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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
To support the significant and growing humanitarian needs prompted by the conflict in Ukraine, International Paper (NYSE: IP) is contributing $275,000 to both the Red Cross and Global Foodbanking Network.
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Weekly Spotlight
Finland is among the world leaders in drone research. Researchers' next goal is to develop the technology and test how a swarm of coordinating drones equipped with AI can detect and prevent forest fires.
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On February 11, Paper Excellence first publicly raised serious concerns about poor rail service provided by CN Rail. Full CN rail service is critical to moving products from Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp mill to global markets.
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The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the winners of the 2021 Student Design Challenge, an annual competition that fosters awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging with the next generation of packaging design decision-makers.
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The experts from Voith’s OnPerformance.Lab (OPL) and Hamburger Containerboard have achieved 35 percent faster grade changes, optimized length profile and more stable processes on PM 1 at the producer’s Spremberg site. Hamburger Containerboard, a member of the Prinzhorn Group, produces around 340,000 tons of paper each year on its PM 1.
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From The Experts
By Raj Bhardwaj We’re witnessing a significant continent-wide easing in corrugated demand, which is down 20-50% (depending on your market) from the peak of quarter four. Despite this fall, European containerboard prices remained static in early February. So, why aren’t containerboard and box prices falling as they usually do at this time of year?
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Market Roundup
SCA has announced a price increase for its white and brown kraftliner in Europe by EUR 100 per metric ton.
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Verso Corporation announced that, at a special meeting, its stockholders voted to approve the previously announced merger with BillerudKorsnäs as well as other related proposals.
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Kemira announced price increases for all product lines in the EMEA region with immediate effect.
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Pulp & Paper
Runtech systems will supply a RunEco vacuum system to Ankutsan A.S. PM2, Turkey. The delivery includes two EP650 Turbo Blowers with ABB frequency converter, EcoDrop water separators and EcoFlow dewatering measurement systems for trivac suction boxes on the wire and couch roll and press section save-alls and uhle boxes.
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Toscotec is pleased to announce the purchase of a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer for Shawano Specialty Papers, a division of Little Rapids Corporation. The dryer will be installed on PM3 at their paper mill in Shawano, Wisconsin, USA. The installation is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Packaging Europe reports that the full spectrum of medium and long-term consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the packaging sector is not yet entirely evident but is likely to be far-reaching. The war has already had an immediate impact on the industry by raising the prices of raw materials and affecting the way that businesses are able to operate.
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The planned sale of UPM's Chapelle Darblay mill to Veolia and Fibre Excellence via a municipal association has become official. Another containerboard mill will therefore arise in France.
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New Products
Together with its market-leading subsidiaries BTG and Toscotec, Voith now offers a modular Yankee Serivce portfolio with the new ProServices. Eight different specialized measurement and diagnostic tools allow papermakers to troubleshoot most Yankee operational and safety issues to increase tissue production efficiency.
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of Cartaseal® VWAF, a new industry-leading perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free* and ammonia-free* barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.
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Sustainability
Ahlstrom-Munksjö continues to expand in the packaging tape market by launching MasterTape™ Pack Green tape backing offering consisting of bio-based tape backings with greater sustainability attributes.
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People
Adhesives expert spent 42 years in the corrugated industry.
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Mercer International Inc. announced that David Gandossi, who has served as CEO and President since 2015, has announced, as part of turning 65 years old this year, his decision to retire from the company. The Board of Directors has appointed Juan Carlos Bueno to succeed Gandossi as Chief Executive Officer and President effective May 1, 2022.
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The Millcraft Paper Company announced the promotion of Aaron Catlett to the position of Regional Manager for its Cleveland sales and distribution operations.
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Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) has filled several key roles on the leadership team in Green Bay in alignment with the platform's strategic plan to grow local operations and expand its global footprint.
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TAPPI News
Mills looking for cutting-edge technologies attend TAPPICon. Participate in the Showcase and make sure your brand gets noticed.
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Get early access to the best rates for PPSA’s 78th Annual Safety and Health Conference.
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Register today for the “Increasing MTBR for CI0₂ Applications in the Pulp & Paper Industry” webinar held Thursday, April 7th 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (EDT).
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Tom Rodencal, a course chair and TAPPI Fellow will participate in an Ask the Expert session March 18. Join in!
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Build a strong foundation of knowledge in tissue making and network with your peers at TAPPICon.
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Mark your calendar for the industry’s most important gathering of decision makers: September 19 – 21
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Procter & Gamble is looking for applications to fill the position of Associate Scientist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
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