Novolex will acquire Burrows’ U.S. operations in Franklin and Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Reno, Nev., and Ft. Madison, Iowa, as well as in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, and Heshan, China. Twin Rivers will acquire Burrows’ operations in Little Falls and Lyonsdale, N.Y., and Pickens, Miss.

 

"We expect that the strategic initiatives announced today will enable Verso to be more agile in adapting to an evolving marketplace, more responsive to our customers, more efficient and cost-effective in our operations, and ultimately more financially successful," said Robert M. Amen, Verso's chairman of the board.

 

Five member companies recognized for exemplary sustainability programs.

 

Company will provide $1.25 million for modernizing warehouse operations and will donate 250,000 boxes used to deliver 15 million lb. of food to Mid-South residents in need. Company spouses raise an additional $82,000 that will provide 250,000 meals.

 

Canada's contribution comes as Denmark, the European Commission, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and the U.S. also commit funding of more than $22 million to the CTCN.

 

Hundreds of employees around the globe left their offices, labs, and email behind to volunteer their time at a wide variety of locations.

 

Executive director is the key operating officer of the PS&E Foundation and is responsible for all functional aspects of the organization.

 

Prices for wood fiber consumed by the pulp industry in North America have fallen during the past year in all regions of the continent with the exception of the U.S. South.

 

All exports remain strong, with cartonboard up 27% y/y at a 2 million metric ton annual rate.

 

Market size for liquid packaging is projected to reach $370.75 billion by 2021, driven by high demand from the food and beverages industry while flexible liquid packaging is the fastest-growing liquid packaging type, globally.

 

Exports were unchanged through the first nine months of this year., but the average export value per metric ton was down $24 since July 2016.

 

Through this new association, Cascades will be supporting the Foundation in its mission to protect nature's diversity and our quality of life, thereby expanding its positive impact on the planet's health.

 

Birch trees grow abundantly across Canada and are considered an underutilized species of tree. The project will ensure a better use of the mixed forest in the local region, increase economic activity, and result in other ancillary economic benefits.

 

During the next nine months, GP will hold such visits. The tour is meant to show how the company has evolved and, continues to evolve, as a critical employer in Green Bay. Program is designed to highlight 70 million dollars on plant improvements last year alone, and similar investments planned moving forward.

 

Collaboration is aligned with SCA’s focus on hygiene, health, well-being and its commitment to sustainability, as well as with Fotografiska’s "Fotografiska for Life" platform – photo exhibitions and dialogs that highlight challenges for society and people around the world.

 

By monitoring dirt and shives on the mill's No. 6 pulp drying line, the system optimizes both end product quality and line efficiency.

 

Company reportedly will purchase a new tissue machine that will raise its output capacity by about 70,000 metric tpy.

 

Company plans to install a new 110/20 kV substation to increase the mill’s energy supply capacity from the current 5 MV to 12 MV, raising its output capacity and its energy efficiency.

 

Acquisition will further Grupo Gondi’s market share in high graphic packaging ("Sexy Boxes") and extend its range of solutions to meet the growing and dynamic industry of consumer goods in Mexico and the U.S.

 

Project is directly connected to the approved capacity increase at the Blue Paper recycled packaging paper mill to 400,000 metric tpy.

 

All current Manitoba employees will transition to Canadian Kraft Paper Industries, and maintain operations going forward.

 

Carton 2 Garden contest provides hands-on sustainability lessons while inspiring a focus on school garden programs

 

Evergreen notified the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on November 14 that the mill may have to suspend operations if the drought persists — and all indicators say it will persist for another month at least.

 

"These investments will support the rapid expansion we are undertaking by updating and expanding our production capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and by adding the extra capacity we need for the near future," said Euardo Posada, CEO of Grupo Gondi,

 

Brazilian records reported on October 30 that their government opened an antidumping investigation into imports of unbleached kraftliner from Brazil, Finland, Poland, and Russia.

 

Artificial Intelligence can be used to improve the efficiency of industrial warehouses, prevent mistakes, and enable customer orders to be shipped on time.

 

Valves are specially constructed to handle high-consistency paper stock, wood chips, and fly ash, as well as slurries with high solids content and highly viscous fluids.

 

New products include U.S. FDA approved biodegradable cups and baking papers. Offering provides food service and restaurant industry with a single, comprehensive family of paper solutions for all of their food and beverage needs.

 

Easy-to-fold lines enable the squeezing out of significantly more product, helping to combat food waste, and the convenient flattening of cartons to reduce volume in waste and recycling facilities.

 

The Eaglewood Technologies Laserlox Systems have been designed uniquely for flexible packaging and narrow web converters to compliment the Sanilox Systems, which are highly effective for corrugated and specialty converters.

 

Machines from the XcelLine offer fast and easy startup, excellent value for money, pioneering technologies, ease of use, and integrated solutions.

 

This year 607 companies disclosed their water management to CDP, and Metsä Board is one of only 24 global companies to make the 2016 Water A List. The company was also on the 2015 list, which happened to be the first year the list was compiled.

 

Sonoco Sustainability Star Award goes to company's Alpha facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, for driving landfill reduction through improved waste stream management.

 

John Dargan joins CCL from Jabil Circuit Inc., a large, publicly quoted electronics manufacturer headquartered in Florida, USA, where he heads strategic development for new business ventures. Prior to Jabil, Dargan was CEO of Worldmark Ltd., a private equity owned label business based in Scotland.

 

Michael D. Hsu, currently group president North American Consumer Products, has been named president and COO and will join K-C's board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2017.

 

Find the talented, educated candidates you’re looking for at the industry’s leading Career Fair event in January.

 

Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology is the ideal course for anyone new to pulp and paper, those who need a refresher, and those taking on a new role in mill operations.

 

TAPPI’s online educational offerings have expanded by more than 20 new courses, each consisting of several modules, providing a large increase in opportunities to enhance industry knowledge.

 

Don't miss out on your chance to save 30% from now until November 30 on select publications from TAPPI Press.

 

December 1 is the deadline to submit nominations for TAPPI/PIMA’s Woman of the Year award. The award recognizes women that have demonstrated excellence in leading, motivating, and developing others within the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and related industries.