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Toscotec to Participate in the Paper & Tissue One Show in the UAE

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Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Member
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Toscotec will take part in the 9th edition of the Paper & Tissue One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, organized from 16 to 18 April 2024 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
 
International Paper: Further Statement Regarding Possible Offer for DS Smith plc
International Paper Company ("International Paper") is pleased to provide an update on its possible offer for DS Smith plc ("DS Smith"), pursuant to which International Paper would acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of DS Smith (the "Combination").
 
Metsä Fibre to Start Negotiations on Possible Layoffs at Kemi Bioproduct Mill Due to Explosion
Metsä Fibre said that it will start negotiations on possible layoffs due to a long production stoppage caused by a gas explosion nearly two weeks ago at the evaporation plant of its Kemi bioproduct mill.
 
KaiCell’s Paltamo Mill Venture Receives Court Ratified Environmental Permit
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has declined to hear the remaining appeals that were filed against the Regional State Administrative Agency’s July 2020 decision to approve KaiCell Fibers Ltd’s environmental permit application for a 600,000 mt softwood pulp mill in Paltamo.
 
Dryer Cylinder Bearing Failures? Beat the Heat with TL-Series Bearings from NSK.
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From The Experts
Vacuum System Audit: When and How to Intervene to Optimize Paper Production Process
The paper industry imposes high standards in terms of productivity and plant availability.
 
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Market Roundup
Suzano Announces Price Increases, Globally, for Its Eucalyptus Pulp
Tissue World Magazine reported that Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano has announced a range of price increases for orders of eucalyptus pulp in April.
 
Ukraine’s Cardboard and Paper Company Decreases Cardboard Product Production, Increases Toilet Paper Output
Ukraine’s Cardboard and Paper Company LLC made products worth some UAH 194 million (US$5 million) in the first two months of this year. This represented a decrease of 3.7 percent compared with the January-February 2023 period.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
Camera-Based Monitoring of Stock Activity and Formation Successfully in Operation
IBS Papertech GmbH, a member of the international technology leader IBS Paper Performance Group, has successfully completed the start-up of its monitoring systems for stock activity and formation at Cartiere Saci S.p.A. With TableVision and FlocVision, it is now possible to monitor and evaluate stock activity and formation online with the help of cameras and to analyze historical trends.
 
Grigeo AB Acquires a Tissue Paper Mill in Poland
Grigeo AB, one of the largest paper and wood industry groups in the Baltic States, has successfully completed the acquisition of one of the mills of Głuchołaskie Zakłady Papiernicze sp. z o.o (GZP), a Polish producer of tissue paper and paperboard.
 
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Implements Measures to Add Revenue Sources
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. (CBPP) recently announced that, under an agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, it will sell excess green energy from its Deer Lake Power assets to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
DS Smith Invests €6 million in a Converting Machine for Eerbeek Packaging Plant in Netherlands
The investment is in response to growing customer demand for sustainable plastic replacement solutions.
 
A Guide to Water-Resistant Packaging - From Applications to Advantages
Efficient packaging is paramount for ensuring products reach their destination in pristine condition. Yet, the constant threat of moisture during transit and storage poses a significant challenge. Inadequate packaging can lead to customer dissatisfaction, especially for items vulnerable to moisture damage, such as perishable goods or products destined for doorstep deliveries in the eCommerce sector.
 
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New Products
ANDRITZ Launches New Intelligent Instrument Portfolio
International technology group ANDRITZ is responding to the pulp and paper producers’ need to meet their process efficiency and environmental sustainability targets by launching a portfolio of intelligent instruments called the Smart Series at the Pulp & Beyond exhibition in Helsinki on April 11.
 
Making Furniture with Paper Machines - VTT and ISKU Have Created a Novel Biocomposite Chair from Cellulose
The chair is the world's first innovation that utilizes foam forming technology, combines natural cellulose fibres, wood pulp and thermoplastic components, and represents a sustainable alternative for furniture design.
 
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Sustainability
Holmen is Establishing Additional Wind Power on its Land
Holmen’s Board has decided to invest SEK 1.5 billion in the construction of Blisterliden Wind Farm in Skellefteå Municipality. As part of Holmen’s drive to develop its renewable energy business, the investment will boost hydro and wind power production by 20 percent.
 
Paper Packaging Leader Invests in Sustainable Future with $1.6 Million Donation
The University of Maine (UMaine) has received a significant boost for its sustainable packaging research thanks to a $1.6 million donation from Packaging Corporation of America (PCA).
 
The Paper Industry’s Push Toward Recycled Content
Paper and packaging companies have been making an effort to use more recycled content over the past several years, with 25 expansion projects or new builds announced since 2017, according to data from the Brattleboro, Vermont-based Northeast Recycling Council (NERC).
 
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People
Anchor Paper Names Landon Godley as Director of Sales and Marketing
Anchor Paper Company announced that Landon Godley has joined the company's leadership team as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Godley brings a strong background in distribution sales leadership from Spartan Nash, a national wholesale foods distribution company.
 
MM Reappoints Peter Oswald as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO
The Supervisory Board of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has unanimously reappointed Peter Oswald (61) as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO until May 31, 2029 following his first period of office, which expires on March 31, 2025.
 
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Sarasota County Government
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Safety Professionals: PPSA’s Annual Safety and Health Conference Features Three Keynotes
Learn how to create individual buy-in to new safety programs, the framework of a Tip Jar Culture and habits of successful health and safety leaders
 
Deepen Your Knowledge of Environmental Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability
Register now for NC State University’s Hands-on Workshop to Evaluate the Sustainability and Carbon Footprint of Biomaterials to Guarantee Your Seat
 
Hurry! Early Bird Discount Ends in Four Days for TAPPI’s Essential Tissue Courses
Register before April 15 to save over $100 on Tissue 101 and Tissue 201
 
Use AI to Improve Throughput While Maintaining Quality
Gain new insights on how to leverage knowledge at scale, but keep the experience simple at this free May 7 Webinar
 
Navigating the Future: From Maps and Atlases to Autonomous Intelligence
TAPPICon 2024 Reveals How Intelligent Sensors Can Change the Industry
 
Explore innovations in Wet End Chemistry at TAPPI’s June Course
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