Over the Wire

Printing and writing paper demand was down 1.9% y/y in June 2018, better than the 3.8% decline ytd.

 

Country’s paper and paperboard output was down 0.7% y/y through the first half of 2018.

 

Total P&W paper inventory levels decreased 2% from May. Imports of P&W papers in May increased 18% compared with May 2017 imports, while exports declined 3% compared with May 2017.

 

Agriculture packaging is used for the storage of agricultural products such as pesticides, seeds, food grains, silage, fruits and vegetables, etc., by using pouches, bags/bins, silo bags, clamshells, bottle, trays, and bulk containers.

 

The market is subject to substantial growth due to the growing environmental concerns and numerous initiatives taken by local governments coupled with a rising need for packaging and labeling in packaged food and beverages.

 

Total boxboard production increased 3.6% compared with June 2017 and decreased 3.1% from last month (May 2018).

 

A.Celli Paper EWIND generation winders are part of a larger order under delivery and/or installation, consisting of two E-WIND T200 winders, a calender, and Slittomatic automatic knives positioning system, and an additional E-WIND T200 winder.

 

PM4 is part of repeated orders awarded to Toscotec by the South American tissue producer. In 2015, the Italian manufacturer carried out the rebuilding of PM2, an existing Fourdrinier machine, and supplied a new steel Yankee dryer and the complete steam and condensate system. In 2016, Toscotec supplied PM3, a complete MODULO tissue line.

 

The company is continuing with regular production and considering new projects. Feldmuehle is presently continuing production on two paper machines.

 

Investments include a R 2.7 billion capacity expansion project and a planned R 5 billion over five years in various continuous improvement initiatives and upgrade projects at its Saiccor Mill.

 

The biorefinery plant will be located adjacent to the existing sugars and lignin extraction plant at Ngodwana Mill. It should be operational early in 2019. Pending successful results and further approvals it is anticipated that Sappi may construct commercial Xylitol and Furfural plants adjacent to mills in the U.S. and South Africa.

 

Company’s board of directors approved to change its corporate name to IT Tech Packaging Inc.

 

New PM 3 will produce 750,000 metric tons of testliner and corrugated medium annually. Startup planned for 2020.

 

Region’s First EFI Nozomi Inkjet Press will make TCG a regional leader in full-scale, inkjet corrugated production using one of the only digital systems in the world capable of printing up to 10,000 boards per hour.

 

AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman noted that "when public policy supports U.S. paper and wood manufacturers’ ability to operate on a level playing field with global competitors, that’s good for the economy and job creation."

 

On July 17, Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, publishers, printers, newspaper advocacy groups, and newsprint paper producers testified in Washington before the International Trade Commission (ITC) to express their strong opposition to preliminary paper tariffs.

 

SKF Ultrasonic Leak Detector TKSU 10 simplifies leak identification.

 

In addition to being BPA-free, the label materials are proven to be 20% more carbon positive than standard paper materials, using less energy and water and generating less waste during their lifecycle.

 

Valmet extends its quality control systems expertise to the paper and board machine forming section with the introduction of the Valmet IQ Dryness Measurement (IQ Dryness). Utilizing microwave technology, the IQ Dryness measures the water layer thickness on the web, which can be used to calculate the web dry content.

 

Price increase on new and unconfirmed orders that book with confirmed delivery dates on or after Monday, July 23.

 

Following this most recent review, DS Smith shared a range of nine new ambitious, long-term targets which will be reported for the first time next year. The full report for this year is now available for viewing online.

 

Silverton Mill was one of the U.K.’s oldest paper mills, and was located within the Killerton National Trust estate in Devon. It closed its doors in 1999 after a paper manufacturing history that had lasted over 200 years, but had left the surrounding area contaminated with industrial waste.

 

Actions will be conducted as one of the founding partners of The Prince of Wales Global Sustainability Fellowship Programme.

 

Along with the switch from multiple materials with a wooden pallet design to a single material solution, the storage space required was cut by 50% which resulted in significant transportation savings for Scania using a new design based on honeycombs made from sustainable paper.

 

Finland-based company will install a new steam turbine with a closed-loop cooling system and additional biomass storage at its paper mill in Maxau, Germany.

 

Guilfoyle has spent his career at LyondellBasell and its predecessor companies, starting in 1993 as a chemical engineer in La Porte, Texas, before attaining several managerial and technical positions within the company.

 

TAPPI and IDCON Deliver Back-to-Back Training this Fall to Improve Operations and Minimize Costs.

 

Three days of networking and must-see presentations on the latest research, methods, and best practices.

 

At PEERS 2018, the Corrosion and Engineering Track features three sessions devoted to examining not only those issues, but the effectiveness of RoHS and FRPs in today’s mill plant.

 

The committee chairs and subcommittees have been working diligently to prepare an exciting agenda for October 2, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center (FCEC) in Appleton, Wis., USA.