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Microline for the South American tissue market

Microline, an Italian company specialising in the design and development of packaging solutions for tissue products, has excelled for over twenty years in dynamic South American market, where it has a reputation for providing versatile, high-performance and high-quality machines.

The Tissue market consists in paper products in various forms, such as rolls and parallelepipedal (folded) products, manufactured using diverse techniques depending on their use: single-ply and smooth or embossed bonded multi-ply products with different purposes. The products manufactured using these materials are used in very diverse settings, such as the biomedical, cosmetics and industrial sectors. They range from hospital paper rolls to rolls for corporate cleaning, as well as toilet paper, interfolded hand towels, napkins, paper tissues and wipes. According to the forecasts, in the South American area alone, the market will grow to a value of 66 billion dollars by 2028, compared to 45 billion in 2020, with a compound growth rate of 4.6% for the 2021 – ۲۰۲۸ period.

 

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Evergreen Hill Enterprise acquires SWM International

SWM International has been successfully acquired by Evergreen Hill Enterprise. The company will now operate as an independent privately owned business with its headquarters located in Luxembourg, Tobacco Reporter reports.

SWM International is a leading supplier of premium, highly engineered lightweight materials. The company serves various industry segments, including tobacco, cannabinoids, battery, surface protection, packaging and medical. With a global footprint including facilities in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States, the company is home to nearly 2,000 employees worldwide, including an experienced management team.

“Today marks a milestone for our employees, our customers and our partners,” said SWM CEO Katrin Hanske in a press statement. “Leveraging our profound engineering expertise in botanicals and natural fibers, we are dedicated to further advancing innovation in our distinctive products and technologies, all while expanding our manufacturing capabilities.”

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Toscotec starts up a tissue line at Jumbo Centre in South Africa

South African tissue producer Jumbo Centre has started up an AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at their Johannesburg facility. This is a repeat order for Toscotec after the successful installation in 2020 of another complete tissue machine at the same mill.

The AHEAD 1.8 machine has a sheet trim width of 2,750 mm, an operating speed of 1,800 m/min and a production capacity of more than 30,000 tpy. It is equipped with a new generation design TT NextPress shoe press, a third-generation TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high-efficiency TT Hood. The scope of supply covers the complete production line from the bale handling and stock preparation systems to the electrification and control system of the tissue machine. The associated services include detailed engineering, erection supervision, commissioning, training, and start-up.

Itzik Nikfard and Rafi Nikfard, Directors of Jumbo Centre, said, “This investment marks a new important stage of expansion for our business. The choice of technology is key in supporting the continuous growth and success of our SnowSoft brand. Toscotec’s machines deliver premium tissue quality, high production efficiency, and energy savings which equip us to succeed in the market.”

 

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Lucart appoints new Sustainability and Energy transition manager

Michele Noera joins the Lucart Group in the role of Sustainability and Energy Transition Manager. The inclusion of this new function will allow Lucart to further strengthen our strategy in the various areas of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Genoa, Noera began his career 25 years ago in large companies such as Enel, in the role of Project Leader, and Enviro, as Alternative Energy Project Manager. From 2008 to 2023 he was part of the Amadori Group, first as Energy Manager and subsequently as Environment and Energy Manager.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Lucart family, where I have found a well-established base of corporate culture built over 70 years of history spent pursuing innovation and sustainability”, Michele Noera, Lucart’s Sustainability and Energy Transition Manager explained. “The future of energy is not only about self-production and the transition to renewable and alternative sources, but also about the waste valorization with a view to circularity. My sustainable vision of the future aims to involve all the players in the supply chain, who can no longer think in a compartmentalized manner, each from their own point of view, but must pursue a principle of extended and shared responsibility”.

 

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PulPac reveals a phone tray insert

PulPac, a leader in dry molding technology, announces the latest addition to its “Highway Products”: the Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert. It is now offered to producers and represents another stride towards PulPac’s commitment to providing cost-effective, environmentally responsibly produced packaging alternatives.

“We understand the importance of balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness. This Phone Tray Insert shows manufacturers and brands a cost-competitive solution without compromising on their commitment to the planet – a hallmark of Dry Molded Fiber”, says Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac.

The Phone Tray Insert addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the packaging industry. Dry Molded Fiber applications, such as the Phone Tray insert, means choosing a cost-effective product with a reduced environmental footprint compared to conventional plastic or fiber-based alternatives.

