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Shipments decreased 4% this past month compared with September 2013. Total paper inventories decreased 6% compared with August.

 

Research confirms how a key driver of pine pulpwood prices remains the project and market-specific assumptions related to wood bioenergy.

 

Total U.S. boxboard production increased compared with September 2013, but decreased 4% compared with the prior month.

 

U.S. containerboard operating rate for September rose by about 1.5%.

 

Kraft paper shipments by U.S. producers in September averaged higher than in August.

 

PAPCEL notes that the merger with its French competitor expands its production range and markets portfolio.

 

Project completion is expected by the third quarter of 2015.

 

Nomination is based on Metsä Tissue’s project to establish an innovative heat distributing net to reduce energy consumption and decrease direct specific greenhouse gas emission at their mill, which produces colored and printed napkins.

 

OptiBin serves as a buffer before the digester and to remove air from the chips in an odorless manner. The new design is the result of years of development aimed at a cost-effective solution with as few moving parts as possible.

 

Primary objective of the investment is to improve cost-competitiveness. Focus is on increasing in-house pulp production to bring down dependence on imports, and captive power generation.

 

New report being distributed by Report Buyer examines projected industry performance over next four years..

 

"A key component of BillerudKorsnäs’ development work on smarter packaging solutions involves a focus on improved food transport. Consequently, it is a natural step for us to be part of SAVE FOOD," said Henrik Essén, SVP, communication and sustainability.

 

Survey highlights forward-looking trends in areas that significantly impact the cold chain industry, including environmental, trends, logistics, and products and services.

 

Product provides 94 brightness, cost-to-yield advantage, and high-quality design. Its sales have grown 255% since being introduced in 2012.

 

Company has started production of its pallet assembly machines with Ofab Inc., a contract equipment manufacturer in Ocala, Fla.

 

New carton will be first in the market to have bio-based LDPE film and bio-based HDPE caps, both derived from sugar cane, in addition to FSC certified paperboard.

 

Design capacity is 16 MW for electricity and 38 MW for district heating.

 

A graduate of Western Michigan University, Richard Hartman has served as a trustee of the Paper Technology Foundation (PTF) since 2005.

 

Ralph's erudite contributions to TAPPI via his dedicated committee participation were greatly respected, valued and appreciated and have left us an important legacy. He published many enduring and important papers for our industry.

 

The 2014 TAPPI Nominating Committee has announced the 2015 TAPPI Board Slate. See who the nominees are for this upcoming year.

 

Webinar has been prepared to show individuals involved with mill operation and maintenance how to determine whether corrosion damage was initiated or promoted by microbial growth and how to control and monitor it. Participation is open to all TAPPI Members and nonmembers at no charge.

 

Learn and review the basics of tissue production in Tissue 101.

 

This event will be held in partnership with Focus on Energy.

 

We are seeking artifacts, photos, books, and equipment that represents a stage in our industry’s history.

 

The future looks bright to this P&P professional and TAPPI member.

 

You’ll save $186 alone by purchasing a subscription to Standards, TIPS and Useful Methods Online along with a TAPPI membership. This offer also applies each year you renew your membership.

 

Honoring our Past, Inspiring Our Future: Speak at the largest program for the pulp and paper industry.