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FSC Board Approves Plan to Address False Claims in FSC System

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TAPPI

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - Member
Cristini
Actions include rapid transaction audits by Accreditation Services International (ASI), ASI-initiated investigations performed by certification bodies, creation of a mechanism for stakeholders to submit complaints about potential false claims, and randomized, obligatory fiber testing of products selected through the FSC fiber testing program.
 
Toscotec Ships World’s Largest Diameter Steel Yankee Dryers
Two 22 ft. dia. units, largest ever built, were made at Toscotec’s new facility in Massa, Italy.
 
AF&PA, AWC Support House Passage of Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017
AF&PA's Donna Harman and AWC's Robert Glowinski also welcomed House action last week to pass the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act and Midnight Rules Relief Act.
 
P&G: Zero Waste to Landfill from All Production Sites by 2020
Since Procter & Gamble began qualifying sites as zero manufacturing waste to landfill, 56% of its global production sites have achieved this milestone. Plans are now in place to complete the remaining facilities over the next four years.
 
Connect with International Tissue Market in Miami at Tissue 2017
Tissue 2017 Conference to be held at Eden Roc Resort in Miami Oct. 3-6, 2017.
 
Safety Hats - Direct Digital Manufacturing Services
Market Roundup
U.S. Containerboard Production Rises
Production in December 2016 was 7.2% higher than in December 2015. The month-over-month average daily production compared with November 2016 was 0.6% higher.
 
U.S. Sanitary Paper Price Index Inches up
After three consecutive months of decline, the index finally reversed and rose slightly in December 2016.
 
$12.11 Billion Liquid Packaging Cartons Market to Grow at 4.8% CAGR to 2022
Change in consumer lifestyle worldwide, especially from the emerging countries, convenience in usage, and biodegradable nature of the cartons are the factors that supplement the market growth.
 
China Pulp Imports Increase 13.7%
Country's pulp imports reached a total of 1.95 million metric tons in December 2016.
 
Green Packaging to Reach $207,543 Million Globally by 2022
Global green packaging market generated revenue of $132,556 million in 2015, and is expected to reach $207,543 million by 2022.
 
Flexible Packaging Market to Reach $138.680 Billion by 2022
Asia Pacific region is the biggest market for flexible packaging solutions, followed by Americas (North and Latin America), and Europe Middle East and Africa region.
 
Universal Electric Corp.
Pulp & Paper
Andritz to Supply Technologies, Equipment for New Pulp Mill in Lao PDR
Company has received an order from Sun Paper Holding Lao Co. to supply main production technologies and equipment for a new pulp mill located in the city of Xepon, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
 
Antalis Acquires Dublin-Based Swan Paper
Deal will further strengthen Antalis' (France) presence in Ireland where it already has an annual turnover in excess of EUR 40 million and employs 32 people from its Dublin head office.
 
Catalyst Shareholders and Noteholders Approve Recapitalization and Privatization Transaction
At the special meeting of Shareholders held on January 17, the resolution authorizing recapitalization was approved by 99.1% of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy.
 
Imagine Chemistry: AkzoNobel Launches Global Chemicals Startup Challenge
Company believes there is tremendous potential even in mature chemistries, and the challenge aims to tap into that as well as uncover new opportunities.
 
Lecta Responds to Press Speculation Regarding Strategic Transaction
Noting recent press speculation in relation to a potential exit by CVC Capital Partners, of its stake in the company, Lecta confirmed this week that it has engaged advisers to explore a potential strategic corporate transaction.
 
Lucart Laval sur Vologne Mill in France Starts up Rebuilt Tissue Machine
Rebuild by Toscotec will boost the machine speed from the current 1,300 m/min. to 1,600 m/min., for the production of high-quality tissue from virgin or recycled fibers.
 
Metsä Wood Products Industry Sells Wood Element Business to Lapwall
In connection with the transaction, the parties agreed on a multiyear contract concerning Kerto® LVL and spruce plywood deliveries.
 
Nekoosa Acquires Graphic Media Producer ClingZ
ClingZ is a Rio Rancho, New Mexico-based manufacturer of premium graphic media for temporary marketing and signage application.
 
Voith Generates Near EUR 1.2 Billion from KUKA Transaction
Voith informed KUKA AG, a world supplier of robotics as well as plant and systems engineering, that it no longer has any voting rights in the company.
 
Pick Heaters, Inc.
Containerboard/Packaging
Arkhangelsk P&P to Install New Evaporation Plant at Russian Board Mill
Valmet delivery will include two new evaporation trains for liquors from kraft pulp cooking and semi-chemical pulp cooking processes, systems for collection, handling, and combustion of gases, and a new automation system to control the processes.
 
EU Awards EUR 7.7 Million to Nanotechnology-Based Antimicrobial Packaging Project
European Union has awarded the international NanoPack consortium EUR 7.7 million to develop and demonstrate a solution for extending food shelf life by using novel antimicrobial surfaces.
 
