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Thursday, July 14, 2022 - Member
Maxcess
Current raw material prices are forcing paper manufacturers to reduce production costs and further optimize the efficiency of their production facilities. Digitalization plays a key role in achieving efficiency gains and cutting costs.
 
SCA Begins Working Trials of Electric Timber Truck from Scania
SCA, together with Scania, has developed the world's first electric timber truck with a capacity to carry 80 metric tons and the new truck has been delivered to SCA.
 
ANDRITZ to Supply Semi-Dry Flue Gas Cleaning System for a Waste Incineration Plant in Schwandorf, Germany
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Zweckverband Müllverwertung Schwandorf (ZMS) for a retrofit of the flue gas cleaning system in a furnace line at the municipal waste incineration facility in Schwandorf, Germany. Start-up of the plant is scheduled for mid-2024.
 
From The Experts
The Paper Value Chain is Ready to Take Circularity to a New Level with 2030 Recycling Rate Target
Representatives of the European paper value chain gathered yesterday in Brussels have pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030. The commitment was taken during the 8th edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards which saw two projects, breaking new ground for how far paper recycling can go, receiving the highest distinction in the European paper recycling community.
 
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Market Roundup
Paper Excellence Group Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Resolute Forest Products
The Paper Excellence Group (the "Group"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation ("Domtar"), a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, and Resolute Forest Products Inc. ("Resolute") (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP), a global forest products company, have entered into an agreement under which Domtar will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Resolute stock.
 
SWM and Neenah Complete Merger to Become Mativ
Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. ("SWM") and Neenah, Inc., two leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, effective July 6, 2022.
 
Pulp & Paper
ANDRITZ to Supply Complete OCC Line to Shanying Paper (Jilin), China
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Shanying Paper (Jilin) Co. Ltd. to supply a complete OCC line, including fiber recovery and reject handling system, for its mill near Fuyu City, Songyuan, Jilin Province, China. Start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023.
 
Frozen Food Sales Experience Another Major Surge – What Does This Mean for P&P?
The frozen food segment saw skyrocketing demand months after the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic as consumers had reduced access to restaurants during the various stages of lockdowns that began in March 2020. According to IRi, a Chicago-based market research firm, frozen food sales increased by 25.3% in December 2021 compared to sales in December 2019.
 
Valmet Delivers LignoBoost XS Plant for Mercer Rosenthal in Germany
Valmet will deliver a LignoBoost plant for Mercer Rosenthal Lignin Center in Thuringia, Germany. The plant will extract kraft lignin from pulp mill black liquor.
 
Total Fiber Recovery Partners with Cellmark to Build Recycled Pulp Facility in Virginia
Total Fiber Recovery of Chesapeake (TFRC) said that it has started construction of its $80 million recycled pulp production facility in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia. This will be the first of several such pulp facilities by Total Fiber Recovery.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
Green Bay Packaging Acquires Interstate Packaging in Minnesota
Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) has acquired Interstate Packaging Corp. located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The acquisition is effective June 30, 2022.
 
Towards a Science-Based Approach in the Packaging Debate
As the European Commission prepares to publish the revision of the packaging and packaging waste legislation, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) has released a series of three scientific studies comparing recyclable and reusable packaging solutions.
 
Optimize Your Starch Cooking Capabilities
Hydro-Thermal Corp®
Starch cooking is a vital component in successful paper production. Hydro-Thermal’s original Jetcooker™ ensures that producers have a reliable supply of consistently cooked starch for improving wet end sheet strength, size press surface properties, and overall coating quality.  Learn more about how Hydro-Thermal is the right pick in Starch Makedown, Starch Cooking, and Cooked Starch Handling.
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New Products
Absolut Vodka Bottle Gets Fibre-Based Screw Cap from Sweden
The startup company Blue Ocean Closures from Sweden is partnering with The Absolut Company to develop an innovative, fibre-based screw cap for the iconic Absolut Vodka bottle. Now the company is growing and is ready to recruit more employees.
 
Mondi Handles Diamant’s Packaging Needs with Recyclable Paper Solution
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has entered the bike packaging market with its Protector Bags, providing a new sustainable solution for Diamant to replace plastic wrapping used around the handlebars of its Trek and Diamant brands.
 
Sustainability
Sonoco Expanding Residential Recycling of Paper Cups to its Mill in Hartsville, SC
Sonoco announced it is expanding post-consumer recovery and recycling opportunities for paper cups in bales of mixed paper to be used as raw material at its Hartsville, South Carolina, paperboard mill to produce new paperboard.
 
Lubrication Engineers
Free Webinar: Effectively Measure Total Dissolved Solids
Vaisala Oy®
The pulping industry can use liquid concentration or density as a key parameter for controlling processes such as brown stock washing and black liquor management. This can be done using refractometer technology or density meters, but what are the operational and economic benefits of both techniques? Register today for Vaisala’s upcoming webinar on November 15th at 10am ET to learn how measuring refractive index can optimize energy efficiency and safety.
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People
PaperWorks Appoints Chris Mitchell as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
PaperWorks announced the appointment of Chris Mitchell to the position of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, effective June 27, 2022.
 
In Memoriam: TAPPI Member, Charles Thomas (1940 – 2022)
TAPPI honors member: Charles Thomas.
 
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Popular Workshops Offer Hands-On Learning Experience
Learn from industry experts and improve your bottom line performance at PEERS 2022.
 
Register Today to Tune in The Future of Refining!
Don’t miss the chance to register today for the “The Future of Refining” webinar held Tuesday, July 19th 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET).
 
Want to Learn More About Production and Application of Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose for Paper and Board?
Register today for the “Production and Application of Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose for Paper and Board” webinar held Monday, July 25th 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (ET).
 
Fine Tune Your Mill's Reliability and Maintenance
Learn new methods, techniques and best practices that can help you improve reliability and lower costs.  Choose from online or in-person learning.
 
TAPPI Connect: Social media for our industry
Join TAPPI’s an online community where you can grow your network with other industry professionals.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: Sappi Seeks a Director (Manufacturing Services)
Sappi is looking for applications to fill the position of a Director (Manufacturing Services) in South Portland, Maine. Are you interested? If so, apply today.