Travels with Larry
Larry visits new Graphic Packaging Headquarters in Atlanta

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TAPPI

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - Member
Cristini
Exciting new Corporate Headquarters and new mill for Graphic Packaging
 
Weekly Spotlight
Ahlstrom to Close Its Parchment Paper Mill in Bousbecque, France
Ahlstrom announced a decision to close its paper mill in Bousbecque, France. The mill has an annual capacity of approximately 12,000 tons of parchment paper — food-safe, heat-resistant coated paper used in baking and cooking.
 
Supremex Announces Optimization Measures for Its Envelope Activities
Supremex, a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes, has announced optimization initiatives aimed at improving costs, overall efficiency, productivity and achieving synergies within its Envelope segment operations.
 
Exploring the World's Best Import Markets for Books and Brochures
When it comes to the global market for books and brochures, several countries stand out as key import destinations. These countries not only have a high demand for printed materials but also play a significant role in shaping the overall trends within the industry. According to data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform, the top 10 countries by import value of books and brochures in 2023 are as follows.
 
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
Driving Sustainability Forward: UPM Raflatac Partners with Sustana to Tackle Release Liner Waste
By Paper Advance
In a significant move towards sustainability in the packaging industry, UPM Raflatac and Sustana have announced a collaborative effort to revolutionize the recycling of release liner waste.
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
Canfor Pulp Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. ("CPPI") (TSX: CFX) reported its second quarter of 2024 results.
 
International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results.
 
Rottneros Reports Second Quarter and Interim First Half 2024 Results
Swedish market pulp producer Rottneros reported interim results for the second quarter and first half of 2024.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
New Barrier Coating Machine: A Milestone for Innovation
Sappi Europe, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, has made significant advancements in its flexible packaging papers division. As market leader in fibre-based flexible packaging paper solutions, Sappi has over decades of expertise in papermaking and coatings.
 
Suzano Starts Operation of the World’s Largest Pulp Production Line
Suzano announces the successful operational startup of its new mill, the largest single pulp production line in the world, in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul state. This marks the completion of one of Brazil’s largest ever private investment projects.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2024 Boxboard report. 
 
Saica Group to Acquire Polish Subsidiary of Schumacher Packaging
Saica Group announced that it has reached an agreement with Schumacher Packaging to acquire Schumacher's Polish subsidiary. This includes all activities in Poland — the entire management, all employees, two modern corrugated board plants in Bydgoszcz and Wroclaw, two paper mills in Grudziadz and Myszków, and three service centers.
 
CMC Packaging Automation Partners with Mondi
Mondi, a leading global supplier of sustainable paper and packaging, and CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.
 
DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Highly Collaborative Sustainable Packaging Design
DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith’s proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
 
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 DENIOS Loose Absorbent Acid Neutralizer Works Up to 3-Times Faster
US introduces CHEMSORB™ Acid Neutralizer, a lightweight silica-free product to absorb and neutralize acid spills up to three times faster. This loose absorbent includes color change technology, which indicates when neutralization has occurred to enhance safety and provide clear visual feedback to users.
 
Sustainability
Nexus Development Capital Invests in Castlerock Biofuels LLC, Ensyn’s Joint Venture for Production Development in the U.S.
Robert Pirraglia, President of Ensyn Corporation (Ensyn), is pleased to announce an investment of approximately US$9 million by Nexus Development Capital LLC (Nexus) in Castlerock Biofuels LLC, Ensyn’s joint venture for the development of production capacity in the U.S.
 
Archroma Secures Gold EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, the global rating agency for sustainability performance.
 
DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Sustainable Packaging Design
DS Smith has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith's proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
 
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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Dow Silicones Corporation
People
NPTA Recognizes Tom Groves of WCP Solutions with 2024 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award
The National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) is pleased to present the 2024 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award to Tom Groves of WCP Solutions. Tom's cultural competence, sound managerial skills, and selfless dedication to the paper industry have been apparent throughout his career.
 
AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has announced Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), as its new President. Joining her in leadership is Mr. José Carlos da Fonseca Junior, Director of International Relations of The Brazilian Tree (Ibá), who has been appointed as ICFPA Vice President.
 
Stora Enso Appoints New CFO and New EVP Packaging Solutions Division
Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew as Group Chief Financial Officer. He will replace Seppo Parvi, who has previously announced that he will leave Stora Enso to continue his career outside the company.
 
Canfor Announces Leadership Transition
John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Corporation's Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year after 46 years with the company.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Division Director of Power and Light
City of Danville
Danville, Virginia
 
Transportation Engineer (all levels)
Robert Peccia & Associates
Multiple, Montana
 
Tenure-Track Position for Assistant Professor in Ophthalmic Biomedical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
 
Transportation Planning Manager
St. John''s Board of County Commissioners
Saint Augustine, Florida
 
Engineering Manager & Senior Professional Engineer
WBCP, Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
 
TAPPI News
 
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The ROI of SuperCorrExpo® 2024
Take a look at all that SuperCorrExpo® has to offer and see why you can’t afford not to attend.
 
Elevate Your Expertise with TAPPI Academy’s NPT2 eLearning Courses
Explore courses in the pulping, papermaking and tissue industries
 
New Release: Pigments for Paper and Paperboard
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TAPPI Inventory Audit
TAPPI will be performing its fiscal year-end inventory audit starting August 9.