Over the Wire

Production was 3.4% higher this May than in May 2016, and the May 2017 operating rate rose 2.2%.

 

Markets are being challenged by dislocations of paper demand growth and wood fiber supplies.

 

Boxboard output dropped 2.9% in May 2017 compared with May 2016.

 

Amazon makes bold expansion into U.S. grocery sector.

 

Companies will cooperatively promote, market, and sell PulpEye analyzer technology.

 

MTC develops, manufactures, and sells interfolder/multifolder lines (tissue converting machines) for tissue paper products (facials, folded towels).

 

Program invited startups from all over the world to pitch their business idea, especially within the areas of smart factories, supply chain track and trace, and customer experience—or any other compelling idea with a clear connection to the renewable materials industry.

 

Purpose of the alliance is to enhance sustainable packaging solutions.

 

Acquisition also includes the four companies’ co-owned sheet feeder plant.

 

Santiago facility will produce bag-in-box style flexible packaging for institutional and retail markets and consumer-friendly spouted pouch packaging.

 

Filled aseptic carton packs are printed with individual, unique QR codes at the time of production, trays are printed with unique QR codes, and pallets with barcodes. This provides a convenient digital solution to monitor the supply chain and the quality process from the collection of raw material up to the milk's industrialization and commercialization via a single platform.

 

Award recognizes DuPont's success in offering the industry's most innovative bio-based materials, design, and management.

 

Agreement will unlock full value chain benefits for clients in bio-based businesses, especially in the field of nanocellulose for composites, plastics, and similar materials as well as for wood-based nanocellulose and material testing in both the forest and chemical industries.

 

Specialty paper supplier is now offering 100% cotton super premium uncoated paper line.

 

New product offering continues company's commitment to quality with added cost savings.

 

Two new peel and reseal materials are used for on-package food labeling.

 

New technology provides more efficiency in stock preparation by preventing vat thickening, minimizing maintenance and operating costs, and providing up to 20% capacity increase and 50% less pump energy.

 

Company announced continuation of the previously announced price increases on all of its uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and coated recycled paperboard (CRB) grades.

 

Spain-based company will raise prices $50/metric ton for its bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp, setting its list price at $900/metric ton in Q3.

 

"The yield on our previously announced April price increase has not been sufficient to cover rising costs, in particular rising prices for uncoated recycled paperboard (URB), our primary raw material," said James Harrell, corporate VP for Sonoco’s U.S. and Canada Tubes and Cores division.

 

Price increases are for paper and boards used for labels and packaging applications.

 

Piero Ceccon, who joined the company three years ago to oversee its international operations, has been promoted to CEO.

 

Tina Moylan brings 35 years of experience in the paper industry to her new position.

 

Jeffrey Melucci, SVP and general counsel, effective Sept. 1, 2017, will be responsible for all legal and governmental affairs and will serve on the K-C Executive Leadership Team.

 

Gino Santi primarily will focus on serving independent tissue converters.

 

As a final step in the split of the SCA Group into two listed companies, this week the board—in connection with Magnus Groth being relieved of his duties as president and CEO—appointed Ulf Larsson president and CEO of SCA. Groth has been appointed president and CEO of Essity Aktiebolag, which this week was admitted for trading on Nasdaq Stockholm.

 

Advance your knowledge with a valuable overview of the entire kraft pulping and bleaching process at the TAPPI Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching course.

 

Foam forming technology offers companies significant cost saving possibilities in paper and paperboard manufacturing. It also expands the use of natural fibers in the production of recyclable and lightweight products. Learn more about this new technology and how it can improve product quality and decrease costs at Specialty Papers US.

 

Inaugural group of Mentors and Protégés see a strong need to connect and share to ensure a strong future for the industry.

 

Runtech Systems is seeking a technical sales manager for MoveRoll Products.

 

Tissue has consistently shown strong and stable growth compared with pulp and paper overall. Will this be a continuing theme?

 

Today's corrugated industry advancements are causing conditions in box plants to change. Stay current with new technologies, enhance your knowledge, and improve your efficiency with these TAPPI courses.

 

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

 

Pacific Section TAPPI held the 2017 Shibley Awards at the University of Washington May 25, 2017, in conjunction with the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation's Annual Meeting and Banquet.