Weekly Spotlight
New International Safety Standard for Wet-Laid Nonwoven Machinery Based on Voith Plant Safety Standards

Over the Wire

TAPPI

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Member
Cristini
Today, a world without wet-laid nonwovens is impossible to imagine. Absorbent, tear-resistant and adaptable, wet-laid nonwovens are ideally suited for wound dressings, hygiene products and cosmetic items. They are also found in clothing, electronics, construction and agriculture.
 
Georgia-Pacific Holds Grand Opening for $550 Million Green Bay Tissue Mill
Georgia-Pacific celebrated the completion of its investment initiatives at the Green Bay Broadway Facility. The nearly $550 million expansion includes a new through-air-dried (TAD) paper machine and three converting lines that will produce Brawny® paper towels and other premium private label brands for the retail market.
 
Södra Signs Agreements to Supply UPM and Stora Enso with Kraft Lignin from Mönsterås in Sweden
Södra announced that UPM and Stora Enso are among the first customers for kraft lignin following the major investment announcement earlier this summer regarding kraft lignin production at Södra's Mönsterås site — an investment of over two billion SEK.
 
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
Position Paper on the EU 2040 Climate Targets: Leveraging the Contribution of Forest-Based Industries
By Cepi
Cepi represents the European pulp and paper industry and gathers, through its 19 member countries, some 895 pulp, paper and board mills of which some 140 biorefineries across Europe directly employing more than 180,000 people.
 
Market Roundup
AF&PA Releases August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
ANDRITZ to Establish New Service Center in Brazil
International technology group ANDRITZ has initiated a project to build a state-of-the-art service center for pulp and paper mill equipment in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. With this strategic investment, ANDRITZ strengthens its presence in Brazil and its support for the local pulp and paper industry.
 
Toscotec to Replace Yankee and Hoods at Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill in Ukraine
Ukrainian tissue manufacturer Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill purchased a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer and a high efficiency TT Hood system from Toscotec to fully replace their existing cast iron dryer cylinder and Yankee hoods on PM2 at their Obukhiv mill, south of Kyiv. The project is planned for start-up in 2025.
 
Pilot Customer Smurfit Westrock Saves Significant Amounts of CO2 with Voith's New HighPerformance Press
The installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.
 
Metsä Fibre Taking Production Downtime at Joutseno Pulp Mill in Finland
Metsä Fibre announced that its Joutseno pulp mill is undergoing a production shutdown to adapt to the current market situation. The Joutseno pulp mill has the capacity to produce 690,000 metric tons per year of high-quality softwood pulp.
 
De Iuliis Wins Major Contract for Revamping Paper Machine at San Martino Paper Mill in Italy
In a significant development within the paper industry, De Iuliis C & A has been awarded a new contract to revamp the paper machine at San Martino Paper Mill in Italy This strategic project, worth several million euros, is a crucial move to modernize one of the most critical assets within the mill.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Containerboard/Packaging
AF&PA Releases August 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
 
Graphic Packaging in West Monroe Celebrates 100 Years of Business
KNOE News reports that Graphic Packaging in West Monroe celebrated one hundred years of business on Monday, September 9.
 
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
Solenis and HEIDELBERG Collaborate To Develop Print-Applied, Eco-Friendly Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging
Solenis, a leading producer of specialty chemicals, is collaborating with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), an innovative technology company with a leading position in the global printing industry, to advance a more cost-effective way of integrating barrier coatings for paper packaging directly within the existing flexographic printing process.
 
Mondi Unveils Plastic-Free Mailer
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, launches its new recyclable Protective Mailers made entirely of paper. The innovative mailers, developed in collaboration with Amazon, enable eCommerce companies to securely ship goods without the need for plastic bubble wrap, while remaining fully recyclable in conventional paper waste streams.
 
Carso’s Pasta Introduces PaperSealT Tray for Fresh Pasta Range
Carso’s Pasta, a family-owned and operated food manufacturer, has been serving fresh pasta, sauces, and other foods throughout Greater Seattle since 1986. 
 
Sustainability
Fedrigoni Earns Platinum Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis for the Third Year Running
For the third consecutive year, Fedrigoni Group, the global leader in specialty papers, labels and RFID solutions, has received the Platinum medal from ESG rating agency EcoVadis. With an improved score of 90/100, Fedrigoni ranks in the top 1% of companies worldwide for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance within its industry.
 
Mondi Bakes Sustainability Into New Premium Bread Packaging
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves.
 
Smurfit Westrock Saves Significant Amounts of CO2 with Voith's New Press
The installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.
 
Dow Silicones Corporation
People
Kadant Johnson Promotes Chad Corte to Vice President and General Manager
Kadant Johnson announced the promotion of Chad Corte to Vice President and General Manager. In this capacity, he is responsible for the company's operations in Three Rivers, Michigan, which include research and development, design, and manufacturing activities.
 
Paper Excellence Group's Lana Wilhelm Receives Women in Forestry Award of Excellence
Lana Wilhelm, Paper Excellence Group's director of Indigenous Relations, has received the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC).
 
Doug Schwartz Takes the Helm at Billerud North America
Billerud announced the appointment of Doug Schwartz as President of Billerud North America and a member of the company's Group Management Team. Schwartz will assume his new role effective September 30, 2024.
 
TAPPI Career Wire
Chief Operating Officer
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Cleveland, Ohio
 
MECHANICAL DRAFTER
Logistic Services International, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida
 
Chief Engineer - Vermont
Criterium Lalancette & Dudka Engineers
Rutland, Vermont
 
Civil Engineer
City of Salina, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Visit https://careers.tappi.org/jobs/20552630/civil-engineer to view the full article online.
 
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
 
TAPPI News
 
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Reserve Your Seat for TAPPI’s Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology Course
Early-bird discounts can help you save $1,300 or more
 
Boost Your Recovery Operations Knowledge with TAPPI’s Kraft Recovery Operations Course
Secure your spot and accommodations for this essential annual training and networking event in St. Petersburg, Florida.
 
Ready to Fast Track Your Industry Knowledge?
Head to Chicago TAPPI’s Fall Workshops on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
 
Upcoming Webinar - Staff Turnover Management: Which Training Solutions to Apply?
Explore solutions for transferring knowledge and know-how internally on the job during this one-hour webinar
 
Upcoming Webinar: HDPE Barrier Extrusion Coating and Lamination for Flexible Packaging Structures
Learn how multi-layer extrusion laminates and coating structures effect property performance and how to improve the sustainability of final products
 
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
 
Upcoming Webinar Series: PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations
Register now for Part 1: Decarbonization and explore the current state of decarbonization technologies and how they relate to the pulp and paper sector
 
Strengthen Your Strategic and Financial Analysis Skills this December
Build your confidence in business and financial analysis at this virtual workshop hosted by NC State University
 
In Memoriam: TAPPI Member and Fellow, Janet Neighbors
TAPPI honors the legacy of Janet Neighbors