Sappi, a leading manufacturer of speciality papers, is expanding its portfolio of wet-glue label papers with the new wet-strength, alkali-resistant Parade Label Pro WS, produced at the Gratkorn site in Austria. Exactly one year ago, Sappi announced the investment of tens of millions of euros in a state-of-the-art technical infrastructure at this site to be able to produce wet-strength, alkali-resistant label papers in the future and to establish itself as a full-range supplier of label papers in the long term.
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The pulp and paper industry has long used variable speed drives (VSDs) to achieve greater energy efficiency and precise motor control. However, some places within a mill present challenges for air-cooled VSDs.
In some cases, especially in older mills, dust regularly clogs the air intakes, or corrosive gas damages them. In others, the heat given off by the drive during operation is undesirable. Meanwhile, the larger footprint of an air-cooled VSD may be an issue for facilities with limited floor space.
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The Lenzing Group has made significant technical improvements to its Purwakarta site (PT. South Pacific Viscose) in Indonesia. Lenzing has invested more than Euro 100 million since 2021 to convert existing production capacity to specialty viscose. With the imminent completion of the investment, Lenzing is in a better position to serve the strongly growing demand for specialty fibers.
The company is striving for the Ecolabel standard certification to enable the full product portfolio Ecovero branded fibres for textiles and Veocel branded fibres for nonwoven applications to be supplied from the plant.
Moreover, Lenzing has set the goal of significantly reducing emissions at the site. The site started to obtain renewable grid electricity and promotes a changeover to biomass in line with Lenzing’s goals of reducing carbon emissions per ton of product by 50% by 2030 and achieving carbon-neutral production by 2050.
“The demand for speciality fibres with low environmental impacts continues to grow. We see enormous growth potential in Asia in particular,” said CEO Stephan Sielaff.
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Prinzhorn Group’s Dunapack Packaging has completed the take-over of the corrugated packaging plant Scatoloficio La Veggia s.p.a. located in Roteglia, Italy. The plant has a production capacity of 200 million sqm annually with around 140 employees. Prinzhorn Group had announced its strategic long-term interest in Italy in 2022.
Max Hölbl, Managing Director for Prinzhorn Holding and the Division Packaging, said: “With the entry into the 2nd largest corrugated market in Europe, we are adding an important piece to our strategic goals. We are very much looking forward to serving international as well as local customers with the best of our proven service quality, benefitting from our integrated business model with internal paper supply by the Hamburger Containerboard Division. With the company Scatoloficio La Veggia s.p.a., we are taking over a good asset base and well trained people, which we cordially welcome to our Group.”
The Prinzhorn Group is a European market leader in the packaging, paper and recycling industries.
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Georgia-Pacific, LLC today announced it has expanded its EarthKraft™ line of curbside recyclable mailers to include an unpadded mailer for e-commerce shipments. The new mailer, available in two sizes, is suited to ship apparel and other soft items that do not need padded packaging for transport. Amazon is a key GP EarthKraft customer and has been using the unpadded mailers since mid-July.
With the introduction of the unpadded mailer, the EarthKraft brand will now have two products in its portfolio. The unpadded mailers are similar to the recyclable padded mailers introduced by GP in 2020. Both padded and unpadded versions offer protection in a lightweight and flexible design, which can reduce freight costs. The mailers are also designed to be easy to pack, which can improve warehouse efficiency.
GP has sold more than one billion EarthKraft padded mailers to e-commerce companies looking for a cost-competitive alternative to plastic mailers. The company anticipates similar strong demand for the newly introduced unpadded mailer.
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Sonoco Products Company announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC from joint venture partner WestRock and one WestRock paper mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The acquisition will further strengthen and expand Sonoco’s 100% recycled fiber-based packaging solutions to serve growing consumer wine, spirits, food, beauty and healthcare markets. Prior to closing the transaction, Sonoco was a 35% owner in the joint venture with WestRock.
With this acquisition, Sonoco adds a network of 15 operations and 1,100 employees in the U.S., Mexico, and South America. The purchase price for this acquisition was $۳۳۰ million, subject to customary price adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition with borrowings under its existing credit facilities and cash on hand. After the transaction, the Company’s net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is less than 2.9x. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share, excluding the impact of purchase accounting adjustments.
