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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
Lessebo Paper announced that the drastically increased price for electricity is forcing the company to halt production at its paper mill in Lessebo, Sweden, effective today, August 31.
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Germany’s emtec Electronic GmbH will present its product palette of specialized measuring and testing equipment, each designed to optimize product quality while saving time and resources, at the MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 12-14, 2022.
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Metsä Tissue announced earlier this year temporary production stops due to extremely high energy prices driven by the energy crisis in Europe. The situation has been continuously worsening and is impacting all of Metsä Tissue's markets in Europe, and is especially demanding on the company's Western and Eastern European mills.
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From The Experts
By Domtar
When it comes to packaging innovation, the industry is seeing something of a revival in paper and paper-based packaging, thanks to growing consumer demand for plastic alternatives, increased urbanization and an uptick in extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation related to packaging.
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Market Roundup
Strong government and industry funding has given Japan the world's largest cellulose nanofibers (CNF) “industry” with commercial production facilities operating across the country. Also, ambitious national targets for reducing CO2 emissions make nanocellulose particularly attractive for product development.
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The increasing concerns of environmental pollution and shortage of petroleum resources have fueled substantial research towards valorization of bio-based polymers. Lignin is the second most abundant renewable biopolymer on Earth and the largest natural source of aromatic monomers.
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Pulp & Paper
Ponderay Industries, LLC is moving forward with plans for a restart of its papermill located in Usk, Washington and has announced it is in advanced negotiations with key industry partners. Idled since bankruptcy in 2020, the papermill has been meticulously maintained and preserved by a team of former mill employees.
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Turkish cardboard manufacturer KMK Paper selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM1 at its Kahramanmaraş paper mill in Turkey. Scheduled for the first quarter of 2023, the project will increase the machine’s production capacity and significantly improve paper quality. PM1 produces packaging paper grades, including fluting, testliner, kraft paper, and gypsum board.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the start of construction today on a $97 million project to expand and modernize the woodyard at WestRock's containerboard mill in Hodge, Louisiana.
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The Pawi Group has once again invested in Singen, Germany. After the new building 6 years ago, work on the extension has now been completed. A further 2,300 square metres of the 16,000 square metre site have been built on.
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OptiGroup has acquired 100% of the company SG Verpakkingen in the Netherlands. The acquisition means that the Packaging business area further consolidates its position in Benelux. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
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New Products
Cortec® Corporation is pleased to announce the development of its latest VCI film and bag technology: CorShield® VpCI®-220E! The new formula not only offers improved corrosion protection but also includes 30% post-consumer recycled content.
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This easy to use, patented interfolder modifies the cut-off of the product and results in significant energy savings. As a key technological partner in the tissue sector, Körber Business Area Tissue always looks ahead and offers solutions that are in line with the changing needs of the market while keeping sustainability and the aim of building a greener future in focus.
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Sustainability
Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to reach net zero by 2050. Recognizing the unique opportunities that clean fuels present for Canadian companies, Indigenous businesses and communities, the Government of Canada is helping grow domestic production capacity while strengthening the economy, creating good, sustainable jobs and supporting workers in the natural resource sectors.
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Yash Pakka Limited has awarded AFRY basic engineering assignment for the Ayodhya packaging material production facility expansion project in India. The expansion enables Yash Pakka to increase sustainable packaging materials production and, at the same time, continue to be low-carbon with 100% bio-based energy.
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People
DS Smith announced that it has named Keith Tornes as managing director, paper, forestry and recycling for North America.
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Metsä Fibre announced that Jani Oksanen has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, as of Feb. 1, 2023. He will report to Metsä Fibre's CEO Ismo Nousiainen.
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Södra Cell announced the appointment of Karin Dernegård as the new Mill Manager for Södra Cell Mönsterås in Sweden. She will take up the role on 1 September 2022.
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TAPPI News
Secure your spot in advance today.
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Ask an Expert your questions live on TAPPI Connect Open Forum, or revisit after the event and read the Q&As.
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Experts just posted the newly designed schedule of peer-reviewed training for you.
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Less than a week until “SCOPE: How to establish and control a successful project” webinar held Tuesday, September 13th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET). Don’t forget to register today!
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One more week left until “How to Specify Spray Showers and Spray Nozzles to Maximize Productivity” webinar held Wednesday, September 14th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET). Don’t forget to register today!
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You too can expand your network and establish yourself as a SME.
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Make your plans now to attend October 24-27.
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New resource designed as a continuation of the popular Papermaking Science and Technology book series.
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Read, watch or listen: TAPPI keeps you up-to-date on the latest.
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Greif is looking for applications to fill the position of a Production Superintendent (Converting) in Concord, NC. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
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Greif is looking for applications to fill the position of a Production Supervisor (Asitrade) in Palmyra, PA. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
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