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DS Smith, Indianapolis Public Schools Offer Free, Recyclable Boxes for Students Moving to College in ‘Pack to School’ Campaign

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Thursday, August 19, 2021 - members edition
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Indiana students heading to college can get free, recyclable moving boxes, thanks to a “Pack to School” campaign announced by DS Smith, a leading paper and corrugated packaging supplier, and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). DS Smith said the box giveaways, manufactured at its central Indiana plant in Lebanon, are part of its global efforts to raise awareness on the need to protect the environment, encourage recycling and support a circular economy that aims to reduce and design out waste.
 
Weekly Spotlight
Germany’s Biggest Amusement Park, Europa‐Park, Makes the Change to Koehler Paper Blue4est® Thermal Paper
Koehler Paper, a Koehler Group company, is hereby announcing that Germany’s biggest amusement park, Europa‐Park, has begun using the company’s innovative Blue4est® Thermal Paper. The blue receipt paper is also marketed under the name “Ökobon” in Germany and is durable, sustainable, recyclable, and guaranteed to be free of chemically reactive components.
 
Amcor to Invest $35 Million in Two New Innovation Centers in Asia and Europe
Amcor announced plans to build two new state-of-the-art innovation centers. The new facilities in Ghent, Belgium, and Jiangyin, China, will welcome customers as of mid-2022, with full build-out over the next two years. The total investment is expected to be approximately $35 million.
 
Klabin Investing R$40 Million in Barrier Coating Modernization Project at Monte Alegre Mill
Klabin announced that it is investing R$40 million in dispersible barrier technology at its Monte Alegre paper mill in Paraná, Brazil, which will allow for the on-site application of sustainable barrier coatings to paperboard produced at the mill.
 
UPM and Paperworkers’ Union Negotiations Tangled
Since spring, UPM has sought to enter into business-specific collective bargaining with the Paperworkers’ Union in the same way as UPM Timber and UPM Plywood businesses are negotiating with their employee representatives and the Finnish Industrial Union since May.
 
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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Market Roundup
Greif to Increase Prices on All Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Grades and Tube and Core and Protective Packaging Products
Greif, Inc. announced that it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and an 8.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.
 
Neenah's 2Q Net Sales Up 67 Percent to $269.3 million
Neenah has reported 2Q 2021 results. Consolidated net sales of $269.3 million in the 2Q 2021 increased 67% compared with $161.4 million in the 2Q 2020. Operating loss of $32.6 million in the 2Q 2021 decreased compared to operating loss of $58.5 million in 2020.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Pulp & Paper
Valmet to Upgrade a Recovery Boiler for Lee & Man's Chongqing Mill in China
Valmet will offer recovery boiler upgrade service to Lee & Man Pulp Manufacturing Limited's Chongqing mill in China. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
 
Government of Canada Announces Over $3.5 Million in Support for University of British Columbia – BioProducts Institute
The pulp and paper sector is a key component of the British Columbia forestry industry which has made important contributions to the economy of the province. However, global challenges, such as reduced demand, lower prices, and supply shortages have significantly affected the sector in recent years.
 
Kuraray America, Inc.
Containerboard/Packaging
Progroup Plans to Build New Corrugated Board Plant
Germany's Progroup will probably build its planned Italian corrugated board plant near Milan, Euwid reports.
 
Zume Partners with Solenis to Open Up PFA-Free Molded Fiber Packaging and Manufacturing Playbook to Global Food and CPG Brands
Zume, the sustainability solutions company creating economically viable substitutes for single-use plastics, today announced a partnership with Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals. They are open-sourcing a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) replacement for food packaging manufacturing to food manufacturers and CPG brands across the global market. 
 
Durham Box Continues Rapid Expansion
Despite the uncertainties that were created as the pandemic developed early in 2020, the company has since exceeded forecasts with strong year-on-year growth across the business – largely driven by rising e-commerce demand.
 