The reveal complements PulPac’s existing lineup of “Highway products”, providing businesses with a quick-start solution for their eco-friendly packaging needs. The lineup comprises standardized and commercially validated applications ready for production. To date, it includes primarily food-grade products such as protective lids, coffee cup lids, cold drink lids, cutlery, trays, bowls, and now the Phone Tray Insert newcomer.

“Time is increasingly becoming the most important factor in dealing with environmental challenges. By creating a range of standardized, highly demanded products that are pre-validated, we can help our customers speed up the transition towards sustainable fiber-based packaging and a greener, cleaner world,” continues Fager.

In addition to the range of ready-to-produce applications with very competitive unit economics and unmatched sustainability features, PulPac, together with partners, also provides turn-key production platforms for different customer needs. The purpose is to drive a transformative shift in the packaging industry, where sustainability is not just a choice but a fundamental principle.

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Lucart factories in Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne obtain ISO 45001 safety certification

After Porcari, Diecimo, Torre di Mosto, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Avigliano, Altopascio in Italy), Artziniega in Spain), Blackmore Park in UK) the factories of Nyergesújfalu in Hungary and Laval sur Vologne, in France, have also obtained ISO 45001:2018 certification on the health and safety management system. This is an important recognition, which brings the total number of certified sites to 10 out of 11 and represents a significant step forward in Lucart’s path to promoting health and safety at work.

“The ISO 45001:2018 certification for our factories in Hungary and France are a tangible sign of our constant commitment to guaranteeing high health and safety standards at every stage of our production” – comments Massimo Pasquini, CEO of Lucart Group.

“We are proud to see our vision of a sustainable and secure future taking shape through concrete results. With Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne the percentage of certified Lucart factories goes from the 64% recorded in 2022 to the current 91% in 2023. We expect to reach, with the Spanish plant in Aranguren, 100% of certified factories by the end of 2024, bringing forward the goal originally set for 2030.”

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Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for Its New Liquid Carton Production Plant

Elopak has announced plans to build its first U.S. production plant with the latest state-of-the-art technology for the production of Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs.

The new production facility will be located in Little Rock, Arkansas and is expected to start production in the first half of 2025. It represents a significant investment for the region of around USD 70 million including the land, the building and the equipment.

In a statement, Elopak said, “Following the investment announcement in June 2023, the company has evaluated different financing opportunities and concluded to own and fully finance the plant on the balance sheet. Hence, the nominal cost of the investment will be recognized in the balance sheet instead of the discounted value of the lease payments, increasing the reported investment by around USD 15 million.”

This is economically more profitable for Elopak compared to partly leasing, which was assumed in June.

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Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region

Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e Hijos. Through this acquisition, Saica Natur strengthens its presence in the Henares corridor, an important business, industrial and residential area in the north-east of Madrid region.

The acquired company has 25 employees and in 2022 had a turnover of 10 million euros. It manages up to 53,000 tonnes of waste annually, the vast majority of which (92%) is paper and cardboard. Located in the municipality of Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) with a warehouse spanning almost 16,000 square metres, Ecovidal has been supplying recycled paper to Saica Paper mills for over four decades, establishing a long-standing business partnership.

Saica Group is one of the leading companies in Europe in the manufacture of recycled paper for corrugated board, with an annual production capacity of 3.3 million tons of recycled paper for corrugated board.

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Andritz to supply dewatering and dispersing equipment to Rondo Ganahl’s paper mill in Austria

Andritz has received an order from Rondo Ganahl AG to supply dewatering and dispersing equipment to be installed in its paper mill in Frastanz, Austria.

Start-up is scheduled for end of 2024.

This upgrade will help the customer make his paper mill fit for the future to meet growing demands in the production process. ANDRITZ will replace the complete dewatering and dispersing equipment, which will increase the capacity of the system up to 230 bdt/d. Centerpiece of the new technology will be a Twin Wire Press, type TWP2833L, which will feature a custom-tailored modular design optimized for the limited space conditions at the installation site. The ANDRITZ Twin Wire Press is perfectly suited for dewatering all types of fibers, but especially when a high pulp dryness or the separation of water loops are required. ANDRITZ will also provide the basic engineering, supervision of erection, commissioning, and start-up as well as the operator training.

 

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Georgia-Pacific to invest $150 at its tissue mill in Halsey, Oregon

Georgia-Pacific announced a $۱۵۰ million investment in its retail consumer tissue business at its mill in Halsey, Oregon.

