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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
Smurfit Kappa has inaugurated a pioneering purification and wastewater treatment plant in Belgrade, Serbia, the first of its kind in the country. The state-of-the-art plant is located on the site of Smurfit Kappa’s Belgrade paper mill, which was acquired in 2019.
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On the 40th anniversary of Sun Paper Group, A.Celli has been awarded as “Outstanding Supplier” thanks to the numerous solutions provided in the last 20 years.
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Runtech Systems renews its service offering by providing different service models, ranging from spare parts and basic bearing unit exchange to predictive and proactive maintenance. All service offering is harmonized under RunCare name.
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Valmet will supply an Advantage DCT tissue line including an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Industrial Internet solutions to Sofidel America's Circleville mill in Ohio.
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Klabin held an inauguration ceremony for its Puma II — a project that marked the expansion of the Puma Unit in Ortigueira, Paraná, Brazil.
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From The Experts
Recession still looms over the economy. But a few small upticks in economic indicators show some life as we move into the 4th quarter of 2023.
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Market Roundup
As of 1.10.2023 Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the prices for thermoscript thermal papers by up to 10%.
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Pulp & Paper
Fourstones Paper Mill is pleased to announce the installation of a new paper machine at their Sapphire Paper Mill site in Leslie, Scotland.
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Valmet will supply a high-capacity fine paper making line with automation, spare parts and consumables packages to Yueyang Forest Paper in China. The delivery is scheduled for the third quarter 2024.
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Paper Excellence Canada announced the resumption of kraft pulp operations at its Catalyst Crofton mill, bringing more than 300 workers back to their jobs.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers.
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AICC is proud to announce the winners of the AICC/Board Converting News Innovator of the Year Competition in the Non-Machinery category. This annual Competition celebrates and recognizes innovative solutions that significantly enhance the independent box plant industry’s efficiencies, productivity, product quality, and bottom-line profitability.
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New Products
Innovative wireless sensors have now been added to the OnCare.Health solution for optimized maintenance efficiency. Based on signals from the new sensors, the predictive monitoring solution automatically detects even minor anomalies and provides early indications of potential defects.
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PulPac makes good on its promise to make Dry Molded Fiber more accessible to people worldwide. With the launch of a new machine platform, the PulPac Scala, the company takes a significant step in the Dry Molded Fiber revolution.
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK for the first time, by collaborating with award-winning rice supplier Veetee.
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Sustainability
Toscotec has renewed its sponsorship of Pianeta Terra Festival, a far-reaching dive into Sustainability running from 5 th to 8 th October in Lucca, Italy.
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Sappi Europe's Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland, has successfully made the switch from using fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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Ahlstrom announced that several of its food packaging base papers, which utilize Ahlstrom's proprietary FluoroFree® technology, have passed Western Michigan Recyclability Certification.
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Jamestown Container Companies is excited to announce its participation in the Box to Nature program, a transformative initiative led by The Paper and Packaging Board. The program aims to revolutionize consumer behavior by promoting responsible recycling practices and enhancing environmental sustainability.
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People
PulPac, a pioneering leader in sustainable packaging solutions with its Dry Molded Fiber technology, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nathalie as its new Head of Impact and Sustainability. With a proven track record and extensive experience, Nathalie brings great expertise and passion to the PulPac team.
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On 1 January 2024, Sandra Sundbäck will take on a new assignment where she will continue to develop the business sector – as the new CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Värmland.
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AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, is proud to announce that Greg Jones, SUN Automation, and Greg Tucker, Bay Cities, have been awarded the prestigious AICC Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to furthering the Association’s membership.
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TAPPI News
This free, 1-hour interactive networking event will give you the opportunity to meet and mingle with other young professionals in the paper, pulp, and packaging industry.
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Early-bird discounts can help you save $1000 or more for this historic event
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Get your registration and room ready for important annual training and networking in St. Petersburg, Florida
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First-ever 45-minute workshops are designed to meet the needs of corrugating/converting professionals who are new to the industry or need a refresher
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Ignite your curiosity at KILNCON 2023, December 14-15 in Williamsburg, VA
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