NALCO, an Ecolab Company, has generously donated a state-of-the-art creping device to the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) at NC State University. This pivotal contribution, valued at approximately $700,000, will significantly enhance research activities and underscore NALCO’s dedication to sustainability and academic research.

The #VoithCares program was launched this fiscal year together with the Hanns Voith Foundation. Through the program, Voith financially supports the volunteer work of employees throughout the world.

North America’s newest high-speed web offset press doesn’t have a gas dryer. Thanks to a pioneering purchase by Bradford & Bigelow of a Manroland Goss Lithoman IV press equipped with an advanced LED-curing system from Baldwin Technology’s AMS Spectral UV brand.

Mondi plc (Mondi), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has agreed to acquire the 250,000 metric tons per annum Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million.

Mirae Paper started up a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer supplied by Toscotec to replace an existing cast iron Yankee on PM2 at their Jeonju mill in South Korea. This is Mirae Paper’s second TT SYD installation following another Yankee replacement by Toscotec on PM3 in 2013. 

Runtech Systems supplied RunEco vacuum system has started up at WEPA Italia Cassino TM13. The system comprises of a Turbo Blower, EcoDrop water separator, EcoSep pre-water separator and EcoFlow online dewatering measurement system.

Canfor Pulp Products is announcing the curtailment of its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, effective July 13, 2023.

Smurfit Kappa has inaugurated its new integrated corrugated plant in Rabat, Morocco, which marks Smurfit Kappa's first operation in North Africa.

By Christopher Chidzik, AMT
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $365.9 million in May 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Functional coatings, ideally those that do not compromise recyclability, are central to the continued evolution of more sustainable fiber-based packaging. Several major paper companies have already invested to fit high-throughput coating to paper mills, anticipating a continued increase in demand for new lines of value-added products across multiple sectors.

Mondi has agreed to acquire the 250,000 metric ton per year Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million.

Sulzer has announced the opening of its purpose-built Lausitz Service Center, which offers technically advanced repair and upgrade capabilities for all types of rotating equipment.

ANDRITZ will supply Heinzel Group with a paper machine conversion at Steyrermühl mill in Austria. The project involves the mill's idled newsprint machine, PM3, which will be converted to the production of kraft papers for packaging.

Domino is proud to share the news that packaging solutions provider, Independent II, has been recognized in the 2023 Digital Labels & Packaging Awards for its Jeptha Creed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey RSC corrugated box solution, produced on the Domino X630i digital aqueous inkjet press.

Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions (“Pixelle”) today announced the launch of its new ARMOR™ brand of barrier paper solutions, featuring FlexArmor™ for uncoated applications and SelectArmor™ with a coated surface for enhanced printability.

ABB has enhanced its L&W Bursting Strength Tester with new features to deliver quicker, easier and more reliable operator-independent testing. Unlike previous generations and other competitive models, which take longer with more manual effort, the new upgraded tester delivers faster results for maximum value and return on investment – all at a competitive total cost of ownership across the lifetime of the product.

Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) including Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) with the third largest German energy group Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW).

TAPPI honors: long time TAPPI member (1982-2005) Johan “Jussi” Gullichsen. Jussi dedicated over 21 years to TAPPI.

Effective July 1, Deborah S. Smalley has been named chief financial officer and treasurer for Precision Roll Grinders. She succeeds Tom Pecuch who retired after 35 years with the company, the longest-tenured member of the executive team.

Ilim Group announced that its CEO, Kseniia Sosnina, has stepped down due to the expiration of her employment contract. Aleksei Lomko, Senior Vice President Legal, has been appointed Acting CEO.

Zakhar Smushkin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, expressed his high appreciation of the work done by Kseniia Sosnina in her role.

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