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Paper and Packaging Industry Marketing Campaign Amplifies Essential Products

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TAPPI

Thursday, January 28, 2021 - members edition
Cristini
In a year like no other, consumers experienced a transition to online shopping, learning, and working, but those aware of the Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds® campaign reported double-digit boosts in positive attitudes and perceptions of essential, sustainable paper and packaging products.
 
Valmet and Anhui Shanying in China Extend the Unique Roll Service and Condition Monitoring Agreement for a Further Three Years
Valmet and Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement for an additional three years of Valmet’s roll maintenance and condition monitoring services at the company's Anhui mill in China.
 
BTG Opens a Service Center Near Bangkok to Support Thailand and Neighboring Countries
BTG announced the opening of a dedicated service center in Chonburi, outside Bangkok, Thailand. The center is housed within the Voith-IHI facility and is strategically located to serve customers in Thailand.
 
Sustana Fiber Joins New Consortium to Promote Global Recycling in Self-Adhesive Label Industry
Sustana Fiber announced that it has joined companies from around the world in the creation of a new Consortium — CELAB: Toward a Circular Economy for Labels. CELAB is an industry initiative, founded by companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for its products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling around the world.
 
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Merichem Company
Market Roundup
American Forest & Paper Association Releases December 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its December 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
Kimberly-Clark Announces Year-End 2020 Results And 2021 Outlook
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) reported year-end 2020 results and provided its 2021 outlook.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Pulp & Paper
New Cepi Study on Pulp and Paper Industry Biorefineries in Europe
Cepi presented the first Europe-wide study about pulp and paper industry biorefineries with a dedicated webinar attended by close to 100 participants from industry and press.
 
Valmet and Anhui Shanying in China Extend the Unique Roll Service and Condition Monitoring Agreement for a Further Three Years
Valmet and Shanying International Holdings have signed an agreement for an additional three years of Valmet’s roll maintenance and condition monitoring services at the company’s Anhui mill in China.
 
Oradoc Acquires MTK and Consolidates its Leadership in the Paper Industry
ORADOC, a leading company in the supply of doctoring systems and measuring instruments dedicated to monitoring the creping process, mainly intended for the tissue paper industry, has recently completed the acquisition of MTK.
 
Kuraray America, Inc.
Containerboard/Packaging
American Forest & Paper Association Releases December 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its December 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
 
Valmet to Supply Shanying Paper, Guangdong, with New Containerboard Machine
Valmet announced that it will supply a new OptiConcept M containerboard machine along with extensive packages of automation and services to Shanying Paper, Guangdong at its Zhaoqing mill in China. The 9,300-mm-wide (wire) board machine, PM 53, will produce kraft top liner grades
 
Smurfit Kappa Closes Corrugated Packaging Plant in France
Smurfit Kappa has closed down a site that made customized corrugated packaging in Rennes, France, Euwid reports.
 
New Products
Smurfit Kappa Unveils New Packaging Portfolio for Online Beverage Market
Packaging leader Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online beverage and liquids market. The new portfolio includes a variety of sustainable solutions for single and multi-pack products, including the Rollor bottle pack, BiPack, and Pop-up insert.
 
Ponsse Launches New Full Simulator
Ponsse presents new Ponsse Full simulator. It is a full-range training system, and its realistic forest environment and detailed graphics offer an excellent platform for professional training.
 
IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology
IDEC Corporation has enhanced their popular HW series of 22mm switches and pilot lights, as well as the SJ/SU series of relay sockets, with new options for push-in wiring technology, continuing the company’s goal of delivering safe, simple, and smart solutions.
 
Veolia Water Technologies
Sustainability
Sappi North America Renews With U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
Sappi North America announced that it has extended its current SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry.
 
Jabil Bolsters Sustainable Packaging Capabilities with Acquisition of Ecologic Brands
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) announced the acquisition of Ecologic Brands, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable packaging specializing in paper bottle and paper-based packaging solutions.
 
Cascades Named 17th Among the World's Most Sustainable Corporations
For the second year in a row, the media, research and financial information products company Corporate Knights has named Cascades one of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations.
 
People
Södra Cell Appoints Benjamin Brück as Head of Sales
Södra Cell has announced the appointment of Benjamin Brück as Head of Sales Paper Pulp Global, effective Feb. 1. He will report to Henrik Wettergren, Vice President of Södra Cell International.
 
TAPPI News
Did You Make an Education-Related New Year’s Resolution?
Get a jump start with TAPPI Academy’s eLearning Courses including the new Winding and Web Handling courses taught by popular author and instructor Dr. David Roisum.
 
Vote by Jan 31!
2020 TAPPI Board of Directors elections end on Sunday, Jan 31. Be an active TAPPI member, voting only takes a moment.
 
Help Shape the Biomass Industry
You have the unique opportunity to help shape an emerging industry. Share your knowledge and expertise at IBBC 2021 and be a catalyst for the future.
 
February is Around the Corner!
Please read below for a list of Upcoming February Webinars and Events.
 
Paper360° Better Together Podcast Features Chris Czyryca
Newest broadcast delves into the importance of TAPPI Standards, their impact on, and importance to, the industry
 
Mentor Match: Grow Your Career on TAPPI Connect
Mentor Match, TAPPI’s popular networking platform, connects students, young professionals, and experienced professionals to share resources and experiences, and work together to achieve professional and personal goals. 
 
Naylor Association Solutions