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Menasha Packaging Finalizes Acquisition of Georgia-Pacific's Color-Box Business

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Thursday, July 21, 2022 - Member
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Dutch carton maker FOLBB has initiated a multi-year program to upgrade and increase its manufacturing capacities at the facility in Eerbeek, in The Netherlands, the business said in a statement.
 
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.
 
British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac is marking the second anniversary of its Frugal Bottle with news that it is set to produce its two millionth paper bottle in 2022.
 
From The Experts
By Kathi Rowzie, Two Sides
In today’s industrial marketplace, the concept of a circular economy is finally inching beyond theoretical ideals to real-world applications that will make our planet healthier and more sustainable. But becoming truly circular doesn’t come easy or cheap. It’s a challenge that requires intent, investment and innovation.
 
VanTek, Inc.
Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, announced on July 11 it has finalized the acquisition of Color-Box, a business unit of Georgia-Pacific, LLC. Terms of the deal, which was first announced in mid-February, were not disclosed.
 
Bulgarian Organic Product Maker Buys Packaging Producer
Bulgaria’s organic product specialist Smart Organic has signed a contract to buy local biodegradable packaging manufacturer Biopack.
 
Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased Two Percent in June 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 2% in June compared to June 2021.
 
Pulp & Paper
Toscotec’s Turnkey Tissue Line Starts Up at Vajda-Papír in Hungary
Vajda-Papír started up a double-width AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine supplied by Toscotec (PM2) at its Dunaföldvár facility in Hungary. The supply was full-on turnkey, including the entire tissue production line and all erection operations at the mill.
 
A.Celli Paper to Supply 8 Meters Wide Paper Rewinders to Sichuan Huaqiao Fenghuang Paper
The two E-WIND® P100 will be installed downstream of the PM6 located in Guanghan City to process fluting, testliner and kraftliner paper. A.Celli welcomes Sichuan Huaqiao Fenghuang Paper among its partners for a project that involve two E-WIND® P100 for the PM6 line located in Guanghan City, in the Sichuan province.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
Corrugated Industry 2022 Data
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AFT Supplies POM System to Mexican Containerboard Mill
Canada’s AFT has announced the company will supply a new POM thin stock approach system to Mexico’s Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico containerboard mill.
 
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Eluceda Develops Novel Hydrogen Peroxide Test for Paper & Board Sector
Chemical and biological detection technology specialist, Eluceda has developed and launched a rapid, quantitative and portable test for hydrogen peroxide in water – with results given in 60 seconds.
 
AMETEK Surface Vision’s Color Camera Inspection Systems Enhance Pulp Contaminant Detection in Paper Coating Applications
AMETEK Surface Vision ­­— the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions for the plastics, nonwovens, and paper industries — offers a superior solution for inspection of coating applications in these markets.
 
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Sustainability
Stora Enso and Tetra Pak Study Possible Solution for Beverage Carton Recycling in Benelux
Stora Enso and Tetra Pak are jointly examining a shared beverage carton recycling solution to meet the growing recycling need in Benelux, responding to the demand for circular paper-based packaging solutions. The joint feasibility study includes a plan for a comprehensive beverage carton recycling facility at Stora Enso's Langerbrugge site in Belgium.
 
Lucart Presents the Results of the 17th Sustainability Report
The dedication and care for people and the world in which they live and work clearly emerges from the Lucart 17th Sustainability Report, the first to be endorsed by a certifying body.
 
Mercer International Inc. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report
Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC) — a global forest and bio-products company announced the release of its first sustainability report.
 
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Twin Rivers Paper Announces Additions to Executive Team
Twin Rivers Paper Company is pleased to announce recent additions to its executive leadership team. Robert Harvey joined Twin Rivers as the company's Chief Operations Officer in February. A native of Maine, Harvey recently relocated to the company's flagship operation and headquarters office in Madawaska, Maine.
 
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Register now and save at one of the largest, most important in-person 2022 corrugated events.
 
Last Chance to Register and Learn More About Production and Application of Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose for Paper and Board?
Less than a week left until the “Production and Application of Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose for Paper and Board” webinar held Monday, July 25th 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (ET). Don’t forget to Register today!
 
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Top-Notch Training in Blown and Cast Film Extrusion Planned for October
Learn the latest tips, techniques, and technologies from industry experts in Blown and Cast Film Extrusion and allow their professional expertise to enhance yours. Attend the TAPPI Blown and Cast Film Extrusion Course in Minneapolis this October.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: James Ross LTD Seeks Technical Services Technicians (Louisiana/Alabama/Georgia)
James Ross LTD is looking for applications to fill the position of Technical Services Technician in South Eastern States (Louisiana/Alabama/Georgia). Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
 
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