Over the Wire

Shipments of converted tissue products are back to normal levels and operating rates have significantly improved m/m (marginally better y/y) as summer season wraps up.

 

Market is characterized by intense competition due to the presence of numerous prominent participants trying to outshine one another.

 

Country’s raw materials prices have dropped for first time in five months.

 

A.Celli Paper supplies new tissue rewinder and roll handling system for ST. Croix Tissue mill in Maine, USA.

 

Company was recognized for its partnership approach to developing new value chains that enable substantial carbon footprint reductions in energy use.

 

$43.3 million acquisition includes 72% pine plantations with stocking of 81 tons per acre. Approximately 92% of the inventory volume is pine and 65% of the inventory volume is chip-n-saw or sawtimber with an average pine plantation age of 19 years.

 

Grand award ceremony for sustainability achievement was held this past week in Singapore.

 

Resolute initiated the global template rollout campaign to establish Greycon’s X-Trim solution as the company standard trim optimization system.

 

Maxcess expands its roller business to now include Menges Roller Co.

 

In relation to the secured and unsecured tranches and following direct dialogue with holders, the indications of support suggest that the thresholds required to implement the transaction by way of Schemes of Arrangement will be reached.

 

Newest promotional piece highlights importance of capturing customer attention through impactful direct mail.

 

Deadline is for registered holders of Tembec Shares to indicate their election to receive cash or share consideration in connection with the previously announced proposed statutory arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving the acquisition by Rayonier Advanced Materials of all of the outstanding common shares of Tembec.

 

Union members reject company's initial offer for a new Labor Agreement by 94%.

 

Mill in Strasbourg, France, will use a Valmet DNA Control System for its new Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) boiler.

 

Companies create a carton solution that perfectly protects parts and facilitates handling by operators.

 

New 22.000 sq. meter plant will have a 2.8-meter-wide Fosber high-speed corrugator and several multi-color printing and die-cutting machines to provide high quality, shelf ready packaging solutions.

 

Corrugated board company in Bolivia recently installed two new, highly automated BOBST machines, a 1228 NT five-color off-line flexo press and a MASTERCUT 2.1 cutting and creasing system. These are already allowing La Papelera to increase productivity and expand its product range.

 

Agreement by two German companies is for the marketing of LEIPA’s corrugated papers in overseas regions.

 

Knight Packaging is a Chicago-based offset folding carton printer with more than 50 years of experience in the industry.

 

TricorBraun South America SAS Will be Headquarter In Bogotá, Colombia

 

Multi-layer laminated film packaging provides puncture-resistant barrier against UV light, moisture, and oxygen.

 

New package allows dairy and juice drinks to be produced and distributed in small carton pouches at room temperature, and subsequently turned into frozen products in shops or in a consumer's home.

 

EUR 3 million investment by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland adds another pilot line to promote the development of porous materials, insulation products, and nonwovens made from fibers by means of foam technology.

 

Consortium has received EUR 11.7 million funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) to demonstrate the production of sustainable feed for aquaculture from forestry material.

 

Valmet maintains its leadership position in CDP's climate program ranking by achieving the second-best A- rating.

 

Petra Einarsson succeeds Per Lindberg who is, after 12 successful years, leaving BillerudKorsnäs on his own request for a new assignment.

 

Due to approaching retirements, there will be changes in SCA's group management.

 

At the same time, Ilkka Poikolainen was named mill manager of the company’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill.

 

TAPPI’s most comprehensive P&P overview is filling quickly. Don’t miss your chance to attend.

 

New division reflects the energy and high level of activity members have engaged in across a wide range of areas. Activities include creating program content at conferences, developing resources, creating a mentoring program, and successful collaboration on important industry issues.

 

Abstract submissions are being accepted for TAPPI Nano 2018’s Technical Program. Deadline to submit is Dec. 1, 2017.

 

Taught by a huge panel of internationally known industry experts in kraft operations, learn more about the chemistry, physics and engineering involved in kraft recovery.

 

The newest book from TAPPI Press is a valuable technical resource for everyone in the pulp manufacturing industry.

 

The Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association recently celebrated 50 years of contributions to the paper industry.