Joutseno mill in Finland has replaced 95% of natural gas being used in the lime kiln with biomass (bark) derived gas. Also, the quality of lime product has markedly improved.

 

Government has announced C$1.34 million in funding to Enerlab 2000 Inc. as part of the government's commitment to furthering the advancement of clean technology in Canada.

 

With the EUR 150,000 donation, Voith supports the charity organization Theirworld and joins the Global Business Coalition for Education. Six new Voith Code Clubs will help children and young adults in Tanzania with job skills.

 

Award presented to Dr. Arthur Ragauskas, Governor’s Chair in Biorefining at UT-ORNL, is for outstanding professional achievement in advancing green process engineering and distinguished contributions as an educator.

 

Tissue growth rates rebound following a weak April. Converted product shipments and parent roll production rise, operating rates up to 95.9%, and parent roll prices strengthen.

 

CEPI’s latest key statistics show the European paper industry exceeding performance of other key paper producing regions, including the U.S. and Canada.

 

BSK pulp exports declined 12% y/y and were down 3% ytd in May 2017.

 

Wood pellet imports to both South Korea and Japan were close to record highs in late 2016 with a majority of the supply continuing to be sourced from Vietnam.

 

Visiongain report covers likely global developments in pharmaceutical packaging from 2017-2027.

 

New line in Leyland, Lancashire, will have a capacity of 15,000 metric tpy of a variety of tissue grades.

 

Austria-based company expands North American presence with new offices in Pensacola, Fla., and Eugene, Ore.

 

System will produce 30 metric tons per hour of bone dry unresinated fiber for new fiberboard line.

 

With this investment, Hungary’s domestic tissue capacity will reach 100,000 metric tpy.

 

Kadant invests approximately $173 million in major acquisition.

 

Russia-based Segezha and China-based CAMC will jointly develop projects to increase pulp and paper production in the Russian Federation.

 

SGFF will certify the estates according to FSC and join the UPM managed FSC group certificate.

 

Plant in Mississauga, Ont., Canada passed the independent evaluation with a score of 99.16%.

 

Company has concluded the acquisition of New Albany, Ind. USA-based Carton Craft and its affiliate Lithocraft Inc.

 

Printum Concepts will be responsible for the sales and service of MPS packaging presses from Mexico down to Panama, including the Caribbean.

 

CopyCenter announced as first Scodix E106 beta test site for folding carton printer.

 

SupplySmart is the first service of its kind that combines big data from more than 50,000 supply chains in more than 30 countries with creative solutions, expert knowledge, and years of practical experience.

 

Due to lack of knowledge and confusion about organic food, the look and feel of the packaging is even more important when it comes to reaching consumers. Stora Enso report explores packaging cues in the U.K., Germany, and China.

 

New book of imagery, techniques, and touch is printed on Neenah’s most luxurious papers.

 

b7 series uses Nippon Paper's unique bulking technology to produce well-textured coated paper that achieves low base weight and high paper thickness.

 

Tool allows customers to configure field instruments based on any options or requirements and identify the exact model they need from thousands of potential combinations.

 

Gregory S. Lovins will be responsible for leading financial operations across Avery Dennison, and will also oversee the company's information technology group.

 

Label industry veteran Todd Kennedy named CEO. Bob Coleman and John Wurzburger named to company's board.

 

Company appoints Greg Kukla and David Moulder to regional sales positions.

 

John D. Lamb, CEO since April 20, 2015, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

 

Structural Competitiveness, Adjacent Businesses, and Redesigning the Industry are the strategic pillars that guide and prioritize Suzano’s efforts.

 

IBBC 2017 welcomes bioenergy and bioproducts professionals from around the world to Norfolk, Va., USA, this November to discuss key issues affecting the industry.

 

A key paper industry player since 1966, Keith was extensively involved with TAPPI and was a leader of R&D activities at International Paper’s Corporate Research Center in Tuxedo Park, N.Y.

 

Our introductory to advanced corrugated courses take you from basic education to enhanced understanding.

 

Major Tissue industry trends will be at the core of the Tissue 2017 Conference to be held in Miami, Fla., USA, this fall.

 

"Fundamentals of the Kraft Recovery Process" details the chemical engineering fundamentals of the kraft recovery process, including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, phase separations, heat and mass transport phenomena, and reaction kinetics.

 

Catalyst Paper is seeking a process engineer for its Powell River, B.C., Canada, location.

 

The PIMA Women in Industry Committee will host a webinar on Time Management July 27, 2017, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST.