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Total U.S. Containerboard Production Decreased in Q3 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022 - Member
Weekly Spotlight
OneCharge Inc., a leading US provider of lithium motive batteries for the material handling industry, and India’s Nexilon Energy Systems Private Limited, part of the Patel Group, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership.
 
Runtech Systems delivers RunEco vacuum system rebuilds to KleanNara tissue machines TM3 and TM4 in Chungcheogbuk-do, South Korea. Deliveries include RunEco EP500 Turbo Blowers with EcoDrop water separators and EcoFlow dewatering measurements.
 
Valmet has been ranked as the third top employer among engineering professionals in Finland according to a new study by Universum. The ranking was published in Universum’s annual survey, which is the biggest employer attractiveness survey in Finland.
 
Holmen and SCA have decided to initiate a pre-study to evaluate the viability of building a new, large-scale sawmill together in the northern Swedish community of Rundvik in the county of Västerbotten.
 
From The Experts
In celebration of International Print Day on 26 October, Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) discusses the vital roles that paper and print play in society, as well as their role in environmental sustainability.
 
Market Roundup
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2022 Boxboard report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
 
International Paper (NYSE: IP) reported third quarter 2022 financial results.
 
Pulp & Paper
The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced their intention to sell Resolute's Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill in Ontario, Canada, to further facilitate the regulatory review process.
 
Suzano on Oct. 24 announced that it has entered an Equity Purchase Agreement with Kimberly-Clark to purchase Kimberly-Clark's Brazilian tissue paper manufacturing and distribution assets ("KC Brasil"), including ownership of the brand "NEVE".
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2022 U.S. Containerboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total containerboard production in Q3 2022 decreased 8.6% compared to Q3 2021. It was down 1.6% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
 
PPC Announces Winners of the 2022 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 79th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year.
 
Cardbox Packaging Investing Over €14 Mil in Austria
Recent announcing of the site expansion in Wolfsberg is resulting in over €14mil investment in not only the new premises, but especially in new machinery and automatisation. This operation will significantly affect both Austrian sites of Cardbox Packaging Group.
 
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PulPac Expands Patent Portfolio with New Bottle Innovations for Dry Molded Fiber
With one new patent application filed last week, and one more patent granted in Japan, PulPac continues to expand the Dry Molded Fiber patent portfolio. The new grant and application both cover Dry Molded Fiber bottles, an exciting application that has already been produced on a lab scale.
 
Mondi and Reckitt Launch Paper-Based Packaging for Dishwasher Tabs
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has helped Reckitt on its sustainability journey by designing new paper-based packaging for the company’s market-leading Finish dishwasher tablets. Packaging for dishwasher tablets must be sealable, durable and water resistant, so using paper has traditionally been challenging.
 
Sustainability
SCA to Establish New Renewable Energy Reporting Segment
SCA said that it will introduce a new reporting segment — Renewable Energy — from January 1, 2023. The decision is in line with SCA's stated ambition to grow and realise business opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
 
Smurfit Kappa Paper Mill Unveils New Sustainable Innovation
Smurfit Kappa’s Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new state-of-the art drying process innovation to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Traditionally, paper drying is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of the manufacturing process.
 
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Körber Names Mauro Luna as President of Körber Business Area Tissue in Latin America
Körber announced that Mauro Luna, Global Head of Sales and Marketing for Körber Business Area Tissue, will become President of Körber Business Area Tissue in Latin America, as of January 1, 2023.
 
In Memoriam: Long Time TAPPI Member, Arthur J. "Ben" Haug (1919 -2009)
TAPPI honors member: Arthur Haug. He was a member for 66 years (1943-2009) and passed away at 103 years old. It was a comfort to his family that he passed on his and his wife, Winifred Ann’s 69th wedding anniversary.
 
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There is Still Time to Submit
Subject Matter Experts invited to speak at TAPPICon 2023. Abstract deadline extended to November 11.
 
Now Available: Snag Your Exhibit or Sponsorship Spot at TAPPI Nano 2023
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Mark talent acquisition and retention off your worry list.  Use your TAPPI Member Benefits to find and keep talent.
 
Slate Announced for Election of 2023 TAPPI Board of Directors
TAPPI’s 2022 Nominating Committee presents the 2023 slate of candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, and four Directors on the TAPPI Board. 
 
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