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Amcor Launches High-Barrier Performance Paper Packaging in North America

Amcor today announced the North American launch of curbside-recyclable AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging, part of the company’s AmFiber portfolio. Prequalified by How2Recycle®, performance paper meets the repulpability standards for curbside recycling, allowing brands to provide consumers with more sustainable end-of-life outcomes for packaging.

Paper-based packaging alternatives employ innovative technologies to deliver the right barrier, shelf-life, and machine performance to meet brand and product needs. Consumers often seek paper-based packaging to deliver a more sustainable end-of-life, due to widespread curbside paper collection and recycling. And, on the shelf, paper-based solutions meet consumers’ preferences for a natural look and feel.

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Mercer International Inaugurates New Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill in Germany

Mercer International  inaugurated the Mercer Lignin Center, which is located on the site of Mercer’s Rosenthal pulp mill in Germany.

“Our focus is on the full utilization of wood resources,” said Juan Carlos Bueno, CEO of Mercer International. “It is therefore only logical to exploit the often untapped potential of lignin.”

Mercer Rosenthal produces kraft pulp and has an annual production capacity is 360,000 ADMTs. In addition, the mill operates the largest solid biomass-based power plant in Thuringia (a state of central Germany), with a thermal capacity of more than 400 megawatts and an electrical capacity of 57 megawatts. An important biobased by-product of mill’s pulp production is tall oil, which replaces fossil products in the chemical industry. Lignin joins the mill’s existing portfolio of bioproducts.

 

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Ahlstrom to sell Stenay paper mill in France

Ahlstrom has entered into an agreement to divest its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, following the announcement of Accursia Capital’s binding offer in July. The divestment was confirmed after receiving endorsement from the site’s employee representatives. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of September.

Accursia Capital aims to develop the Stenay plant in order to guarantee its long-term future and, consequently, secure the jobs of its employees.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials.

Accursia Capital is an investment fund based in Munich that invests in medium-sized industrial companies.

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Norske Skog restarts PM5 at Saugbrugs

Following the rockslide and subsequent production stop at Saugbrugs PM6 (paper machine 6) in April this year, Norske Skog has decided to restart production at the previously idled PM5. The restart of PM5 allows Norske Skog to continue supplying SC magazine paper to its customers and keep its market position.

“The decision to restart production at PM5 is important to maintain Saugbrugs as a preferred supplier of SC paper in Europe, while the restoration work is ongoing at the PM6 plant,” says Per Ivar Berg, Managing Director at Norske Skog Saugbrugs.

The business interruption at PM6 is covered by insurance. Cash flows relating to the restart and production from PM5 will be netted against the insurance coverage, thus the financial impact for Norske Skog Saugbrugs will be largely neutral.

Prior to being idled in late 2020, PM5 had a production capacity of up to 100 000 tonnes of SC magazine paper. Saugbrugs PM6 has a capacity of 260 000 tonnes SC magazine paper. Operations at Saugbrugs PM4 continue with its capacity of 100 000 tonnes of SC paper.

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Saica Group acquires minority share of Pacapime in Belgium

Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire a minority share of Pacapime, the Belgian corrugated cardboard company. Pacapime generated revenues of Euro 61 million in 2022, and provides direct employment to 109 people.

The company also shares Saica’s focus on sustainability, with a heavy use of recycled paper, its own solar panels that cover a third of its annual energy needs, and numerous water and energy efficiency measures in place.

One of Saica’s 2025 strategic priorities is focused on sustainable growth, developing its business model across Europe.

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Moorim P&P, South Korea, invests in HERB recovery boiler from Andritz

Andritz has received an order for a new HERB recovery boiler including advanced digitalization solutions to be installed at Moorim P&P’s pulp and paper mill in Ulsan, South Korea.

The delivery will increase the economic and environmental sustainability of the mill’s operations.

The contract signed with power plant supplier SGC eTEC E&C includes the engineering and main equipment supply for the boiler, digitalization solutions (ANDRITZ autonomous recovery boiler solutions) for maximum use of the boiler’s potential, and an ash treatment system.

