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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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Weekly Spotlight
Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”).
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Voith's stock preparation solutions are used by paper manufacturers all over the world. Since 2014, the full-line supplier's innovative BlueLine technologies have represented an exemplary level of sustainability, cost savings and futureproofing.
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Following the fire at Mondi’s Stambolijski mill (Bulgaria) on Tuesday 24 September 2024, the Group has announced that it will permanently close the mill.
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South Africa headquartered global pulp and paper group Sappi Limited is pleased to announce that it has been ranked 7th globally and is one of only four South African firms recognized in the 2024 list of World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes Magazine and Statista.
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From The Experts
By Rachel Kagan, Executive Director, PPEC
Paper bags have been back in the news recently due to a decision by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) on their new bag supplier. In April 2023, the LCBO announced they would ban paper bags from their stores for environmental reasons, which PPEC and others challenged. A year later, the Premier directed Ontario’s alcohol retailer to reinstate paper bags, which PPEC supported.
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Market Roundup
International Paper reported third quarter 2024 financial results.
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Smurfit Westrock plc announced the financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
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Pulp & Paper
Valmet has successfully started up an Advantage DCT 200 TS tissue machine at Kruger Products’ Sherbrooke Tissue Plant in Quebec, Canada. It marks a significant achievement in a project that has been well-executed from start to finish.
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Algerian tissue producer WAFA Group has partnered with Toscotec for the turnkey supply of a new AHEAD tissue line (PM1) at their Ain Oussara facility, south of Algiers. The project is planned for 2026.
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Kemira plans to consolidate some Pulp & Paper chemical production in North America, resulting in the closure of a manufacturing site in Vancouver, Canada. The Vancouver site produces process and functional chemicals for the Pulp & Paper segment. The planned consolidation is expected to impact approximately five employees.
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RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Felix Schoeller Günzach PM14. The delivery included an EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop and EcoSep Water Separators. EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement Systems with 8 measurement points help in determining the correct vacuum level and optimizing energy consumption.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Spanish cartonboard producer Iberboard, which filed for insolvency at the end of July, is being liquidated, according to Euwid.
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New Products
Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging, has announced the launch of EnviroRAP™, an innovative 100 percent recycled paperboard designed for the food industry. EnviroRAP offers exceptional resistance to oil and grease, making it suitable for packaging both aqueous and fatty foods.
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has launched an alternative to paper bags with a free film barrier layer used in the construction industry. The new IntegoBag simplifies recycling and is designed to transport building materials and ensure their shelf life through protective barrier coatings instead of a free film.
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Sustainability
Hinojosa Packaging Group has taken a further step in its commitment to climate sustainability. The company’s emission reduction targets have been validated by the SBTi, a global initiative supporting businesses and other financial institutions around the world in their fight against the climate emergency.
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Kruger Inc. has announced an investment of $23.75 million to implement a groundbreaking carbon capture and reuse project at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.
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Ahlstrom has announced its membership in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a coalition dedicated to driving sustainability efforts worldwide.
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People
The Forest Resources Association (FRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim O’Hara as its President effective immediately following his service as Interim President since March. With over 30 years of expertise in forestry policy, sustainable management, and strategic industry leadership, Tim is uniquely positioned to advance FRA’s mission, advocating nationwide for the needs of the wood supply chain.
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Georgia-Pacific has announced a change in its operations leadership. Jeff Koeppel, senior vice president of operations, will retire in the first quarter of 2025. A role he has held since 2016, Koeppel's been a critical part of the transformation of Georgia-Pacific's manufacturing operations.
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Cascades Inc. announced organizational changes designed to support the company's strategic growth by strengthening alignment, increasing agility, improving execution and accelerating decision making within the organization. These changes will take effect on November 11.
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UPM has appointed Mika Kekki as Executive Vice President of UPM Specialty Papers, effective January 1, 2025. He will continue to be a member of UPM's Group Executive Team.
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TAPPI Career Wire
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Territorial, U.S. Virgin Islands
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College of Natural Resources - University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Concrete Masonry Checkoff NY,
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Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) Orlando, Florida
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Chelan County PUD Wenatchee, Washington
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TAPPI News
TAPPI’s 2024 Nominating Committee presents the 2025 slate of candidates for Officers and Directors on the TAPPI Board.
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Abstracts due December 1, 2024
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Recruit the next generation of industry leaders and get your company’s brand in front of engineering and technical students by participating in the industry’s premier student event.
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Encourage your co-ops and interns to apply for the nearly $60,000 in scholarship opportunities available for students in the forest products industry.
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Get an in-depth look at valve selection for rejects at paper plants, and the practical reasons behind those valve selections
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New resource provides the latest insights on pigments, improved recyclability options and their impact on the evolving paper industry.
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Explore the sustainability and carbon footprint of plant-based fibers used for hygiene tissue, packaging, textiles, and nonwoven applications
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See how the Pre-Job Risk Analysis approach can help you achieve zero injury per person/day/job
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