The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging. The facility recycles 25,000 tons per year, equivalent to 60% of all collected, sorted and recycled food and beverage cartons in France.
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Toscotec started up a packaging paper machine at Cartiera Pirinoli after the complete rebuild of the press section at their Roccavione facility in Italy.
Toscotec installed a first nip with double felted press roll and a second nip with a Voith NipcoFlex shoe press designed for a maximum load of 1,600 kN/m. The project also included a fully automatic tail feeding system, felt runs, showers, rolls, doctors, as well as guide and stretcher systems.
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VPK Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Zetacarton, an Italian corrugated cardboard company based near Como. With this new step, VPK Group is setting foot in Italy for the first time.
Zetacarton, an Italian company led by the Zanfrini family, is a leading producer of corrugated board packaging including special niche products such as fanfold and big-box packaging.
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Andritz has received an order from the pulp and paper producer The Navigator Company to supply a new recovery boiler, new ash leaching system and an upgrade of the non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system for its pulp mill in Setúbal, Portugal. ANDRITZ will execute the order on a turn-key basis with start-up scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Andritz’s sustainable technologies improve mills’ environmental performance and support Navigator’s Responsible 2030 Agenda.
The non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system is part of ANDRITZ’s CircleToZero initiative that focuses on eliminating unused side streams, create new added-value products and lay a foundation for zero emissions and zero waste production.
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Engraving Solutions, a service provider for the development of engraving patterns and the production of embossing rolls, part of the Körber Business Area Tissue, sets a new standard in the field of embossing technology with Warm-Up Ready and FLER, two exclusive solutions based on an electromagnetic induction heating system and an innovative texture concept, respectively. State-of-the-art technologies combined with consolidated know-how in the Tissue paper converting industry are the factors behind customers’ choice to rely on Engraving Solutions as the ideal partner for the creation of unprecedented finished products, thanks to customized and 100% Made in Italy embossing systems, which allow, in some cases, to triple sales.
Mauro Gelli, Engineering and R&D Manager of Engraving Solutions commented “In a highly competitive market scenario such as that of Tissue paper, it is important to offer a value-added service that goes beyond the production of engraving rolls. The complete proposal of ad hoc solutions, branded Engraving Solutions, is the result of constant investments in R&D, latest generation technologies and in-depth studies of new engravings. An approach that has led us to develop Warm-Up Ready and Fler, two innovative embossing systems with multiple advantages, including significant cost containment and superior quality of the finished product.”
Georgia-Pacific completed a $175 million investment into its Dixie tableware facility in Darlington, South Carolina, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The improvements will expand its plate and bowl production operations to meet customer and consumer demand for these popular disposable household products. The Darlington facility now has additional printing capability, state-of-the-art plate presses and a new finished goods warehouse. Georgia-Pacific, through this investment, is striving to be a preferred partner for suppliers, customers, and the Darlington community. The expanded facility also created 100 new full-time jobs. The facility currently has 500 total employees.
Andritz has received an order from the pulp and paper producer The Navigator Company to supply a new recovery boiler, new ash leaching system and an upgrade of the non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system for its pulp mill in Setúbal, Portugal. ANDRITZ will execute the order on a turn-key basis with start-up scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Andritz’s sustainable technologies improve mills’ environmental performance and support Navigator’s Responsible 2030 Agenda.
The non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system is part of ANDRITZ’s CircleToZero initiative that focuses on eliminating unused side streams, create new added-value products and lay a foundation for zero emissions and zero waste production.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has delivered the two longest sheetfed offset presses ever produced to leading global packaging manufacturer WestRock. The longest, delivered to WestRock’s Tczew, Poland facility, is a 42 metre, specially adapted custom configuration of a Speedmaster XL 106 with a total of 20 printing and coating units.
This record-breaking press represents a key Heidelberg business strategy: “We help our customers simplify their printing processes and boost their productivity by offering them a high level of automation and flexibility, something that is especially important at a time when the skills shortage is becoming more acute worldwide,” says Heidelberg CEO Dr. Ludwin Monz. This business strategy is increasingly paying dividends. With annual growth of approximately 2.3 percent forecast, the folding carton market is a strategic growth segment for Heidelberg.
