Paper Excellence on July 9 announced that Paper Excellence and its subsidiaries ("Paper Excellence") have received a debt commitment letter from leading financial institutions for the commitment of an aggregate of $1.95 billion of financing.

Smurfit Kappa Group, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Cartonbox, a folding carton company located in Monterrey, in the north- east of Mexico.

Veracel Celulose S.A., one of the biggest pulp producers in Brazil and part of Europe’s second largest paper producer Stora Enso, has commissioned Voith to upgrade its Quality Control System (QCS) of scanner and sensors for the company’s PDM 1 in Eunapólis, Brazil.

On July 7th, Kipaş Kağıt successfully started up the first production line for board and packaging papers at its Söke site in western Turkey. As a full-line supplier, Voith supplied the entire plant with the latest production and automation technologies.

Two Sides’ latest study ‘Paper’s Place in a Post-Pandemic World’ aims to understand changing consumer perceptions towards print, paper, paper packaging and tissue products. This unique insight into consumer attitudes towards one of the world’s oldest and universally used materials will be repeated biennially to monitor and report upon evolving consumer perceptions as environmental awareness intensifies and alternative digital channels of communication become prevalent.

Sappi Europe announced a price increase for all its woodfree coated, uncoated and mechanical coated paper grades by no less than 10% across all European markets. The increase will be applied with immediate effect on all new business and latest by 1 October depending on current agreements.

Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Atlas Holdings LLC regarding a potential transaction to acquire all outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Verso for $20.00 per share in cash.

Toscotec will supply a third-generation design TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer to the South Korean tissue manufacturer Mirae Paper at their Jeonju paper mill. This is a repeat order from Mirae Paper who installed their first TT SYD on PM3 in 2013.

Red Leaf Pulp Ltd., developer of a proprietary low-carbon pulping process, and Valmet, Ltd. have signed a long-term Teaming Agreement to exclusively collaborate and pursue commercialization of Red Leaf’s innovative ag-based pulping process in North America, employing Valmet’s fiberline and other value-added equipment.

Segezha Group, one of Russia’s largest timber holdings, will suspend the production of pulp at Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill in Karelia after the launch of a new enterprise of the Segezha West project by the end of 2024 - early 2025, according to recent statements made by Mikhail Shamolin, head of Segezha Group during a live broadcast in the Russian social network VKontakte dedicated to the socio-economic development of the Segezha region.

In June, one of Europe's leading producers of publication papers, Norske Skog, commissioned the technology group Voith to rebuild the PM 1 production line for the future production of recycled packaging paper. In addition to the extensive rebuild of the PM 1, Voith will supply a new BlueLine stock preparation system and efficiency-enhancing services.

Papierfabrik Palm announced the successful start-up of its new paper machine at its paper mill in Aalen, which is in southwest Germany. The EUR 500 million project includes the new paper machine, a new biological wastewater treatment facility, finished goods and raw material warehouses and a combined heat and power plant (CHP).

In a motion for a consent order filed [July 12] in the United States District Court in Rock Hill, New-Indy Catawba LLC agreed to continue measures specified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address concerns about odor in the vicinity of [the Catawba pulp and paper mill in South Carolina].

BillerudKorsnäs is introducing two new low grammages of their flagship cartonboard product, CrownBoard Prestige®. Made at KM7, the world's most modern board machine, the two new low grammages are particularly interesting for the graphical industry.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, collaborated with the Italian machine producer ACMI to create a new wrapping system for pallets that uses paper instead of plastic. By transforming the way pallets are wrapped, Advantage StretchWrap reduces the supply chain’s reliance on plastic, moving to a renewable and fully recyclable material.

With the slowing down of the European economy and the sanitary restrictions, European paper and board consumption decreased by 5.3% in 2020 compared to 2019, totaling 71 million metric tons.

Global hygiene and health company Essity invests approximately EUR 11m (approximately SEK 110m) in its Hondouville mill in France, allowing to extract 98% of paper fibers contained in food and beverage cartons.

From forming new partnerships and alliances to developing new product replacements for plastics, the pulp and paper industry has been booming, and below are some of the top stories from the last month.

After earning a Silver rating three years in a row, Kruger has now proudly achieved the EcoVadis Gold level rating in recognition of our commitment to sustainability.

Sappi Limited announced that Group CIO Marjorie Boles has received a Global ORBIE as one of BostonCIO's 2021 CIOs of the Year.

Resolute’s environment, health and safety (EH&S) committee of the board of directors is chaired by Suzanne Blanchet. Ms. Blanchet has been instrumental in enhancing board oversight of our sustainability strategy, and our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance since 2019.

Need a solution for production bottlenecks and rising production costs? Learn how a paper machine rebuild can be your answer at TAPPICon 2021.

Latest Paper360° podcast episode features Menasha Packaging’s Ed Stuczynski sharing insights on SuperCorrExpo programming and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.

Nominations for Association-level awards are due August 1. Who’s worthy of TAPPI’s highest honors?

New resource from TAPPI Press compiles extensive knowledge on functional additives to help papermakers better meet customers’ needs.

Get Answers to Questions on the Physical Properties of Paper and Paperboard during a live "Ask the Expert", a TAPPI Connect Open Forum Event.

TAPPI's Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course offers online modules, live group discussions and much more.

Attend Best Practices on the Corrugator Course to help you contribute to quality board.

Cargill is looking for applications to fill the position of Sr. Sales Account Manager in Minnesota. Are you interested? If so, apply today.