This and the next four issues of Over the Wire will contain several articles in the Weekly Spotlight section that update and explore key Arbor Day activities of interest to the pulp and paper industry.

 

Paper and packaging company partners to preserve forest lands and freshwater in Virginia and Tennessee.

 

TD Green Streets is a component of TD Forests, a North American initiative aimed at growing urban forests, protecting critical forest habitats, and encouraging responsible use of forest products.

 

"In many rural and northern communities across Canada, the forest sector is a critical driver of the local economy" said FPAC CEO Derek Nighbor. "But we bring real benefits to all cities through the innovative products we make as well as the environmental benefits with a sustainably managed forest."

 

Award recognizes Dr. Emily Cranston’s ground breaking research and advancements in the study of cellulose nanocrystals, as well as her welcoming personality known by her many collaborators and students.

 

Containerboard production in February 2017 was 0.7% higher than in February 2016,

 

The U.S. sanitary paper producers’ price index was unchanged m/m in February 2017, at a five-month high.
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Researchers estimate the market to expand at a CAGR of 7.10% during the period of 2016 to 2024, and reach a value of $4.9 billion by the end of the forecast period.

 

U.S. bleached softwood kraft pulp exports were up 3.7% y/y in January 2017.

 

Production in February 2017 decreased 2.3% compared with February 2016, and decreased 7.5% from last month.

 

Global paper cups and containers market to grow to 2,154 thousand metric tons by end of the forecast period.

 

Event will showcase the new E-WIND T200 in line with a wrapping system in action.

 

Open innovation initiative will lead to new commercial opportunities for chemicals business.

 

Center, which opened this week, underlines Archroma’s ambition to bring new, innovative solutions to the packaging and specialty paper markets.

 

Pyroll Group is one of the leading paper, "cardboard," paperboard, and plastic converters in the Nordic countries, with operations spanning 14 locations. Pyroll converting provides sheeting and rewinding services handling more than 300,000 metric tons of paper and paperboard annually.

 

Rayonier expects to finance the acquisitions with cash on hand and the proceeds of a follow-on offering of Rayonier common shares, which the company also announced this week.

 

Working in collaboration with our customers, DS Smith PackRight Centers develop display and packaging concepts that considerably reduce time-to-market and significantly help customers increase sales and lower costs.

 

The $165 million capital project will expand Sappi North America's manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to include a variety of consumer packaging grades.

 

"It’s more than just a plaque on the wall," said Thomas Stigers, EVP, containerboard mills. "It’s a commitment, to ourselves and our customers."

 

Pre-made multi-layer laminated pouch, with spout and cap, is mainly made of bio-based polyethylene obtained from renewable sources, such as sugar cane—and is a major achievement to reduce the company's environmental footprint.

 

Printing of full color variable data at 1600 x 1600 dpi up to 42 in. wide in seconds.

 

Adtone cup comes with a heat activated thermocromic label and a QR code with programmed link to a customer's website.

 

System captures vital screwdriver readings including torque range, fastener turns, fastening times, and screw count at a fraction of the cost of competitors' readout systems.

 

The 90 bright, gloss grade is designed to print beautifully and hold up to the rigors of folding, die-cutting, lamination, or any strenuous printing and converting processes typically required for a C1S paper.

 

"The increase follows a continuous rise over the past six months in coreboard prices across Europe, driven predominantly by higher OCC costs peaking now in a EUR 60 per ton or a 15% increase in coreboard," said Karsten Kemmerling, director of sales and marketing – Tubes and Cores, Europe.

 

"This price adjustment is necessary to recover continuing cost inflation, particularly in uncoated recycled paperboard, a primary raw material," said Jeff Tomaszewski, VP and GM for Sonoco’s Rigid Paper and Closures North America Division.

 

The council is designed to bring businesses together and provide resources for them on their path toward being more sustainable. The award itself serves as a benchmark for companies to see how they rank among their peers.

 

Growing environmental concerns and the unique challenges faced by different industries and regions when trying to adopt eco-friendly products and initiatives make market intelligence a necessity, Infinity Research notes.

 

Lovins will lead the company’s finance function, financial reporting, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, tax, and treasury. He will oversee the company’s information technology group. Lovins succeeds Anne L. Bramman, SVP and CFO, who will be leaving Avery Dennison after a brief transition period.

 

J. Bryan King, CFA, 46, has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the company’s board of directors. King has also been nominated by the board for election at the company’s annual shareholders meeting on May 16, 2017, to serve an additional three-year term.

 

You still can register for PaperCon 2017 before the early bird discount ends on March 24. Plan on attending the world’s largest technical conference for the paper and packaging industry and gain in-depth knowledge on how to help your mill optimize efficiency, identify fiber and chemical cost savings, and improve product quality.

 

Join Andritz, Arjo Wiggins, BillerudKorsnas, Constantia, Delfort, Dow Corning, DuPont, Holmen Paper, and more at Specialty Papers Europe taking place in two weeks’ time.

 

Two Tech Talks sponsored by ChemTreat and Andritz to be the focus of the spring meeting.

 

Attendance is limited to 25, so make sure you register now to save your seat.

 

TAPPI and the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) are working in partnership to bring you a series of courses for papermakers.

 

TAPPI is offering an introductory printing course that delivers an exceptional overview of traditional offset and emerging digital technologies, equipment review, color perspective, troubleshooting, and more! This will be a great way to kick off your start to PaperCon 2017.

 

GL&V USA is seeking an experienced professional for a Global Business Manager role supporting the Pumps & Mixers product line at their Nashua, N.H., USA, location.

 

The Paper Machine Operations Course is back by popular demand - helping attendees better understand the connections between processes and how to influence the outcome of products.