Thursday, July 27, 2017 - Member
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Weekly Spotlight
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Market Roundup
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Pulp & Paper
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Containerboard/Packaging
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New Products
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People
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TAPPI News
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Weekly Spotlight
DMG Productions is educating the TV audience on the latest advances in technology and equipment. TAPPI president Larry Montague also is featured in the segment, offering insight on the corrugated industry.
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"The U.S. Lumber Coalition applauds the efforts by members of the Senate Finance Committee to push for a fair trade deal, especially the letter's provision calling for a clean quota agreement to hold Canada to its commitments and maintain a stable, enforceable system," U.S. Lumber Coalition spokesperson Zoltan van Heyningen said.
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Here's how much plastic trash Is littering the earth.
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Union says it has given Ponderay the 10 days written notice of termination of the Labor Agreement.
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Market Roundup
Shipments dropped 5% in June 2017 compared with June 2016.
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Coated mechanical paper was the weakest grade with a 9.4% decline.
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There will be steady increases in demand for liquid paperboard materials during the next five years, according to the latest in-depth industry study from Smithers Pira, U.K.
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More than 50% of timber harvest in New Zealand is being exported in log form. However, some sawmills in the country have taken advantage of the growing demand for softwood lumber in the U.S. the past few years, with the total export value having grown 37% from 2012 to 2016, reports "Wood Resource Quarterly."
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Pulp & Paper
Five-meter Intelli-Jet V hydraulic headbox, is a part of PMP’s Intelli-Paper® platform for papermakers.
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Imperial Dade is a distributor of disposable food service and janitorial supplies. Jersey Paper is a distributor of paper products, packaging, plastics, disposables, and janitorial supplies.
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Decision is in response to a massive decline in earnings. Along with a shrinking market, margins have come under pressure due to the weakness of the euro and rising raw material costs.
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Increased consideration is valued at C$4.75. Oaktree and Bennett Management agree to vote in favor of the arrangement.
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Nopco Colombiana is a producer and supplier of specialized chemical solutions for water intensive industries, including pulp and paper.
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Company will acquire the Gilman Companies for approximately $430 million. The Gilman Companies is comprised of six sawmills and a finger joint mill in Florida and Georgia (USA) as well as an administrative office in St. Marys, Ga.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Dixie Reel & Box Co., Charlotte, N.C., is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging and a provider of packaging solutions.
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New Demo and Applications Technology Center is part of the local organization of MPS in North America, which includes local press manufacturing, technical consultancy, sales, and marketing.
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Pasaban solution was a KB 1600 cardboard sheeter, with a speed of 300 m/min, capable of cutting paperboard of 200-450 gsm. Machine suited the production requirements of Karton-Pak’s folding boxboard and solid boxboard cartons.
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Event explored how packaging will be affected by supply chain and network fragmentation using a variety of media.
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Sonoco acquired Clear Lam Packaging, a family-held developer and manufacturer of flexible and forming plastic packaging films, for approximately $170 million in cash.
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Stuart Packaging is an eco-friendly provider of premium quality folding carton packaging for the consumer market.
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New Products
Box-ice bucket is packaging with high quality printing to be placed on shelves at points of sale, where it becomes a medium for communication and a marketing tool to attract the attention of consumers and to strengthen sales.
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New book of imagery, techniques, and touch is printed on Neenah’s most luxurious papers.
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A few clicks are all it takes to access prices, delivery times, and availability.
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Tool allows customers to configure field instruments based on any options or requirements and identify the exact model they need from thousands of potential combinations.
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People
Change is designed to drive operational excellence, increase customer focus, and build further momentum and speed into the organization.
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A native of Belgium, Pascale Wautelet will provide vision and innovation direction to the European R&D organization and lead the business in new-product development, material re-engineering, and adhesive development for Avery Dennison’s European Label & Graphic Materials business.
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Hilde Van Moeseke wil drive profitable growth of Graphic Packaging Inc. across the company’s food, beverage, and convenience businesses in the EMEA region.
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Steve Schubring’s sales support and project management expertise will add value for customers.
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Patrice Minguez will serve as a member of the Resolute Executive Team and will oversee all tissue operations as well as sales and marketing functions.
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TAPPI News
Learn how to improve surface adhesion and product performance in coating applications in just one day at the Corona & Atmospheric Plasma 101 course.
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Stan was active in TAPPI and the pulp and paper industry, serving as executive director of the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.
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Coldwater Group is seeking a product manager for its Atlanta, Ga., USA, location.
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TAPPI is looking for the next group of top outstanding young professionals in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and related industries.
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Two Days of networking and must-see presentations on the latest research, methods, and best practices.
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TAPPI is setting a new standard of excellence for careers in the forest products industries. Elevate your reputation among employers, clients, and peers while positioning yourself for success with a TAPPI Professional Certificate.
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