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Hydro-Thermal Corp®
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Legislative
GCC Opens Investigation Against Cardboard Dumping Claims
The Arab News reports that The GCC Standing Committee for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade decided to start an anti-dumping investigation on the GCC imports of cardboard, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCCSG) said in a statement.
 
New Products
Mondi to Launch Corrugated Grocery Packaging Solutions in Central Europe
UK-based packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi is set to launch a range of corrugated packaging solutions for online grocery markets in Central Europe. The seven solutions aim to address the growing demand for online grocery delivery services by offering fit-for-purpose packaging for perishable food and wine bottles among other products.
 
Baumer hhs Focuses on Solutions for Sustainable Packaging Production at FachPack 2021
Baumer hhs’s gluing equipment gives the packaging industry a variety of unique options for minimizing glue and energy consumption, but also the associated CO2 emissions – helping companies in this sector improve the environmental footprint of their processes and products. The company’s related theme for FachPack 2021 (28 – 30 September in Nuremberg) is “Sustainable Solutions for Packaging Production.” Based on several illustrative solutions on exhibit at its stand (2-411), Baumer hhs underscores how the latest equipment, combined with intelligent ideas, can make processes more sustainable and cost-efficient.
 
Michelman Inc.
Sustainability
Canada Invests in Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic Microbeads
Innovation within Canada’s forest sector is critical to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. That is why Canada is investing in new and innovative technology to support the industry, protect the environment and strengthen our economy.
 
Canada Invests in Improving Energy Efficiency at Quebec Paper Plant
Improvements in energy efficiency are critical to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Such improvements will help businesses increase their competitiveness and contribute to a cleaner environment. The Government of Canada is investing in building a low-emission energy future to provide a healthier planet for future generations.
 
Maintenance: The hidden profit generator in Pulp & Paper
Bently Nevada LLC®
Your mill's maintenance cost profile has a huge impact efficiency and profitability. Traditionally, maintenance has been viewed strictly as a cost. But there are ways to turn it into a more proactive and positive contributor to business success.

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People
Archroma Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 October 2021, replacing Roland Waibel who will retire.
 
PulPac Appoints New IP Manager
The patent portfolio concerning Dry Molded Fiber now holds 18 patent families with over 300 claims and pending applications in 58 countries, with 41 nationally patents granted so far. Peter Ekwall has a profound experience in the field and from 16 August he will drive the strategic work with developing the patent portfolio and at the same time make PulPac’s sustainable technology available for packaging companies all over the world.
 
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Deadlines Loom for Pulp and Paper Safety Leaders
It’s not too late to submit an award nomination and get a discount off registration for PPSA 2021 but time is of the essence.
 
TAPPI’s International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division Has the Skills You Need to Master Extrusion
Announcing LIVE virtual 2021 Extrusion Course series starting September 15.
 
Next in the 2021 TAPPI NANO Webinar Series - Biomaterials and Bioethanol from Lignocelluloses
Want to learn more about production of biomaterials and bioethanol from lignocelluloses such as corn cob? Register today to find out. The “2021 TAPPI NANO Webinar Series - Biomaterials and Bioethanol from Lignocelluloses Webinar” will be held next Monday, August 23rd 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EDT).
 
Learn More About Grade Change Transition Performance and Troubleshooting
Register today to understand the potential sources of grade change transitions losses. The “Grade Change Transition Performance and Troubleshooting” webinar will be held Tuesday, August 31st 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT).
 
Claim the Savings Offered Through Aug 20 to Attend Exceptional Paper Machine Training
Discover what the paper machine is capable of doing and what new products can be achieved.
 
TAPPI’s Kraft Pulping & Bleaching Course Began This Week!
Even though this virtual training kicked off this week, you can still register to participate with live group discussions, online modules and more.
 
Grow Your Career and Network with TAPPI’s Mentor Match
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.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is Seeking Associate Technicians
PCA is looking for applications to fill the position of Associate Technician in Illinois. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
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