Travels with Larry
Larry visits new Graphic Packaging Headquarters in Atlanta

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TAPPI

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Member
Cristini
Exciting new Corporate Headquarters and new mill for Graphic Packaging
 
Weekly Spotlight
‘Future(s) Unfolding’ – Voith Takes the Next Step Towards the Autonomous Paper Mill
The autonomous paper mill has long been part of Voith's strategy for the future. Numerous automated systems are already successfully in use in the paper manufacturing process today and optimize machine settings based on real-time data in order to save resources, minimize wear and relieve operators.
 
UPM Raflatac Acquires Self-Adhesive Graphics Producer Grafityp in Belgium
UPM Raflatac has acquired Grafityp, a Belgium-based company that manufactures self-adhesive graphics solutions, including color films, print films for large format color printing, laminates and wrapping films for various end-uses.
 
Clearwater Paper to Sell Tissue Business to Sofidel America for $1.06 Billion
Clearwater Paper Corporation, a premier supplier of quality consumer tissue and bleached paperboard, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation, a subsidiary of Sofidel S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital.
 
Up to 2X bearing service life: NSKHPS.
NSK Americas®
NSKHPS spherical roller bearings deliver a new performance standard for load capacities and operating life. With cage design options to suit a range of general to heavy-duty applications, these bearings accommodate high loads and limiting speeds with superior wear resistance, low running noise, and reduced heat generation.
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From The Experts
NCMS Report Highlights New Tool for Corrosion Risk-Based Assessment to Improve Performance, Reduce Life Cycle Costs of High-Value Assets
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) announces the publication of a new Technology Brief focused on a new corrosion risk assessment tool to help combat the high cost of corrosion.  
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
UPM Reports First Half 2024 Financial Results
UPM reported results for the first half of 2024.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
NETZSCH Expanding Operations with New Assembly Plant in Calgary, Alberta
NETZSCH Pumps & Systems, a global leader in complex fluid pumping solutions, is expanding its operations with a new assembly, sales, and service facility located in the foothills industrial area of Calgary, Alberta.
 
Kurita America and Solugen to Develop New Carbon-Negative Products for Industrial Water Treatment
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced a collaboration with Solugen, a bio-based chemical manufacturer, to develop a suite of new carbon-negative water treatment products.
 
Runtech Systems Celivers a RunEco Vacuum System to Hinojosa Paper Alquería
Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system to Hinojosa Paper Alquería, Spain. The delivery includes an EP600 Turbo Blower, an industrial blower and EcoSep and EcoDrop water separation. This additional capacity ensures sufficient vacuum for the production increase of PM1.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 
 
Mondi Secures 11 Wins in Crescents and Stars for Packaging Competition
Mondi has been recognised with multiple awards at this year’s Crescents and Stars for Packaging competition in Türkiye. These accolades affirm Mondi’s position as a leading packaging solutions provider that meets customer needs while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of sustainability and design.
 
Saica Group and Schumacher Packaging Reach an Agreement for Poland
With a capacity production of 440.000 metric tons of paper and 535 million square meters of corrugated board packaging, Schumacher Packaging employs 1,540 people in Poland. The turnover of the Polish sites was 327 million euros in 2023 (aggregated sales).
 
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
The New Sheeter CL165
Pasaban S.A. is proud to announce that they have designed a new Sheeter that is available in the showroom today and is aimed primarily at printers, packagers and converters.
 
 
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Sustainability
Survey Shows Perception of Cost as Main Barrier to Overcome in Sustainable Packaging
UPM has unveiled the latest findings from a highly targeted survey of some of the world's leading packaging designers. The survey, conducted in collaboration with the Pentawards, has revealed unique insights into sustainable packaging design, including some of the key challenges faced by designers, with UPM highlighting how these can be overcome.
 
Sappi Europe Achieves Major Milestone in its Sustainability Journey
Sappi Europe has cut the carbon footprint of its Galerie paper range by 55%, which is projected to reach 70% by the end of 2024. This milestone is a key step forward in Sappi Europe’s sustainability journey, contributing significantly to its decarbonisation targets as well as those of its customers.
 
Smurfit Kappa Invests over USD23 Million in a More Sustainable Future in Mexico
Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become a fully integrated corrugated plant. The investment includes a state-of-the-art corrugator and extension of the building.
 
DS Smith Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 19% Compared to 2019/20
DS Smith has reported significant achievements in its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting substantial progress towards its environmental goals.
 
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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People
Canfor CEO Don Kayne to Retire at Year-End, Susan Yurkovich Named Successor
Canfor Corporation announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Susan Yurkovich, Canfor's Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, has been named his successor.
 
Domtar's Kingsport Mill Health and Safety Manager, Randy Adams, Wins PPSA's Highest Honor
Domtar announced that Randy Adams, Health and Safety Manager at the company's containerboard mill in Kingsport, Tennessee, recently won the Pulp and Paper Safety Association's Distinguished Service Award. The award is the PPSA's highest honor, recognizing individuals for their leadership and service to the association and the paper industry during their careers.
 
Kimberly-Clark Names Craig Slavtcheff Chief Research and Development Officer
Kimberly-Clark announced that Craig Slavtcheff has been appointed Chief Research and Development Officer, effective July 29. Slavtcheff will succeed Robert Long, who is retiring from the company after 45 years in the CPG industry, including the last three years at Kimberly-Clark.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Glass Core Technology Director of Engineering
Samtec
New Albany, Indiana
 
Traffic Technician 2
City of Burnaby
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
 
Town Engineer
Town of Berthoud
Berthoud, Colorado
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Professor of Practice
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
 
Designer, Senior, Transit Corridor
TriMet
Portland, Oregon
 
TAPPI News
 
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Register Now! TAPPI’s International Flexible Packaging & Extrusion Division’s Extrusion Coating Course is Happening August 13-15
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn to streamline processes, address safety concerns, manage design requirements and maintain equipment
 
Get Rolling with TAPPI Academy’s Flexible eLearning Tissue Courses
Elevate your tissue expertise anywhere, any time.
 
Who’s Worthy of TAPPI’s Highest Honors?
Nominations are due August 1 for Association-level awards and Board of Directors. Shine the spotlight on your industry colleagues.
 
Join Us for NC State University Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics in October
Master the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing
 
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