Weekly Spotlight
Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program

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Thursday, November 2, 2023 - Member
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging approved continuing the Paper and Packaging Board research and promotion program.
 
ANDRITZ Complements its Process Control Product Portfolio by Acquiring NAF Valve Business
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement with Flowserve Corporation based in Texas, USA, to take over its NAF AB business.
 
PCMC and Unitek Paper & Chemicals Form Strategic Alliance
PCMC, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance converting machinery for the global tissue, nonwoven, hygiene, package-printing and bag-converting industries, has entered into a strategic alliance with Unitek Paper & Chemicals in order to further communication and collaboration with Turkey-based pulp and paper companies.
 
Suzano to Invest R$1.7 Billion for New Tissue Mill and Biomass Boiler in Aracruz
Suzano announced that its Board of Directors has approved an investment of one billion, one hundred seventy million reais (R$1,170 million) for two major projects in Brazil.
 
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From The Experts
Paper Plays a Critical Role in the Digital Era
By Mark Pitts, Executive Director, Printing-Writing, Pulp and Tissue, American Forest & Paper Association
Given the ubiquitous nature of digital devices and digital service promotion, some businesses may be tempted to transition to paperless record keeping systems based on preconceived notions that going digital is somehow more sustainable. That assumption could not be further from the truth.
 
Market Roundup
International Paper Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported third quarter 2023 financial results.
 
Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results
Kimberly-Clark Corporation [on Oct. 24] reported third quarter 2023 results. Comparisons are made versus the prior year period, unless otherwise noted.
 
Iberpapel Gestión Reports a Net Profit of €34.96 Million
Iberpapel reported operating profit of €13.77 million in the first nine months of the year, compared to €6.2 million in the same period of 2022.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
Toscotec to Supply Drying Section Upgrade to Panda Paper Mills in Israel
Panda Paper Mills (1997), a subsidiary of Israeli leading manufacturer Sano Enterprises, has selected Toscotec for the supply of a complete drying section rebuild of PM1 at their Netanya production facility in Israel.
 
Valmet has Received a Major Order of Multiple Technologies from Liansheng Pulp & Paper in China
Valmet has received a major order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) in Fujian Province in China covering multiple technology deliveries for the customer’s Zhangpu site.
 
Suzano Investing R$490 Million at Limeira Mill to Expand Fluff Pulp Capacity
Suzano announced it will invest R$490 million (approximately US$100 million) in a new fluff pulp line.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Total U.S. Boxboard Production Decreased 17 Percent in Q3 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q3 2023 Boxboard report on October 27. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 decreased 17% compared to Q3 2022.
 
Green Bay Packaging Significantly Increases Production Efficiency of its PM 4 with Voith's OnQuality QCS System
Green Bay Packaging, a manufacturer of corrugated shipping containers, folding cartons and coated label products based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has achieved significant improvements on its production line with the implementation of Voith's OnQuality Quality Control System (QCS).
 
Total U.S. Containerboard Production Decreased 1 Percent in Q3 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its Q3 2023 Containerboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total Containerboard production in the third quarter of 2023 decreased 1% when compared to Q3 2022 and was down 8% compared to the same 9 months last year.
 
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New Products
Gutex Produces First Fibers for Insulation Board with New Andritz Fiber Preparation System
Wood fiber insulation board manufacturer Gutex has successfully produced first fibers with its new ANDRITZ fiber preparation system in Eschbach, Germany. This is the second system ANDRITZ has delivered to GUTEX.
 
Smurfit Kappa: Stunning and Sturdy New Honey Gift Box Packaging for North Devon Honey Producer
Quince Honey Farm, an artisan honey producer in North Devon, has been crafting delicious honey for decades. They’ve recently moved into a new purpose-built honey farm in a stunning new location on the outskirts of South Molton.
 
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Sustainability
Monadnock Paper Mills' 2022 CSR Report Details Commitment to Sustainability and Resilience
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, announces the launch of its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which details its commitment to sustainability and visions for the future.
 
Worried About Sustainability? Must-Watch New Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes With Technology That Is Defining the Next Century of Recycling
Anyone who wonders if what they put in the recycling bin really gets recycled should check out the Paper and Packaging Board’s new “The Future of Recycling” video, a peak into the state-of-the-art investments the U.S. paper and packaging industry is making to keep paper recycling working for the next 100 years.
 
Amcor, SK Geo Centric Partner for Supply of Recycled Content
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SK Geo Centric (SK), a leading petrochemical company based in South Korea, to source advanced recycled material primarily in the Asia Pacific region beginning in 2025.
 
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People
Monadnock Paper Mills Appoints Dr. Heather Starkey as Research Scientist
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Starkey to the role of Research Scientist.
 
UPM CEO Jussi Pesonen to Retire, Massimo Reynaudo Named Successor
UPM has appointed Massimo Reynaudo as President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation as of January 1, 2024. He will succeed Jussi Pesonen, who will continue as the President and CEO until December 31, 2023, after which he will work as an advisor to the company and its management until April 30, 2024, when he retires.
 
Stora Enso Appoints Ad Smit as Executive Vice President of Packaging Solutions Division
Stora Enso has appointed Ad Smit as Executive Vice President of the Packaging Solutions division and a member of the Group Leadership Team, effective December 1. He will replace David Ekberg, who leaves the position on November 30 to pursue new opportunities outside of Stora Enso.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Electric Program Manager
City of Santa Clara - Silicon Valley Power
Santa Clara, California
 
Assistant Director of Public Works/Engineering
City of Joplin, MO
Joplin, Missouri
 
Post-doctoral researcher in stochastic inventory management
UAE University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
 
Director, School of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia
 
Quality Control Manager
Clark Construction
Leavenworth, Kansas
 
ABB Inc.
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PEERS/IBBC Begins in 4 Days – There’s Still Time to Register
Join leaders from around the world for in-depth discussions about the future of the industry. Hurry, you have less than four days to register!
 
Ready to Fast Track Your Industry Knowledge?
Head to Chicago TAPPI’s Corrugated Boot Camp on Tuesday, November 7, 2024.
 
Leap Into 2024 with Top-Notch Training in Blown and Cast Film Extrusion
Learn the latest tips, techniques, and technologies from Blown and Cast Film Extrusion industry experts this February 2024 in Savannah, GA.
 
Gain an Overview of the Major Pulp & Paper Mill Processes
Learn from two knowledgeable instructors as they deliver unparalleled training at the 50th offering of TAPPI's Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology Course.
 
Meet TAPPI's Kraft Recovery Operations Course Experts
Seventeen international experts are coming together in January to help you solve the most common issues in operations.
 
TAPPI Press Presents First Edition Hydrofoil Booklet:
First-ever historical recounting of hydrofoil development contains a wealth of information
on the state-of-the-art technology that changed an industry.