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Thursday, January 6, 2022 - Member
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As highly transmissible coronavirus (COVID-19) omicron cases surge in New York City and across the country, doctors warn that some face masks offer better protection than others.
 
Weekly Spotlight
First Runtech EP Turbo Blower in New Zealand started up at Essity AustralAsia
Runtech Systems-supplied vacuum system rebuild has been successfully started up at Essity AustralAsia (formerly Asaleo Care), New Zealand. 
 
Startup Biosorbe Uses Cellulose to Clean Up Oil Spills in Water – Opens New Factory
The Swedish startup company Biosorbe uses cellulose and microorganisms to decontaminate soil, water and air. Recently Biosorbe inaugurated its first factory and entered a partnership that enables them to expand to an international market.
 
Valmet to Supply Quality Control System to Oy Essity Finland Ab
Valmet will supply IQ Quality Control System to Oy Essity Finland Ab. The new system will replace the old third-party system and will be installed on production line 9 at the company’s tissue mill in Nokia, Finland.
 
Union Employees Begin Strikes at UPM Mills in Finland
Members of the Paperworkers' Union, the Finnish Electrical Workers´ Union and the Trade Union Pro have [on Jan. 1] started strikes at UPM mills in Jämsänkoski, Kouvola, Lappeenranta, Pietarsaari, Rauma, Tampere and Valkeakoski.
 
Motion Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, has completed the purchase of Kaman Distribution Group ("KDG") for a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash, effective January 3, 2022.
 
Extended Uptime in Contaminated Environments: Molded-Oil™ Bearings.
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Under conditions of liquid or dust contamination, even sealed conventional bearings will fail prematurely. Molded-Oil Bearings with DDU seals from NSK deliver continual, clean, no-leak lubrication for dramatically increased service life and maintenance intervals.
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From The Experts
Seeing the Opportunity in Canada's Forests: Looking Ahead to 2022
By Derek Nighbor, President and CEO, FPAC

Forests are intrinsic to Canadian life. We know that with the great power of Canada's forest resources, comes an even greater duty for sustainable management and responsibility.
 
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Market Roundup
Sappi Europe Says Unparalleled High Energy Tariffs Force Further Price Hikes
Sappi Europe has informed its customers that the ongoing challenges with unparalleled high energy tariffs will force it to address its pricing early in 2022.
 
Pulp & Paper
Valmet to Supply Oxygen Delignification System to Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill in Russia
Valmet will deliver an oxygen delignification system, including additional Valmet TwinRoll presses to Arkhangelsk’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Novodvinsk, Russia. The order includes both technology and automation deliveries. The start-up of the new systems is scheduled for the second half of 2022.
 
Ox Industries Acquires Tube and Core Producer York Industries in South Carolina
Ox Industries has acquired York, South Carolina-based York Industries, Inc. The company is a leading producer of green protective packaging and paper tubes and cores, converting over 16,000 tons of uncoated recycled paperboard.
 
Huhtamaki has Acquired Full Ownership of its Paper Bag Joint Venture in Poland
Huhtamaki has acquired full ownership of its Polish joint venture company Huhtamaki Smith Anderson sp. z o.o. from Smith Anderson Group Ltd. (SA). The company manufactures and sells foodservice paper bags in Eastern Europe at Huhtamaki's facility in Czeladz, Poland.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
Valmet to Convert Newsprint Machine to Containerboard Production for Model Paper Eilenburg
Valmet will supply Model Paper Eilenburg in Germany with an extensive paper machine grade conversion rebuild, which will convert the mill's paper machine production from newsprint grades to lightweight, recycled containerboard grades.
 
International Paper to Build State-of-the-Art Corrugated Packaging Plant in Atglen, Pennsylvania to Meet Growing Customer Demand in the Region
International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced it will build a state-of-the-art corrugated packaging plant in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The facility will employ approximately 150 team members.
 
Greif to Divest Stake in Flexible Packaging Joint Venture to Gulf Refined Packaging for $123 Million
Greif, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its 50% share in the Flexible Packaging joint venture, or "FPS" to Gulf Refined Packaging (GRP) for a total cash consideration of $123 million, subject to certain conditions and post-closing adjustments.
 
Optimize Your Starch Cooking Capabilities
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Legislative
Northern Pulp Files Lawsuit Against Nova Scotia Government for Damages, Lost Profits
CBC News reports that Northern Pulp is suing the Province of Nova Scotia for potentially hundreds of millions of dollars related to the early end of its lease to use Boat Harbour to treat effluent, and the subsequent shutdown of the mill.
 
New Products
Automatic Outer Layer Gluing System TailFix Leads to More Efficient Reeling Process and Improved Work Safety During Parent Roll Change
For a more efficient and stable paper production, Voith presents the new automatic outer layer gluing system TailFix. In the edge area of the parent roll, the solution reliably fixes the loose paper ends with a special glue and thus prevents the occurrence of flying paper shreds.
 
Sustainability
Nine Dragons Paper Wins InnoESG Prize 2021 – ESG Care Prize
Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Ltd ("Nine Dragons Paper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has won the InnoESG Prize 2021 – ESG Care Prize, co-awarded by UNESCO HK Global Peace Centre, Rotarian Action Group for Peace, and SocietyNext Foundation for its outstanding performance in corporate social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and efforts in the creation of a more sustainable society.
 
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People
Metsä Fibre Announces Changes in Its Management Team
Metsä Fibre has announced the following changes in its management team:
 
Change in the Voith Group Corporate Board of Management
Stephanie Holdt will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Voith Group’s Corporate Board of Management. In the second quarter of 2022 she will succeed Egon Krätschmer, who is retiring as of April 30, 2022.
 
PEFC Announces Departure of CEO
PEFC announces that Ben Gunneberg is departing PEFC after a long and distinguished career as Secretary General/CEO.
 
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New Year, New 2022 January Events!
Please view the list of Upcoming January Webinars and Events.
 
Guarantee Your Organization Stands out at TAPPI Nano 2022 in Helsinki
Explore exhibit and sponsorship opportunities to showcase your commitment to nanotechnology and renewable materials at TAPPI Nano 2022.
 
What Do You Know About Lime Kilns and Recausticizing?
Learn good operating practices for your lime kiln and gain understanding of the theories that back them up.
 
Do You Have 20 Minutes to Shape the Industry?
Gain Comprehensive Understanding of Test Methods with Minimal Time Commitment.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: Wood Seeks a Senior Project Manager - Pulp and Paper
Wood is looking for applications to fill the position of Senior Project Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. Are you interested? If so, apply today.