Three Mondi plants in Germany (Halle, Steinfeld and Gronau) are set to produce and donate 10,000 protective gowns to workers in local nursing homes and retirement facilities.

Leader Paper Products, a leading supplier of premium envelopes and other specialty paper products, has launched a community campaign, called “A Million Thanks!” As part of the initiative, the 119-year-old Milwaukee-based company designed and produced one million thank you cards to be given to those on the COVID-19 frontlines.

With the novel coronavirus whipping across the U.S., ND Paper tapped its global roots to source critical personal protection equipment to the U.S. – both for our 1,400-strong workforce and for donation to frontline first responders.

Food banks around the world are experiencing dramatic increases in demand for food assistance driven by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, food banks need support. International Paper (NYSE: IP) is responding with one of its essential products — corrugated boxes. The company has committed to donating two million corrugated boxes to hunger-relief organizations.

The Fibre Box Association (FBA), an industry trade association representing the manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes, has created a video thank you to the industry’s essential workers. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, corrugated box manufacturers have been working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more.

Smurfit Kappa has launched a portfolio of products designed to help businesses, schools and offices resume operations in accordance with safety guidelines as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions start to be reduced. 

The graphic paper market is in structural decline and this development has even intensified since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis. Verso Corporation has therefore decided to implement downtimes and curb production.

Bonus! TAPPI Press Spring Savings Event saves you an additional 30%

Last week, TAPPI’s Spring Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Meeting was held virtually due to current health and safety concerns.  This meeting facilitated a record number of participants comprised of members and guests from the multiple countries.

TAPPI offers flexible options in training to help you continue strengthening your professional skills, knowledge and confidence… because business as usual isn’t so usual anymore.

Register today for TAPPI's latest free webinar, Flash Mixing Wet End Additives to be held on Thursday, June 4th at 12:00 PM EST. Join Presenter Jouni Matula, CEO of Wetend Technologies Ltd., as he explores wet end mixing processes.

The final report from APPTI’s 2019 Advancing Commercialization of Nanocellulose: Critical Challenges Workshop has been released and is available for you to view online.