Investments to the Halsey mill will increase production capacity for high quality bath tissue, with initial production expected in 2025. By the end of this project, Georgia-Pacific will have invested over $۲۰۰ million in paper machine and converting assets at Halsey since 2022.

Georgia-Pacific announced a $150 million investment in its mill in Halsey, Oregon to improve its bath tissue production.

The improvements announced today at the Halsey, Oregon mill will support Georgia-Pacific’s premium tissue offerings, such as Quilted Northern Ultra Plush® tissue, as well as customer branded tissue.

 

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Andritz starts up largest high-kappa fiberline in China for Nanning Sun Paper

International technology group ANDRITZ has started up a state-of-the-art, highly efficient fiberline and lime kiln plant at Nanning Sun Paper’s pulp and paper mill in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China.

Zang Zijia, Project Director, Nanning Sun Paper, said, “Start-up of the fiberline and lime kiln went very smoothly. The project progressed quickly, the start-up test was completed within one month after feeding, and now the equipment is running stably. We will definitely continue working with ANDRITZ in the future to further increase our capacity and efficiency.”

The ANDRITZ supply was on full EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis and included the following:

  • The largest high-kappa fiberline in China with a capacity of 1,600 adt/d. The hardwood line includes a TurboFeed chip feeding system, Lo-Solids continuous cooking, blow line refiners, screen room, LC refiners and highly efficient washing with a multi-stage DD-Washer drum displacer washer, a GF-Filter advanced vacuum drum filter washer and a COMPACT PRESS wash press.
  • An energy-efficient lime kiln plant with a capacity of 450 t/d burnt lime, including a LimeDry lime mud washing and dewatering filter, a LimeKiln feeding system, a LimeKiln shell, riding rings, roller sets and driving mechanism, as well as a LimeCool and a LimeFire burner.

source: andritz

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Kemira announces a multi-million euro investment in water treatment chemicals production in the UK

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, announces a significant capacity extension of its ferric sulfate water treatment chemicals production line in Goole, UK. The additional 70 000 tons capacity investment helps meet the growing demand for coagulants due to the new and stricter Asset Management Plan 7 and 8 regulation on phosphorus and other nutrient discharge from wastewater treatment set out in the Water Industry National Environment Programme in the UK. The new capacity is planned to be in operation in Q3 2025.

“We support our customers in meeting the tighter regulations and help them to optimize the chemistries used in every part of the water treatment process. This investment will increase our flexibility to utilize different types of iron raw materials which will further secure our strong supply service when demand increases. We are well placed to meet the growing future needs of the UK water treatment industry,” says Wido Waelput, Senior Vice President, Commercial, EMEA & APAC, Industry & Water segment at Kemira.

Kemira produces currently over 350 000 tons of water treatment and other chemicals annually at its four UK manufacturing sites in Goole, Ellesmere Port, Teesport and Bradford. Kemira has invested significantly in the Goole site in recent years. The latest expansion program was completed in 2021.

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ANDRITZ complements its process control product portfolio by acquiring NAF valve business

ANDRITZ has signed an agreement with Flowserve Corporation based in Texas, USA, to take over its

NAF AB engineers, designs and builds Flowserve’s NAF control valve portfolio. It is a leading supplier with long-standing experience in providing process control valves for pulp and paper and other related industries. With 50 employees at the facility in Linköping, Sweden, it has been a successful provider of process control valves for more than 100 years.

This acquisition further extends and strengthens ANDRITZ’s product and service portfolio in the field of process control. With this acquisition, ANDRITZ, a leading provider of process control and automation systems for complete pulp and paper mills, is adding control valves to its portfolio of process actuators, analyzers, and measurement equipment for the pulp and paper making process. For many years, ANDRITZ has successfully equipped its production plant and equipment deliveries with NAF control valves.

 

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ABB signs €۵۰۰ million EIB financing

ABB and the European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, have signed a €۵۰۰ million financing agreement to support ABB’s research and development in its Electrification business area.

Global demand for electricity is growing 10 times faster than other energy sources.1 Addressing this increasing demand in the context of the energy transition, ABB plans to use the EIB funding to design and develop next generation electrical distribution solutions. Development efforts will include solid-state circuit breakers, eco-friendly switchgear, and technology that enhances building efficiency and automation.

ABB’s solutions are used for example in commercial buildings, industrial operations or microgrids. The funding will support R&D projects in Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Poland, Switzerland and several other European countries.

