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Thursday, June 28, 2018 - Member
Cristini
VTT leads project to make manufacturing industry production more efficient in Finland.
 
Air Burners, US Forest Service Agree to Explore Biochar Production
Research and development agreement (CRADA) will explore the use of patented Air Burners technology to convert unwanted biomass into Biochar.
 
Andritz Buys Xerium for $833 Million
"The acquisition fits squarely with our long-term strategy to execute complementary acquisitions and to grow our after market business with its stable source of revenue and earnings," said Andritz’s CEO Wolfgang Leitner.
Xerium’s board of directors has already approved the deal, as well as 20% of its shareholders.
 
Pasaban
Market Roundup
Fluff Pulp Prices Spike 15% over 2017, Propelled by Paper-Grade Pulp Demand
Some producers of key specialty grade "swing" pulp mills to produce SBSK for paper use instead.
 
Dual-Ovenable Trays & Containers Market to Grow at 3.3% CAGR by 2026
Trays & Containers Market is estimated to be valued at $1,554.5 million in 2018.
 
April Report of European Graphic Papers Industry
Euro Graph Association compares April 2017 with figures from April of this year.
 
Warehouse Specialist
Pulp & Paper
A.Celli Paper, Blue Tissue Team up to Design Turnkey Tissue Mill
A.Celli will collaborate with the Mexican group for the supply of a complete turnkey tissue mill.
 
Expanded SCA Östrand Pulp Mill in Operation
Production at the SCA expanded Östrand pulp mill began according to plan during the midsummer holiday (i.e. this past weekend). SCA is investing SEK 7.8 billion in the operation and the project is on budget and schedule.
 
Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf in Austria Orders Andritz to Supply Boiler Systems
The new investments are part of the company’s Future Energy Project, which involves the implemention of sustainable energy initiatives at the Nettingsdorf mill. Start-up of the pre-evaporation plant and the new recovery boiler is scheduled for mid-2019 and mid-2020, respectively
 
Tesa Tape, Inc.
Containerboard/Packaging
Smurfit Kappa, HP Continue Digital Printing Expansion throughout Europe
New printers facilitate brilliant graphics which make display and promotional packaging come alive. They are also capable of short runs to meet the increasing demand for reduced turnaround times from brands.
 
OptiGroup to Acquire Moonen Packaging in the Netherlands
Moonen Packaging is a European leader in the field of sustainability with focus on cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging solutions for the industrial and retail sector. The comapny has won the prestigious "most sustainable company in the Netherlands" award.
 
New Products
Mondi Launches Latest Corrugated Packaging Solution in Russia
Re(use) is a one piece shipping solution featuring a double hot-melt application.
 
Lecta Introduces Metalvac G Metallized Paper
For graphic applications and premium packaging.
 
UPM Raflatac Launches Sustainable RAFNXT+ Version BPA-free Thermal Label Materials
In addition to being BPA-free, the label materials are proven to be 20% more carbon positive than standard paper materials, using less energy and water and generating less waste during their lifecycle.
 
Mohawk Introduces 43 New Colored Papers with the Launch of Keaykolour by Arjowiggins
The new Keaykolour portfolio offered by Mohawk is made up of 43 fresh colors, in 2 weights (80 text and 111 cover), sized at 27.5×39.3 inches, in a natural vellum finish. Stocked in Mohawk’s U.S. warehouses for quick turn delivery through Mohawk merchants across North America and is available for immediate ordering.
 
Kite Packaging Adds Environmentally Friendly Paper Mailing Sacks to its Range
New product offers a sustainable alternative to traditional polythene mailing sacks.
 
Toscotec S.p.A
Sustainability
Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress to Sustainability 2022 Goals
K-C reported its progress toward achieving its Sustainability 2022 strategy to create social, environmental, and business value.
 
Nutpods Partners with SIG to Introduce First N.A. SIGNATURE PACK
Nutpods will re-release their Seasonal Edition Pumpkin Spice creamer in North America’s first aseptic carton package made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials—SIGNATURE PACK from SIG.
 
Metsä Board Receives EcoVadis Gold for Environmental and Social Responsibility
As part of the process, Metsä Board’s latest achievement of ‘A-List’ recognitions in CDP’s Water, Climate and Supply Chain programs as well as Leadership status in CDP’s Forest program were important considerations for the EcoVadis team.
 
Monadnock Announces New Strategic Partnership in Sustainable Packaging
The functional characteristics afforded by HS SILVA™, combined with well-formed fiber-based substrates, result in products with oil and grease-resistant properties and/or significantly improved water resistance for applications like outdoor signage, horticultural labels, and tags.
 
LignoTech Florida Plant Officially Opened
New operation will process the lignin into value-added products that provide environmentally-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel-based products used globally in construction, agriculture and other industrial applications.
 
People
International Paper Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Tim Nicholls appointed CFO; Jean-Michel Ribiéras to lead Industrial Packaging the Americas; Cathy Slater to lead Global Cellulose Fibers.
 
Merichem Company
TAPPI News
Claim one of the limited seats for TAPPI’s Intro to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching
Build your confidence and learn troubleshooting in kraft mill operations.
 
Digital Printing is Putting Its Stamp on Corrugated Week 2018
Learn from the experts about digital printing and more at Corrugated Week 2018, September 24 – 27 in Indianapolis, Ind., USA.
 
Build Up Your Wood Fundamentals Education with this Popular FPS Course
Broaden your understanding of wood fundamentals at the Introduction to Wood Science and Forest Products course this September, presented by the Forest Products Society (FPS) in conjunction with Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, Miss., USA.
 
Largest Attendance Ever for TAPPI Nano 2018
More than 300 attendees from around the world gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA for four days of comprehensive education and networking at the International Conference for Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials.
 
Energy Conservation Challenges for Local Paper Mills Addressed at Specialty Papers US
Saving energy saves money. Implementation of an energy efficiency and renewable energy program can have significant impact on a paper mill’s bottom line. At Specialty Papers US 2018, mills can learn key strategies on energy conservation and how to overcome roadblocks that may be in the way.