Company's capacity reductions are planned to take place in France, Finland, and the U.K.

 

First of two open forums this week in Atlanta, Ga., USA, to gather perspectives on pathways to advance the industry’s manufacturing and products, was attended by some 40 experts from academia, companies, and government agencies.

 

Multi-year, $115 million investment plan includes recently completed upgrade to PM 3 as well as a range of capital projects, including modernization of three paper machines.

 

Shortage of young talent, compounded by Baby Boomers’ negative perceptions about Millennials, could impact continued business expansion.

 

Some 21% of organizations are increasing paper consumption, with more than 75% admitting to ignoring what they consider frivolous environmental impact policies concerning reducing paper use.

 

Innovation and persistence in research efforts allowed Shandong Tralin Paper Co. to develop the first fully automated continuous digester for non-wood pulp production in the world. Three breakthrough innovations distinguish the Tralin continuous digester from the Kamyr digester.

 

North American box and containerboard demand should "emerge from its lethargy" in 2015 if consumer spending finally begins to pick up.

 

Consumption of purchased pulp was down 0.2% y/y in October, with BSK pulp down 2.1% and BHK pulp up 1.7%.

 

With forecasters predicting about a 4% increase in holiday sales this year, newspapers can expect to reap the benefits of ever earlier Christmas advertising.

 

In 2013, the industry used 39% less wax than in 2002, when wax usage was first measured.

 

GLV's Pulp & Paper Division will be sold to 9027173 Canada Inc., a corporation owned by Richard Verreault, president and CEO of GLV, and Laurent Verreault, executive chairman of the board of GLV,

 

Construction on the recovery boiler began in 2013 as part of a EUR 128 million investment to increase green electricity production and improve the mill’s overall cost position, while reducing the mill’s environmental footprint.

 

Intensive preparations are underway on PM 53 at Braviken Paper Mill outside Norrköping, Sweden, for the conversion work that is scheduled to begin at the end of January next year.

 

Automatic pulp laboratory will be installed at company's Yatsushiro integrated pulp and paper mill in Japan.

 

Mill is now running on natural gas instead of oil, a move the company hopes will shave 30% off energy costs and reduce environmental impacts.

 

Unit was recently started up at Sofidel's mill Delicarta Valdottavo in Italy and proved to meet all expectations when it was tested this past week.

 

With 24 strategically located facilities, Clondalkin SPD is a global provider of a broad suite of specialty secondary packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and health and personal care industries, and will transform Essentra's position in these end-markets, the company notes.

 

Eldred has been active with PPC for more than a decade, elected to the board in 2000 and to the executive committee in 2012.

 

Gary McGann, CEO of the paper packaging company, conceded that with Ireland as its base, Dublin’s 12.5% tax rate was attractive, but not a sufficient reason to prevent the company moving to a U.K. listing.

 

D-IN is a corrugated box manufacturer operating in Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand, with an annual capacity of approximately 15,000 tons.

 

The release did not give locations of these facilities.

 

Design of the Times award celebrates the most inspiring and creative in-store activation tactics and campaigns and recognizes their key role in the discipline of shopper marketing.

 

A pre-arrangement was signed in August, and operations will now start at the beginning of December.

 

Despite the reduced weight, CKB will provide the same high performance as before, as no other technical properties have been changed, the company notes. The product is more sustainable than before, as it requires less raw material to produce.

 

"Roy has carried through important processes at Saugbrugs, as the startup of a new pulp line with significant reductions in energy consumption and variable costs, and initiation of research for development of microfibrillated cellulose," said Sven Ombudstvedt, CEO of Norske Skog and chairman of the board.

 

Kjell Arve Kure has solid leadership and industry experience from various positions within Norske Skog for the past 15 years.

 

Both changes are effective Jan. 1, 2015.

 

TAPPI’s Nano Conference next June brings together developers and users of renewable nanomaterials that are looking for innovative solutions and advanced functionalities in materials.

 

Researchers are invited to submit papers on their latest findings in this emerging field by January 1, 2015.

 

TAPPI has offered this course for more than 40-years – for good reason. It is the most comprehensive introductory course in the industry offering an overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process. Don't miss your opportunity to attend in sunny St. Petersburg, Fla., USA.

 

FPS society members represent a broad range of professional interests including private and public research and development, industrial management and production, marketing, education, government, engineering, and consulting.

 

TAPPI members save $55 off the list price for this new book.

 

TAPPI member Rosy Covarrubias says she has so many shoes in her closet "they would rival Imelda Marcos."

 

TAPPI members will gain access to material about global market pulps--their forest and fiber sources, pulp qualities, and how to select market pulps.

 

We are seeking artifacts, photos, books, and equipment that represents a stage in our industry’s history.

 

This book focuses on keys to a good maintenance program with a concession to today’s busy mill engineers.

 

2015-2016 Scholarships are available in several categories and each has the potential to assist students in achieving their educational goals. Scholarship application requirements vary by division and a general information form must also be completed.