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International Paper Files Definitive Proxy Statement in Connection with its Pending Acquisition of DS Smith

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Member
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International Paper (NYSE: IP, "IP") announced that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (including any amendments and supplements thereto, the "Definitive Proxy Statement") in connection with its pending acquisition of DS Smith Plc (LSE: DSS, "DS Smith") (the "Combination").
 
Domtar Supports Students and Teachers with School Supply Donations
With the increasing cost of school supplies, the start of a new school year can be a stressful — and expensive — time for families and teachers alike. With rising prices affecting every household, school supply donations can help bridge the gap and ensure that every student and teacher has what they need for academic success. 
 
Wal-Mart Turns Stores' Cardboard Waste Into Packaging
Wal-Mart here is turning cardboard waste collected from its stores into boxes for its private-label take and bake pizzas.
 
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From The Experts
Bridging the Gap: How Businesses Can Drive Consumer Behavior Towards a Circular Economy
The transition to a circular economy faces a significant challenge: the gap between consumers' intentions and actions.
 
Market Roundup
Global Food Service Packaging Market Set to Surpass USD 202.66 Billion by 2032: Trends and Growth Drivers
The global food service packaging market is on a growth trajectory, projected to exceed USD 202.66 billion by 2032, according to industry analysts. This remarkable growth is driven by evolving consumer preferences, the expansion of food delivery services, and increasing environmental concerns. As the food industry adapts to these trends, packaging solutions are becoming a critical aspect of operational efficiency, brand identity, and sustainability.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
Kruger Investing $32.4 Million in Modernization Project at Kamloops Pulp Mill
Kruger announced a $32.4 million investment at its Kamloops Pulp Mill in British Columbia, Canada, to implement innovative technology to diversify its product portfolio and expand into fast growing markets.
 
Winstone Pulp International Closing Its Pulp Mill and Sawmill in New Zealand
Winstone Pulp International is closing down its two mills — a pulp mill and sawmill — in New Zealand, due to unsustainable power prices, resulting in the loss of 230 jobs.
 
Nouryon Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul, Increasing Its Sodium Chlorate Capacity in Brazil
Nouryon has started operations at its new Integrated Manufacturing Model site in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, which includes the production of hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorate, and chlorine dioxide. The new investment, designed in partnership with a long-term customer in Brazil, significantly increases Nouryon's total sodium chlorate capacity available to the market, and supports the growing pulp and paper industry in the region.
 
Paper Excellence Cancels Prince Albert Pulp Mill Restart
Paper Excellence Canada has announced it will not proceed with the planned restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill in Saskatchewan, citing unfavorable market and economic conditions.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
Start-Up of Containerboard Production at Norske Skog Golbey Postponed
Norske Skog has provided an update of its strategic project at Norske Skog Golbey in France.
 
Golden West Packaging Unleashes Innovation
Golden West Packaging Group, formed around six years ago through the acquisition of Cal Sheets, operates as part of a partnership consortium. Golden West Packaging comprises around ten converting plants, with the Golden West Stockton site being the sole plant equipped with a corrugator, supplying various flutes to plants in Northern California and Washington state.
 
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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
Koehler Paper Adds New Products to its Portfolio of Innovative Flexible Packaging
Koehler Paper has added “Koehler NexPlus Seal WVB” to its portfolio of innovative flexible packaging paper in the NexPlus® product line. “Koehler NexPlus® Seal WVB” is a heat-sealable paper which boasts a vapor barrier as its functional layer, thereby offering optimal product protection.
 
Power Adhesives Launches ‘First-to-Market’ Biodegradable Hot Melt for Carton and Corrugated Packaging
Power Adhesives has announced the launch of its biodegradable hot melt adhesive, said to be a ‘world first’ and designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, point of sale (POS) converters and contract packers.
 
Sustainability
Metsä Board Paper Mills' Side Streams Developed into Bedding for Animal Farms
Metsä Board said that its paper mills' fibrous fractions from the production of paperboard grades such as folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners can now be used as raw materials for animal bedding.
 
Evonik and Steinbeis Papier Join Forces to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Recycled Paper
Evonik and Steinbeis Papier have signed an agreement for the supply of Evonik’s carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for recycled paper production. The use of this “Way to GO2”-certified H2O2 will enable Steinbeis Papier to further reduce emissions along its value chain, in accordance with the company’s ambitious sustainability strategy.
 
Mondi Exceeds 95 Percent Certified Base Paper for Release Liners and Extrusion Solutions
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has switched more than 95% of its range of release liners and extrusion solutions to PEFC and FSC certified base paper sources. This is a further step towards responsible sourcing and transparency in the supply chain and also reflects Mondi’s ongoing commitment to develop solutions that are sustainable by design and support customers in achieving their sustainability goals.
 
Four-Flap McFlurry Cups Set to Help McDonald’s Boost Packaging Recyclability
As it brings its Mini McFlurry format to the United States, McDonald’s is serving both the small and standard sizes of its soft serve dessert in four-flap cups – contributing to its goal of achieving 100% renewable, recycled, or certified materials for its primary guest packaging by the end of 2025.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
People
ProCon Appoints Claudio Muñoz as Vice President of Innovation, Sales and Marketing
Progressive Converting, Inc. (ProCon) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Muñoz as the new Vice President of Innovation, Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Muñoz will join the senior leadership team and lead the growth and innovation strategies for ProCon's Vireo® coating business.
 
International Paper Has Elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the Board
International Paper announced that its board of directors elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2024. Mark Sutton, who has continued to serve in the role of Chairman of the Board since retiring as CEO in May, will retire from the Board on September 30, 2024.
 
Stora Enso Appoints Pasi Kyckling as Acting CFO
Stora Enso has appointed Pasi Kyckling as acting CFO until Niclas Rosenlew starts in his position as new CFO. Pasi will hold the role of acting CFO from 1 November 2024 until Niclas joins Stora Enso, at the latest in January 2025. As announced in May, Stora Enso's current CFO Seppo Parvi will assume a role with a company outside of the forest industry.
 
Voith Appoints Dirk Hoke as New CEO
The Voith Group has announced the appointment of Dirk Hoke as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
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Ada County Highway District
Garden City, Idaho
 
Senior Transportation Planner
Tahoe Transportation District
Stateline, Nevada
 
Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Molecular/Cellular Biology of Plants
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East Lansing, Michigan
 
Principal Engineer (Traffic)
City of Menifee
Menifee, California
 
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Get your copy today to guide, troubleshoot and correct flaws in corrugated board production.
 
TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum is Right Around the Corner
Denver, CO is the place to be on October 1-3 for this year’s not-to-miss industry event
 
New TAPPI Nano Division Webinar: Preparation and Applications of Hemicellulose
Learn more about Hemicellulose and Lignin-Containing Nanocelluloses at this one-hour webinar on October 7
 
Upcoming Webinar - AI: Catalyzing Progress in the Pulp and Paper Sector
Explore how AI is revolutionizing papermaking by optimizing manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs at this one-hour webinar on October 9