Over the Wire

Index was down in June 2018 after two months of marginal improvement.

 

Shipments in June 2018 were up 4.4% compared with June 2017 and up 0.6% year-to-date.

 

Country’s BSK imports through April 2018 were up 2.2%, while BHK pulp imports during the same period were down 10.6% y/y..

 

Production during June 2018 was up 2.0% compared with June 2017 and up 1.0% year-to-date.

 

Celulose Riograndense utilizes cranes to load pulp bale units to ships at the factory landing. The new Konecranes cranes, designed for the load of 2 million metric tons of pulp per year, will replace existing cranes to help improve performance and reliability of the loading process.

 

"To continue to meet customer demand and deliver high levels of customer service, we have integrated opt-Studio with our existing solutions... opt-Studio has improved end-to-end visibility of our sales orders, while being able to better optimize paper production (block planning) and finishing area scheduling." said APRIL's president.

 

Currently, the estimated number of steel yankee dryers in operation worldwide is almost 400 units. However, to this day, there aren’t any official guidelines regulating their safe operation, proper inspection, and maintenance.

 

TM 3 line will be equipped with all state-of-the-art options available, including stock-preparation and an extensive automation package to achieve production with high efficiency and low energy consumption.

 

Investments in Jay, Maine, mill will increase release liner paper capacity for pressure sensitive markets.

 

The asset, near state-of-the-art, will be installed on the site where Ahlstrom-Munksjö already has extensive competence and product knowledge in the manufacturing of tea and coffee filter paper and fibrous meat casing materials.

 

Smurfit Kappa is continuing to bring digital innovation to the corrugated industry by developing a range of multi-purpose paper that will be suitable for both digital and flexographic printers.

 

Venator secures exclusive right to negotiate purchase of Ashtabula, Ohio, TiO2 facility from Tronox if required to complete proposed Tronox/Cristal merger.

 

"Our Wax Alternative papers are manufactured without the addition of paraffin or other petroleum-based materials, creating a more sustainable alternative to the traditionally used quick service restaurant packaging," explained Robyn Buss, VP Sales & Marketing for Expera Specialty Solutions.

 

Performa BrillianceTM sets a high standard for brightness, smoothness, and visual appearance of folding boxboard (FBB). It is ideal for packaging cosmetics, fragrances, perfumes, beauty and hair care products and luxury products such as jewellery, watches, champagne, and fine spirits.

 

Effective August 15 the company will raise prices on two of its paper product lines.

 

Effective with shipments August 13, prices will be raised on the company's Ethos Offset line.

 

Company announces price increases for SC paper grades that will become effective September 1.

 

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Recent energy efficiency projects at Nicolet include LED lighting upgrades, steam system management upgrades, and installing more efficient agitators and pulper rotors.

 

Lecta (Spain) has begun the adaptation process with the goal of working to the new standard as of next year.

 

The company has received another top spot for second consecutive year from Business Intelligence Group.

 

Riegsecker previously was COO of Menasha Packaging. He joined the company in 1992 and will succeed Michael K. Waite, who recently announced his retirement as president of Menasha Packaging Co.

 

Dr. Clark was an active member of the TAPPI Coating & Graphic Arts Division from 1968-2007. He was an expert in coating and one of the developers of successful application of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) as a coating pigment.

 

Whether you are new to the industry and looking for the basics, or want to build a better quality bond, these two TAPPI courses are perfect options for you: Advanced Bonding Course or Introduction to Corrugated Course will both be held at TAPPI’s Headquarters in Georgia in early August.

 

This September’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Committee Meeting is going to be packed with education and networking! Here’s what you need to know right now to make the most of your time in Charleston, S.C., USA.

 

Facing challenges with how to acclimate and train new hires? TAPPI has a solution!

 

Attend a pre-conference workshop or course and learn from, and alongside, some of the best in the industry