| Thursday, August 1, 2024 - Member
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Travels with Larry
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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 Career Wire
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TAPPI News
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Travels with Larry
Exciting new Corporate Headquarters and new mill for Graphic Packaging
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Weekly Spotlight
Ahlstrom announced a decision to close its paper mill in Bousbecque, France. The mill has an annual capacity of approximately 12,000 tons of parchment paper — food-safe, heat-resistant coated paper used in baking and cooking.
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Supremex, a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes, has announced optimization initiatives aimed at improving costs, overall efficiency, productivity and achieving synergies within its Envelope segment operations.
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When it comes to the global market for books and brochures, several countries stand out as key import destinations. These countries not only have a high demand for printed materials but also play a significant role in shaping the overall trends within the industry. According to data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform, the top 10 countries by import value of books and brochures in 2023 are as follows.
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From The Experts
By Paper Advance
In a significant move towards sustainability in the packaging industry, UPM Raflatac and Sustana have announced a collaborative effort to revolutionize the recycling of release liner waste.
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Market Roundup
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. ("CPPI") (TSX: CFX) reported its second quarter of 2024 results.
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International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results.
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Swedish market pulp producer Rottneros reported interim results for the second quarter and first half of 2024.
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Pulp & Paper
Sappi Europe, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, has made significant advancements in its flexible packaging papers division. As market leader in fibre-based flexible packaging paper solutions, Sappi has over decades of expertise in papermaking and coatings.
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Suzano announces the successful operational startup of its new mill, the largest single pulp production line in the world, in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul state. This marks the completion of one of Brazil’s largest ever private investment projects.
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Containerboard/Packaging
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2024 Boxboard report.
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Saica Group announced that it has reached an agreement with Schumacher Packaging to acquire Schumacher's Polish subsidiary. This includes all activities in Poland — the entire management, all employees, two modern corrugated board plants in Bydgoszcz and Wroclaw, two paper mills in Grudziadz and Myszków, and three service centers.
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Mondi, a leading global supplier of sustainable paper and packaging, and CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.
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DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith’s proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
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New Products
US introduces CHEMSORB™ Acid Neutralizer, a lightweight silica-free product to absorb and neutralize acid spills up to three times faster. This loose absorbent includes color change technology, which indicates when neutralization has occurred to enhance safety and provide clear visual feedback to users.
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Sustainability
Robert Pirraglia, President of Ensyn Corporation (Ensyn), is pleased to announce an investment of approximately US$9 million by Nexus Development Capital LLC (Nexus) in Castlerock Biofuels LLC, Ensyn’s joint venture for the development of production capacity in the U.S.
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, the global rating agency for sustainability performance.
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DS Smith has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith's proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
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People
The National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) is pleased to present the 2024 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award to Tom Groves of WCP Solutions. Tom's cultural competence, sound managerial skills, and selfless dedication to the paper industry have been apparent throughout his career.
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The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has announced Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), as its new President. Joining her in leadership is Mr. José Carlos da Fonseca Junior, Director of International Relations of The Brazilian Tree (Ibá), who has been appointed as ICFPA Vice President.
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Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew as Group Chief Financial Officer. He will replace Seppo Parvi, who has previously announced that he will leave Stora Enso to continue his career outside the company.
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John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Corporation's Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year after 46 years with the company.
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TAPPI Career Wire
City of Danville Danville, Virginia
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Robert Peccia & Associates Multiple, Montana
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Singapore, Singapore
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St. John''s Board of County Commissioners Saint Augustine, Florida
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WBCP, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas
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TAPPI News
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