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MM Kotkamills Officially Opens New Sheeting Centre in Kotka, Finland

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Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Member
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MM Kotkamills held an inauguration ceremony for the official opening of its new Sheeting Centre in Kotka, Finland.
 
Mill Rock Packaging Acquires Woodland Packaging and Laminating Facility from Everett Graphics
Mill Rock Packaging Inc ("MRP") announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Everett Graphics ("Everett" or "the Company"). MRP has acquired Everett's Woodland, California packaging and laminating assets and entered into a long-term supply agreement with the Company.
 
Södra Introduces New Business Areas
As part of the implementation of Södra’s strategy, the company’s product portfolio has previously been expanded to include Energy & chemicals and Building systems in addition to the existing core businesses of Paper pulp and Sawn timber.
 
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From The Experts
Sustainable Development Reshapes North American Pulp and Paper Industry
The North American pulp and paper industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it embraces sustainable development practices to address environmental concerns and meet evolving market demands. This sector, a cornerstone of manufacturing, produces essential items ranging from packaging to hygiene products, but faces mounting pressure to reduce its ecological footprint.
 
Market Roundup
China's Packaging Materials Exports Fall 15 Percent to $4.5B in 2023
In 2023, the amount of packaging materials exported from China declined slightly to 3.9M tons, standing approx. at 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
Orient Paper Partners With BTG Group for a Transformative Digital Journey
Orient Paper Industries Ltd (OPIL) recently entered into a partnership agreement with the BTG Group, to assist them with a digital transformation journey that will be rolled out in phases over the next few years.
 
Papeteries des Vosges et du Leman Group to Increase Production Capacity of Primabake Parchment Paper
Papeteries des Vosges et du Leman group (PVL) has announced plans to double the capacity of its Primabake parchment paper to approximately 65,000 metric tons per year by the end of 2027. PVL said the capacity boost is necessary to meet the increasing demand for parchment paper in baking applications.
 
GAW Started Up the New Coating Colour Preparation at Mondi Jülich
Recently, GAW started up the new coating colour preparation at Mondi Jülich (part of Mondi Group).
 
Toscotec to Supply Complete Yankee Hoods Upgrade to Renova in Portugal
Portuguese tissue producer c’s Yankee hoods and air system at their Torres Novas facility near Lisbon. The rebuild is planned for 2024. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who started its cooperation with Renova in 2007 with the replacement of their PM5’s cast iron Yankee with a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Packsize Opens New Innovation Center in Louisville, Kentucky
Packsize announced the opening of its new Innovation Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
The Packaging People Share Top Trends in Packaging Design for 2024
With consumers increasingly prioritising eco-friendly packaging in Australia, The Packaging People announce that sustainable packaging is no longer a nicety, but a necessity. "We're seeing a significant shift towards minimal packaging, biodegradable materials, and recyclable designs," notes a spokesperson from The Packaging People. "Brands that fail to adapt risk being left behind."
 
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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
SUN Automation Group® Introduces SUN625 Heavy Duty Die Cutter
SUN Automation Group (SUN), a global leader in providing innovative solutions to the global corrugated industry, is proud to announce the introduction and application of the SUN625® HD Rotary Die Cutter. The first of its kind, the market-proving SUN625 RDC has been reimagined with many improvements to compete in the most demanding conditions in the Corrugated Board Rotary Die-Cutting market.
 
New Mill Capital, LLC
Sustainability
Metsä Group to Focus Increasingly on Carbon Capture at Its Mills
Metsä Group announced that it is increasing its focus on the development of large-scale carbon capture, and pointed out that its production units generate around 12 million tonnes of wood-based carbon dioxide per year.
 
Opitciwan Looks to the Future: A Biomass Power Plant for Greater Autonomy
The Atikamekw community of Opitciwan reached a historic milestone on August 28, 2024, with the official launch of construction on its forest biomass cogeneration plant.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
People
Albany International Appoints Merle Stein as President, Machine Clothing
Albany International announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Merle Stein as President of its Machine Clothing business segment and elected him an officer of the company, effective September 1.
 
UPM Fibres Simplifying Its Organization; Petri Hakanen Appointed SVP, Fibres Finland Operations
UPM Fibres announced that is restructuring its organization by centralizing production operations in Finland under one top level organization.
 
International Paper Names Tom Hamic to New Leadership Role
International Paper recently announced its Board of Directors has elected Tom Hamic to a newly created role: Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions, reporting to CEO Andy Silvernail. Effective September 1, Hamic will be responsible for leading the company's Container and Containerboard businesses in North America.
 
Cascades and Its Employees Win a Host of Awards
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) is the proud recipient of five awards recognizing the excellence of its employees and its sustainability efforts: four of the company's young leaders were named in Pulp & Paper Canada's 2024 Top 10 Under 40, and its innovative packaging solution, Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVisionTM, won a Canadian Grocer's 2024 Impact Award in the Sustainability category.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Professional Engineer (P.E. Civil/Structural) - Special Inspector
2020 Inspections & Engineering
New York, New York
 
Civil Engineer
City of Palm Coast
Palm Coast, Florida
Visit https://careers.tappi.org/jobs/20400125/civil-engineer to view the full article online.
 
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
Port of Oakland
Oakland, California
 
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Commissioner
TN Department of Transportation
Nashville, Tennessee
 
Communications & Public Relations Coordinator (DOQ)
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Brownsville, Texas
 
TAPPI News
 
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TAPPICon 2025 Unveils Innovative Program Format
Six Key Topics to Shape the Future of the Global Forest Products Industry
 
Hot off the Press - Corrugating Defect / Remedy Manual, Seventh Edition is Now Available
Get your copy today to guide, troubleshoot and correct flaws in corrugated board production.
 
Only Four Days Left to Save on Registration for TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum
Early bird rates end September 9th for this year’s not-to-miss industry event
 
From Lab to Industry: Explore Cellulose Nanomaterials as Binder
Discover how cellulose nanomaterials can be used to partially or fully replace common adhesives and contribute to new product development during TAPPI’s insightful one-hour webinar.
 
Meet the Next Generation of Industry Leaders at the 2025 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit
This unique event offers multiple channels of involvement, allowing you to connect, nurture, and grow the next generation of talent.