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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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Weekly Spotlight
UPM has signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of its Austrian subsidiary UPM Kymmene-Austria GmbH to the Heinzel Group. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the deal.
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Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) announced that its North American Distribution Division has acquired Lewis Paper International, Inc., a leading distributor of paper, packaging and wide-format products headquartered in Addison, Illinois.
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö announced that following the ownership reorganization of its Decor business, estimated to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2022, Ahlstrom-Munksjö plans to change its business name to Ahlstrom.
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Stora Enso is leasing the former paper machinery hall at its Veitsiluoto site in Finland to the textile technology company Infinited Fiber Company, which plans to build a commercial-scale factory to produce regenerated textile fiber from textile waste.
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From The Experts
It is now scientifically proven that reuse should be considered on a case-by-case basis as it is not always the best environmental option. A peer-reviewed study shows that reusable packaging has a stronger impact on climate than recyclable corrugated.
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Market Roundup
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its May 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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DS Smith PLC (LSE:SMDS) packed in a 24% increase in its dividend for the past year after earnings came in much higher than expected, as strong demand allowed it to hike prices to more than offset substantial cost inflation.
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Pulp & Paper
ProJet received an order for the supply of 2 new high pressure showers, which will be delivered to PM1of Siam Cement Group (SCG). SCG is the holding company of Siam Kraft, Thai Kraft, Thai Cane, all located in Thailand and Vinakraft, located in Vietnam.
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DJM will carry out the dryer section revamping for Rossano Veneto plant of Favini Group. The supply of several DJM Dryers to replace the existing cast iron cans will boost the drying capacity of the paper machine, helping the energy saving.
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ProJet, Meerssen, Netherlands ProJet will deliver two (2) new dry end High Pressure Tail Cutters to the OEM: YueLi, Taiwan. The order was included in ProJet's third quarter 2022 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
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Containerboard/Packaging
With two new patent applications filed last week, PulPac continues to expand the Dry Molded Fiber patent portfolio. The new patent applications are directed to ejection elements in connection to the forming mold.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its May 2022 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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New Products
Cascades continues to roll out its expansion plan in the isothermal packaging market by enhancing its line of meal boxes with technology that's 20% more efficient than its current home delivery solution, and by commissioning a new production facility in York, Pennsylvania.
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VTT is piloting a new transparent cellulose film that reduces microplastic. Food packages fulfil their most important tasks when they protect food and minimise waste.
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“Sustainable packaging regulations, zero-defect production, rising cost pressure, the increasing shortage of skilled workers, and the instability of global supply chains – a number of challenges affecting the industry right now prompted us to rethink adhesive application and monitoring in corrugated packaging production."
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Sustainability
One year ago, Voith started up the world's most modern pilot coater in its Technology Center in Heidenheim, Germany, after an extensive rebuild.
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Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has, once again, been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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People
Evergreen Engineering® Co-CEO Justin Price will serve as president of the Forest Products Society for the 2022-23 term. Price takes over this month from Terry Liles of Commerce, Georgia, Director of Raw Materials for Huber Engineered Woods.
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Weyerhaeuser Company is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George H. Weyerhaeuser Sr., long-time former leader and great-grandson of founder Frederick Weyerhaeuser.
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Jaakko Anttila have been appointed members of Metsä Group's Executive Management Team as of August 1, 2022. They report to Ilkka Hämälä, President and CEO of Metsä Group.
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In advance of World Environment Day, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is proud to announce the inaugural winners of the Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national competition which recognizes youth leadership and innovative research developments in the field of forestry.
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TAPPI News
Sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics is gaining momentum. Learn about potential bio-based solutions at IBBC 2022.
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Register today for the “Improving Fiber Quality and Reducing Chlorine Use in Paper Repulping. Oxone™ - The chlorine-free repulping aid” webinar held Tuesday, July 12th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).
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Dr. Horst-Christian Langowski to kick off the in-person event in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Only a few days left until the “Cellulose Nanocrystals in Cementitious Systems – Pilot and Commercial Scale” webinar kicks off on Tuesday, June 28th 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (ET). Reserve your spot today!
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Join TAPPI’s an online community where you can grow your network with other industry professionals.
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CertainTeed is looking for applications to fill the position of Glass Mat Engineer in multiple locations. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
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