Replacing two existing boiler units, the new HERB boiler will enable more efficient chemical recovery from the black liquor at lower emissions. Together with a new steam turbine, it will also significantly increase the mill’s renewable energy production. Thus, the delivery will make mill operations more self-sufficient, economical and sustainable. HERB recovery boilers are part of ANDRITZ’s broad portfolio of sustainable products that the company keeps advancing and expanding.

This order is a result of a long-lasting cooperation – ANDRITZ has provided process upgrades to Moorim P&P’s boilers for several years. “Our collaboration with ANDRITZ has already brought valuable continuous improvements to our Ulsan mill,” says Kim Sangwoo, Executive Director, Moorim P&P.

“This order is taking our relationship with Moorim P&P to the next level. We at ANDRITZ are grateful for the trust placed in our team and our technology,” said Henrik Wikstedt, Vice President, Recovery Boilers at ANDRITZ.

Moorim P&P’s Ulsan mill produces bleached kraft pulp and different types of high-quality paper. Established in 2011, it is Korea’s first and only integrated pulp and paper mill.

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Reducing plastic with an eye-catching hexagonal truffle package

Kultasuklaa is a Finnish, family owned company that has, for more than 30 years, been handcrafting chocolate treats in the village of Lasimäki. Top notch quality and premium ingredients are crucial for the company, in their chocolate bars, confections and truffles as well as in their packaging.

Chocolate is sensitive to light, heat and air. Traditionally, confections and truffles are packaged individually in plastic wrappers or into plastic trays within a box. With its new truffle packaging, Kultasuklaa wanted to reduce the use of plastic and thereby reduce the environmental impact of its products, without compromising the shelf life of its valuable ingredients.

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Sappi Europe to Maintain Prices of Woodfree Coated Paper for Remainder of 2023

In an effort to address prevalent supply chain uncertainties and to maintain the commercial viability of its Graphic Paper business, Sappi Europe will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at today’s level for the remainder of 2023.

This commitment facilitates customers’ ability to commit to business in advance of the traditionally busier fourth quarter for the printing industry. Market conditions are similar across the region, but obviously diverge between countries and segments and as such Sappi Europe’s sales personnel is always available for these individual customer specifics.

Sappi Europe remains fully committed to serving the printing business and will work closely with our customers to ensure the best possible outcome throughout the print media value chain.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Sappi Europe is a leading European producer of coated fine paper used in premium magazines, catalogues, books and high-end print advertising.

SOURCE: Sappi Europe

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Change in the Andritz Executive Board

Jarno Nymark (M.Sc. Eng.) has been appointed to the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board as of October 1, 2023, assuming responsibility for the Pulp & Paper Business Area.

Previously, the business area was led by Joachim Schönbeck for the capital business and Humbert Köfler for the service business. In the future, Joachim Schönbeck will focus on his role as President and CEO of ANDRITZ, while Humbert Köfler will retire after 36 years with the company.

Jarno Nymark currently works as Senior VP and Global Division Manager for Fiber Technologies. He assumed this role in 2022, prior to which he successfully held various global management positions in Finland, Germany and China.

“I warmly welcome Jarno Nymark to our Executive Board. Jarno has worked in the company for his entire career, and his extensive experience in demanding global positions at ANDRITZ gives him an excellent background to lead and grow our pulp & paper business. I would also like to thank Humbert Köfler for his dedicated long-term leadership and his many contributions to the ANDRITZ GROUP,” says Joachim Schönbeck, President and CEO of ANDRITZ.

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US printing-writing paper shipments down 25% in July

Total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25% in July 2023 compared to July 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 32% in July compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained essentially flat (-0.2%) when compared to June 2023, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.

U.S. shipments decreased in all 3 major P-W grades (UFS, CFS and MECH) when compared to July last year, with uncoated free sheet papers recording the smallest year ago decrease of approximately 14%. Net imports in all 3 major grades decreased in June compared to the same month last year. U.S. purchases in all 3 major grades in June decreased approximately 33% when compared to the same period last year. June year-to-date U.S. purchases decreased approximately 20% versus June 2022 year-to-date volume.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.

