Over the Wire

AF&PA’s 57th annual survey shows decline in line with long-term decline rate since 2001.

 

Montreal Economic Institute presented medal to Resolute Forest Products President and CEO Richard Garneau.

 

Joint venture, to be known as MPM Oji Home Products, will make tissue and toilet paper products.

 

Company’s use of renewable energy is up from 22% in 2015.

 

"The voluntary, market-driven recovery system, the millions of Americans who recycle every day, and industry efforts to inform consumers about the importance of paper recycling continue to enable a high U.S. paper recovery rate," said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman.

 

Index makes a significant rebound in April 2017 from March’s near eight-year low.

 

Additional steps will be taken to enhance the quality of paper recycling with greater emphasis on recyclability in design and manufacturing of paper products, and improving techniques for removing ink from paper products.

 

Production in April 2017 was 4.8% higher than in April 2016. The month-over-month average daily production compared with March 2017 was 2.7% higher.

 

1Q2017 Baltic Rim Index brings transparency about wood raw material prices to region’s forest products, forestry, and bioenergy industries.

 

Output increased 3.2% compared with April 2016, but decreased 3.5% from last month.

 

Boilers will be installed at the company‘s locations in Taicang, Quanzhou, Yongxin, Chongqing, and Dongguan in China.

 

NovaLT12 gas turbines will create operational and environmental efficiencies for mills producing monolucid papers, tissue, and airlaid products.

 

New tissue embosser-laminator will offer customers flexibility and safety in a small footprint.

 

New PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine will produce facial wipes, toilet, and towel papers.

 

Nopco Colombiana S.A. is a producer and supplier of specialized chemical solutions for water intensive industries, including pulp and paper.

 

Contest Highlights STEM, Sustainability, and Health and Nutrition; Prizes Valued at $22,500.

 

Peter J. Oswald says Mondi is well positioned to face increasing consumer expectations.

 

Valmet will continue maintenance and technology services for B9 board making line at mill in Australia.

 

Dying section rebuild on containerboard machine includes new drive system and tail feeding.

 

New autonomous mobile platform provides a modular and flexible solution to optimize smart factory logistics.

 

With the theme "by Nature," swatch book shows off the quality and versatility of the BIO TOP 3 portfolio while highlighting its pure and authentic appeal.

 

Four new papers were named after style-defining art periods: "Renaissance," "Baroque," "Rococo," and "Modern Art."

 

GlazeBag NK is a multipurpose natural kraft paper designed to perform in a wide range of standard and premium retail bag applications requiring a natural look and feel.

 

Company is increasing its prices for deliveries by 7%, beginning July 1, 2017.

 

Italian Group this week announced a general price increase of up to 20% for its wet strength resins and up to 15% for its sizing agent portfolio.

 

Price increase of 5% for all of company's coated mechanical reels business is effective July 1, 2017.

 

Twelve candidates were elected as directors of the corporation by vote of the shareholders.

 

Guillermo Gutierrez joined International Paper in 1994 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in finance, sales, marketing, supply chain, and general management.

 

James Ross Ltd is seeking a National Sales Manager based in the southeastern U.S.states.

 

This June, Gulf Coast TAPPI holds its annual meeting and Northeast PIMA/TAPPI hosts its Scholarship Golf Tournament.

 

TAPPI teams up and co-locates with Global Pouch Forum to offer a half-day technical Stand-Up Pouch Making Workshop on June 14, 2017, at the InterContinental Miami in Miami, Fla., USA.

 

Georgia Pacific Digital Solutions, WestRock, WS Packaging, Zumbiel Packaging, and more to join the 2017 Digital Print for Packaging U.S. agenda.

 

You still have time to connect through Mentor Match. Sign up for proteges and mentors has been extended to June 8.

 

IBBC 2017 offers bioenergy and bioproducts professionals the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and processes available through its in-depth, peer-reviewed technical program. IBBC also offers multiple networking events allowing professionals to build new business relationships and strengthen old ones.

 

Gain insights into SIF prevention and more.

 

Experts are preparing for TAPPI’s introductory training on wet end chemistry as well as its course on kraft pulping and bleaching processes to help you contribute to greater efficiency.