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#BetterTogether
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Weekly Spotlight
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From The Experts
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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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Sustainability
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People
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TAPPI News
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#BetterTogether
Körber Tissue has decided to reward the extraordinary commitment of all its employees around the world, to thank them for their effort and dedication to their work shown during the pandemic with a bonus of 500 euros.
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Weekly Spotlight
With the shopping season upon us early this year and sturdy brown boxes helping ensure on-time delivery for both gifts and everyday goods, research from the Paper and Packaging Board’s latest consumer survey shows that people prefer these paper-based packaging and shipping materials 2:1 over plastic.
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With the OnPerformance.Lab, Voith is now offering paper manufacturers the opportunity to identify and exploit improvement potential for their production through an in-depth analysis of process data. The Remote Service Center at the Heidenheim site became operational at an interactive online event attended by customers and Voith experts.
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Georgia-Pacific’s Leaf River cellulose mill in New Augusta, Mississippi, is the first U.S. pulp mill to earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the manufacturing facility performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
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From The Experts
Consumer preferences are driving the use of more sustainable packaging - 52% of European consumers have switched a brand or product because of environmental concerns about how it is packed, according to a study conducted by ProCarton. There is clearly, a growing demand for safe, sustainable, plastic-free and recyclable packaging alternatives to serve and store food.
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Market Roundup
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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Effective January 1, 2021, Omya Inc. and its affiliates will increase prices by 4%, or as customer contracts allow, on Calcium Carbonate products for the paper and paperboard markets in the US and Canada.
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Pulp & Paper
Toscotec will deliver three tissue machine rebuilds located at different mills to a confidential global producer.
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Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), manufacturer of industrial dust, fume, and mist collection systems, announces construction of a new manufacturing facility in Jonesboro to replace its previous building that was destroyed by a tornado in March. The new factory and office space will be located at Craighead Technology Park. The target date for completion is early 2022.
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Paper Excellence Canada announced that it plans to restart the number 3 paper machine at its Catalyst Paper mill in Crofton, British Columbia in early January 2021.
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ANDRITZ Novimpianti, a member of the international ANDRITZ GROUP, has received an order from Kartogroup España S.L., a member of the COMINTER GROUP, to supply a PrimeDry Steel Yankee as well as air and energy systems for their Burriana mill, Spain.
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Containerboard/Packaging
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Supermarket chain Delhaize Belgium has partnered with sustainable packaging provider DS Smith to create a reusable corrugated tray.
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As the holiday shopping season kicks off early, online shoppers wonder what to do with all the e-commerce boxes arriving at their doors. The good news is, these boxes are actually one of the most recycled forms of packaging in the U.S., with 92% of cardboard boxes recycled in 2019.
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New Products
IDEC Corporation announces the new KW2D series of smart radio frequency identification (RFID) readers. These intelligent RFID readers are designed for easy installation into the typical 22mm panel-mount holes used with machinery, are readily integrated with automation systems, and enable OEMs and end users to easily apply advanced authentication and authorization measures.
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Over the past few years, recycled paper made from 100% secondary fibers has turned the Koehler Paper Group into the premium provider of creative board. A firm favorite of the crafting and office segments, this product has recently established itself in the packaging industry and has even gained traction in the high-end segment.
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Sonoco Protective Solutions, a division of Sonoco, announced the addition of two new paper-based packaging options for heavy and high-value products to its EnviroSense® line of more sustainable packaging: the EnviroSense FiberMax™ Bulk Box and the EnviroSense FiberMax™ Master Roll package.
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Swedish forest industry group Södra has launched Liquid Forest, a pioneering range of bioproducts: biomethanol, tall oil and turpentine.
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Sustainability
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been recently ranked number 1 in the “industrial chemicals” list published by the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) for driving transparency in their supply chain.
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Sappi North America has been awarded a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating, alongside the company's regional counterparts Sappi Europe and Sappi Southern Africa.
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People
Kotkamills today announced the appointment of Matti Koski as Vice President, North America. He reports to Ari Tanninen, Senior Vice President of the Consumer Board business.
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TAPPI News
Participate in an online chat as tissue expert David Loebker weighs in how to best use standards to gain a competitive advantage during this live event
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Taking place next week: Dec 7-11. Perfect for non-technical staff, sales force and new employees.
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Episode 2: Featuring Dr. Mike Kocurek on teaching, learning and engaging in the age of COVID, and the new world of opportunities for YPs in the forest products industry
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Applications to present are now being accepted.
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Mentor Match, TAPPI’s popular networking platform, connects students, young professionals, and experienced professionals to share resources and experiences, and work together to achieve professional and personal goals.
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TAPPI has a program that offers flexible training delivered in virtual format or onsite.
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Wrapping up 2020! Please read below for a list of Upcoming December Webinars and Events.
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