On its 75th anniversary, the international technology group Körber supports 75 local projects and organizations worldwide with a monetary donation of 1,000 Euros each.

International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper to supply a complete tissue production line – from stock preparation to a double-width tissue machine (TM13), including automation – for energy-efficient production of high-quality grades at its mill in Jiangmen Xinhui, China. Start-up is planned for the end of 2022.

Each day at Wegmans, our employees focus on ways we can reduce, reuse, and recycle resources to preserve our planet for generations to come. This includes improving the sustainability of our product packaging by using less plastic, reducing food waste, using renewable and recycled content, and increasing recyclability.

Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) ("Verso" or "the Company") announced that it has entered into a Confidentiality Agreement (the "Agreement") with Atlas FRM LLC (d/b/a Atlas Holdings LLC) ("Atlas").

Providing products people around the world rely on every day involves not just manufacturing, but also millions of miles of transporting. By using smart shipping practices, Domtar has reduced the environmental effects of transporting its products.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its August 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

Increasing use of sustainable packaging will add an extra $2.1 billion to the global market for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging over the next five years. This will see a market valued at $7.84 billion in 2021 rise to $9.97 billion in 2026 — representative of compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for 2021-2026, according to the latest forecasting from Smithers.

Glatfelter Corporation today announced that effective immediately it will increase prices for all Composite Fibers products by 12%, or as customer contracts permit.

Valmet and CMPC have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Valmet to deliver key technology for the BioCMPC project. The target of the project is to increase the production capacity of the Guaíba pulp mill’s line 2 from 1.5 million ADt/y (air dry metric tons per year) to 1.85 million ADt/y. The modernization is expected to start operation in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Andritz has received an order from Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper to supply a complete tissue production line – from stock preparation to a double-width tissue machine (TM13), including automation – for energy-efficient production of high-quality grades at its mill in Jiangmen Xinhui, China.

Metsä Group is planning to construct a new Kerto® LVL mill on its expanding mill area in Äänekoski, Finland. The final decision on the investment, the value of which is approximately EUR 200 million, is pending the completion of a local detailed plan for the area.

Voith and Truetzschler Nonwovens will supply a flexible, high-performance nonwovens production line to the Tufropes site in Gujarat. The main application will be environmentally friendly, biodegradable hygiene wipes made from renewable raw materials.

Valmet will supply a new containerboard making line with extensive packages of automation and services to Kipas Kagit in Söke, Turkey. The new board making line (PM 3) will produce high-quality fluting and liner grades.

The global nanocellulose market has accelerated over the last few years as producers in Japan and to a lesser extent North America and Europe bring products to market. The development of these remarkable materials has compelled major paper and pulp producers to gravitate their traditional business towards advanced biorefineries, which have met with initial success and resulted in production capacity increases.

Appvion Operations announced the expansion of its direct thermal product platform by launching a Dispersible Direct Thermal label solution. Dispersible is a unique material that looks, feels, and tears like ordinary direct thermal paper but has a distinguishing feature — it disperses in cold water, hot water, and most aqueous solutions.

Neenah, Inc. says it is adding the first of its kind, environmentally forward RECYCOTAPE™ tape backing to its sustainable product offering. Consumers can now recycle shipping or packaging boxes sealed with RECYCOTAPE, as this unique packaging tape backing will break down along with the box during the recycling process.

Environmental waste due to plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based packaging have long been sought.

A research and demonstration facility aimed at accelerating the development of low-carbon, market-ready bioenergy products and carbon-negative energy systems has opened its doors at the University of British Columbia. 

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced that Bradley McKinney has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the organization. He assumed the role on September 13.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) announced that it has elected Deirdre Mahlan and Jaime Ramirez to its board of directors, effective immediately. Ms. Mahlan and Mr. Ramirez each will serve on the company's Audit Committee.

Looking for ways to increase production at your mill? Find out at PEERS 2021.

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