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Solenis Completes Acquisition of the Paper Process Chemicals Business of KLK Kolb Group

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Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Member
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Solenis has completed its previously announced acquisition of the paper process chemicals business of Kolb Distribution Ltd. (“Kolb”), a unit of KLK Kolb Group. The deal also includes a long-term supply agreement, in which the KLK Kolb Group will manufacture paper process chemicals exclusively for Solenis.
 
Nippon Molding First Dry Molded Fiber Manufacturer in Japan
PulPac announces its first licensee in Japan, expanding Dry Molded Fiber production to Asia. Nippon Molding Co Ltd has ordered its first PulPac Modula from PulPac machine partner TechTribe and aims for a speedy market launch to supply the growing Japanese sustainability market with Dry Molded Fiber products, starting with coffee lids and food trays.
 
Paper Excellence Completes Acquisition of Resolute Forest Products
The Paper Excellence Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of Resolute Forest Products Inc.
 
International Paper Announces Rebrand on 125th Anniversary
International Paper announced a company rebrand to align with its strategic vision to Build a Better IP through sustainable, profitable growth and accelerated value creation. As the company celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023, the rebrand highlights the resilience of International Paper, the sustainability of its mission and its commitment to creating what's next.
 
Beat the Heat: TL-Series Bearings from NSK.
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Under the high temperatures and thermal stresses of dryer rolls in paper making machines, conventional bearings can experience cracking damage and fail prematurely. NSK’s Tough and Long Life (TL) Spherical Roller Bearings dramatically increase MTBF and significantly reduce maintenance costs and machine downtime.
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From The Experts
The Right Packaging a Key Factor in the Green Transition
Living in the Bioeconomy is the title of the two-day conference Sweden is organizing during the Presidency of EU. Billerud’s President and CEO Christoph Michalski spoke about the role of fibre-based packaging in the needed green transition. The conclusion is that material and design of package matters.
 
Lubrizol, Inc.
Market Roundup
Containerboard and Cartonboard Prices in the UK Still on a Downward Spiral
Printing and writing paper producers in Western Europe take downtime in order to adapt their ouput to slow order intake.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
Valmet Receives a Tissue Line Order for Metsä Tissue’s New Future Mill Project in Mariestad, Sweden
Valmet will supply a new tissue production line with the latest technology to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery also includes an extensive package of stock preparation, automation and service solutions.
 
Toscotec’s TT Headbox-SL starts up on BiOrigin Specialty Product’s MG Machine in USA
BiOrigin Specialty Products started up PM2 at its Menominee site in Michigan after the successful completion of a wet section rebuild supplied by Toscotec on a turnkey basis. PM2 is a MG (Machine Glazed) machine producing specialty papers including MG grades and flexible packaging products.
 
Domtar to Sell Dryden Pulp Mill to First Quality Enterprises
Domtar announced that it has entered into an agreement with First Quality Enterprises whereby First Quality will acquire Domtar's Dryden pulp mill in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The purchase price was not disclosed.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Corrugated Packaging as Art
Most people don’t look twice when they see a brown corrugated box unless it’s a home delivery from Amazon or other online retailer. Mark Langan, however, views corrugated as an artistic medium to create one-of-a-kind sculptures.
 
Welch Packaging Announces Acquisition of Nashville Box
Welch Packaging, a family-owned corrugated packaging company in the Midwest, has acquired Nashville Box, a supplier of corrugated packaging located just outside Nashville in Lebanon, Tennessee. 
 
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Hydro-Thermal Corp®
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New Products
tesa Announces Recyclable, Paper-Based Tear Tape for Product Delivery
tesa has released its tesa 51344 paper-based tear tape for shipping envelopes and boxes, which aims to improve the recyclability of board and paper waste by negating the need to separate adhesive tapes.
 
Woamy, the Finnish Startup That Seeks to Replace Plumavit with Cellulose-Based Material
Woamy is a spin-off of Aalto University, Finland, supported by CMPC. It has raised one million euros to develop a recyclable and biodegradable bio-based foam to serve as an alternative to expanded polystyrene plastic.
 
New Green Packaging for Single-Use Detergents
Packaging Digest reports that consumer demand for more sustainable packaging continues to push the limits of packaging innovation. One of the latest developments comes in the form of a new solution for single-use detergent packs.
 
Amtech Software
Sustainability
Heinzel to Convert Idled Paper Machine for Production of Sustainable Kraft Papers
Heinzel Group announces the conversion of an idled paper machine at the Steyrermühl mill in Austria for the production of sustainable kraft papers for flexible packaging. Heinzel will take over the Steyrermühl site from UPM on January 1st, 2024, according to an agreement signed in 2022, and will enter the market with a new range of unbleached and bleached kraft papers shortly thereafter.
 
Kemira and Metsä Group to Accelerate Sustainability Cooperation on New Product or Raw Material
Kemira and Metsä Group have agreed to jointly develop a new sustainable product or raw material related to the forest industry by 2027. As major industrial players, the two companies are well-positioned to reduce the environmental impacts of the forest industry value chain.
 
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People
In Memoriam: TAPPI Fellow, Willem (Bill) Nikkel (1982)
TAPPI honors: long time TAPPI member Bill Nikkel. He dedicated over 60 years to TAPPI.
 
Billerud's North America President, Robert Kreizenbeck, Leaving the Company
Billerud's North America President, Robert Kreizenbeck, is leaving the company.
 
Sylvamo CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras Appointed to U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum
Sylvamo is proud to announce Jean-Michel Ribiéras, chairman and chief executive officer, has been appointed to the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo for the 2023-2026 term.
 
Mercer International CFO, David Ure, Leaving Company; Richard Short to Succeed Him
Mercer International Inc. announced that David Ure, who has served as CFO and Secretary since 2015, will be leaving the Company effective June 1, 2023.
 
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Ask The Experts: Get the Inside Scoop on the Value of Attending TAPPICon
Tune in for two live events focusing on how to best use your time at TAPPICon in April.
 
Preview the Technical Program and Register Today to Secure Your Seat
Get an inside look at the 2023 International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials | 12 – 16 June, 2023 | Vancouver, BC.
 
Registration Now Open: Essential In-Person Tissue Training Courses in May 2023
TAPPI’s experts to help attendees gain a strong understanding of tissue properties and processes.
 
Announcing CorrExpo 2023 Keynotes: Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO, Barry-Wehmiller and World-Class Drummer Mark Schulman
Learn about people-centric leadership and unleash your Rockstar Attitude this August in the Rock and Roll Capital of the World.
 
Want to Learn About Advanced Inline TDS Measurement Technology for Brown Stock Washing Optimization with Advanced Process Control?
Register today for the “Advanced Inline TDS Measurement Technology for Brown Stock Washing Optimization with Advanced Process Control” webinar held Tuesday, April 4th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. (ET).
 
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Spring Break Memories Start Here – Big Savings on Theme Parks, Water Parks and Shows!
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: InnoTech Alberta Seeks a Senior Researcher (Bio-Industrial Pilot Facilities and Operations)
InnoTech Alberta is looking for applications to fill the position of Senior Researcher (Bio-Industrial Pilot Facilities and Operations) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
 
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