Weekly Spotlight
JMC Announces Partnership with Hergen

Over the Wire

TAPPI

Thursday, January 18, 2024 - Member
Cristini
We are delighted to inform you that JMC has recently forged a technological partnership with Hergen, extending our collaboration to the Southeast Asian market. This strategic alliance is specifically aimed at catering to the markets in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on Tissue Machines, Film Press, and Shoe Press technologies.
 
Valmet to Supply IQ Web Inspection System to Yueyang Forest & Paper Co., Ltd. in China
Valmet has received an order from Yueyang Forest & Paper Co., Ltd. to supply IQ Web Inspection System for its paper machine PM 8. The IQ Web Inspection System will replace an existing system from another supplier.
 
WEPA Professional Acquires Star Tissue UK
WEPA Professional has announced the successful acquisition of Star Tissue UK, a prominent British hygiene paper provider based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The newly acquired entity will operate under the name "WEPA Professional UK".
 
Joint Venture Group Acquires Assets of Pixelle's Paper Mill in Jay, Maine
JGT2 Redevelopment LLC, a Joint Venture of New Mill Capital Holdings, Infinity Asset Solutions and Camjay LLC, has acquired the assets of Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Jay, Maine. The acquisition includes the real estate of the main paper mill site as well as all mill equipment and the adjacent cogeneration power plant.
 
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
Unveiling the Top 5 Trends in Premium Packaging for 2024
By Smurfit Kappa
We pride ourselves on keeping our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest advances in the ever-evolving world of packaging. Why? Because we’re not just about packaging; we’re on a mission to help brands captivate their customers and take their unboxing experiences to new heights.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
Market Roundup
Greif Announces Price Increases for all URB Grades
Greif, Inc., a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it is implementing a $40 to $70 per short ton increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum 6.0 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.
 
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund invests in MEPCO
MEPCO is a leading company in the manufacturing and recycling of paper prod​ucts and a vital supplier of materials used in rapidly growing sectors in Saudi Arabia, including building materials and packaging.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the completion of a deal to invest in the Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), a leading manufacturer specialized in producing and recycling paper-based products in the Middle East and North Africa.
 
International Paper Declares Quarterly Dividend
International Paper (NYSE: IP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on March 15, 2024, to holders of record at the close of business on February 22, 2024.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
Valmet to Supply Key Technology for Shandong Jin Tian He Paper’s Board Machine in China
Valmet will supply key technology to Shandong Jin Tian He Paper’s board machine PM 13 food grade folding boxboard line in China. The delivery will include headboxes, a former and press section, finishing technologies, automation and services.  
 
Paper Chemical News: Solenis to Expand With New Production Facility
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, will invest $193 million to expand its operation in the City of Suffolk, Virginia (USA).
 
Runtech Systems Delivers Vacuum System to Sonoco, Indonesia
Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system rebuild to Sonoco Products Co. Subang mill in Indonesia. The delivery includes a RunEco EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop water separator and EcoFlow dewatering measurements.
 
Guiping Qiaoyu Paper Chooses the A.Celli E-WIND® P100 Rewinder
A.Celli continues to expand its presence in the Chinese market by signing a contract with a new customer, Guiping Qiaoyu Paper Co., Ltd., for the supply of a new paper rewinder.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Mondi Secures Four Prestigious WorldStar Awards for Innovative Packaging Solutions
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions.
 
Ultralight Pizza Box Awarded in 2024 WorldStar Packaging Competition
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been selected as one of the winners of 2024 WorldStar awards for their ultralight pizza box concept developed together with Adara Pakkaus and other industry experts.
 
