Travels with Larry
Tour of Valmet’s Norcross Facility

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Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Member
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How Valmet's acquisition strategy, strong leadership and automation has been a game changer
 
 
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Weekly Spotlight
Sonae Arauco to Install World’s First Fiberboard Recycling Line
Andritz has received an order to supply a dry fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal.
 
Navigator Paper Setúbal's PM 1 and PM 3 Run with Seamed Press Felts in All Positions for the First Time
Navigator Paper Setúbal's PM 1 and PM 3 operate with seamed felts, supplied by Voith, in all press positions, marking a significant milestone for the paper machines. The successful transition resulted from a three-year-long collaborative development between the Setúbal and Voith teams with the common goal of transitioning all press felt positions to seamed felt designs.
 
Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI).
 
Suzano Ventures Makes Investment in BemAgro to Accelerate Development of Silviculture Applications
Suzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Suzano, has made a strategic investment in BemAgro, a leading Brazilian AgTech startup delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to optimize the agricultural cycle at every stage, from planting to harvesting.
 
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
Are These Common Errors Undermining Your Kitting Process?
By Michel Côté, Laurentide
In my work as a consultant, part of the maintenance and reliability diagnostics I carry out at Contrôles Laurentide's clients involves visiting and auditing installations dedicated to kitting.
 
Lubrication Engineers
Market Roundup
Graphic Packaging CEO Sells Over $8.4m in Company Stock
Michael P. Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK), has sold a significant portion of his company stock, transactions that totaled over $8.4 million. The sales took place over three consecutive days, with prices ranging from $27.91 to $28.21 per share.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
Voith to Supply MasterJet Pro Headbox to Optimize Paper Production for a Leading North American Paper Manufacturer
Voith will supply a MasterJet Pro F/B headbox for a leading paper manufacturer in North America. The new headbox with ModuleJet dilution technology will enable optimization of paper production and ensure greater efficiency and optimized production quality. The installation of the new system is expected to be completed in May 2025.
 
ANDRITZ Supplied Key Equipment for Woodyard and Fiberline Upgrade to Mondi Kuopio
International technology group ANDRITZ has provided key equipment for a new hardwood Neutral Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) production line and for a woodyard upgrade to packaging and paper producer Mondi at its containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland.
 
Valmet to Deliver a New Recovery Boiler and an Ash Crystallization Plant to Klabin’s Monte Alegre Mill Modernization Project in Brazil
Valmet will deliver a new recovery boiler, an ash crystallization plant, and an odorous gas handling system to Klabin’s Monte Alegre pulp and paper mill as part of Klabin’s announced modernization project. The delivery includes automation and flow control solutions consisting of extensive optimization systems and control valves. The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation by the end of 2026.
 
First Quality Tissue to Install Two New Thru-Air-Dried Paper Machines
First Quality Tissue announced another major expansion initiative. The expansion includes a commitment to install two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be announced in the near future.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
American Carton Company Improves Die-Cutting Productivity with BOBST Converting Technology
American Carton Company (ACC) has recently increased its capacity and upgraded capabilities with the latest BOBST NOVACUT 106 ER. The cutting accuracy, faster setups, and higher speed of the new machine have proven to be game changers for the company. ​ ​
 
Advanced Industries Packaging Has Achieved a 90 Percent Score on the EcoVadis Platform
Advanced Industries Packaging announces that it has achieved a 90% score on the EcoVadis platform, placing it in the top 1% of companies globally.
 
Green Bay Packaging Acquires Land in Casa Grande, Arizona for New Corrugated Box Operation
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced the acquisition of an 80-acre property near Phoenix, Arizona in Casa Grande.
 
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 will Showcase Sustainable Packaging Innovations at Fachpack 2024
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s FACHPACK.
 
Betuinno™ Betulin, a Revolutionary New Ingredient Derived from Upcycled Birch Bark
Innomost, a Finnish deep tech company, has launched Betuinno.™ Betulin, a new sustainable ingredient aimed at replacing harmful synthetic white pigments like titanium dioxide in various industries.
 
New Mill Capital, LLC
Sustainability
Graphic Packaging Publishes 2023 ESG Report, Announces 2050 Net Zero Goal
Graphic Packaging International has announced its aspiration to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 in conjunction with the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report.
 
Essity’s Targets to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The roadmap has been developed as part of the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”.
 
Aalto University Leads Pioneering Research in Emission-Free Pulping
Aalto University is making significant strides in the Emission Free Pulping (EFP) program through the expertise of Professors Tapani Vuorinen, Tiina Nypelö, and Luana Dessbesell.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
People
International Paper Senior Vice President Tom Plath to Leave at Year End
International Paper announced that Tom Plath, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, will leave the company at the end of the year.
 
Kemira Renews Operating Model and Management Board
Kemira announces changes to its operating model to better meet profitable growth ambitions and moves to three externally reported business units. The planned changes aim to increase customer centricity, strategic focus, speed of delivery and accelerate growth and shareholder value creation.As a result of the changes, both the composition and the name of Kemira’s Management Board will change.
 
Barry-Wehmiller Appoints New VP of Continuous Improvement
Barry-Wehmiller has confirmed that Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization’s dedication to operational excellence.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Assistant Teaching Professor
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan
 
Civil Engineer
City of Palm Coast
Palm Coast, Florida
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Engineer - Transmission Line Operations & Maintenance (Austin, TX - Hybrid)
 
County Engineer-Highway Department
Elkhart County Government
Indiana
 
Energy Conservation Manager
Bizzell US
Pasadena, California
 
TAPPI News
 
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Why Your Entire Team Should Attend SuperCorrExpo® 2024
Take advantage of the Box Plant Deal’s multi-tiered savings to make sure your box plant is future ready
 
Time’s Running Out to Save on Registration for TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum
Time’s Running Out to Save on Registration for TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum
 
Learn Pulp and Paper Basics with NC State University in October
Register today before the workshop sells out.
 
Immediate Access to TAPPI Standards and TIPs for All with a Company License
Quality assurance matters. Grant your employees access to the latest information
 
Elevate Your Expertise with Tissue-Specific Online Training
Explore courses focused on tissue properties & processes, tissue converting, tissue packaging, tissue operations & runnability, and the Yankee dryer.