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Brazil's Pulp and Paper Sector Sees Growth in Production, Exports, in First Half 2022

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Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Member
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Design experts have awarded the new InfibraFiner refiner from Voith with the Focus Open 2022 Baden-Württemberg International Design Award in silver. The InfibraFiner represents the latest generation of Voith refiners and is part of Voith’s successful BlueLine product family.
 
Georgia-Pacific is making a significant investment of more than $20 million at its plant in Lebanon, Tennessee. Its existing corrugator will be replaced with a new one to provide the plant with more throughput and provide customers with a better-quality product.
 
Nordic Paper said that it has decided to stop production for three days at its Greaker paper mill in Norway due to the current high daily price for electricity.
 
From The Experts
By The Forest Stewardship Council
If you’re trying to reduce your home’s environmental footprint, small tweaks can end up making a big difference. From sustainable paper towels for your kitchen counters to tissues made for your delicate skin and wipes for your baby’s bottom, we have you covered when it comes to thinking about the ecological impact of your routine, without making you sacrifice any comfort or convenience.
 
VanTek, Inc.
According to the Ibá Scenarios Bulletin, produced by the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá), in the first half of 2022, pulp production grew 7.8% compared to the same period of the previous year, and paper production showed a 3.1% increase.
 
Sonoco-Alcore to Increase Paperboard Prices in the EMEA Region
Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. announced that due to the continued escalation in the cost of European energy it will raise prices by EUR 70 per tonne on all recycled paperboard grades sold in the Company’s EMEA regions effective for shipments made on or after the 1st September 2022.
 
Pulp & Paper
Mondi Opens Laboratory That Tests Paper Product Recyclability
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, opened the Group’s first recycling laboratory at its Frantschach mill in Austria to test the recyclability of paper and paper-based packaging using non-paper components such as coatings.
 
Gascogne to Invest in New Paper Machine at its Mimizan Site
Gascogne has announced the signing of a syndicated loan contract worth €126.8m with a banking pool and a contract worth € 50m with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance its Capital Expenditure programme for the 2022-2026 period, including mainly an investment in a new Paper Machine for the  Mimizan site.
 
South Florida Tissue Paper to Expand its Business in the Retail Sector
In order to better approach the market, the company needed to have a technology capable of increasing capacity, versatility, and automation at every stage of the conversion process while ensuring a high quality of the finished product.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
How to Transport Dangerous Goods with Reusable Packaging
With the growing number of electric vehicles on the streets and increased electrification in many industries, the demand for batteries is expanding significantly. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) the number of new electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose by 63 percent in 2021 as compared to the previous year
 
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
New US Patent Will Issue for HSMG Biobased Barriers
The US Patent and Trademark office announced the allowance of US Patent Application 16/456,433. This patent strengthens HSMG’s PROTĒAN technology platform by incorporating the use of inorganic particles – many of which are commonly used in paper manufacturing today – to enhance the performance of PROTĒAN additives and coatings.
 
Emerson’s Next-generation Machine Visualization Solution Differentiates OEM Systems, Improves User Operations
Machine builders in any industrial application can now use Emerson’s PACSystems™ RXi HMI, a next-generation machine visualization solution designed to help set their systems apart for customers. The new system easily helps users overcome the limitations of lower budgets, fewer people and higher productivity demands.
 
Capital Recovery Group, LLC
Sustainability
AstenJohnson Receives the Bronze EcoVadis Medal
AstenJohnson, technical fabrics manufacturer, has been awarded the "Bronze" Medal for the second time by the EcoVadis rating agency, specialized in assessing environmental performance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
 
Ence’s Pulp Mills Revalidate the Zero Waste Label
Ence’s biofactories in Pontevedra and Navia have successfully passed the “Zero Waste” environmental seal of approval awarded by AENOR to organisations that manage their waste more efficiently and are able to recover it. During the past year, the company’s facilities in Galicia and Asturias managed to recover practically all of their waste.
 
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
Liberty Diversified International Names Greg Theis President and CEO
Liberty Diversified International (LDI), a New Hope, Minn.-based manufacturer of packaging, office furniture and building products, announced today that Greg Theis has been selected to lead LDI as its President and CEO.
 
Glatfelter Announces CEO Transition
Glatfelter Corporation recently announced that Mr. Thomas Fahnemann has been appointed to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
 
New Brunswick Pulp Mill Worker Marc Roussel Receives the 2022 Bud Jimmerfield Award
At Unifor’s Constitutional Convention in Toronto on August 10, 2022, Director of Unifor’s Health and Safety department Sari Sairanen presented the 2022 Bud Jimmerfield award to Marc Roussel, a Unifor member who goes above and beyond in their dedication to workplace health and safety.
 
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Fall is Coming our Way with More TAPPI Events!
Please view the list of Upcoming September Webinars and Events.
 
Need a Solution for Post-Consumer Pizza Box Grease in the Fiber Stream?
Ask an Expert your questions live on TAPPI Connect Open Forum September 9th from 10:00am to Noon, Eastern time.
 
Register Today and Learn How to Improve Cross Direction Mapping
One more week left until the “Improving Cross Direction Mapping” webinar held Wednesday, September 7th 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (ET). Don’t forget to Register today!
 
Learn How to Establish and Control a Successful Project
Register today for the “SCOPE: How to establish and control a successful project” webinar held Tuesday, September 13th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).
 
Learn How to Specify Spray Showers and Spray Nozzles to Maximize Productivity
Register today for the “How to Specify Spray Showers and Spray Nozzles to Maximize Productivity” webinar held Wednesday, September 14th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).
 
The Fiberglass Mat Industry is Heading to Atlanta this October. Are You?
Make your plans now to attend the Fiberglass Mat Technology Committee Meeting, this year’s must-attend educational and networking event.  
 
Learn to Utilize Process Chemicals to Achieve Efficient Paper Mill Operation
Process Chemicals for Papermaking Now Available From TAPPI Press.
 
Innovative Technical Solutions Sought for TAPPICon 2023
Gain recognition as an industry expert and speak at TAPPICon today.
 
European PLACE to Combine Technical Content and Unique Networking Opportunities
Meet your flexible packaging and converting colleagues on the banks of the Danube this October for an unforgettable educational and networking event.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: Little Rapids Corporation Seeks a Paper Machine Manager
Little Rapids Corporation is looking for applications to fill the position of a Paper Machine Manager in Shawano, WI. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
 
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