Kadant Noss AB, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., has announced its agreement to deliver a Green Liquor System upgrade to the Södra Cell Mörrum Mill in Sweden. This order encompasses the provision of a green liquor clarifier, dregs precoat filter, engineering services, and on-site support.
Mörrum Mill is a specialized facility with two distinct production lines. One line manufactures a wide variety of premium paper pulps, while the other is dedicated to dissolving pulp for textile and other applications, featuring the innovative OnceMore® process.
In Amsterdam, across the 12-13 December 2023 the Plastics and Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs 2023 conference promises to be an exceptional gathering of the whole food contact supply chain, who look to address all topical concerns in the food contact industry and develop their knowledge on how to best comply with all the latest regulations.
Over 100 food contact professionals are expected to join us at the Marriott Hotel on the 12-13 December 2023. The 2023 agenda was carefully curated with insights from big industry players including Barilla, DS Smith, FEICA, ISEGA, Stora Enso, BASF, De’Longhi and many more.
A few of the recently confirmed speakers include Dr. Martin Klatt, Executive Specialist Regulatory Affairs, Head of Product Stewardship Dispersions & Resins at BASF, Dr. Ralph Derra, Managing Director at ISEGA GmbH, Peter Oldring, Regulatory Affairs Manager at Sherwin-Williams, Dr. Malcolm Driffield, Managing Scientist, Chemical Regulation & Food Safety at Exponent International, José Antonio Alarcon, Secretary of the Functional Barrier Consortium, CEO IGBS at Petcore Europe, Elisa Mayrhofer, Project Manager & Scientist at Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry & Technology, Marcello Pezzi, Product Safety Director at DS Smith.
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Enstra Paper, member of the Corruseal Group and one of the largest producers of recycled containerboard grades in South Africa, has engaged Voith to rebuild its PM 6 for packaging paper in Springs, close to Johannesburg, in South Africa. Voith will supply a new BlueLine OCC stock preparation line to improve efficiency, runability and paper quality. The leading full-line supplier will also undertake substantial rebuild measures on the existing paper machine that was converted from newsprint to packaging papers in 2015.
“Enstra Paper’s new production line 6 will significantly improve our competitiveness, cost situation and product quality,” says Rajiv Mehta, Joint CEO at Corruseal Group. “The partnership with Voith is the next important investment step for the future of our company.”
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe. The new price will be 1,200 USD, effective as from now.
– Global demand for pulp is picking up and producer stocks are decreasing, says Henning Ellström, Vice President Sales and Marketing SCA Pulp.
Andritz will supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s mill in Meppen, Germany, to produce wood-based insulation products. This will be the 15th insulation board production line equipped with an ANDRITZ pressurized refining system, confirming ANDRITZ’s strong position in the industry.
The new line will process a mixture of wood chips from different types of timber to produce insulation boards for the construction industries. Start-up is scheduled for 2025.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree “On the mandatory sale of revenue in foreign currency received by certain Russian exporters under foreign trade agreements (contracts),” according to a government statement.
According to the decree, a specific list of exporters, including 43 groups of companies from various industries such as the fuel and energy complex, black and non-ferrous metallurgy, chemical and forestry industries, as well as grain farming, are required to repatriate and sell foreign currency proceeds on the Russian market. It is noted that this measure is intended to contribute to the stabilization of the ruble.
On Monday, the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange exceeded 102 rubles for the first time since March 23, 2022. Last week, the dollar exchange rate exceeded 101 rubles. The Central Bank of Russia attributes the fall in the ruble exchange rate to a decrease in the trade balance.
The process will be implemented over 6 months, with volumes and deadlines set by the government. Additionally, the obligation to submit indicative plans-schedules for the purchase and sale of foreign currency on the domestic market to the Bank of Russia and Rosfinmonitoring is introduced. The introduction of authorized representatives of Rosfinmonitoring into individual companies to monitor and ensure compliance with currency regulation rules is also provided.
Source: Lesprom Network
As part of Alkim Kağıt latest investment to extend the range of paper grades and achieve the highest product quality standards, A.Celli will provide an ÆGO™ SIZER Film Size Press.