Best-in-class in Paper Mill Starch Cooking.
Hydro-Thermal Corp®
Hydro-Thermal’s proven and original Jetcooker™ technology provides the instantaneous gelatinization of wet end starch, adjustable mechanical shear, and precise temperature control, optimizing the cooking process. Our patented Jetcooker™ directly injects steam into the starch slurry, producing consistent starch with 100% energy efficiency.  For more information on our advanced direct steam injection technology for starch cooking in paper making - 
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New Products
Trillium Flow Technologies Unveils Red Point Valves New Cast Offering
Trillium Flow Technologies, known for its expertise in engineered valves and pumps, is excited to unveil its Red Point valve brand’s new cast offering for industrial valves. Historically recognized for its forged products, the Red Point brand is leveraging decades of global experience across the international Trillium Flow Technologies team to venture into cast valves.
 
Emerson Introduces New Pilot Operated Relief Valve for Enhanced Storage Tank Reliability and Protection
Emerson has introduced the Fisher™ 63EGLP-16 Pilot Operated Relief Valve for installation on pressurized bullet tanks used to store liquid propane and anhydrous ammonia.
 
Sustainability
PulPac Expands itsMmission to Replace Single-Use Plastics with a Dedicated Center of Excellence for Dry Molded Fiber Production Tooling
The expansion is a strategic move that aims to bring PulPac’s sustainable solutions faster to the market, supporting the company’s vision of creating a more sustainable future.
 
Lucart Reasserts Commitment to Sustainability, Joins the Science-Based Target Initiative
Lucart is reasserting its commitment to sustainability by joining the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) to develop a strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions based on the latest scientific evidence and validated by a third party.
 
Mondi On Track with Energy Efficiency Projects at Mondi Neusiedler Mill in Austria
Mondi announced that it has now "clearly defined" upgrade projects totaling EUR 20 million at Mondi Neusiedler pulp and paper mill in Lower Austria.
 
Keit Spectrometers
People
Voith Paper’s Jeff Berg Named Chair of Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors
Voith, a global technology company located in 60 countries and with several locations in Wisconsin, is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Berg, Vice President Operations, Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems North America, as Chair of the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors.
 
Two Sides North America Announces Retirement of President Kathi Rowzie
Two Sides North America (TSNA) today announced that Kathi Rowzie will retire as its president effective February 1. Over the past four years, Rowzie has led the non-profit membership organization chartered to eliminate unsubstantiated and misleading environmental claims about print, paper and paper-based packaging and to promote the paper industry’s continuously improving sustainability performance. 
 
Cepi Announces Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, as Incoming Chairperson
Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, announced that Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, takes over as Chairperson of Cepi, effective January 2024. Eikelenboom succeeds Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group, Cepi's previous Chair.
 
Changes in Valmet’s Executive Team
Janne Pynnönen (M.Sc. Eng.) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Operational Development at Valmet as of February 1, 2024. He will be the member of Valmet’s Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Traffic Engineer (all levels)
Robert Peccia & Associates
Helena or Bozeman, Montana
 
Relay Technician I or Relay Technician II (Based on level of qualifications)
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Kissimmee, Florida
 
Structural Engineer
ISI Demolition
White Marsh, Maryland
 
Senior Planner
City of Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington
Visit https://careers.tappi.org/jobs/19641788/senior-planner to view the full article online.
 
Engineer- Electrical
Loup Power District
Columbus, Nebraska
 
TAPPI News
 
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TAPPI Scholarship Applications Are Due February 15
Encourage your co-ops and interns to apply for the nearly $60,000 in scholarship opportunities available for students in the forest products industry.
 
Sip and Learn: Join us for the TAPPI Nano Student Committee Coffee Break
Explore Professor Belgacem’s fascinating career journey and gain valuable insights.
 
Use TAPPI Member Deals to Save on Sports, Resorts, Shows and More
New Year Deals Curated Just for You
 
Run, Walk, or Jam – It's Your Rhythm!
Get Ready to Rock and Roll at TAPPI's 19th Annual Runnability Fun 5K Run/Walk in Cleveland, OH
 
Secure Your Spot Today for the March Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics
You will participate in a unique, hands-on training experience.
 
Coating Professionals to Gather In Cleveland April 28
TAPPI’s 16th Advanced Coating Symposium will showcase barrier coatings and other considerations