Weekly Spotlight
Cascades Launches Expansion Plan In the Isothermal Packaging Market

Over the Wire

TAPPI

Thursday, February 24, 2022 - Member
Cristini
Cascades announced an expansion plan in the isothermal distribution market with the commissioning of a new production site in the western United States, in Tacoma, Washington, and with the launch of new products under its northbox® brand of insulated boxes for fresh foods.
 
Paper Workers and Industry Call for Safeguards over Unintended Effects of EU Climate Policies
IndustriAll European Trade Union, representing the interests of the sector's workers and Cepi, the Confederation of paper and pulp producers, jointly call on the European Parliament to revise a number of aspects of the EU's 'Fit for 55', the Union's flagship legal package aiming to cut Europe's emissions of CO2 by 55% until 2030.
 
Russia Experiences Sharp Demand for Sanitary and Hygienic Paper Products
The demand for sanitary and hygienic paper products as well as paper packaging in Russia is steadily growing with a simultaneous decline of demand for newsprint, according to some leading Russian paper producers and local media reports.
 
A New Coated Board Machine Started-Up Successfully at JK Paper in India
JK Paper Limited started up its new coated board machine smoothly and successfully. The machine was supplied by Valmet. It took only 2.5 hours to get paper from stock on the wire to the reel.
 
From The Experts
Forest Sector Raises Questions Around Federal Carbon Revenue Sharing Plan
by FPAC

Canada’s forest sector was an early adopter of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at its operations across the country.
 
Buckman
Market Roundup
Sappi Europe to Increase Price for Its Graphic and Speciality Papers and Paperboard
Sappi Europe announced that it will increase prices for its Graphic Paper and Board products (Coated and Uncoated Fine paper, Coated Mechanical paper and Paperboard) by approximately 8% effective on deliveries from 1 April.
 
Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Increased Three Percent in January 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its January 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased three percent in January compared to January 2021.
 
Wood Fiber Costs Increased for Softwood Pulp Producers Worldwide in 2021
Wood fiber costs for pulp manufacturers have gone up in practically all countries covered by Wood Resource Quarterly ("WRQ") over the past year. In the 3Q/21, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was at its highest level since 2014 — 8.1% higher than the 3Q/20.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
SCA to Invest SEK 90 Million in New Incinerator for Its Östrand Pulp Mill
SCA said that it will invest SEK 90 million (approx. US$9.6 million) in its Östrand pulp mill in Timrå, Sweden. The investment includes a new incinerator that will lead to operational cost savings while allowing the pulp mill to increase production capacity.
 
Canfor Pulp Curtails Production at Taylor Pulp in British Columbia Due to Transport Shortages
Canfor Pulp Products announced a minimum six-week curtailment of BCTMP production at Taylor Pulp in response to significant transportation shortages that have resulted in inventories at the pulp mill reaching capacity.
 
Klabin Trusts PASABAN to Supply 2 New Sheeting Machines with the Latest Technology Updates
Klabin is a reference with more than 120 years of history behind it, being the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper in Brazil. It is a leader in the markets of cardboard packaging, industrial bags and the only company in the country that offers market solutions in short fiber, long fiber and fluff pulp.
 
Agreements Signed on Electrical, Automation and ICT for the Kemi Bioproduct Mill
All the electrical, automation and ICT installation contracts for the Kemi bioproduct mill project of Metsä Fibre have now been agreed. The contracts form an important part of the whole bioproduct mill.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
The Global Market for Molded Fiber Pulp Packaging 2022-2032
Growing global demand for sustainable packaging solutions based on renewable, recyclable/ biodegradable materials has greatly renewed industry activity and interest in molded fiber/pulp packaging.
 
Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Decreased Two Percent in January 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its January 2022 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased two percent compared to January 2021.
 
Schumacher Packaging Obtains a Majority Interest in the Kaierde Board Mill
The Schumacher Packaging Group has obtained a majority interest in the long-standing Kaierde board mill in Delligsen, Lower Saxony. In doing so, this family-owned business has increased its overall capacity for solid board by 50 percent – from 50,000 tons to a total of 75,000 tons per year.
 
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New Products
Körber Business Area Tissue Presents an Interfolded Napkin That’s Perfect for Wrapping Tacos
Körber Business Area Tissue’s latest innovation enables to create the complete line of interfolded products (facial, towels, folded toilet paper, napkins), including napkins for wrapping tacos, with a single machine.
 
Up to 50 Percent Less Energy Consumption With the New InduraClean Heavyweight Cleaning System
For optimized cleaning, Voith introduces the new InduraClean (IDC) product family as part of its BlueLine stock preparation portfolio. The system consists of an improved cleaner bank, which can be combined with both the new InduraClean IDC-4 and optimized InduraClean IDC-5.
 
X-Rite Pantone
Sustainability
USA BioEnergy to Build $1.3 Billion Advanced Biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas
USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF), announced a project to build an advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The new plant will convert 1 million green tons of wood waste into 34 million gallons per year of premium, clean burning transportation fuel including Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Renewable Diesel and Renewable Naphtha.
 
Valmet Renewed its Sustainability360º Agenda
As part of its continuous renewal and development, Valmet has renewed its Sustainability360º Agenda, which has been the backbone for building the company’s acknowledged sustainability work over the years.
 
Michelman Inc.
People
FPAC Welcomes West Fraser’s Ray Ferris as Board Chair
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce the election of Ray Ferris, President and CEO of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., as Chair of its Board of Directors. The election took place on February 10 as part of FPAC’s Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually.
 
TAPPI News

 
Foam Forming Technologies Highlighted in Four Part Series
Gain critical insight on foam forming advancements at TAPPICon 2022.
 
Are You New to Tissue Making or Could You Use a Refresher?
Take Advantage of Fundamental Tissue Training in April!
 
TAPPI Annual Meeting to take place March 8, 2022
A virtual meeting will take place Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm. EST providing a brief report on TAPPI association business. 
 
Consider Yourself a Subject Matter Expert?
Join industry leaders as a speaker at IBBC 2022.
 
Everyone’s Talking about 2025 Sustainability Goals, But Where are We?
Find out where the flexible packaging Industry stands on 2025 sustainability goals and  join the discussion with subject matter experts from across the value and supply chains at the TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Conference panel discussion.
 
Learn by Doing at Popular Hands-On Workshop
TAPPI/NCSU Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics is the perfect setting for non-technical staff, sales force and new employees to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: The American Forest & Paper Association Seeks a Manager - Industry Affairs (Hybrid)
The American Forest & Paper Association is looking for applications to fill the position of Manager in Washington, D.C. Are you interested? If so, apply today.