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International Paper Announces Spinoff Name, Board of Directors

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TAPPI

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - members edition
Buckman
International Paper is proud to announce Sylvamo Corporation as the name of its global papers spinoff, with headquarters planned for Memphis, Tennessee.
 
Novolex Acquires Vegware
Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in both the U.K. and U.S. are expected to join the Novolex family.
 
International Paper Completes the Sale of Its Kwidzyn Mill in Poland
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced that it completed the previously disclosed sale of its Kwidzyn pulp and paper mill and supporting operations to Mayr-Melnhof Group.
 
Extended Uptime in Contaminated Environments: Molded-Oil™ Bearings.
NSK Americas®
Under conditions of liquid or dust contamination, even sealed conventional bearings will fail prematurely. Molded-Oil Bearings with DDU seals from NSK deliver continual, clean, no-leak lubrication for dramatically increased service life and maintenance intervals.
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From The Experts
The Global Market for Bio-based Chemicals, Polymers and Materials
Building new value chains through the utilization of biobased and biomass components for the development of innovative products will accelerate the transition from traditional production technologies to the concept of biorefineries.
 
New York Times Misses the Point on Paper Recycling
A recent article in The New York Times, (“Maine Will Make Companies Pay for Recycling. Here’s How It Works.” 7/21/21) explored Maine’s dramatic new recycling law. But it also missed the point on paper recycling.
 
Merichem Company
Market Roundup
Verso Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021 and announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the quarter ending September 30, 2021, in the amount of $0.10 per each outstanding share of Verso's Class A common stock.
 
WestRock Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results
WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2021.
 
Cascades Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2021
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) reports its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Pulp & Paper
Valmet to Supply New Tissue Production Line for Eczacibasi Consumer Products in Turkey
Valmet will supply a new tissue production line to Eczacibasi Consumer Products at the company's Manisa Plant in Turkey. The new Valmet Advantage DCT 200TS line, including stock-preparation, automation and Focus rewinder will support the company's rapid growth in global tissue paper markets. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
 
Klabin Begins Construction of New Pulp Terminal at the Port of Paranaguá in Brazil
Klabin started construction on its new terminal on the quay of the Port of Paranaguá in Brazil. In this phase, the project is expected to create 180 new jobs. Once the terminal starts commercial operations, it will require around 170 direct and indirect employees.
 
Kuraray America, Inc.
Containerboard/Packaging
Saica Pack Thrapston Produces Over 1 Million Square Meters of Cardboard in 24 Hours
Saica Pack successfully manufactured more than 1m square meters worth of corrugated cardboard at its Thrapston facility near Northampton.
 
Akomex Boosts Capacity for Folding Cartons in Poland
Packaging producer Akomex is investing in the expansion of the company, with the intention of exporting more to Eu countries and the US in the future, Euwid reports.
 
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New Products
Zalando is Moving From Plastic to Paper
Zalando kicked off its transition from plastic shipping bags to paper bags: While the previous bags were made of plastic with 80% recycled content, the new shipping bags are made of FSCⓇ-certified (FSC® N003557) and recyclable paper.
 
Mondi Rolls Out New Range of Sustainable Corrugated Packaging Solutions
Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, is rolling out a comprehensive portfolio of corrugated packaging solutions for the online grocery market across Central Europe. Using its wealth of experience in eCommerce packaging, Mondi has created clever new solutions for the diverse needs of grocery retailers who can now deliver a variety of goods, from perishable food to wine bottles in fit-for-purpose packaging.
 
Huhtamaki Launches Push Tab Paper
Huhtamaki launches Push Tab paper, an industry-first sustainable renewable paper-based blister solution, ideal for the global healthcare industry
 
Michelman Inc.
Sustainability
Smurfit Kappa Wins Two AmeriStar Package Awards with Innovative Sustainable Solutions
Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, was awarded in the AmeriStar Package Awards Competition, an event that recognizes the most innovative packaging designs of the year in the United States 
 
Koehler Paper Rebuilds Paper Machine 5 for a More Sustainable Production
Koehler Paper is also relying on leading Voith technolo‐ gies in the second rebuild stage of paper machine 5. A new NipcoFlex shoe press in the existing press section ensures more sustainable production. The technologically leading solution from Voith also in‐ creases production capacity.
 
Amcor to Partner with Michigan State University to Power Innovation and Talent in Packaging Sustainability
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) and Michigan State University’s (MSU) School of Packaging today announced a new partnership, reflecting the parties’ shared commitment towards future talent, greater innovation and responsible packaging.
 
Maintenance: The hidden profit generator in Pulp & Paper
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Appvion Names Katie Sell as New Product Manager for Advanced Materials & Solutions
Appvion Operations, Inc. announced the promotion of Katie Sell to Product Manager of the company's flagship suite of products. She will be responsible for helping to take Appvion's innovative direct thermal solutions to market and growing customer engagement.
 
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A Silent Killer is Attacking Our Mills
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60 seconds with Sándor Kettinger, the CE Buying Manager Stationery
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Bleach Plant Optimization Isn’t Just a Pipe Dream
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Exceptional Training on Paper Machine Operations Begins September 21!
Discover what the paper machine is capable of doing and what new products can be achieved.
 
TAPPI’s Kraft Pulping & Bleaching Course begins August 17!
It’s not too late to participate in this virtual course that offers online modules, live group discussions and more.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Seeks a Sr. Technical Analyst
PCA is looking for applications to fill the position of Sr. Technical Analyst in Illinois. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
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