.

 

Tailored Packaging is a national foodservice packaging distribution and wholesale group, founded in Sydney in 2001 and having sales offices and distribution centers in each state of Australia.

 

Lab will research the porosity of paper and how particles – such as gases, compressible liquids, and microorganisms – travel through paper.

 

G2 is a fully integrated manufacturer of superior quality folding cartons with annual revenues of approximately $12 million on a past-twelve-month basis, including its related labels business, Pharmaflex..

 

Different types of nanocellulose can give new and improved characteristics to a number of different materials.

 

Latest installment of popular Explore series adds curb appeal to real estate marketing materials with digital print, plus free dielines.

 

New project highlights the past, present, and future of advertising, education, and promotion.

 

Tetra Pak packages are about 75% paperboard; paper straws would be another important step towards the company’s long-term ambition of offering a completely renewable portfolio.

 

Prices for the whole THERMOSCRIPT thermal paper range will be increased by up to 10% worldwide.

 

"We see a substantially stronger demand for publication paper," remarked an SCA executive. The new prices are valid for all deliveries from July 1 of this year.

 

Company also announces Gasser Award Winner.

 

AkzoNobel shareholders approve all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

 

Each of the directors was elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy at the meeting.

 

Hexcel is currently seeking a Research and Technology Formulation Scientist for its Salt Lake City, Utah, USA location.

 

Claim one of the limited seats for the TAPPI Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching course.

 

TAPPI Nano 2018 will feature Opening Joint Keynote Speaker Alper Kiziltas, Ph.D., Research Scientist with the Sustainability and Emerging Materials Research Group at Ford Motor Company. Hear how Ford is researching and using nanomaterials for innovative and creative sustainable technologies.

 

The TAPPI Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Course will feature new and updated topics such as wet end enzymes, biological control, injection systems and more!

 

A can’t miss for attendees - 75th Annual PPSA Safety and Health Conference to highlight the latest innovative services, products, and technology at the interactive New Technology Showcase.