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TAPPI

Thursday, October 12, 2017 - Member
Cristini
The real good news tucked inside the Mail announcement: Digital advertising revenues were up 22% or EUR 19 million, more than offset the decline in print, down 11% or EUR 15 million.
 
Why Paper Catalogs Still Matter
The paper catalog was the internet before the internet was. While the sheer volume of mailers has declined, savvy retailers are still using catalogs to push their brands and make sales.
 
BASF Corporation
Warehouse Specialist
Pulp & Paper
Fortress Paper Restarts Dissolving Pulp Mill
The Company has initiated an insurance claim pursuant to its property damage and business interruption insurance coverage, which has a $2.5 million deductible. Based on current information, the Company is confident that costs associated with the replacement and repair of damaged equipment and business interruption costs should be covered by claim.
 
SGIA and NAPCO Media Enter Partnership
Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
 
Universal Electric Corp.
Containerboard/Packaging
Classic Graphics Expands Operation With New Hybrid UV Press
Classic has been growing its business exponentially over the past decade and gaining a sterling reputation for its innovation and technical astuteness for its customer base of top national and international brands.
 
SGIA and NAPCO Media Enter Partnership
Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
 
Legislative
AF&PA Issues Statement on EPA’s Clean Power Plan Announcement
"The Clean Power Plan has been flawed from the start, and we welcome EPA’s efforts to provide states and ratepayers, including on paper and wood products manufacturers, with relief from costly, complex and harmful regulatory overreach. The nation deserves affordable, reliable electricity, not rate hikes, and competitive harm that can stem from onerous regulation."
 
New Products
Glatfelter Announces a New Line of Opaque Uncoated Printing Papers
Adena Opaque 96 is manufactured at Glatfelter’s Specialty Papers facilities in Chillicothe, Ohio and Spring Grove, Penn., USA, whose central locations enable Glatfelter to offer service that supports small orders and quick turn requests.
 
Mohawk Expands Wide Format Inkjet Portfolio
New products in Mohawk’s Wide Format Inkjet portfolio include fine paper for art reproduction, metallic-faced adhesives, economy canvas, and a non-skid product for floor display graphics. New items are designed to support a wide variety of printing applications.
 
New Prismatic Effect for Carton Packaging Attracts Attention
"Our customers want packaging that generates visual attention and engagement for their brands," said Ilya Syshchikov, VP of Innovation and Strategy for Amcor’s folding carton business. "Jaholo creates a dynamic appearance, engaging consumers and enhancing their interaction with products."
 
Ingredion Incorporated
Published Pricing
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to Increase Prices for Thermal and Carbonless Papers
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper (Tokyo, Japan) will be increasing prices for the whole THERMOSCRIPT thermal paper range as well as the GIROFORM carbonless paper range on January 1.
 
Sappi North America Price Increase
The price increase is $2.00/cwt USD/$2.70/cwt CAD on new and unconfirmed orders that book with confirmed delivery dates on or after Wednesday, November 1 on the following products: McCoy Web, Opus Web, Somerset Web, Flo Web, and Galerie Web .
 
Verso Announces Price Increase on Coated Web Products
Company is increasing the transaction price of all Coated Freesheet Web and Coated Groundwood Web grades by $2.00/cwt $2.70/cwt CAD.
 
West Linn Paper Coated Paper Price Increase
West Linn Paper Company will be increasing prices coated products by 4 – 7% on all surfaces of the following products
 
Sustainability
American Eagle Paper Mills to Receive the 2017 Leadership in Sustainable Business Award
 
Klabin Reportedly Supports Sustainable Practices in New Iissue of Green Bonds Abroad
Sustainability governance at Klabin is strongly structured and functions on four key pillars: Sustainability Committee; Sustainability Commission; Sustainability and Communication Department; and a working group on impacts of climate change, all with the mission to raise the level of transparency across the company.
 
People
Ned Dwyer Appointed President & CEO of Catalyst Paper
Ned is an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the pulp and paper industry gained in progressively senior roles with global companies. He most recently served as Catalyst’s Chief Operating Officer.
 
SGIA and NAPCO Media Enter Partnership
Today’s printing industry is driven by convergence of technologies and capabilities as well as a blending and blurring of market segments and specialties.
 
Verso Announces Board Chairman Succession Plan
With Robert M. Amen not seeking election, the Verso board has selected Eugene I. Davis, chair of the Strategic Advisory Committee and chair of the Finance and Planning Committee of the board, and Alan J. Carr, chair of the Compensation Committee of the board, as interim co-chairmen of the board.
 
TAPPI News
Slate Announced for 2018 Board of Directors
TAPPI’s 2017 Nominating Committee presents the following candidates for the 2018 TAPPI Board Slate.
 
Current Trends and Forecasts Discussed at IBBC 2017
TAPPI’s International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) offers professionals insight into industry trends and forecasts as well as new technologies and innovations. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain vital industry knowledge necessary for success in the growing bioeconomy.
 
TAPPI Welcomes New Members
This month, TAPPI added more members to its ranks. See which of your colleagues may be among them.
 
Paper and Packaging Professionals Invited to Present at PaperCon 2018
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of PaperCon 2018, the world’s largest technical event for the paper and packaging industry. Submit your abstract by October 13 - Friday!
 
Panel Talks P&P Tech Imperatives at PEERS 2017
Timely topics cover industry technology strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
 
NEW from TAPPI PRESS
The Fifth Edition of the Extrusion Coating Manual is now available for purchase!
 
TAPPI Professional Certificates
TAPPI is setting a new standard of excellence for careers in the forest products industries.
Elevate your reputation among employers, clients and peers while positioning yourself for success with Tissue Operations and Runnability Professional Certificate.
 
Course Instructors Offer Impressive Experience
Led by Bruce Janda, co-founder and principal of InnovaSpec, LLCake, the TAPPI Tissue 101: Properties and Processes course provides comprehensive information from renowned subject matter experts.