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Valmet invests in roll cover production in the Columbus service center in the United States

Valmet is investing in state-of-the-art process equipment at its roll service center in Columbus, Mississippi, United States to broaden the scope of process covers being manufactured.

The value of the new investment will not be disclosed. Main equipment installations and commissioning took place during the third quarter 2023 and the new process is currently fully operational.

“This strategic investment shows our commitment to enhance our rubber, composite and polyurethane manufacturing capabilities and strengthens Valmet’s position as an industry leader for roll covers. It also responds to the growing demand for roll services that we have seen with the investments our customers continue to make in North America. Being close to our customers is one of our core commitments,” says Jonathan Demers, Director, Roll Services, North America, Valmet.

 

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Mexico’s tissue paper exports skyrocket to $8.4M with 53% surge

Mexico Tissue Paper Exports

In August 2023, the amount of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exported from Mexico soared to 6K tons, surging by 57% compared with the previous month. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. In value terms, tissue paper exports skyrocketed to $8.4M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction.

Exports by Country

The United States (6K tons) was the main destination for tissue paper exports from Mexico, with a approximately 100% share of total exports. From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -4.5%. In value terms, the United States ($8.4M) also remains the key foreign market for tissue paper exports from Mexico. From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -4.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In August 2023, the tissue paper price amounted to $1,411 per ton (FOB, Mexico), which is down by -2.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,629 per ton. From October 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure. As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States. From August 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.1% per month.

 

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Mondi collaborates with partners to replace PolyStyrene (EPS)

Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) microplastics are widely recognised as a significant contributor to marine plastic pollution, making up over 40% of plastic debris on Asian beaches.1 Bans on EPS packaging have gained tremendous momentum recently, particularly in the European Union and the wider Caribbean region.2,3 Legislation banning the use of EPS packaging has also been introduced in Fiji, the Philippines, and regions in the United States, just to name a few.4,5,6

With the ongoing development of the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution, governments from over 170 nations are working toward policy measures to combat the negative environmental impacts of hard-to-recycle plastics. The introduction of bans, levies, and increased disposal fees for EPS packaging materials will continue to be on trend for the foreseeable future, especially in regions lacking recycling infrastructure.

Corrugated packaging solutions are 100% recyclable and 100% compostable, making them the ideal packaging material. What’s more, Mondi’s corrugated packaging solutions include a wide portfolio of corrugated boxes made of recycled fibers. Paper-based packaging boasts an impressive 82.5% recycling rate in Europe, outperforming the combined recycling rates of all other packaging materials.7 The recycling value of corrugated packaging has enormous potential worldwide. Paper fiber can be recycled with good quality many times, keeping fibers in circulation.8,9

 

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Sofidel opens new automated warehouse in Poland

Sofidel has opened an automated warehouse at its plant in Ciechanów, Poland. The new 11,000 m2 warehouse can handle 32,000 pallets of goods and is designed to ensure higher efficiency and safety standards. The automated warehouse in Ciechanów, whose project was coordinated by Sofidel’s technical department, is the second one built in Europe, the first being in Sweden, and the third in the world, after the one in Circleville, Ohio, United States.

Efficiency in terms of space, logistics and customer service

Pallets of goods are stored in an area of 8,500 m2spread across eight floors. Six stacker trolleys operate here autonomously, and satellite shuttles transfer or pick up pallets of products in the storage cell assigned by the control system. This solution saves up to 40% of warehouse space.

 

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Glatfelter and Ekman Initiate Partnership to Sell Abaca Pulp Globally

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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Grupo Corporativo Papelera to Expand Tissue Manufacturing in Texas

Mexican tissue paper manufacturer Grupo Corporativo Papelera (GCP) is purchasing 32 acres in the East Montgomery Industrial Park in New Caney, Texas, the Houston Business Journal reported.

The estimated $400 million facility will serve as the site for the company’s new manufacturing and conversion facility, marking an expansion of its operations in the United States, the news outlet reported.

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Interfor increased Q4 sales to $810.3 million

Interfor Corporation recorded a net loss in Q4 2022 of $72.2 million, or $1.40 per share compared to net earnings of $3.5 million, or $0.06 per share in Q3 2022 and $69.7 million, or $1.15 per share in Q4 2021.

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