By combining with IP's N.A. Consumer Packaging Business, Graphic Packaging will create a leading integrated paper-based packaging company with approximately $6 billion of revenue and $1 billion of EBITDA post-synergies. Graphic Packaging will own 79.5% of the partnership and will be the sole operator. IP will own 20.5% of the partnership.

 

Massachusetts bill seeks to place a 10-cent tax on recycled paper bags beginning Aug. 1, 2018.

 

Code Clubs provide safe environment for girls and young woman to learn coding and being prepared for labor market.

 

Lands, totaling more than 360,000 sq. ft. (33,400 sq. meters), are in the southern part of the Technoparc de Montréal, the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves section.

 

Arborjet's mission is to provide the most effective and environmentally responsible formulations and equipment to promote overall plant health care and to preserve our natural and urban forests.

 

All four of the major P&W paper grades posted year-over-year shipment declines in September 2017.

 

Country produced 95.59 million metric tons in September.

 

CAGR of 6.3% expected for the next eight years, according to new report by Grand View Research.

 

However, BSK pulp was still down—4% y/y ytd, and BHK pulp was flat.

 

Chemical Island concept provides pulp mill customers with a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the production and supply of bleaching chemicals as well as services for other chemical processes.

 

Products represent another renewable-fiber innovation--diverting waste from landfill.

 

In total, 223 positions are estimated to be affected by plans in Dörpen at UPM Nordland Papier and UPM NorService. At UPM Blandin, in Minnesota, USA, it is estimated that 150 positions will be affected by the plans.

 

Premium Gap Control is an independent unit positioned after the counter ejector on the Flexo Folder Gluer. It ensures that 100% of delivered boxes are folded with total quality and to exact specifications, bringing total control of the folding process and major resource savings.

 

PM 10 was completely rebuilt to manufacture 100% lightweight and high-strength linerboard at its Trois-Rivières, Que., mill.

 

Company awards include prestigious Eco Award.

 

The new two-piece bolted-body valves conform to the design requirements of API 608 with temperature and pressure range meeting ASME B16.34 specifications.

 

Neenah has refreshed the TOUCHÉ palette with the addition of three new colors and a 91 bright white.

 

Valmet has now introduced three new models of optical consistency transmitters for applications that have been particularly challenging for inline optical consistency transmitters in the past.

 

Scanner provides a more economical way to measure liner moisture levels.

 

Company is investing to boost competitiveness in consumer board and biomaterials.

 

Company is evaluating the potential of building a biorefinery in the Chemical Park Frankfurt-Höchst in Germany.

 

Jelena Brown will be responsible for all aspects of talent management for the firm’s existing and future highly skilled team, including staffing, recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, and onboarding.

 

Shaun Holdom will be tasked with streamlining Drytac’s existing product portfolio and successfully introducing new products to the global marketplace.

 

John Goodrich is named as successor to Richard Feeser, who is retiring after 32 years with STC.

 

In his new position, Scott Taylor will have overall leadership responsibility for the mill’s safety and environmental performance, people engagement, sustainable operations, and community stewardship.

 

Deborah Sauer joins Fisher’s leadership team with responsibility for strategic marketing, branding, and communications.

 

TAPPI’s 2017 Nominating Committee presents the following candidates for the 2018 TAPPI Board Slate.

 

Get them personally answered on November 8!

 

The annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament was held on September 15 at Three Rivers Golf Course in Kelso, Wash. The tournament is the Local Section’s primary fundraiser for scholarships to university students with a demonstrated interest in the Pulp and Paper Industry.

 

Hosted by the TAPPI Nanotechnology and TAPPI Women in Industry Divisions, register for these two upcoming webinars.

 

TAPPI Tissue 101 course features a comprehensive schedule with instruction from 5 industry leading subject matter experts.

 

The Fifth Edition of the Extrusion Coating Manual

 

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The Countdown has started. IBBC 2017 kicks off in just over two weeks and you don’t want to miss it. Gain the industry knowledge you need to be successful in this growing bioeconomy. Register today!

 

International Paper is seeking an Electrical Area Reliability Engineer for its Newport, Indiana location.