The Film Size Press will be designed to process special papers at a maximum speed of 1150 m/min and to apply starch on various paper grades, from 80 gsm copy paper up to 350 gsm Bristol paper. The unit will also feature a fully automatic threading system equipped with tail cutter, tail shooter, vacuum belt and air turn.
With this project, which sees the implementation of PMT’s best technologies, Alkim Kağıt is confirming the willingness to continue the long and fruitful cooperation previously established with PMT engineers, while A.Celli takes a further step to consolidate its presence in the Turkish market as a supplier of paper machine technological solutions for all paper grades.
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Rottneros is extending its commitment as an active partner in Sting Bioeconomy’s Industri Partner Program. The Industri Partner Program is a platform and catalyst for the crucial green transition aimed at creating a sustainable industry with reduced environmental and climate impact. A significant part of the program involves bringing together startups and industry partners with mutual interests.
“This is an incredibly important collaboration. We always strive to be at the forefront of environmental and sustainability efforts within the group. Our partnership with Sting Bioeconomy is valuable and provides us with the opportunity to engage with companies and entrepreneurs and be a part of innovative processes,” says Lennart Eberleh, CEO of Rottneros.
“It’s very exciting and meaningful that we have the opportunity to continue this collaboration. Rottneros has been a key partner for a long time, and we look forward to continuing the journey with them,” says Victor Isaksen, CEO of Sting Bioeconomy.
The collaboration underscores Rottneros’ commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices and aligns with Sting Bioeconomy’s vision of working with engaged stakeholders to create opportunities for innovative partnerships and environmentally friendly solutions.
Softys has selected Toscotec for the supply of a complete tissue line at their facility in Altamira, Mexico. Scheduled for start-up in the first quarter of 2025, the new AHEAD 2.2 line (PM5) will be supplied on a turnkey basis.
Superior Drying Efficiency
The AHEAD 2.2 machine guarantees the highest available drying efficiency through the combination of TT NextPress shoe press, TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high efficiency TT Hoods. The shoe press is equipped with TT TurboDryer, which uses heat recovered from the air system to reduce water viscosity and enhance the shoe press’s de-watering action to significantly increase post-press dryness. The Yankee hoods also feature TT Swing, an innovative solution that delivers maximum flexibility and energy saving in regulating the air system operation mode. Based on the production needs, TT Swing can be easily adjusted to run as a parallel system (two separate circuits of heated air, one to the wet end hood and the other to the dry end), a cascade system (air from dry end hood flows into wet end hood before recirculating), or a hybrid system configuration (heated air to the wet end hood and only extraction from the dry end) in order to guarantee optimal energy efficiency in the drying section of the tissue machine.
Mondi Grünburg has partnered with NKE, a prominent manufacturer of bearing solutions for wind, railway and industrial applications, to create a new packaging solution for wind power components. With the rising demand for renewable energy sources, the wind power sector has gained significant attention. The challenging operating conditions of wind turbines necessitate components that deliver exceptional efficiency and uncompromising reliability.
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PA Consulting (PA), the company bringing ingenuity to life, and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind Dry Molded Fiber, announce that global consumer health company Haleon has joined its Blister Pack Collective as a founding member.
PA and PulPac created the Blister Pack Collective to limit the use of non-recyclable plastics in over-the-counter and prescription drug packaging through cross-industry collaboration. It brings together pharma, consumer health, and FMCG businesses to accelerate progress towards a world of more sustainable tablet packs, free from problem plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
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DS Smith recently announced the launch of our global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’. The new facility is an industry-first and allows the company, its customers, and partners to accelerate the research and development of radically new packaging fulfillment solutions.
Located near Birmingham in the UK, the R8 facility includes a 4,000m2 pilot hall, four laboratories, conditioning chambers, an ideation and design studio, prototyping areas, and collaboration spaces. As well as being the home of our Group Innovation and R&D teams, it is intended to spearhead research in manufacturing, maximising on the growing demand for sustainable packaging, and the innovation needed to deliver it.
“Our customers are some of the world’s most iconic brands, so innovation and sustainability are high on their agenda. The R8 will facilitate the collaboration that we know is needed to solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges”, says Stefano Rossi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Packaging Division, DS Smith.
