Weekly Spotlight
Two Sides North America Launches the Love Paper Campaign

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TAPPI

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - Member
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Two Sides North America (TSNA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Love Paper Campaign, an innovative initiative to educate and inspire consumers about the sustainability, versatility, and everyday benefits of paper-based products.
 
Releaf Paper Launches Fallen Leaves-Based Production Line in France
Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer of pulp and paper made from fallen leaves, has inaugurated its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, Île-de-France.
 
Ox Industries Expanding Its Aurora, Illinois Converting Plant
Ox Industries announced that it is expanding its Aurora, Illinois converting plant.
 
Metsä Board Plans to Close its Tako Board Mill
Due to the prolonged weak profitability, Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, plans to close its Tako mill as well as to improve the efficiency of its Kyro mill, and launches change negotiations at both mills and related operations. The negotiations will involve a total of approximately 360 employees and may lead to a reduction of up to 215 employees.
 
Dryer Cylinder Bearing Failures? Beat the Heat with NSK.
NSK Americas®
Under the high temperatures and thermal stresses of dryer rolls in paper making machines, conventional bearings can experience cracking damage and fail prematurely. NSK’s Tough and Long Life (TL) Spherical Roller Bearings dramatically increase MTBF and significantly reduce maintenance costs and machine downtime.
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From The Experts
The Role of Vacuum Systems in Paper Mill Dewatering Processes
By Runtech Systems
In the papermaking process, efficient dewatering is crucial for energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall quality of the final product.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Market Roundup
AF&PA Releases December 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the December 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
 
Paper & Pulp Mill Market to Surpass US$ 710.77 Billion, Expanding at 3.5% CAGR by 2034
According to the newly published report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global Paper & Pulp Mill Market is anticipated to reach US$ 503.46 billion in 2024 and escalate at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2024 and 2034.
 
EPIQ Advanced Dynamics Corp
Pulp & Paper
Valmet to Deliver an Advantage ThruAir Drying Tissue Machine to Irving Consumer Products in Macon, Georgia, USA
Valmet will deliver a third Advantage ThruAir Drying (TAD) tissue machine to Irving Consumer Product’s mill in Macon, Georgia, USA. The new installation will support Irving Consumer Products’ commitment to provide ultra-premium tissue products to the North American market. The startup is planned for 2027.
 
Toscotec’s TAD Machine Starts Up at Hengan in China
Leading Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a TADVISION® tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian. This is the second of two TAD (Through-Air-Drying) machines that Toscotec supplied to Hengan, of which the first came online in 2023 at their Xiaogan mill in Hubei. 
 
A.Celli to Supply Four Sets of Paper Rewinders to Sun Paper Nanning
The 20-years-long business partnership between A.Celli Paper and Sun Paper continues thanks to the order of four paper rewinders for the PM11 and PM12.
 
Suzano Receives International Certifications for its Kraft Lignin and Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC)
Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, is the first Brazilian company to receive international sustainability certifications for its kraft lignin (Ecolig™) and its microfibrillated cellulose (MFC).
 
Containerboard/Packaging
AF&PA Releases December 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the December 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 
 
Victory Packaging Becomes Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
Smurfit Westrock announced that its distribution arm, Victory Packaging, is now known as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The identity change became effective on Jan. 13.
 
Mondi Wins Ten Prestigious WorldStar Awards for Innovative Packaging Solution
Mondi's award-winning products include a paper bag without free film, TopLockBox, Eco-Cage and Bumperpac - serving customers in the eCommerce, industrial and consumer industries.
 
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
UPM Raflatac Unveils New Swatchbooks for Wine, Spirits, Beverage and Premium Labeling
UPM Raflatac has launched new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, color and esthetics of a wide portfolio of high-quality label materials.
 
Sustainability
DOE Announces $6.3 Million in ISEED Funding to Support American Manufacturing Workforce
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) announced six organizations that will join the Industrial Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonization (ISEED) Collaborative.
 
Monadnock Paper Mills Earns Platinum Rating in EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility Assessment
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, proudly announces its achievement of Platinum status in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment.
 
Sustainable Energy Management with the Maflex Energy Regenerative System
In today's competitive market, tissue converting plants are constantly seeking ways to increase production, manage costs, and reduce environmental impact. The Maflex Energy Regenerative System (MERS) offers a revolutionary solution that meets these needs by improving energy efficiency and sustainability.
 
People
CMPC Nominates Bernardo Larraín Matte as Its New Chairman
Chilean pulp and paper producer CMPC has nominated Bernardo Larraín Matte as its new Chairman, along with his renewal as a member of the Board.
 
Georgia-Pacific’s Ron Wang Retires After 26 Years
After a distinguished career spanning 26 years, Xuerong (Ron) Wang, a research scientist with Georgia-Pacific, is retiring.
 
Naylor Association Solutions
TAPPI Career Wire
Engineer – C (Structural)
NYC SCA - NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
Long Island City, New York
 
Project Engineer
City of Delaware
Delaware, Ohio
Visit https://careers.tappi.org/jobs/20999932/project-engineer to view the full article online.
 
Electric Utility System Designer
City of Colton
Colton, California
 
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
 
Senior Project Manager, Eng & Const Systems
TriMet
Portland, Oregon
 
TAPPI News
 
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Important Changes for TAPPI in 2025
TAPPI President and CEO Montague Announces Leadership Succession Planning
 
New Year, New Resources: "Pigments for Paper and Paperboard" Offers Insights for the Evolving Paper Industry
Kick off the new year with a cutting-edge resource that explores pigments, improved recyclability, and their role in the paper industry’s transformation.
 
Elevate Your Paper Industry Skills in 2025 with UWSP’s Specialized Short Courses
Registration is open for UWSP PS&ChE’s Hands-On Papermaking Course and Advanced Papermaking: Additives
 
Apply Now: TAPPI Scholarships Offer Nearly $60,000 in Financial Support for Students
With an application deadline of February 15, 2025, now is the time to apply and take the next step toward your future in these dynamic fields.