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In This Issue |
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Travels with Larry
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Weekly Spotlight
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From The Experts
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Market Roundup
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Pulp & Paper
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Containerboard/Packaging
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New Products
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Sustainability
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People
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TAPPI News
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Travels with Larry
I have been visiting our members places of business for the past 17 years now. This is the first time I have ever had a Red-Carpet Welcome.
Weekly Spotlight
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Infinya Containerboard Ltd. for a complete OCC line including reject treatment system for its recycled paper mill located in Hadera, Israel.
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In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay paper mill in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.
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Mercer International announced the temporary curtailment of operations at its Celgar pulp mill located in Castlegar, BC, Canada, including wood acceptance.
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Mexican tissue paper manufacturer Grupo Corporativo Papelera (GCP) is purchasing 32 acres in the East Montgomery Industrial Park in New Caney, Texas, the Houston Business Journal reported.
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From The Experts
Voith, the leading global technology group for the paper industry, has launched a new research project called FOREST together with partners from industry and research.
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Market Roundup
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 24% in June compared to June 2022.
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Finnish pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has reported a decline in its sales in the second quarter (Q2) of financial year 2023 (FY23), as weak demand persists.
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Pulp & Paper
Egyptian linerboard manufacturer ETAP started up PM2 at its Borg Elarab mill, following a press section rebuild successfully carried out by Toscotec. PM2 produces testliner, kraftliner, top kraftliner and white top in the range from 125 to 240 gsm. In 2018, the machine had already been modified by Toscotec who entirely rebuilt its Fourdrinier wire section in stainless steel.
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Valmet will supply a new high-capacity winder to Gascogne Papier in France. The winder will be delivered for the paper machine PM 7 at their Mimizan site. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2025.
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BTG is proud to announce the opening of its new Indian Center of Excellence located in Hyderabad, India. The facility is a state-of-the-art technical support centre and digital hub that will greatly enhance BTG capability to serve the Indian and regional markets.
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Containerboard/Packaging
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June decreased 1% compared to June 2022. They were down 4% when compared to the same 6 months of 2022.
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Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners. The transaction is expected to be completed during August 2023.
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Douglas, a leading provider of innovative secondary packaging solutions, is expanding its portfolio of revolutionary wraparound case and tray packers. This line of continuous motion wraparound packaging machines delivers consistent performance, lower operating costs and optimized package quality for high-production operations.
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New Products
Ahlstrom, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber-based materials, in collaboration with adapa, a leading supplier of flexible packaging solutions, and Maped, a prominent stationery brand, is proud to introduce a groundbreaking flowpack solution for eraser packaging.
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Thwing-Albert, a leading provider of physical property testing instrumentation, proudly announces the launch of their latest Thickness Tester, the ProGage Touch.
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Sustainability
The history of Lucart, the multinational paper manufacturing group known for the Tenderly, Tutto Pannocarta and Lucart Professional brands, is one of tradition, passion, family and care for the environment that has been going on for seventy years.
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Metsä Fibre has been awarded again a Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s corporate social responsibility. Metsä Fibre’s score to a record level 85/100 places the company among the top 1 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard industry.
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Amazon is actively working towards sustainable packaging by prioritising correctly sized, recyclable materials that minimise waste and ensure damage-free delivery.
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People
TAPPI honors: TAPPI member Doug Howard. He has been dedicated to TAPPI’s Papermaking Technology and Operations Committee since 1995.
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Cascades announced the appointment of Jérôme Porlier as the new President and COO of Cascades Specialty Products Group (SPG), effective July 1, 2023. Porlier succeeds Luc Langevin, who after more than 12 years as the head of SPG is gradually heading towards retirement.
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Kemira’s Board of Directors and President & CEO Jari Rosendal have agreed that Jari Rosendal will leave his position as the President & CEO latest during 2024. Kemira’s Board has decided to initiate the search for his successor.
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TAPPI News
Learn about a new cellulose source that can significantly increase global bioethanol production at IBBC 2023.
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Want to learn more about it? Save your spot today for the free webinar held Tuesday, August 22nd 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).
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Make yourself a more valuable employee and broaden knowledge of operations. Limited Seats Still Open. Register now.
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Register today for the Fiber Recycling Course, held Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17 at Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Register today for the Hands-On Pulp and Paper Basics Workshop, this Monday, October 9 – Friday, October 13 at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, NC.
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