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Valmet to Supply a Grade Conversion Rebuild to VPK's Alizay Mill in France

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Thursday, December 23, 2021 - Member
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Valmet will supply a grade conversion rebuild to VPK's Alizay mill in France. In the project, the paper machine, which currently produces fine paper grades, will be rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades to support Alizay's plans for long-term sustainable development in circular economy. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2022.
 
Verso to Be Acquired by BillerudKorsnäs for Approx. $825 Million
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NSK Americas®
Under conditions of liquid or dust contamination, even sealed conventional bearings will fail prematurely. Molded-Oil Bearings with DDU seals from NSK deliver continual, clean, no-leak lubrication for dramatically increased service life and maintenance intervals.
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Celebrate the Holidays Sustainably with These Easy Tips
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Market Roundup
AF&PA Releases November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
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Pulp & Paper
Resolute Announces Indefinite Idling of Pulp and Paper Operations at Calhoun Mill
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced the indefinite idling of pulp and paper operations at its Calhoun (Tennessee) mill. Tissue manufacturing and converting will continue at the site and the adjacent distribution center will remain in full operation.
 
Kruger Products to Double Production of Its Future Tissue Machine in Sherbrooke
Kruger Products announced that it will double the size and production of its future LDC tissue machine in the Brompton borough of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. The machine is slated to be commissioned in 2024.
 
X-Rite Pantone
Containerboard/Packaging
Valmet to Supply Old Corrugated Containers, Stock Preparation and OptiConcept M Container Board Making Lines to Kıvanç Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret in Turkey
Valmet will supply an Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) line, three stock preparation lines, and an OptiConcept M container board making line with automation and services to Kıvanç Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret's mill in Adana, Turkey. Kıvanç Tekstil's new board making line (PM 1) will produce high-quality testliner and fluting grades.
 
Liberty Packaging Acquires Chicago-based Alois Box Co.
Liberty Diversified International (LDI) announced the acquisition of Alois Box Company of Chicago. The acquisition marks the accelerating growth of the Liberty Packaging business unit within the LDI family of companies.
 
Experiencing Issues with your Starch Cooking System?
Hydro-Thermal Corp®
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New Products
Papermakers Benefit from Voith's new OnQuality Fiber Orientation Measurement and Control
With the newly launched fiber orientation measurement and control of Voith's OnQuality product family, paper manufacturers can reliably control the fiber orientation angle.
 
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Sustainability
PulPac Continues to Spearhead Innovation and Expand Global IP for Dry Molded Fiber
PulPac announced further patent grants for its pioneering cellulose forming technology that makes it possible to replace single-use plastics with competitive fiber-based alternatives. The company's most general patent, that already has been granted in big parts of the world, is now also granted in Colombia.
 
Cepi Pledges to Support a Transition Towards Sustainable Products
The European paper industry fully supports the EU ambition of making Europe the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and building a European circular economy.
 
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People
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Dunn Paper announced the appointments of Founder Brent Earnshaw as Chief Executive Officer and promotion of Wade Kemnitz to President of the company.
 
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