Over the Wire

Index rebounds to 126.1 in September 2017, just above 125.8 average for the first eight months of the year.

 

Total shipments this past month were 3.4% lower than in September 2016, but were up 3.8% ydt.

 

Month-over-month average daily production compared with August 2017 was 3.8% lower.

 

Country’s imports of all grades of pulp were up 8.5% y/y in September 2017 and +13.5% ytd.

 

Market is characterized by intense competition due to the presence of numerous prominent participants trying to outshine one another.

 

A.Celli will supply the latest-generation rewinder model E-WIND T200 for The Navigator Company facilities in Cacia, in the district of Aveiro, in Portugal.

 

New PrimeLineST tissue machine (TM 6) has a 20-ft. steel yankee dryer.

 

In light of recent industry developments, this is reportedly a short-term measure designed to secure Sappi’s production capacity for the protection of existing customers.

 

Following a rigorous and wide-ranging consultation among forestry workers in every region, Unifor's report highlights the opportunities and challenges facing the nation's third largest export industry.

 

The company announced this week there will be a temporary moratorium today on order entry of new manufacturing orders of both C1S and C2S Coated and Uncoated Freesheet Web products.

 

Company takes home a total of 11 awards, including the Top Innovation Award.

 

New Laboratory will strengthen Nippon’s product competitiveness through R&D structure development.

 

Integration of highly qualified people, with many years of experience in the paper industry, will enable the company to develop new technological solutions focused more on paper as well as paperboard.

 

The judge said Resolute could try to meet his objections by rewriting its lawsuit.

 

Company has introduced Adena Opaque 96, a new brighter and whiter shade of paper, providing an additional cost-effective option to its growing line of opaque papers.

 

The overall basic function of an electronic flow computer is to calculate and record flow rate using industry standard algorithms as natural gas and other hydrocarbons pass through a meter of a segmented section of pipeline.

 

Maximus’ single-base structure design with lower fabric caliper seeks to deliver immediate start-up without the typical long break-in periods often required for conventional technology.

 

Effective December 1, Kruger will increase their 48.8 gms newsprint transaction price by $30/metric ton. The transaction price for other newsprint and UGW grades and basis weights will increase accordingly.

 

Price increase of approximately 2% on select commercial brands of paper and envelopes. In a continuing effort to provide best-in-class service on Neenah core brands and high performing items, the company will no longer be replenishing select under-performing skus from their portfolio. The items will be available while supplies last.

 

Price increase of approximately 3% – 5% on several Wide Format brands. The company has also taken this opportunity to better align conVerd Board® brand pricing across the products within that portfolio.

 

The transaction price of Coated Groundwood Grades will increase $1.00/cwt, including all basis weights and finishes. The transaction price of Coated Freesheet Web will increase $2.00/cwt, including all basis weights and finishes.

 

Peshtigo, Wis., USA-based mill recognized based on sustainability performance in a variety of categories.

 

Projects highlight how design and creativity solves prominent social issues. Through campaigns using paper and print, the winning projects focus on climate change, encourage students to consider urban planning, educate girls about reproductive rights, support quality journalism, address prison reform, and explore solutions for delivering humanitarian aid.

 

Tanya Lauer comes to Fairmont Supply with more than 15 years of leadership experience in sales and operations with both distribution and manufacturing companies. Most recently, she was VP, global sales for Kerite, Marmon Utility – A Berkshire Hathaway company.

 

Stacy Lenard started his career with Motion Industries in 1989. He has since moved into various positions including sales trainee, outside sales, specialist, branch manager, and his most recent role as corporate accounts manager.

 

Member of the Board of Kotkamills Oy, Niilo Pöyhönen, has been appointed SVP, Consumer Boards, being responsible for the Consumer Boards business, effective from October 10. Pöyhönen reports to CEO of Kotkamills Oy, Markku Hämäläinen.

 

Eric Pressley replaces Dennis McCambridge, who is set to retire.

 

Our latest online offerings are illustrative videos demonstrating correct testing procedures. Each course discusses the wood, chemical, pulp or paper property being measured as well as some of the mill variables that affect the property.

 

On October 24, the TAPPI Process Control Division will be hosting a webinar, presented by Dr. D. Steven Keller of Miami University, on the Reintroduction of Soft X-radiography for Imaging Paper Formation.

 

The newest book from TAPPI Press is a valuable technical resource for everyone in the pulp manufacturing industry.

 

Discover the benefits of professional communication and become a Mentor or Protégé with TAPPI Connect Mentor Match.

 

The Tissue Converting System Analysis and Simulation course offers a singular opportunity to work with Play Layout Simulator calculation software created by Pulsar.

 

TAPPI Tissue 101 course features a comprehensive schedule with instruction from five industry leading subject matter experts.