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New #VoithCares Program Gets Underway: Voith Supports 50 Social Projects Worldwide

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Thursday, February 16, 2023 - Member
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Technology Group Voith is conscious of its social responsibilities and for a long time now has been demonstrating its commitment to society through a wide range of measures. Last year, Voith stepped up its commitment by launching the #VoithCares program.
 
Weekly Spotlight
Kyocera Named a Great Place to Work for a Second Year Running
Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for a second consecutive year. The award consolidates Kyocera’s reputation as an organization that places people at the core of all operations and a workplace that is both supportive and fulfilling for employees.
 
Solenis Acquires Grand Invest Group, Expanding Regional Capabilities in Latin America
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, completed the acquisition of the stock of the Grand Invest Group on February 6, 2023. As part of the acquisition, Solenis will acquire all Grand Invest Group operating assets, including key strategic production and warehousing facilities.
 
Fedrigoni Enters Manufacturing Partnership in China; Acquires R&D Centre in Grenoble
The Fedrigoni Group announced that it has entered into two strategic agreements. First, a manufacturing partnership with the Quzhou mill — a specialty paper producer of translucent papers in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
 
The Paper Bag Releases Guidelines for High-Quality Paper Carrier Bags
When retailers are looking for a sustainable and efficient packaging solution to complete their sustainable brand profile, paper carrier bags are a good choice. However, there can be differences in the quality of paper bags.
 
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From The Experts
AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Board of Directors announced advocacy priorities to pursue this year.
 
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Market Roundup
The Global Market for Nanocellulose 2023-2033 (Cellulose Nanofibers, Cellulose Nanocrystals and Bacterial Nanocellulose)
The global nanocellulose (NC) market has accelerated over the last few years as producers in Japan and to a lesser extent North America and Europe bring products to market. The development of these remarkable materials has compelled major paper and pulp producers to gravitate their traditional business towards advanced biorefineries, which have met with initial success and resulted in production capacity increases.
 
Graphic Packaging Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported Net Income for fourth quarter 2022 of $156 million, or $0.50 per share, based on 309 million weighted average diluted shares. This compares to fourth quarter 2021 Net Income of $39 million, or $0.13 per share, based on 309 million weighted average diluted shares.
 
Thermal Paper Market Will Value to USD 6.9 billion by 2030
The global Thermal Paper Market is expected to grow from USD 4.49 billion in 2022 to USD 6.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.7% during the Projection period 2023-2030, according to GreyViews latest report.
 
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Pulp & Paper
Cariboo Pulp & Paper to Take Downtime in Spring, Fall, Due to Fibre Supply Shortage
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced the planned curtailment of operations at Cariboo Pulp & Paper located in Quesnel, British Columbia, beginning in mid-April for a month and then for another month in the third quarter.
 
Norske Skog Nearing Start-up of Converted PM3 at Bruck Mill in Austria
Norske Skog said that its Bruck mill in Austria is getting close to starting-up paper machine 3 (PM3), which is being converted from the production of newsprint to recycled containerboard. The machine conversion is an EUR 90 - 100 million investment.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
AFRY to be Engineering Partner in Stora Enso’s Renewable Packaging Project in Oulu, Finland
Stora Enso Oyj and AFRY have agreed an engineering assignment for converting decommissioned paper machine into a consumer board production line at the company’s mill in Oulu, Finland.
 
Mill Rock Packaging Acquires Keystone Paper & Box Company
Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC announced that it has acquired Keystone Paper & Box Company, a leading specialty packaging company that manufactures custom folding cartons for consumer and healthcare end markets.
 
Robert Egan Announces Launch of New Company, Packaging Exchange
Packaging industry veteran Robert Egan, in partnership with Atlas Holdings, a $16 billion diversified holding company with substantial interests in the global paper and packaging industry, announced the launch of Packaging Exchange — a packaging solutions company founded with the mission to re-imagine the packaging supply chain by bringing together our market expertise, proprietary Exchange iO software, and extensive network of industry partnerships.
 
Digital is Key to Partnership Between Corr Manufacturer and Kentucky Distillery
Independent 2, a privately-owned and operated corrugated manufacturer, is partnering with Rabbit Hole Distillery, located in Louisville, KY, which produces its own recipes of one-of-a-kind super premium American whiskey. Creating its extraordinary shipping cases with outstanding shelf appeal that helps sell this unique brand, is a fantastic collaboration with their partner. Independent 2’s capabilities include designing, manufacturing, warehousing, and delivering corrugated and packaging that protect their customers’ products in-transit and sells them on store shelves.
 
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New Products
OceanCoat P: Voith Launches New Coater Backing Roll Cover
As an addition to the proven OceanCoat roll cover, Voith has now developed the OceanCoat P. The new coater backing roll cover is specially made for high-demand positions in blade coater applications.
 
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Sustainability
Metsä Spring Leads Funding Round in Fiberwood to Make Insulation and Packaging Fossil Free
Finnish startup Fiberwood, a producer of 100% ecological wood fibre insulation and packaging materials made from mechanical wood industry side streams, has raised a late seed funding round. The round was led by Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring, and the round included public financing from Business Finland.
 
Södra Generated Major Electricity Surplus in 2022, Enough for 80,000 Swedish Households
In 2022, the electricity generated by Södra's own operations amounted to 1,913 GWh, just over 130 percent of the Group's annual electricity needs. That corresponds to surplus electricity of 460 GWh, in a year when electricity prices rose to historically high levels.
 
Smurfit Kappa Named Sustainability Top Performer
Smurfit Kappa has once again been recognised as a top ESG performer by leading research and analytics company Morningstar Sustainalytics. Following a thorough analysis of global companies, Smurfit Kappa’s 2022 ESG Risk Rating improved, seeing the FTSE 100 listed company positioned in Sustainalytics’ list of Top Rated companies both for the industry and regional categories.
 
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James M. Kotek to Retire as Menasha Corporation President and CEO
Menasha Corporation announced that James M. Kotek will retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer in March. The Menasha Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Christopher D. Drees to succeed Kotek effective March 13, 2023. Drees will also join the Menasha Corporation Board on that date. 
 
In Memoriam: TAPPI Fellow and Gold Medal Winner, Brian W. Attwood (1928 -2022)
TAPPI honors member: Brian W. Attwood. He was a member for 46 years (1976-2022) and passed away at the age of 94 years old.
 
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New Innovations and Technologies Highlighted at TAPPICon 2023
Engage in in-depth discussions with industry peers across key industry segments.
 
Almost Time to Learn About Lignocellulose Fractionation for Zero-Waste Biorefinery
Only one week until the Lignocellulose Fractionation for Zero-Waste Biorefinery webinar held Monday, February 20th 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (ET).  Don’t forget to register today!
 
Want to Know How to Foray into Feedforward Control?
Register today for the “A Foray into Feedforward Control” webinar held Wednesday, March 08th 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET).
 
Women’s Summit 2023 Focuses on Embracing Equity and Overcoming Workforce Bias
Join your peers for in-depth discussions on topics integral to women in today’s workforce.
 
Use Your Member Benefits to Save Big with TAPPI Member Deals
Save on Ski Deals, Theme Park Tickets, Adventures for the Family and Celebrate Black History Month.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: CertainTeed Seeks a General Manager - Glass Mat & Granules Strategy
CertainTeed is looking for applications to fill the position of General Manager (Glass Mat & Granules Strategy) nationwide. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
 
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