Over the Wire

Index falls to lowest level since later at lowest level since 2009.

 

Western Europe to remain largest market for specialty papers.

 

Brazil’s exports in March 2017 soared almost 10%, while French pulp output climbed 3% for the month.

 

India's BSK pulp imports were down 9.2% and its BSK pulp imports declined 18% in Q1 2017.

 

Europe was the largest market accounting for 32.7% of the volume share in 2016. North America and Asia Pacific followed suit, where the regions together are expected to contribute $3.26 billion by 2024.

 

Shifting consumer preference for convenient packing solutions due to demographics and lifestyle dynamics are key trending factors driving liquid packaging demand. High flexibility, low weight, and easy to carry will remain key properties enhancing product penetration.

 

Since 2015, Appleton Coated has been the exclusive producer, for Spectra Jet, of Silverback3 paper, a product that utilizes Spectra Jet’s proprietary technology.

 

Company is being added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the SP/TSX Composite Dividend Index.

 

BLUE 4EST Thermal Paper powered by ROPAQUE™ Opaque Polymer Offers BPA-Free Sustainable Imaging Technology.

 

New PrimeLineCOMPACT machine has a 100% steel yankee dryer with a diameter of 3.65 meters.

 

Closure will improve efficiency and strengthen competitiveness for company’s Professional Hygiene Business in North America.

 

Three-year agreement is for web-based training via the Valmet Online Learning po[rtal.

 

New machine in Russia has a design speed of 700 m/min and an annual capacity of 155,000 metric tons for production of gypsum board made of 100% waste paper raw material.

 

PackRight Center concept - the first of its kind in the industry - is focused on creating individual display and packaging solutions while taking into consideration all aspects of each customer's respective supply cycle.

 

Carton Craft is an independent converter focused on the production of paperboard based air filter frames and folding cartons, and operates two converting plants in New Albany, Ind., USA.

 

Certifications come at a time when the company is expanding its efforts to promote sustainability through its Karat products, Karat Earth environmental product line, and other operational efforts.

 

2017 award recipients are: Bristol Global Mobility, Pro Label Inc., Superior Group, Mondi Group, and CARLSON WAGONLIT.

 

WestRock intends to integrate 105,000 tons of containerboard converted annually by the acquired facilities and another 50,000 tons under a long-term contract with a newly created company formed from the remaining assets of U.S. Corrugated.

 

Fuji Pigment Co., Japan, has established a process for manufacturing Cellulose Nanofiber in water and organic solvent (e.g., alcohol, glycol ether, pyrrolidone-based solvent etc.).

 

New eco-friendly toilet paper and paper towels will have no net carbon footprint.

 

Expansion includes liquid pouch structures suitable for hot fill and retort applications.

 

New offering includes four Performance Centers for energy, pulp, paper, and board.

 

Price increase will be 7% on most (AKD) sizing and all wet strength products across the North American region.

 

Low yield on the previously announced April URB price increase, along with the impact of rising raw material and other costs, makes it necessary to go back to the market to recover those costs.

 

Tom Ferree, CFO for the past 10 years, will retire from Appvion on June 30. Luke Kelly will succeed him and serve as VP of finance and CFO.

 

Paul DeRose has more than 35 years of experience in the industry, including 15 years at Kruger.

 

Hank Somer’s key focus will be on further developing Zanpack (high-quality board grades), Zanbarrier (flexible barrier paper for food packaging), and Chromolux (label paper and board for packaging and graphic applications).

 

Limited seating means you’ll have the best interaction with the instructor for your questions and for the opportunity to learn from others’ challenges. This course is like no other offering the most comprehensive introductory and intermediate level content in a two-day format in the industry.

 

Recognize a colleague for their years of service to the industry and TAPPI by nominating them for one of TAPPI’s presitgious awards.

 

One of the industry’s leading corrugated networking and educational opportunities will take place Oct. 16-18, 2017, at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Omni Hotel in Providence, R. I., USA.

 

Now through June 30, 2017, receive 20% off "Productions and Applications of Nanocellulose Applications."

 

Young Professionals Division expands its Executive Council to take on outreach initiatives targeting industry young professionals online, at events, and during training opportunities.