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Georgia-Pacific Contributes $100,000 for Auburn University to Help Advance Papermaking and Research

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Thursday, March 30, 2023 - Member
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Out with the old, in with the new! Georgia-Pacific has contributed $100,000 to Auburn University to help fund a new state-of-the-art digester which will give engineering students the ability to test and improve a newly patented innovation in papermaking.
 
Ox Industries Makes $5 Million Investment in High-Speed Converting Technology
Ox Industries is increasing efficiency and production capacity with a $5 million investment in new high-speed converting lines across multiple facilities.
 
Millcraft Acquires Assets of Ohio-based TNT Papercraft
The Millcraft Paper Company announced that it has acquired the assets of TNT Papercraft, Cincinnati, Ohio, effective April 1. Founded by Don Trautmann in 1995, family-owned TNT is a leading distributor of paper and office products.
 
Lucart Invests in New Logistics Hub in Saint-Diè-des-Vosges, France
As part of its planned investment plan in France, Lucart announces the acquisition of a logistics hub in the Hellieule business park in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. The logistics hub will be fully operational during the first quarter of 2024 and improve the storage and shipping capabilities of products manufactured by Lucart's tissue mill in Laval-sur-Vologne.
 
Beat the Heat: TL-Series Bearings from NSK.
NSK Americas®
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
Pasaban in India | The Importance of a Great Customer Service
The COVID-19 pandemic was an unforeseen event for everyone, and later on the unfortunate situation in Ukraine was too.
 
Lubrizol, Inc.
Market Roundup
Altri Group Achieved its Best Year Ever During 2022
Altri Group achieved its best year ever during 2022 in terms of total revenues, EBITDA as well as pulp produced in several industrial units of the Group.
 
Ilim Group Exports Hit Record High in 2022
Ilim Group has summarized the results of its export operations in China in 2022. Based on the last year’s results, Ilim’s deliveries to China reached record-high 1.7 million tons of finished products, including 1.359 million tons of pulp and 360 thousand tons of board.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
UPM Plans Further Capacity Reductions of Uncoated Paper in Europe
UPM announced plans to adapt its uncoated publication paper capacity to a long-term profitable customer demand. The capacity reductions are planned to take place in Germany and Austria:
 
SCA Ramping Up New Kraftliner Machine at Obbola Mill in Sweden
SCA announced that the new kraftliner machine at its Obbola pulp and paper mill in Umeå, Sweden, is ramping up production. At full capacity, which is expected in a few years, the machine will produce 725,000 tons per year of high-quality kraftliner in a range of basis weights between 100 and 200 gsm.
 
Starwood Produces First Fibers on Andritz System Only Five Months After Start of Installation
Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S., Türkiye, has successfully produced first fibers with its new fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ. Production of fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) started only five months after commencement of installation.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Valmet to Supply New Containerboard Machine to DS Smith in Italy
Valmet will supply a new containerboard machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.
 
WestRock Breaks Ground for New Corrugated Box Plant in Longview, Washington
Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, on March 20 celebrated the groundbreaking of WestRock's new 410,000-square-foot corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington. Located just outside of the Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area, this marks the first collaboration between Clayco and WestRock.
 
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
Voith and Essity Develop Groundbreaking Concept for Sustainable Paper Production
Saving CO2 emissions and energy are among the most important fields of action of our time. In recognition of this fact, Voith has developed a completely new, disruptive concept that allows CO2 neutral paper production.
 
Amtech Software
Sustainability
Amcor and Nfinite Collaborate in Nanotechnology Project for Recyclable and Compostable Packaging
Amcor announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite's nanocoating technology to enhance both recyclable and compostable packaging. In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite's coating technology will be applied to Amcor's existing recyclable and compostable packaging material.
 
Eco-Friendly Energy for Progroup’s Site in Sandersdorf-Brehna
Progroup, the manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated board sheets is expanding its site in Sandersdorf-Brehna to create a zero-waste site. A state-of-the-art waste-to-energy plant is being built right next door to the PM3 paper factory. It will supply the factory with the process heat it requires as well as electricity.
 
ANDRITZ to Supply Beverage Carton Recycling Line to Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper, Vietnam
ANDRITZ has received an order from Tetra Pak South East Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore, to deliver a new system for recycling of Used Beverage Cartons (UBC). It will be installed in a board production mill of Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd, located in Ben Cat Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Start-up is scheduled for mid of 2023.
 
Keit Spectrometers
Prevent Costly Wear in Rotary Kilns & Dryers
Lubrication Engineers®
High-quality, easy-to-apply melting lube bars placed between rotary kiln and dryer components will extend filler bar, shell and refractory life; reduce friction, wear, scoring and weld fractures; and fill microscopic imperfections. LE’s Easy Bar with Almasol has an auto-ignition point of 538°C (1,000°F) – the highest of any lubricant bar in the market – ensuring worker safety with no flame-ups.
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People
In Memoriam: TAPPI Fellow (2011), David McDonald (1951 – 2023)
TAPPI honors: long time TAPPI member (1986) David McDonald. Dave dedicated over 37 years to TAPPI.
 
FBA Loses Dear Friend with Passing of Jim Nolan, Retired Association SVP
Fibre Box Association (FBA) is saddened by the passing of James F. Nolan, retired senior vice president of the association, on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  He was 86-years old and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
 
Suzano's Walter Schalka Named PaperAge's Executive Papermaker of the Year
PaperAge has announced that Walter Schalka, Chief Executive Officer of Suzano, is the recipient of PaperAge's 36th annual "Executive Papermaker of the Year" award.
 
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