The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q2 2023 Boxboard report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q2 decreased 11% compared to Q2 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 86.6%, down 7.6 points from Q2 2022.
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For the second quarter of 2023, Clearwater Paper reported net sales of $525 million compared to net sales of $526 million for the second quarter of 2022. Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $30 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, compared to net income for the second quarter of 2022 of $15 million, or $0.86 per diluted share.
On a non-GAAP basis, Clearwater Paper reported adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2023 of $30 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2022 adjusted net income of $19 million, or $1.11 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was $71 million, compared to the second quarter of 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $63 million.
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BTG announces the opening of its new Indian Center of Excellence located in Hyderabad, India. The facility is a state-of-the-art technical support centre and digital hub that will greatly enhance BTG capability to serve the Indian and regional markets.
BTG certified technical specialists operating out of this Center of Excellence will support BTG devices sold and installed at BTG customers locally and regionally. In addition, a laboratory with a variety of analytical capabilities, including charge and morphology is also established. Research & Development engineers based at the Center of Excellence will be involved in product design and development, working closely with the BTG factory in Sweden.
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The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste. One of the targets is to make all packaging recyclable by 2030. To support sack kraft paper producers, paper sack converters and fillers to maximise the recyclability of all paper sacks placed on the market, EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft have published Paper Sacks – Design for Recyclability Guidelines. These guidelines provide recommendations for the materials used and for the physical construction of paper sacks.
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The Board of Directors of JSC Ilim Group appointed Alexey Chernyaev as acting CEO.
Alexey Chernyaev began his career with the Company in 2016. He has over 15 years of work experience in managerial positions in purchasing, production, supply chain and capital project management in industrial companies with world-class manufacturing standards and safety culture in Russia and abroad.
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Hood Container Corporation has acquired the corrugated packaging business of Dalton, Georgia based Sustainable Printing LLC. The transaction includes all printing, converting, and ancillary equipment located in Dalton. Hood will continue operating these assets in the current facility.
These assets complement Hood Container’s Southeastern footprint creating greater corrugated capacity and enhanced production capabilities in the Georgia and Tennessee region. This acquisition increases Hood Container’s digital print production footprint and will allow the company to continue expanding its corrugated converting capabilities.
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DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging provider, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia.
With a focus on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers, Bosis doo is particularly well suited to complement DS Smith’s strategy in the region, which targets higher growth and margin opportunities through its sustainable performance packaging customer proposition.
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New Zealand’s Whakatane Mill Ltd (WML) announces a significant investment upgrade, and progress is already well underway.
WML has successfully secured a substantial private investment of over NZD$70 million from its shareholders. This investment marks the most significant capital expenditure for WML since 2004 and is a testament to its commitment to growth. The infusion of funds will facilitate a major upgrade, elevating WML to industry-leading standards.
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported Q2 2023 net income of $۲۰۳ million, or $۲.۲۴ per share, and net income of $۲۰۹ million, or $۲.۳۱ per share, excluding special items. Q2 net sales were $۲.۰ billion in 2023 and $۲.۲ billion in 2022.
Excluding special items, the ($.92) per share decrease in Q2 2023 earnings compared to the Q2 2022 was driven primarily by lower volumes in the Packaging ($.90) and Paper ($.07) segments, lower price and mix in the Packaging segment ($.47), higher depreciation expense ($.09), and higher other converting costs ($.03).
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DS Smith announced a significant investment plan to be implemented in the next two years across its three packaging sites in Greece. The EUR 33.9 million investment is focused on equipment upgrades including purchasing state-of-the art machinery for innovative packaging to boost productivity as part of the company’s growth strategy in the East European market.
Starting with upgrades at Ierapetra’s Box Plant this summer, the investments will not only advance packaging capabilities, but also create a safer working environment. Investment into other sites located in Ancient Corinth and Thessaloniki will also see the modernization of equipment and minimize raw material waste.
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Hiang Seng Fibre Container Co., Ltd. has chosen to rely on A.Celli for a complex and highly technological rebuilding intervention on their PM5 located in Bangkok, Thailand.
A.Celli know-how will make it possible to rebuild the PM5 headbox, converting it from single to double-layer with the aim of improving the testliner printability.
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UPM Communication Papers today announced plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Bavaria, Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.
UPM said, “These plans are a continuation of necessary steps to proactively ensure competitiveness of our operations and align graphic paper capacity to a profitable customer demand.
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Huhtamaki is making a significant investment in its Paris, Texas facility in the U.S. The investment consists of an expansion of its manufacturing capacity as well as a consolidation of an external warehouse. The investment into production assets is approximately $30 million, and the warehouse and manufacturing facility will be leased. This will significantly increase the North America business segment’s capacity in folding cartons to support the growth of the Foodservice business.
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Brazil’s COBAP completed the modernization process of its PM#1. Hergen has supplied a set of equipment for the modernization of the press section and the installation of a new drive concept for the drying section. The upgrade project provided by Hergen focused on increasing production capacity by increasing the dry content arriving to the drying section, enabling the machine to operate at 600 m/min in the future.
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Valmet will supply a new high-capacity winder to Gascogne Papier in France. The winder will be delivered for the paper machine PM 7 at their Mimizan site. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Valmet’s delivery will include a high-capacity OptiWin two-drum compact winder that has a wide production range with different widths and diameters of shipping rolls. As a key solution for high-quality multi-roll winding, the winder is equipped with pro-active dual spreading.
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In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.
After a long process to identify potential buyers, Ahlstrom has received a binding offer from Accursia Capital to acquire the Stenay plant. The potential acquisition is subject to consultation with employee representatives.
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he American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 24% in June compared to June 2022.
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As announced earlier, Kemira’s Board of Directors and President & CEO Jari Rosendal have agreed that Jari Rosendal will leave his position as the President & CEO latest during 2024. Kemira’s Board has decided to initiate the search for his successor.
Kemira announced on July 11, 2023 that Jari Rosendal is on sick leave for the time being. Kemira’s Board of Directors has appointed Petri Castrén as Interim President & CEO as of July 18, 2023.
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Manitoba Government supports exploring greener technology at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries’ mill
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The Manitoba government and the Community Economic Development Fund are partnering with Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. (CKP) to explore opportunities for transitioning to a greener economy in northern Manitoba, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced.
“Our government continues to invest in the north, creating and maintaining sustainable jobs,” said Nesbitt. “The use of forest biomass in the north can benefit both the environment and the local economy. It is a potential win-win that is well worth exploring further.”
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Runtech Systems has received a repeat order from DS Smith Paper Ltd, Kemsley Mill, for a RunEco vacuum system rebuild on PM4. In the rebuild, existing liquid ring pumps will be replaced by four EP600 Turbo Blowers. Delivery also includes detailed engineering, EcoDrop and EcoSep water separators. With the rebuild, PM4 targets significant energy savings and reduction in CO2 emissions.
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