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Travels with Larry
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TAPPI News
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Travels with Larry
The many attributes of MiniFIBERS, INC 
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Weekly Spotlight
Current and upcoming EU regulations are significantly increasing the requirements for packaging. In particular, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are impacting the German paper sack industry – from recyclability and recycled content to corporate due diligence.
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Canfor Corporation announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has entered into an agreement to purchase AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and certain minority shareholders for a purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), including working capital of approximately $39 million.
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Driven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 metric tons.
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Palo Alto, California-based HP congratulated its customer, Pratt Industries, for setting a new benchmark within the HP PageWide install base. In six months, their new HP PageWide T1195i Press has not only become fully operational but has also surged to become the most productive HP PageWide press across HP’s global install base.
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TAPPI Career Wire
Ada County Highway District Boise, Idaho
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City of Bee Cave, TX Bee Cave, Texas
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Jackson County, MN Jackson, Minnesota
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Escambia County BCC Pensacola, Florida
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County of Ventura, Public Works Agency Ventura and Moorpark and may require travel throu, California
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From The Experts
by ResourceWise
The other week, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) announced its acquisition of Greif’s containerboard operations.
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Market Roundup
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported second quarter 2025 net income of $242 million, or $2.67 per share, and net income of $224 million, or $2.48 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.2 billion in 2025 and $2.1 billion in 2024.
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Stora Enso reported Q2 and half-year 2025 results.
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Pulp & Paper
Kruger announced to its employees a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure future operations of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited contingent on timely endorsement by key industry partners.
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UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly known as UPM Raflatac) plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.
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Hood Container will invest $118.9 million to modernize its legacy paper mill in West Feliciana Parish in St. Francisville, Louisiana, allowing the company to significantly boost production capacity and quality to meet evolving market demands.
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HERGEN will supply a new iNOVAFLOW headbox to Caprima, a tissue paper manufacturer based in Iomerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The new equipment, designed for a maximum operating speed of up to 1,000 m/min, will be used to produce toilet paper grades, semi-Kraft, and MG white paper, with basis weights ranging from 16 g/m² to 50 g/m².
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Containerboard/Packaging
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report on July 25.
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SUN Automation Group®, a leading provider of innovative solutions to the corrugated industry, proudly announces the second U.S. and third overall North American purchase of the Kolbus BX Motion by Corrugated Partners LLC in Arlington, Texas.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2025 Containerboard Quarterly report on July 25.
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New Products
A portable I.D. mounting pipe beveler that features a simple to operate electric motor producing high torque for beveling heavy wall pipe has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA.
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DENIOS-US expands their funnel lineup with the DENIOS Full Size IBC Funnel in high visibility yellow and red, which allows the fast, safe, and efficient refilling of IBC totes without leaning over the container. Constructed of chemical resistant polyethylene (PE), the Full Size IBC Funnel model sits atop a standard IBC tote, covering the entire surface of 275 – 330 gallon IBCs.
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Sustainability
Progroup remains clearly on track when it comes to sustainability, even in economically challenging times. The Sustainability Report 2024 that is now being published not only outlines the latest developments, measures and successes, but also clearly illustrates the ongoing commitment of the family-run company, which is based in Landau.
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Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future.
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People
Valmet has appointed Jon Jested-Rask as Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area, effective August 1, 2025. In this position he will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and is a member of Valmet's Executive Leadership Team.
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Doug Woods, vice president of Dixie Pulp & Paper Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has died at age 63 after battling brain cancer, according to an obituary posted to the website of a Tuscaloosa funeral home.
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