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of packaging products.
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Pankaboard announced that PaperMind will start to represent Pankaboard in Denmark.
The representation covers the complete product range from high thickness folding boxboards to uncoated speciality cartonboards.
Pankaboard manufactures high-quality cartonboards for packaging, various graphical and industrial applications and food service products.
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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Pratt Industries, Inc., a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in the portion of Warner Robins located in Peach County.
“We’re very honored to be coming to Warner Robins and we’re committed to the great State of Georgia – in fact, Georgia is where our company began,” said Anthony Pratt, Global Executive Chairman for Pratt Industries. “This will bring Pratt’s total workforce in Georgia to over 2,100 employees and 11,700 nationwide.”
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Glatfelter has entered into an agreement with Ekman & Co. to market Glatfelter’s high quality, specialty Abaca pulp exclusively through Ekman’s global sales agency platform.
Glatfelter has increased its market capacity of Abaca pulp and is partnering with Ekman’s global sales organization to reach new and innovative markets for this fiber.
Abaca is a unique, durable, strong fiber with a variety of applications, including filtration (tea, coffee), currency paper, textile, rope & twine, and several other applications where strength, porosity, and natural fibers are required.
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Visa Moilanen has been appointed as Head of Pulp & Paper, Process Industries Division at AFRY.
Visa has a strong background in the Pulp & Paper sector globally and he has been working for AFRY (previously Pöyry) also earlier in several roles. He has held many leading positions within the industry, and he knows well global markets having strong experience for example, in Singapore, France, Germany and Finland.
Visa will coordinate the Global Pulp & Paper business sector sales and key accounts, competence development and ensure that our Pulp & Paper sector clients get the best possible competencies and the latest technology know-how.
“I’m really happy to have Visa back at AFRY and to be part of our Process Industries division global team! Visa’s strong expertise in the pulp & paper industry sector, customer relations and deep knowledge of our business will support our global growth and further development of Pulp & Paper sector globally”, says Nicholas Oksanen, Head of Process Industries Division at AFRY.
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Since joining the Labelexpo Global Series team in 2004, Grace has held a number of positions including event director and most recently, portfolio director before her promotion to managing director. She has been instrumental in the growth of Labelexpo Europe, and the portfolio in Asia, opening the India office and relaunching the Group’s presence in Southeast Asia.
Grace commented: “I am delighted to lead the Group’s labels & packaging division, carrying on with our commitment to be the best platform for this dynamic industry. I look forward to leading the team as we create new opportunities for our clients, especially at this exciting time as the packaging and material science sector becomes increasingly central to our industry.”
Lisa Milburn, Group Director, Tarsus Group said: “Many congratulations to Jade on her well-deserved promotion, at a time when the business is bouncing back and in the run-up to our largest event of the year, Labelexpo Europe 2023. Jade has been integral to the success of the Labels Group over the last few years. She is committed to helping our customers grow and succeed and I’m confident that her hard work, commitment to the industry and exceptional leadership will take the group from strength to strength. I wish Jade and the entire team every success going forward.”
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International Paper announced that Chairman and CEO Mark Sutton has requested that the Board of Directors move forward with the next phase of the company’s CEO succession plan. This phase in the process will include a comprehensive evaluation of internal and external candidates for Sutton’s successor. Sutton will continue in his role as chairman and CEO until his successor is in place.
“I am confident that this is the right time to initiate this phase of our multi-year succession plan,” said Sutton. “Our experienced leadership team, refined business portfolio, ongoing execution of our transformation strategy and strong balance sheet position the company for our next leader to capitalize on significant opportunities for profitable growth. I look forward to working with our Board of Directors on this phase of the process. I will continue to lead the management team to ensure the company’s success and a seamless handoff to my successor.”
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Domtar announced it will indefinitely idle the pulp and paper operations at its Espanola, Ontario, facility for an expected period greater than one year.
The decision will result in a curtailment of Domtar’s annual pulp production by approximately 280,000 air-dried metric tons of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and approximately 69,000 tons of specialty paper.
The announcement will affect approximately 450 employees.
“The Espanola mill has been challenged for some time now,” said Steve Henry, Domtar paper and packaging president. “We have worked diligently to find a viable path forward for the operation including offering it for sale. Employees affected by this change have earned our appreciation and we thank them for their contributions. We also want to thank federal and provincial officials for their efforts.”
