Over the Wire

Some 47% of cartons were recycled in 2016, continuing the unbroken, upward trend since 2005. Total recovery rate (recycling and energy recovery) reached 76% for 2016.

 

Global cellulose fiber market is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 10% through 2021 in new market report released this week.

 

Increased demand for softwood lumber worldwide has pushed lumber prices upward, particularly in the U.S. and China during the first half of 2017, according to the "Wood Resource Quarterly" (WRQ), Seattle, Wash., USA.

 

Company launched Cougar Paper in 1972 at its Rothschild Mill, located on the east bank of the Wisconsin River. After being introduced in 80 brightness, the Cougar paper today boasts a high 98 brightness. It is offered in two shades—white and natural, and also comes in three finishes—super smooth, smooth, and vellum,

 

$100 million plant to create more than 100 new jobs.

 

PM 8 will produce 30,000 metric tons of tissue annually for the away-from-home market.

 

Subsidiary Schweighofer Fiber sells mill in Hallein, Austria, to TowerBrook Capital Partners. Jörg Harbring will continue as managing director, and the ownership change will not affect the mill’s 250 employees.

 

Company began production and sale of jumbo tissue rolls this week.

 

Stora Enso is convinced that through the measures taken, it is possible to improve the competitiveness of the Kvarnsveden Mill going forward.

 

Campfires are still banned due to fire danger.

 

BCI Buckeye Division announced this past week that the group has achieved SFI certification.

 

Mill production had been stopped following fire in one of the facility’s buildings Sept 5-6, 2017.

 

Fully renewable cartons feature polyethylene made from sugarcane.

 

Company takes major step with EUR 300 million investment to set up third containerboard mill in Turkey.

 

Phase II of the partnership will embed and extend Mondi's stewardship of forests, climate and energy, and freshwater.

 

One of Europe’s more advanced corrugated packaging plants, new Hilledau plant in Bavaria features state-of-the-art production technologies, efficient and highly-automated processes, coupled with a flexible, customer-oriented organization with a comprehensive service element.

 

For each colorant, Archroma shows the CIELAB values, product performance (such as water-fastness, light-fastness, backwater, etc.), food-contact approvals, application recommendations, eco-label status, and offers shade card downloads.

 

Adestor hot-melt adhesive for packaging applications is a permanent hot-melt adhesive with a very high tack especially formulated for high-speed air-blow labeling.

 

Maxcess is introducing a new digital sensor and line guide sensor from Fife in Brussels during Labelexpo, September 25-28.

 

Michelman will introduce its JetPrime UV 100 primer at LabelExpo Europe later this month.

 

Effective Oct. 12., 2017, company will raise prices by 5% for FRP Offset Papers, FRP Glacier and Torchglow Opaque Papers, FRP Reply Card Papers, FRP Laser Bond Papers, and FRP Converting Papers.

 

Increase includes all mill-branded as well as private and generic labeled cut-size and rolls.

 

Company says it is forced to continue passing on cost inflation by increasing its WFU and WFC Sheets and Reels grade prices from October 2017 onwards.

 

Pricing change includes West Linn Paper Uncoated Offset Smooth & White Wove Envelope.

 

Dimitri Panayotopoulos has had a very distinguished career, including 37 years at Procter & Gamble where he led multiple businesses and served as vice chairman.

 

In his new role, Jim Welch’s responsibilities will include overseeing global operations, strategy, and corporate development.

 

Dr. Hubert Lienhard, who has been in charge since 2008, will retire in 2018 upon completion of his second term in office at the age of 67. Stephan Schaller, currently a member of Voith Shareholders’ Committee and head of the global motorcycle division of BMW Group, has been appointed as successor.

 

Check these upcoming courses from IDCON.

 

TAPPI provides tailored courses and trainings delivered right to your company’s doorstep.

 

The Fifth Edition of the Extrusion Coating Manual.

 

Mentor Match, TAPPI’s networking platform, connects students and young professionals (protégés) with experienced professionals (mentors) to share resources and experiences, and work together to achieve professional and personal goals.

 

International Paper is seeking an Electrical Area Reliability Engineer for its Orange, TX location.

 

Four specially focused workshops are designed to equip your employees with hands-on experience they can effectively put to use in all operational areas.

 

Nonwovens Professionals are invited to be part of NETInc, the only nonwovens technical conference developed by engineers and technologists to help nonwovens professionals understand the science and how it impacts the market. Don’t miss your opportunity.

 

Consider these two advanced papermaking courses from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.