Weekly Spotlight
Starwood Produces First Fibers on its Third ANDRITZ System

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Thursday, August 3, 2023 - Member
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Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. has successfully produced first fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) production with its new fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ at the mill in Inegöl, Türkiye. This is already the third system ANDRITZ has delivered to Starwood.
 
Baldwin Technology Partners with TimsonsCPI to Support Revival in Book Publishing
TimsonsCPI, the new joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected names in book press manufacture and print, is developing new, upgraded and retrofitted presses to meet the demands of a return to growth in book-publishing with the assistance of Baldwin Technology.
 
Essity to Close Tissue Mill, Converting and Distribution Operations in Upper State New York
Essity announced a decision to close its tissue manufacturing operations in New York state and consolidate production at its other U.S. sites. This closure will include the South Glens Falls paper mill, Greenwich converting facility and Saratoga warehouse/distribution center.
 
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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
Maximising the Recyclability of Paper Sacks
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Market Roundup
Canfor Pulp Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2023
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (CPPI) reported its second quarter of 2023 results.
 
International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
International Paper today reported second quarter 2023 financial results.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
UPM to Close Its Publication Paper Mill in Plattling, Germany
UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Bavaria, Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 metric tons in Europe.
 
PT Multi Spunindo, Indonesia, Orders Power Cleaners from ProJet
PT Spunindo, has ordered a Power Cleaner systems from ProJet. The order was received in July, 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed. Delivery is scheduled to take place in Q4 of 2023 with a start up in 2023 or early 2024.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
International PaperBox Selects BOBST EXPERTFOLD and EXPERTCUT to Boost Productivity and Precision
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DS Smith to Invest EUR 33.9 Million to Upgrade Packaging Facilities in Greece
DS Smith announced a significant investment plan to be implemented in the next two years across its three packaging sites in Greece. The EUR 33.9 million investment is focused on equipment upgrades including purchasing state-of-the art machinery for innovative packaging to boost productivity as part of the company's growth strategy in the East European market.
 
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
Packaging Corporation of America ("PCA") reported second quarter 2023 net income of $203 million, or $2.24 per share, and net income of $209 million, or $2.31 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.0 billion in 2023 and $2.2 billion in 2022.
 
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New Products
Toscotec Launches Spare and Wear Parts in Voith Paper Webshop
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Augury Inc
Sustainability
Lecta Defines its Strategic Sustainability Targets for 2030
Lecta’s firm commitment to sustainability entails a strong ethical commitment of respect and accountability toward the people and society with which it interact. In 2022 Lecta decided to formalize its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Strategy as a key pillar of its business strategy moving forward, with regard to the supply chain contributing to supporting its customers’ ambitions as well involving its own suppliers on this journey.
 
The Paper Value Chain Reached a 70,5% Recycling Rate in 2022
In 2021, the European paper value chain pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030, or a 76% ‘recycling rate’. The recycling rate is defined as the ratio between the recycling of used paper, including the net trade of Paper for Recycling and the consumption of new paper and board.
 
Keit Spectrometers
People
Industrial Physics Appoints Barry Lyon as CEO; Lance Reisman as Chairman
Industrial Physics announced the appointment of Barry Lyon to Chief Executive Officer, and Lance Reisman to the role of Chairman of the Board. Lyon succeeds Jim Neville, who has led the company since 2016.
 
Billerud's President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, Leaving Company
Billerud announced that its President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, is leaving the company, with immediate effect. Michalski has held the position of CEO since November 2020.
 
The Paper Excellence Group Announces Renewed Business Unit Structure
The Paper Excellence Group (Paper Excellence) announced its updated organizational structure for its business units following the recent acquisitions of Resolute Forest Products in March 2023 and Domtar in November 2021.
 
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Innovation and advancements to take center stage at the Huntington Convention Center. Be one of the first to see what the industry’s future holds.
 
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Registration is now open for the Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum taking place October 17-19 in Chattanooga, TN.
 
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Recruit the next generation of industry leaders and get your company’s brand in front of engineering students with participation in the industry’s leading career fair event.
 
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