 

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New paper recycling plant to be built in South East Queensland, Australia

One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling facilities will be built in South East Queensland with plans to turn 220,000 tonnes of waste paper and cardboard from across Queensland and northern New South Wales into pulp annually for export.

The Albanese and Queensland Labor Governments have partnered with Brisbane-based national company AusWaste Recycling to build a $137 million waste paper recycling facility at Brendale.

The Australian Recycled Pulp and Paper Project (ARPPP) is supported by a joint investment of $40 million from the Commonwealth and state Labor governments through the Recycling Modernisation Fund. Industry is also playing a key role, contributing $97 million to the total project cost.

This project will support approximately 195 construction jobs and 58 ongoing jobs.

The ARPPP will process waste including used packaging, newspaper, coffee cups, milk cartons and office paper into value-added paper pulp for paper mills.

It will elevate Australia’s position in the global waste paper and cardboard recycling market and it will contribute to the achievement of Queensland’s waste recovery and recycling targets.

Construction of the ARPPP is expected to begin in mid 2024 and be completed in mid 2025.

 

 

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Paper Excellence extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill

Paper Excellence Canada announced that the curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility will be extended to the end of February 2024 due to challenging market conditions which have not recovered as anticipated.

The continued curtailment means that approximately 70 paper operations employees will not return to work in December. Paper Excellence Canada continues to work with our employees to mitigate the impact of the ongoing paper production curtailment.

The mill’s pulp operations, which support approximately 400 union and salaried staff employees, will continue production during the extended paper curtailment.

Paper Excellence Canada will continue to supply its customers with products typically made at Crofton from other mills within the Paper Excellence Group where possible.

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Essity Joins European Research Project Sustronics in Development of Eco-friendly Sensor Technology

Essity announced that it has joined the European research project Sustronics, an EU funded project with the goal of moving the European electronics industry towards eco-friendly electronics and the development of cutting-edge functionalities.

Sustronics is a project within Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding program for research and innovation with a budget of EUR 95.5 billion.

According to Essity, the research project includes nine pilot studies with a focus on healthcare and diagnostics. Prototypes will be developed and in parallel life cycle assessments and methods for eco-design will be applied to ensure sustainability.

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PPWR – EU Parliament strikes a balance for circular packaging

The corrugated cardboard industry supports the European Commission’s intention “to reduce the negative environmental impacts of packaging and packaging waste while improving the functioning of the internal market” via the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Therefore, FEFCO welcomes the outcome of today’s European Parliament Plenary session vote on the legislation. The vote has established the way forward for a sustainable packaging industry. Notably, it sets ambitious provisions for circularity while preserving existing, well-functioning waste management systems and acknowledging the competitiveness of European businesses.

FEFCO now calls on the Council to follow the same direction to ensure the complementarity of recycling and reuse in the final PPWR legislation. The preservation of sustainable packaging industries, like corrugated cardboard, requires a balanced and realistic approach that secures competitiveness and harmonises the internal market. Corrugated cardboard is one of the most recycled packaging in Europe, with a recycling rate of over 90% and an average recycled content of 89%1 from a renewable source.

Corrugated cardboard packaging is a unique example of circularity and FEFCO member companies are dedicated to further improving the sustainability of packaging systems in the European Union. Eleni Despotou, Director General of FEFCO, said “The corrugated cardboard industry is committed to supporting the PPWR objectives while promoting circular packaging options for the benefit of the environment and society.”

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EIB signs SEK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Billerud for bioproduct mill upgrade

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €۱۱۰ million) loan agreement with Swedish company Billerud, a world-leading paper and packaging materials supplier. The loan supports investments in the modernisation and upgrade of a bioproduct mill, including the replacement of a recovery boiler. The upgrades are well anchored in Billerud’s sustainability strategy and will secure high environmental performance for the mill, with increased energy and resource efficiency.

Materials made at Frövi mill are used in various packaging applications, with a particular focus on food and beverage packaging — an area that has strict requirements in terms of durability and hygiene standards. Fibre-based packaging has the advantage of being fossil-free, recyclable, and biodegradable — features that set it apart from fossil-based types of packaging. Materials produced by Billerud can be recycled many times and made into recycled board, before finally being used for energy production.

 

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Surge in Spain’s toilet paper exports reaches $13M in August 2023

In August 2023, overseas shipments of toilet paper increased by 24% to 5.6K tons for the first time since May 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% from August 2022 to August 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. In value terms, toilet paper exports surged to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% from August 2022 to August 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months.

 

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