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Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Member
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GranBio’s path to the Future
 
Weekly Spotlight
Procemex to Supply Web Monitoring and Inspection System to SCA Obbola, Sweden
Procemex, a new Andritz Group member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply a OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world’s largest high quality kraftliner machine. 
 
Willamette Falls Paper Mill to Lay Off 158, May Close Permanently
News outlets in Oregon have reported that Willamette Falls Paper Company in West Linn, Oregon, will lay off 158 of its 223 total employees on August 9.
 
Klabin Invests in Infrastructure and Technology for Fire Prevention and Control
Committed to sustainability, development, and the safety of the communities where it operates, Klabin continuously invests in fire prevention. To address this issue, the Company relies on a structure equipped with an advanced system for monitoring its forests, teams trained for the rapid containment of incidents, and the dissemination of information to raise awareness among the population about the risks and show that prevention is the best approach.
 
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
Domtar and Two Sides: Standing Against Greenwashing in the Paper Industry
As environmental awareness rises globally, so does the demand for green products.
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
Suzano Reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$6.3 Billion in Second Quarter of 2024
Suzano announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$6.3 billion, a 60% increase on 2Q23, reflecting higher pulp prices, favorable FX rates, increased sales volume, and reduced production costs compared to the same period last year.
 
Arctic Paper CEO Says Slow Recovery in Europe Affected Second Quarter 2024 Results
Arctic Paper S.A. reported results for the second quarter of 2024.
 
Cascades' Q2 Sales Increased to $1,180 Million
Cascades Inc. reports its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
ANDRITZ Starts Up Large Eucalyptus Pulp Mill for Suzano in Brazil
International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a new pulp mill for the Brazilian pulp producer Suzano in the municipality of Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul state. When fully operational, it will be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tons.
 
Nippon Paper Industries to Shut Down Two Graphic Paper Machines in 2025, Expand Tissue Production
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. ("the Company") announced its decision to reduce graphic paper capacity through the shut-down of two paper machines — one at Shiraoi Mill and the other at Yatsushiro Mill. Both mills are located in Japan.
 
Italian Tissue Producer Paperdí Gets Go-Ahead for Expansion Project
The executive phase of the PM4 project has begun, tissue producer Paperdí says.  After a complex authorization process, the approval from the Campania Region for the installation of the second paper production machine in the Pietramelara plant has arrived.
 
Procemex to Supply Web Monitoring and Inspection System to SCA Obbola, Sweden
Procemex, a new ANDRITZ GROUP member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply a OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world’s largest high quality kraftliner machine.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Delmarva Corrugated Packaging Recieves Donation Towards Sustainable Practices
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that Delmarva Corrugated Packaging will receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program. This donation will support a project to install two megawatt rooftop solar panels.
 
DS Smith North America Launches Sustainable Packaging Workshop
The North American business of London-based paper and packaging company DS Smith has launched a collaborative packaging workshop called PackRight 2.0, an experience meant to help businesses in fast-moving consumer goods, e-commerce and others innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith’s 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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Discover NEMA Motor Upgrade Potential with ABB’s Energy Savings Calculator
Forty-five percent of the world’s electricity is used to power electric motors in buildings and industrial applications.1 By 2030, this cost is projected to reach $900 billion annually.2 Lowering CO₂ emissions and increasing energy efficiency is critical for our planet, but also for ensuring stable and productive industry operations, lowering operating costs and total costs of ownership.
 
New Mill Capital, LLC
Sustainability
Flow Link Systems Wins Award for Renewable Energy Initiatives
Flow Link Systems (FLS), a Voith subsidiary, is proud to announce that the company has been honored with an award recognizing its commitment to the use of renewable energy in industrial activities. This award underscores FLS's dedication to achieving a low-carbon footprint and promoting ecological sustainability.
 
International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature with $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships
International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners, including the American Forest Foundation (AFF), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
 
DS Smith Launches Service for Businesses to Assess Recyclability of Their Packaging
DS Smith announced the rollout of a service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging, becoming the first integrated paper, packaging, and recycling company to do so. The service is designed to meet the growing sustainability demands of consumers and organizations while, crucially, addressing the ongoing changes in packaging legislation.
 
The Future of Paper Pulp: Sustainability Goals and Industry Practices by AF&PA
Paper pulp, a fundamental component in the papermaking process, is derived from broken down plant fibers and serves as the primary raw material for a wide array of products.
 
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
Doug Neal to Lead Barry-Wehmiller Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Barry-Wehmiller is excited to announce a new role that will bring transformative change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.
 
Port Hawkesbury Paper Announces Eric Huard as Director of Specialty Sales
Port Hawkesbury Paper announced the hiring of Eric Huard as the Director of Specialty Sales.
 
Luc Theriault Appointed President of Wood Products Business Unit at Paper Excellence
The Paper Excellence Group announced that it has appointed Luc Theriault to president of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective August 26, 2024.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
PTC Equipment Engineer I
Southern California Regional Railroad Authority.
Pomona, California
 
Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer/Engineer
MG Engineering D.P.C.
New York, New York
 
SUPERVISOR OF SUBSTATION AND POWER EQUIPMENT.
BRIGHTRIDGE
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee
 
Glass Core Technology Director of Engineering, New Albany, IN
 
Civil Engineer
City of Salina, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
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TAPPI News
 
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Election for TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Council Open Through This Friday, August 16, 2024
Corrugated packaging industry professionals are invited to cast a ballot for the Council’s Member-at-Large.
 
Limited Rooms Remaining! Book Your Hotel for SuperCorrExpo®
Reserve your accommodations today to be close to the action at the corrugated industry’s not-to-miss event.
 
Empower Tomorrow’s Talent at the 2025 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit
Support the annual event that shapes tomorrow’s talent. Whether you’re looking to grow your employment pipeline, nurture future leaders or engage your alumni, there’s a path to fit your goals.
 
Elevate Your Expertise with TAPPI Academy eLearning – Anywhere, Anytime
Explore courses in the pulp, paper, corrugated packaging, and converting industries
 
Use TAPPI As Your Launching Pad to Find Talent... and Keep Them.
Increase your value as a business owner or supervisor by using TAPPI to help train your workforce or find new hires.
 
TAPPI Inventory Audit
TAPPI will be performing its fiscal year-end inventory audit starting August 9.