GridBeyond, the leader in intelligent energy technology, have released a free online tool – the Energy Opportunity Calculator. The tool is designed to enable industrial and commercial businesses to learn how much money they could earn and save through demand response and energy optimization services.

Smurfit Kappa has announced new targets to further reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050. It has also increased its existing intermediate 2030 CO2 reduction target by 15 percentage points to 55%, in comparison to the 2005 baseline.

After 16 years of pulp production, the 10 millionth ton of pulp rolled off the production line at the Arneburg Mercer Stendal pulp mill on October 14, 2020. It is an expression of 18 years of successful work at the Arneburg site and marks a remarkable milestone in the development of the company.

Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) reported its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020.

Clyde Industries, a leading provider for boiler efficiency solutions in the pulp and paper sector, received an order from Sun Paper to supply boiler cleaning equipment for their new pulp mill in Beihai, China.

Wepa Group is one of the largest tissue manufacturers in Europe, with 13 sites, 21 paper machines, a production of approx. 780,000 t/year, and a positive annual growth trend. Since 2002, Toscotec and Wepa’s cooperation has been particularly strong at Wepa Marsberg-Giershagen, where Toscotec supplied a new tissue line on a turnkey basis, completely rebuilt PM 5 in two different steps and installed new hoods on other two existing machines, with the result that all tissue machines at the mill are now equipped with TT Hoods.

Georgia-Pacific announced the completion of a $100 million expansion at its Dixie manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The plant produces Dixie paper plates and bowls in varying sizes.

Stora Enso has decided to commence a feasibility study and environmental permit application process on enhancing and expanding the pulp- and board-making capabilities at its Skoghall Mill in Sweden.

Green Bay Packaging, one of the first North American companies to embrace the Chalmers DST, recently purchased their seventh Chalmers DST.

With the launch of the first tambour of new PM2 at Hamburger Containerboard's paper mill in Spremberg, Germany, a milestone in the project plan was completed this weekend.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has scooped six competency awards in the prestigious Turkish Crescents and Stars for Packaging 2020 Competition, organized by the Turkish Packaging Manufacturer's Association.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding an affirmative and preliminary ruling in a circumvention inquiry, involving uncoated paper sheeter rolls from China on existing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders.

Appvion Operations, Inc., announces the first of a comprehensive line of Sustainable Packaging Papers under the MISSION ZERO™ brand with the introduction of recyclable hot and cold beverage grades.

Södra has introduced the Södra 360 Experience, which takes advantage of virtual reality (VR) technology to increase knowledge about the role of the forest in society today and in the future, while also demonstrating the values and breadth of Södra’s business.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its annual Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Award winners, which recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry and are awarded based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak are joining forces to explore the possibility of building a new recycling line to significantly increase the recycling of used beverage cartons in Central and Eastern Europe.

Valmet has progressed well with its Sustainability360º agenda, emphasizing continuous improvement of even more sustainable business practices. As one indication of the good progress, Valmet has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) already for the seventh consecutive year.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is pleased to welcome the new Chair of its Board of Directors, Brian Hunt, COO of Southern Champion Tray, LP. With 30 years in the packaging industry, 21 of which working for the 775-employee, multi-plant Southern Champion Tray, Hunt has a breadth of industry experience to help him lead the North American association for paperboard packaging manufacturers over the next two years.

Clampitt Paper announced the retirement of its president Tom Christian. Christian has served as president of Clampitt Paper since December of 2014 and first joined the company in 1976.

TAPPI’s 2020 Nominating Committee presents the 2021 slate of candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, and three Directors on the TAPPI Board.

Register by Nov 26 and get a 25% discount. Perfect for non-technical staff, sales force and new employees. Take advantage of this being a virtual workshop and save on travel!

Learn techniques that control nanocellulose fiber quality and improve drying efficiency. Register today for “From paper pulp to plastic – Techniques that control nanocellulose fiber quality and improve drying efficiency” webinar to be held on Wednesday, December 2nd 2PM – 3PM EST.

We are rethinking work and life integration into 2021. When does work end and home begin for you? The lines seem to be gray more than ever. Let’s discuss. Register today for the “WIN Café” networking virtual event to be held on Tuesday, December 8th 11AM – 12:30PM EST.

What does it takes to develop a market-creating innovation that can help you and your company prosper? Get answers during Karen Dillon’s keynote presentation at TAPPICon 2021.