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P&W paper shipments decreased 8% in November 2014 compared with November 2013, with total paper inventories increasing 5% compared with October 2014.

 

Industry consumption volumes declined with a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -2.5% between 2009 and 2013, to reach a total of 32.5 million cubic meters in 2013.

 

U.S. boxboard production in November 2014 increased 0.9% compared with November 2013 and increased 2.1% from October 2014.

 

Production by U.S. mills was 4.8% lower in November 2014 than in October 2014, 5.9% higher than November of 2013, and 1.4% higher year-to-date.

 

Shipments by U.S mills totaled 115,500 tons in November 2014, 7.7% lower than in October 2014.

 

PM 7 is designed for a paper width of 2,700 mm and in the future will produce toilet paper and paper towels from 100% virgin pulp at a working speed of 2,100 m/min.

 

New Toscotec AHEAD tissue machine, designed for production of high quality tissue products, will replace the Syassky mill’s existing PM 3 after its dismantling and will come on-stream in the first half of 2016.

 

Pending successful completion of the ongoing lease negotiation, construction of the South Hadley facility is scheduled to begin early this month, and the facility is expected to be fully functional by the end of April.

 

Divested businesses include Antalis,an European distributor of paper and packaging products, and Arjowiggins, a producer of creative and technical papers.

 

 

Award is in recognition of 50 years of outstanding and consistent support in protecting natural resources and educating people about them.

 

The assignment will be executed during the autumn of this year, and the new board machine is scheduled to start up in the first quarter of 2016. , with a capacity of approximately 400,000 metric tpy of folding boxboard.

 

Facility, to measure 350,000 sq. ft., will have the capacity to produce about 600 tons of recycled boxes per day and will be operational by January 2016,

 

Bio-based filter of nanocellulose is to be used for the first time in real-life situations and tested within a process industry and in municipal wastewater treatment in Spain.

 

This cooperation is their response to the growing demand for these products as solutions for paper and "cardboard" packaging.

 

A new green building material is reportedly now on the market that is light, strong, and flexible, and can be made into just about any shape, including complex molded shapes, without the need for any glues, harmful chemicals, or toxic ingredients.

 

Under this agreement, distribution and sales of all uncoated printing paper produced by Ilim Group's Mills are managed by IP. The improved specifications of the new product ensures high CIE whiteness (168%), basis weight (82 gsm), exceptional ISO D65/10° brightness (112%), and strength (150 mN MD/70 mN CD) to offer superior picture and color reproduction.

 

Austrian-born financial and corporate strategist Kratochwill took over January 1 from his predecessor Rosemarie Asquino who, after 38 successful years at Sappi, is entering retirement.

 

Competition will celebrate TAPPI's 100-year anniversary in 2015.

 

TAPPI has offered this course for more than 40-years – for good reason. It is the most comprehensive introductory course in the industry offering an overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process. Don't miss your opportunity to attend in sunny St. Petersburg, Fla., USA.

 

PIMA’s IT Committee is offering a free webinar on Detailed Grade Cost Analysis on January 15th 2015 at noon EST hosted by Matthew Smith, president and CEO of 3C Software.

 

Scholarship application requirements vary by division and a general information form must also be completed. The deadline to submit applications for academic year 2015-2016 Technical Division scholarships is Feb. 15, 2015.

 

TAPPI members will gain access to material about global market pulps--their forest and fiber sources, pulp qualities, and how to select market pulps.

 

This limited time offer of 50% off will be good through January 15, 2015.

 

This book focuses on keys to a good maintenance program with a concession to today’s busy mill engineers.

 

We are seeking artifacts, photos, books, and equipment that represents a stage in our industry’s history.

 

TAPPI is proud to partner with the Finnish Paper Engineers' Assoc. to promote this discount on a very informative subject matter in the industry.