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Valmet to supply machine vision systems to Shanxi Qiangwei Paper in China

Valmet has received an order from Shanxi Qiangwei Paper Co., Ltd. to supply machine vision systems for Qiangwei’s paper machine PM 6. The scope of supply includes a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System, a Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System and winder control with target-stop functionality. The investment aims to improve the operating efficiency and optimize the final paper quality of the PM 6.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2023. The delivery will take place in the first quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

“We selected Valmet because of its advanced solutions and extensive project experience. We are confident that Valmet’s state-of-the-art technology and process know-how will elevate the level of intelligence and automation in our operations to a new height. We’ve had very good cooperation with Valmet in previous projects and I am sure this will be another success,” says Huang Wenbin, PM 6 production manager at Shanxi Qiangwei Paper Co., Ltd.

 

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Valmet to deliver diffuser rebuild to Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden

Valmet will deliver a complete atmospheric diffuser rebuild to Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden. The delivery is scheduled to take place in May 2024.

 

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

 

Skärblacka mill’s original washer was delivered by Valmet in 1973. The rebuild will secure the washer’s performance and availability for years to come and prepare the mill for future capacity increases.

“We have established a long-lasting relationship with Valmet and have learned to trust their expertise. We have confidence in Valmet’s technology and found their solution superior to the alternatives,” says Samuel Wirzén, Project Manager at Billerud’s Skärblacka mill.

“We are happy that Skärblacka chose Valmet to supply washer technology. We believe that our solution will be both valuable to the mill and prolong the lifespan of their machine,” says Lennart Montonen, Sales Manager, Pulp Solutions, EMEA Area at Valmet.

The rebuild will include a complete technology upgrade and an installation of a Valmet Atmospheric Diffuser Kit, leading to optimized washing and increased capacity.

Billerud provides paper and packaging materials made from virgin fiber – passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. The Skärblacka mill produces white machine glazed kraft paper, brown sack paper and fluting and runs two laboratories specialized in developing packaging for food and medical products.

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Sonoco adds 2 new EnviroFlex Paper pre-qualifications for How2Recycle labelling

Sonoco has added two new cold seal structures to the growing family of EnviroFlex® Paper products receiving How2Recycle® Widely recyclable pre-qualification. EnviroFlex Paper Ultimate (ULT) 1.0 CS and Advanced (ADV) 4.0 CS are the first of their kind to bring cold seal properties to curbside recyclable paper packaging. This results from Sonoco’s ongoing efforts to develop and provide a range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to meet the challenging needs of consumer-packaged goods companies in today’s competitive market.

The ULT line of paper-based packaging has high oxygen, moisture, and grease barrier, ideal for moisture sensitive applications like pet treats and products containing nuts. The ADV line provides optimal performance for medium level oxygen and moisture barrier applications, like confections and powdered products.

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Paper Excellence Canada permanently curtails Catalyst Paper Tiskwat

Paper Excellence Canada announced today the permanent curtailment of Catalyst Paper tiskwat, its paper mill in Powell River, BC.

In the 18 months since the indefinite curtailment, the majority of employees took voluntary severance, and a small number chose to transfer to another Paper Excellence Canada mill. When fully operating, Catalyst Paper tiskwat employed approximately 200 people.

The mill is secured and has been de-risked in terms of removing all major chemicals, fibre and fuels from the site.

 

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Thai Cane PM11 awards order for 3 Dryer Fabric Cleaners to ProJet

ProJet received an order for a total 3 Power Cleaners (dryer fabric cleaners) from Thai Cane (Siam Cement Group) for their PM11 in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order was received in August 2023 and will delivered in Q1 2024.

Of course, all Power Cleaners will be ProJet’s Power Cleaner 2.0, the upgraded version. The upgrade consists of a smaller cleaner head, more nozzles at higher pressure and improved vacuum/discharge system. The combination of all these improvements is an increased cleaning efficiency, exactly what Thai Cane needed for its Dryer Fabrics.

