Thursday, October 12, 2017 - Member
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Weekly Spotlight
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Pulp & Paper
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Containerboard/Packaging
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Legislative
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New Products
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Published Pricing
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Sustainability
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People
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TAPPI News
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Weekly Spotlight
The real good news tucked inside the Mail announcement: Digital advertising revenues were up 22% or EUR 19 million, more than offset the decline in print, down 11% or EUR 15 million.
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The paper catalog was the internet before the internet was. While the sheer volume of mailers has declined, savvy retailers are still using catalogs to push their brands and make sales.
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Pulp & Paper
The Company has initiated an insurance claim pursuant to its property damage and business interruption insurance coverage, which has a $2.5 million deductible. Based on current information, the Company is confident that costs associated with the replacement and repair of damaged equipment and business interruption costs should be covered by claim.
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Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Classic has been growing its business exponentially over the past decade and gaining a sterling reputation for its innovation and technical astuteness for its customer base of top national and international brands.
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Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
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Legislative
"The Clean Power Plan has been flawed from the start, and we welcome EPA’s efforts to provide states and ratepayers, including on paper and wood products manufacturers, with relief from costly, complex and harmful regulatory overreach. The nation deserves affordable, reliable electricity, not rate hikes, and competitive harm that can stem from onerous regulation."
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New Products
Adena Opaque 96 is manufactured at Glatfelter’s Specialty Papers facilities in Chillicothe, Ohio and Spring Grove, Penn., USA, whose central locations enable Glatfelter to offer service that supports small orders and quick turn requests.
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New products in Mohawk’s Wide Format Inkjet portfolio include fine paper for art reproduction, metallic-faced adhesives, economy canvas, and a non-skid product for floor display graphics. New items are designed to support a wide variety of printing applications.
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"Our customers want packaging that generates visual attention and engagement for their brands," said Ilya Syshchikov, VP of Innovation and Strategy for Amcor’s folding carton business. "Jaholo creates a dynamic appearance, engaging consumers and enhancing their interaction with products."
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Published Pricing
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper (Tokyo, Japan) will be increasing prices for the whole THERMOSCRIPT thermal paper range as well as the GIROFORM carbonless paper range on January 1.
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The price increase is $2.00/cwt USD/$2.70/cwt CAD on new and unconfirmed orders that book with confirmed delivery dates on or after Wednesday, November 1 on the following products: McCoy Web, Opus Web, Somerset Web, Flo Web, and Galerie Web .
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Company is increasing the transaction price of all Coated Freesheet Web and Coated Groundwood Web grades by $2.00/cwt $2.70/cwt CAD.
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West Linn Paper Company will be increasing prices coated products by 4 – 7% on all surfaces of the following products
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Sustainability
Sustainability governance at Klabin is strongly structured and functions on four key pillars: Sustainability Committee; Sustainability Commission; Sustainability and Communication Department; and a working group on impacts of climate change, all with the mission to raise the level of transparency across the company.
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People
Ned is an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the pulp and paper industry gained in progressively senior roles with global companies. He most recently served as Catalyst’s Chief Operating Officer.
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Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
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With Robert M. Amen not seeking election, the Verso board has selected Eugene I. Davis, chair of the Strategic Advisory Committee and chair of the Finance and Planning Committee of the board, and Alan J. Carr, chair of the Compensation Committee of the board, as interim co-chairmen of the board.
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TAPPI News
TAPPI’s 2017 Nominating Committee presents the following candidates for the 2018 TAPPI Board Slate.
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TAPPI’s International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) offers professionals insight into industry trends and forecasts as well as new technologies and innovations. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain vital industry knowledge necessary for success in the growing bioeconomy.
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This month, TAPPI added more members to its ranks. See which of your colleagues may be among them.
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Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of PaperCon 2018, the world’s largest technical event for the paper and packaging industry. Submit your abstract by October 13 - Friday!
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Timely topics cover industry technology strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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The Fifth Edition of the Extrusion Coating Manual is now available for purchase!
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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 Tissue Operations and Runnability Professional Certificate.
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Led by Bruce Janda, co-founder and principal of InnovaSpec, LLCake, the TAPPI Tissue 101: Properties and Processes course provides comprehensive information from renowned subject matter experts.
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