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Runtech EP1000 Turbo Blower started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Member
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RunEco vacuum system with RunEco EP1000 Turbo Blower has started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey. EP1000 is a part of the vacuum system delivery to PM2, which also included EcoDrop water separators and EcoFlow dewatering measurements for vacuum system optimization.
 
Billerud Will Not Proceed with Plans to Convert Escanaba Mill to Cartonboard Production
Billerud's Board of Directors has decided to not proceed with plans to convert its Escanaba mill to cartonboard production. Instead, the company will target to shift its product mix gradually towards packaging materials in North America with a moderate investment level.
 
Suzano Confirms Its Interest in International Paper Assets
Suzano S.A. ("Company" or "Suzano") (B3: SUZB3/NYSE: SUZ), in response to Official Letter No. 384/2024-SLS, sent by the Listing and Issuer Supervision Superintendence of B3 S.A. (a stock exchange located in São Paulo, Brazil,) on May 21st, 2024 ("Letter"), and received by the Company on the same date, the Company hereby provides the following clarifications:
 
Dryer Cylinder Bearing Failures? Beat the Heat with TL-Series Bearings from NSK.
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From The Experts
AF&PA Urges MN Governor Walz to Veto HF 3911
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to the Minnesota State Legislature’s decision to advance Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation as part of HF 3911 – the Environment and Natural Resources Supplemental Budget Bill.  
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
AF&PA Releases April 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
Papierfabrik Palm Set to Increase Newsprint Prices
German paper producer Papierfabrik Palm will increase its newsprint prices from 1 July, according to EUWID.
 
Niederauer Mühle to Hike Prices for White Testliner
According to EUWID, German containerboard producer Niederauer Mühle will implement a price increase of €40/t for its white testliner from 1 June 2024.
 
Merichem Company
Pulp & Paper
Toscotec to Supply Cogeneration Upgrade to Cartiera del Vignaletto in Italy
Toscotec will supply a technological upgrade to Cartiera del Vignaletto at their Zevio production site near Verona in Northern Italy. The project includes the complete upgrade of the cogeneration plant and air systems of the mill’s PM4 and PM5.
 
Södra Cell Deepens Collaboration with ABB by Ordering Advanced Process Control System for Pulp Production
ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control for the pulp and paper manufacturer's mill in Värö, Sweden. The project builds on the strategic partnership between ABB and Södra Cell, with the ambition to develop new levels of efficiency, engagement and digitalization for the producer’s operations.
 
Irving Pulp & Paper Launches New Technical Training Program at Saint John Pulp Mill
Irving Pulp & Paper recently announced that its pulp mill in Saint John, New Brunswick (Canada) has launched an internal technical training program to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing across Irving Pulp & Paper called the University of Reversing Falls.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Mondi Breaks Ground on €200 Million Recycled Containerboard Mill Investment in Duino, Italy
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, held a groundbreaking ceremony in Duino, Italy, today laying the cornerstone on its €200 million investment in the mill acquired in January 2023. The facility’s existing paper machine is being converted into a high-quality recycled containerboard machine which will create job opportunities for current and potential employees, build and evolve partnerships with local stakeholders as well as contribute to the region’s overall economic development.
 
AF&PA Releases April 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 
 
Packaging Market Size is Set to Grow by USD 268.37 Billion from 2024-2028
The global packaging market size is estimated to grow by USD 268.37 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio’s latest market research report titled Global Packaging Market 2024-2028. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.29% during the forecast period.
 
Billerud Decides on a New Direction to Transform Production in the US Towards Packaging Materials
Billerud’s Board of Directors has decided to not proceed with plans to convert its Escanaba mill to cartonboard production. Instead, the company will target to shift its product mix gradually towards packaging materials in North America with a moderate investment level.
 
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New Products
Mondi and Meurer Wake Up Coffee Wrapping with New Paper Solution
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks, replacing plastic shrink film that has been the industry standard.
 
ISRA Vision
Sustainability
Pasqual Arnella Won the Green Product Award 2024
Every year, the Green Product Award recognizes products and concepts that stand out in terms of design, innovation and sustainability. The winners in 12 categories have now been selected from 250 nominated products and concepts.
 
UPM Explores New Opportunities in the Green Transition
As part of the opportunities offered by the green transition, UPM Energy is exploring development of wind and solar power projects mainly on land owned by UPM-Kymmene Corporation. Solar power development is being explored in Utti, Kouvola, and wind power in Western and Eastern Finland. These projects are at an early stage.
 
Arctic Paper Invests in Renewable Energy Sources for Manufacturing Activities
Arctic Paper Group has announced that it is allocating funds to develop renewable energy capacities for the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
 
Laser Shaft Alignment Tool
LUDECA, INC.®
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Valmet Appoints Rocky Matuska to Vice President, Services, North America
Valmet has announced the appointment of Rocky Matuska as Vice President, Services, North America. Matuska’s appointment will become effective on August 1, 2024. In his new role, Matuska will be responsible for leading and managing all Valmet Services operations in North America. He will also become a member of the North America Area Management Team (AMT).
 
Golden West Packaging Appoints New Senior Leadership Team
Golden West Packaging Group recently announced that Mark J. Favre has been named Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Craig Reese, who joined Golden West in 2021.
 
International Paper Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
International Paper announced that Jamie A. Beggs and Scott A. Tozier have been elected to IP's Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2024. The company also announced that Ilene S. Gordon has retired from the Board citing personal and health reasons, effective May 21, 2024.
 
Hugues Simon to Succeed Mario Plourde as President and CEO of Cascades
Cascades announces the appointment of Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO. Currently President of the Wood Products business at Resolute Forest Products, Mr. Simon will assume his new role no later than July 1, 2024.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
TAPPI Career Wire
Pediatric Geneticist Physician
St. Christopher''s Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
Director, Cancer Genetics
LSU Health New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
 
Transportation Engineer Planner III - Position #12527
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George''s Planning Department
Largo, Maryland
 
Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics (Professor)
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
 
Glass Core Technology Director of Engineering
Samtec
New Albany, Indiana
 
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