BillerudKorsnäs Invests Further in Internet of Packaging
Company is taking a further step into the Internet of Packaging by investing in a minority holding in U.K. technology company Hanhaa, whose solution allows users to track not only the location but also the condition of their deliveries in real time and on a large scale, no matter the country or carrier.
 
Smurfit Kappa Pouch-Up Wins Oscar de L'Emballage Award
Pressade "La Fabrique à jus" won the award for its convenience and ability to keep the product fresher for longer.
 
Zelfo Technology Engineers a Future for MFC in Containerboard Packaging
Company engineers cellulosic and ligno-cellulosic fibers from a wide range of sources including industrial, agricultural, and horticultural waste streams to impart user specific fiber properties, including a high degree of defibrillation, thus multiplying the binding capability of the material by a factor of several thousand.
 
New Products
BEA Lasers Introduces MIL Series Modules with Integrated Power Supply
New MIL RA Model features a right angle, and the new MIL Compact Model features a straight housing. Both laser modules are suited for applications with limited space and tight positioning requirements.
 
Connected Packaging Solution Launched by WestRock, EVRYTHNG, Digimarc
Connected packaging solution for smart products combines Digimarc's enabled barcode technology with EVRYTHNG's IoT Smart Products Platform to bring embedded, real time, connected digital intelligence to billions of WestRock packages, in-store signs, and displays produced annually.
 
Maxcess Releases Precision Roll Master Catalog for Webex Rolls
New catalog offers comprehensive overview of precision roll offering from Webex.
 
Published Pricing
Caraustar Hikes Prices on All Tubes, Cores, Protective Packaging Products
Company's prices on paper tube, core, and protective packaging product lines will increase by at least 8%, effective with shipments on or after Feb. 17, 2017.
 
Fibria Raises Asia, Europe, N. A. Pulp Prices by $30/Metric Ton
Company will raise pulp prices for European, North American, and Asian customers starting Feb. 1, 2017.
 
Kraton Hikes Global Price of HSBC Polymers
Global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, has announced a general price increase of $450 per metric ton for all of its HSBC polymers.
 
Sonoco Increasing Prices for Paperboard Tubes and Cores
Company is implementing price increases for all paperboard tubes and cores in the U.S. and Canada by a minimum of 8%.
 
Sonoco Raising Prices of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Products
Company is implementing a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the U.S. and Canada.
 
Sustainability
Holmen Named One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies
The index has been published by the Canadian analysis firm Corporate Knights since 2005 and is based on an overall assessment of how a company handles issues concerning resource management, employees, and financial management.
 
Macedonia Submits National Forest Certification System
Stakeholders globally are invited to comment on its compliance with PEFC International’s Sustainability Benchmarks by March 18. It’s the first time the national system has been submitted for endorsement.
 
People
Sappi Europe Appoints Wurdinger VP Manufacturing, R&D and Technology
Steffen Wurdinger, mill director, Ehingen, has taken up the position of VP of manufacturing, R&D, and technology, Sappi Europe, from Jan. 1, 2017, and has become a member of the European Management Team.
 
Glatfelter Makes Commercial Leadership Change in Specialty Papers
David Dickerhoof fills the position previously held by Timothy Hess who was promoted to SVP and business unit president, Glatfelter Specialty Papers.
 
James Cropper Announces Three New Appointments
Papermaker James Cropper, U.K., has made a number of appointments across senior roles within the company.
 
Laurino Elected to Appvion Board of Directors
Carl J. Laurino served as SVP and CFO of The Manitowoc Co. from 2004 until June 2016. He joined Manitowoc in January 2000 as assistant treasurer. In 2001, and was appointed treasurer and served in that capacity until his promotion to SVP and CDO in May 2004.
 
Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers Association Appoints Storat President
Greg Storat previously served as VP, operations manager, and director of statistics for PSSMA beginning in 2011.
 
Verso Names DiSantis CEO
An entrepreneurial leader with extensive manufacturing experience, B. Christopher DiSantis brings to Verso a proven record of success in leading disciplined, high performance teams focused on driving shareholder value.
 
TAPPI News
In Memoriam: Jan-Eric Bergstedt
Bergstedt served as president of Andritz Sprout Bauer in Muncy, Pa., from 1991-1993. In 1994, he became president of Kadant, AES in Queensbury, N.Y., and held that position until 2002. He served the P&P business on various boards with TAPPI.
 
Resolve to Solve for the New Year
Learn the latest best practices in maintenance planning and scheduling to improve your plant’s bottom line.
 
Expand Your Pulping Library with this TAPPI Press Publication
The fifth edition of The Bleaching of Pulp continues to be the premier industry text on bleaching technologies, featuring new and more comprehensive sections on elemental chlorine-free bleaching and more.
 
Improve Surface Adhesion to Your Coating Applications
TAPPI is excited to introduce a new training opportunity presented in partnership with ITW Pillar Technologies - an innovative leader in surface treatment systems in the plastic film extrusion, coating, laminating, and printing industries.
 
Learn New Methods for Damage Prevention at SRW
Learn how to prevent paper roll damage and add to your bottom line at TAPPI’s SRW Conference in April.