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Ahlstrom Continues to Support UNICEF’s Educational Work Through Ahlström Collective Impact

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TAPPI

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Member
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Ahlstrom, as a member of Ahlström Collective Impact continues to support UNICEF’s global educational program in 2024. Ahlström Collective Impact’s total investment to UNICEF in 2024 is close to EUR 800,000. Ahlström Collective Impact is a joint responsibility initiative by a group of companies and foundations, and Ahlstrom is one of the members and founding partners of the initiative.
 
Innovative Solutions for Diversion of a Paper Mill Waste Stream Background
When Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) are recycled and processed in a paper mill, the resulting pulp goes through a screening process to remove contaminants and impurities. The material that doesn't pass through the screens or is deemed unsuitable for recycling is termed "screen rejects."
 
Metsä Group Restarts Kemi Bioproduct Mill in Finland after March Explosion
Metsä Group said that it has restarted its Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland. The mill has been restarted in stages and has returned to production.
 
Dryer Cylinder Bearing Failures? Beat the Heat with 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
The Revenge of Print
By Mary Anne Hansan
As an industry we spend a lot of time worrying about paper deselection, and rightly so. But lately, I seem to hear more about companies that had previously decided to get out of paper and are now back with paper. And I don’t just mean the utilities and banks and service providers who, sometimes despite their best efforts, have found that customers still want paper billing options.
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
Sonoco Implementing Price Increase for All Paperboard Converted Products in the US and Canada
Sonoco announced it will raise the price for all converted paperboard products by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after July 10th, 2024. This includes tubes, cores, cones and protective packaging.
 
European Pulp and Paper Industry Market Outlook
The European pulp and paper industry is currently at a pivotal point, encountering a mix of unprecedented challenges and promising opportunities.
 
DS Smith Confirm Price Increase for Recycled Containerboard
It has been widely reported that DS Smith has implemented a price increase, with immediate effect.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
Valmet Receives the Second Order of Converting Lines to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad, Sweden
Valmet is to provide two complete tissue converting lines including packaging solutions to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery includes digital services, training and support after the start-up.
 
Clearwater Paper to Invest $23 Million in New Tissue Converting Line at Shelby, North Carolina
Clearwater Paper said that it will invest $23 million in a new, state-of-the-art facial tissue converting line at its Shelby, North Carolina consumer products facility. Clearwater Paper's Shelby Mill manufactures high-quality private branded bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue.
 
GreenFirst Announces $24 Million Financing for Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ontario
GreenFirst Forest Products announced that Kap Paper Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GreenFirst, has entered into a loan agreement with a third party establishing a non-revolving term loan facility of up to $24 million to support its paper mill operations in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada.
 
Five Continents Special Paper Orders Another A.Celli Paper Rewinder
The Chinese company relies again on A.Celli Paper’s technology with the order of a second E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Mondi Celebrates Completion of €125 Million Containerboard Mill Upgrade in Kuopio, Finland
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has completed its €125 million investment in the Kuopio containerboard mill. It includes upgrades to the wood yard, fibre line, evaporation plant, and paper machine producing ProVantage Powerflute®, a high-performance fluting predominantly used in fresh fruit and vegetable trays and boxes.
 
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
Mondi and traceless Team Up to Develop a Coating Solution from Agricultural By-Products
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with advanced biomaterial engineers traceless to develop a new coating solution based on by-products from the agricultural industry. This innovative bio-circular coating solution is the first of its kind and will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating.
 
Södra to Invest in Bark-Based Tanning Agent Production
Södra is investing in a production line at Värö which will create a vegetable tanning agent from bark. This new tannin can be used to process leather in a more environmentally friendly way. Scheduled to be commissioned in 2026, the plant will have the capacity to produce tannins for millions of square metres of leather.
 
Huhtamaki to Introduce Plastic-Free Coating for Takeaway Boxes
Huhtamaki, a global supplier of foodservice packaging, has announced a partnership to introduce Xampla’s Morro coating, a plastic-free alternative to traditional barrier coatings, into its product line.
 
Sustainability
NEFI+: Innovation Boost for a Climate-Neutral Transformation of Industry
In Vienna, the innovation network “NEFI - New Energy for Industry” presented its new and unique innovation laboratory NEFI+, which will specifically drive technological development towards a climate-neutral transformation of industry in Austria.
 
Metsä Board Scores 91/100 and Platinum Level in Ecovadis Rating
Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved the highest Platinum level in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment with a record score. The company has achieved the highest level rating every year since 2017.
 
Investments Approved for the Sappi Mill in Maastrich
For paper manufacturer Sappi, sustainability and climate protection are of paramount importance and are at the root of a long-term global commitment. In 2021, Sappi invested in the modernisation of its steam generation boiler at its Maastricht mill in the Netherlands.
 
Paper Excellence is Building a Cleaner Future in Port Alberni
Paper Excellence in Port Alberni has been awarded a pair of CleanBC Industry Fund grants totalling $145,000 for feasibility studies examining two sustainable business projects.
 
Laser Shaft Alignment Tool
LUDECA, INC.®
Maximize the performance of your rotating equipment with XT770. Align to ANSI tolerances, measure misalignment of horizontal and vertical machines including soft foot, track thermal growth and pipe strain, and document the results.
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FSC Canada Appoints New President and CEO
The Forest Stewardship Council Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Monika Patel as its new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.
 
Cascades Welcomes Hugues Simon As Its New President and Chief Executive Officer
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
TAPPI Career Wire
Water Resource Manager
L. G. Everist, Inc.
Henderson, Colorado
 
Electric & Gas Utility Assistant General Manager- Energy Supply
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
 
Electric Operations Director
City of Melrose/Melrose Public Utilities
Melrose, Minnesota
 
Engineer
Alliance Steel Inc.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Visit https://careers.tappi.org/jobs/20246221/engineer to view the full article online.
 
Principal Civil Engineer
City of Arcadia
Arcadia, California
 
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Gain Skills to Advance Your Career in Extrusion Coating
The clock is winding down to save on registration for the three-day Extrusion Coating Course hosted by TAPPI’s International Flexible Packaging & Extrusion Division.
 
Discover the Future of Fiberglass: Attend TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum
Reserve your spot now and get ready to explore a wide range of topics crucial to the industry on October 1-3 in Denver, CO.
 
TAPPISAFE Now Offering Dust Mitigation Course
And OSHA 10 / 30 Training Courses
 
Thrilling Summer Savings from TAPPI Member Deals
Act fast and get incredible discounts and access to exclusive offers through your TAPPI Member Deals.
 
TAPPI is Seeking Nominations for Association-Level Awards and Board of Directors
Nominate your colleagues before August 1 for our industry’s highest honors.