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New orders for U.S. manufactured goods in July 2023, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $12.7 billion or 2.1% to $579.4 billion. This followed a 2.3% June increase, as the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Shipments, up three consecutive months, increased $2.9 billion or 0.5% to $577.2 billion. This followed a 0.2% June increase. Unfilled orders, up seven of the last eight months, increased $7.2 billion or 0.5% to $1,332.0 billion. This followed a 1.8% June increase. The unfilled orders-to-shipments ratio was 6.80, up from 6.74 in June.
Inventories, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $0.6 billion or 0.1% to $852.5 billion. This followed a 0.2% June decrease. The inventories-to-shipments ratio was 1.48, unchanged from June.
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Smurfit Kappa Group confirms that the boards of directors of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Company are discussing the key terms of a potential combination to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging.
The potential combination would be expected to involve the creation of a new holding company, Smurfit WestRock. Smurfit WestRock would be incorporated and domiciled in Ireland with global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and North and South American operations headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The potential combination would be effected through an Irish scheme of arrangement involving Smurfit Kappa and a merger of a subsidiary with WestRock.
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Valmet is set to supply an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for Shandong Huatai Paper’s ambitious 700,000-tonne chemical pulp project in Shandong province, China. The ESP delivery is scheduled for January 2025 and is part of Valmet’s order portfolio for the third quarter of 2023, with the order’s value remaining confidential.
Houyue Ma, Vice General Manager of Recovery Boiler and Power Generation at Shandong Huatai Paper, emphasized their commitment to sustainability and stated, “Green is our mission, sustainability is our way. This is one more activity for Huatai to introduce Valmet’s technology to implement the goal of low energy consumption, no pollution, and zero emissions. We look forward to Valmet’s technology and services to further support our green manufacturing and circular economy.”
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DS Smith has carried out a strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia.
According to letsrecycle.com, the depots in Avonmouth, Birmingham, Bolton, and Leeds have now been sold to Veolia ES (UK) Limited. The fee has not been disclosed.
DS Smith has been in consultation over six of its recycling facilities since May 2023.
The sale is anticipated to include the baling equipment and other infrastructure. The future of DS Smith’s remaining recycling sites in the UK remains uncertain.
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Dr. Marc Sesterhenn will be joining the Board of Progroup, the containerboard and corrugated sheetboard manufacturer, as Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2023. He will be responsible for operating and developing the family company’s production sites as well as supply chain management.
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Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd. – leading manufacturer of tissue paper products for the Asia-Pacific area, part of the Nippon Paper Group – continues in its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue as a reliable partner to further strengthen its competitive position in the Family Care sector in Japan. Nippon Paper Crecia, active in family, personal, professional care and gift & novelty, wins in quality, performance and profitability, thanks to Körber’s technology.
Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd. – leading manufacturer of tissue paper products for the Asia-Pacific area, part of the Nippon Paper Group – continues in its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue as a reliable partner to further strengthen its competitive position in the Family Care sector in Japan. Nippon Paper Crecia, active in family, personal, professional care and gift & novelty, wins in quality, performance and profitability, thanks to Körber’s technology.
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The new logistics solution designed for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill in Kemi is ready to serve the mill’s transport needs. The solution includes a new logistics road on Sahansaarenkatu leading to the mill site, an electrified private track to the mill and the warehouse in port of Kemi in Ajos.
“The new logistics solution is based on ensuring safety, delivery reliability and quality. Together with our partners, we have built a complete logistics solution to ensure a seamless supply chain from the forest to the mill and from the mill to the customers,” says Pasi Pulkkinen, Logistics Director of the Kemi bioproduct mill project.
Two thirds of the new mill’s wood will be transported by rail, using the new private track. The transports are powered by VR’s latest engines. Vectron electric locomotives can handle loads as heavy as 2,500 tonnes, which means approximately 20–۲۵ per cent more wood per train. All in all, more than 400 wagons will be used for the Kemi bioproduct mill’s rail transports, and the fleet is assigned exclusively to these transports. Traffic infrastructure and related improvements have been addressed from the project’s outset, and they have been designed jointly with the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency and VR. The mill’s private track enables wood transports with electric locomotives all the way to the mill.
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