| Thursday, April 8, 2021 - members edition
|
In This Issue |
|
#BetterTogether
|
|
|
Weekly Spotlight
|
|
|
Market Roundup
|
|
|
Pulp & Paper
|
|
|
Containerboard/Packaging
|
|
|
Legislative
|
|
|
New Products
|
|
|
Sustainability
|
|
|
People
|
|
|
TAPPI News
|
|
#BetterTogether
By Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Nonwovens, Engineers and Technologists (NET) Division, TAPPI COVID-19 has highlighted the importance and need of life saving soft materials. Nonwoven textiles are integral components of surgical masks, N95 face masks and different PPEs, which have saved lives.
|
Weekly Spotlight
Mica Corporation, a leading manufacturer of water-based primers and coatings for the global flexible packaging industry since 1971, finalized an agreement with Unique Trading in March to become Mica’s exclusive distributor in Pakistan.
|
The Port Tampa Bay Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Celadon Development Corporation to lease 37 acres for the construction and operation of a paper fiber manufacturing plant.
|
Solaronics is a global leader in gas driven infrared drying and air technology systems for a wide range of industries such as paper & board, metal, and glass processes, and has been active in these markets for more than 50 years.
|
Market Roundup
The volume of production of corrugating paper in Russia is steadily growing and there is a possibility such growth will continue to be observed in years to come, according to recent statements, made by representatives of producers and some local media reports.
|
Sappi Europe announced price increases for all of its mechanical coated, woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper grades by 8-11 % with immediate effect as contracts permit for its export markets.
|
Pulp & Paper
Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced it has completed two strategic investments that will further strengthen its portfolio and enhance service to new and existing customers:
|
Stora Enso announced its decision to permanently discontinue the production of dissolving pulp, which is used around the world to produce viscose (textile fibers or Lyocell).
|
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller and a leading tissue-converting equipment provider, has announced the sale of a third tissue-converting line to Bedford Paper, a De Pere, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of high-quality paper products.
|
Containerboard/Packaging
Valmet will deliver the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) based Valmet IQ Web Inspection System (WIS) to Progroup’s paper machine PM2 in Eisenhüttendstadt, Germany.
|
Corrugated paperboard is familiar to everyone. Main material for packaging production, it also has extensive uses in architecture, art, design.
|
Legislative
In February 2021, the Land and Environmental Court in Östersund, Sweden, upheld an appeal from the Skydda Skogen (Protect the Forest) association regarding a number of harvesting notifications on SCA land in Jämtland and Härjedalen.
|
New Products
Paper Quality Performance, a new digital service that identifies, tracks and analyzes current and changing trends in paper variability, has been released by ABB. It will enable optimization of quality properties measured by Quality Control Systems (QCS) during all operational conditions.
|
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) announces Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps to provide high metering accuracy and excellent resistance to the viscous and abrasive chemicals commonly used in the pulp and paper industry.
|
Sustainability
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has helped Spanish retail chain Alvaro Moreno to save almost 90 metric tons of plastic per year by switching from plastic to paper shopping, online delivery and gift bags.
|
Although price is still the most important factor when it comes to packaging, almost a third (29%) of businesses say that environmental credentials and sustainability are now important in a post Covid-19 world, according to research by leading food and retail packaging company Rocaba Packaging.
|
People
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has selected Steven C. Voorhees, former CEO of WestRock, as the recipient of its 2021 Robert T. Gair Award. Named after the man whose innovation gave birth to the modern folding carton, the Robert T. Gair Award is reserved for individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the paperboard packaging industry.
|
Sappi Limited said that Marco Eikelenboom (53) as of April 1 begins his new role as CEO of Sappi Europe. Sappi previously announced Eikelenboom's appointment in December 2020.
|
Motion Industries, Inc., announced that Aurelio Banda will join the company as Motion's new Group Vice President of Automation.
|
TAPPI News
Join us in June for TAPPI Nano Virtual and attend the World Nanocellulose Expo executive committee’s 2021 exhibit leading up to the technical conference.
|
Take advantage of the TAPPI Press Spring Savings Event and save 25% on this new in-depth reference and training guide on an often-overlooked area of the mill.
|
Invest in the future of the industry and ‘pay it forward’ today! Sponsor a TAPPI membership for a student or recent graduate for only $35 each.
|
Learn about enhancing company culture post-COVID at TAPPICon VIRTUAL.
|
Tissue expert are set to lead this instructor-led, virtual course starting soon.
|
TAPPI offers flexible, convenient and efficient training for your entire team!
|
Do you have what it takes to manage regional sales at Kadant Black Clawson LLC? If so, apply today.
|
|
| |
|