 

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Packaging manufacturing workers secure significant wage increases

Amcor workers represented by Teamsters Local 238 voted to ratify a new four-year agreement by a strong margin, ending a two-week strike at the company’s plant in Des Moines, Iowa.

“These workers fought back against concessions to win the best contract they’ve ever had,” said Jesse Case, Local 238 Secretary-Treasurer. “It goes to show that when Teamsters fight, Teamsters win.”

The 103 Amcor Teamsters at the Des Moines plant make packaging for food products like Capri Sun fruit drinks, Slim Jims, and pudding cups.

The members went on strike July 29 after voting down Amcor’s last, best, and final offer, and a subsequent offer. The strike garnered massive support within the membership, with no members crossing the picket line.

The new contract includes large wage increases, an extra holiday, and additional retirement money.

“This is a victory,” said Jake Versteegh, an Amcor worker with more than 10 years at the company. “We’re excited to get back to work.”

Teamsters Local 238 is Iowa’s largest local union and represents public- and private-sector workers across numerous industries

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Matrix Pack partners with Curt G. Joa to supply machinery for dry molded fiber

Matrix Pack has entered into an industrialization partnership and machine supply agreement with JOA to support Matrix Pack’s business development in North America and Europe. Matrix Pack partners with JOA for Dry Molded Fiber Machiner – PulPac

Global food service packaging manufacturer, Matrix Pack is launching hot and cold drink lids, as the start of a new line of sustainable foodservice packaging products, using PulPac’s groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber technology. Matrix Pack announces that it has entered into an industrialization partnership and machine supply agreement with Curt G. JOA Inc. (JOA), a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of converting machinery for the hygiene industry. JOA will support Matrix Pack’s business development in North America and Europe.

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Rayonier Advanced Materials reports Q2 net loss of $17 million

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) reported a net loss of $۱۷ million, or $(۰.۲۶) per diluted share, for the quarter ended July 1, 2023, compared to a net loss of $۲۳ million, or $(۰.۳۶) per diluted share, for the prior year quarter. Loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended July 1, 2023 was $۱۶ million, or $(۰.۲۴) per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $۲۵ million, or $(۰.۳۹) per diluted share, for the prior year quarter.

“Results for the Q2 reflected shifting market conditions across several key end markets. Despite facing volume pressure due to destocking in certain areas of our Cellulose Specialties and Paperboard businesses, we successfully increased prices by 13% and 4%, respectively, from the previous year, demonstrating our commitment to prioritizing value over volume. Moreover, we are experiencing downward pressure on commodity prices across all our segments, which intensified during the quarter. We are reacting by taking downtime at our High-Yield Pulp plant to reduce costs, minimize losses and monetize inventories. We are also reviewing strategic options with respect to our non-fluff High Purity Cellulose commodity businesses, specifically including viscose and paper pulp products,” said De Lyle W. Bloomquist, RYAM’s President and CEO.

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U.S. boxboard production down 11% in Q2

U.S. boxboard production in Q2 2023 decreased 11% compared to Q2 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 86.6%, down 7.6 points from Q2, as the American Forest & Paper Association reports.

Solid Bl. Plate, Dish & Tray–Domestic production decreased 6.4% compared to Q2 2022 and increased 0.7% for the year-to-date.

Recycled Boxboard–Coated production was down 3% when compared to the same six months of 2022.

Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 83.7%, down 8.9 points from Q2 2022 and down 10.1 points year-to-date.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.

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Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper acquires Thunder Bay mill from Resolute FP Canada

Atlas Holdings announces the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the pulp, newsprint and directory paper mill operations in Thunder Bay, Ontario from Resolute FP Canada Inc. by Atlas’ affiliate, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc.

Thunder Bay is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft and northern bleached hardwood kraft pulp, paper, newsprint and directory producer. The Mill has been a landmark in northwestern Ontario for more than a century. Kent Ramsay, who has served as General Manager of the Mill since 2019, has been named President of Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper.

 

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