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Latest Research Developments

Latest Research Developments

According to a recent article from The Swedish Research Council, published in Phys Org, it states that new research reveals mechanisms of stiffening paper pulp, could lead to improved recyclability.

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Too soon for electric vehicles

The First Step to Success

Green Energy Trends

Innovation Trends

Quality in Work

Employee Management & AI

Decarbonization of the Forest Products Industry

Paperitalo Point of View

Preventative Maintenance Made Memorable

Preventative Maintenance Made Memorable

When I was little my dad would bring home comic books when I was sick. It broke up the monotony of being ill and introduced a bit of fun flipping through the pages. Now take that same idea - a bit of fun with comics - and instead apply it to livening up and strengthening a preventive maintenance (PM) culture. (When was the last time you sat in a riveting PM meeting?) Yes, entertaining author and experienced consultant Joel Levitt, President of Springfield Resources, is creating content about PM through his comic book, Stories of PM, covering PM principles.

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A Simplified Solution for Transportation Troubles

Investing in Tomorrow's Paper: Capital Projects

Unlocking Semiconductor Gridlock

Making Batteries Better... With Paper

Filtering Fact from Fiction: Ensuring Information Quality in the Digital Age

The Most Fascinating Part of any Tree

Increasing Safety and Productivity with Digital Downtime

Thoughts on the industry

The time I cheated death at the mill

The time I cheated death at the mill

All paper machines operating before OSHA 1974 enactment had potential of mangling or death to the employee who worked without caution. For example: Nip guards at winder, Calendar Stacks, Press Section, Conveyor belts, ETC. were NOT equipped with personnel safety devices.

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Interview from the Top - Part I

Interview from the Top - Part I

Have you noticed how many "chiefs" there are now in large corporations? Historically, there was always the Chief Executive Officer. The head honcho. The person reporting to the Board of Directors of public companies or directly to owners in a privately held company. Even that role didn't come about until well into the 1920's. Henry Ford was only the President at Ford Motor Company. Then, along came the Chief Operating Officer, leader of all operational assets and people, then the Chief Financial Officer, leader of the capital structure and investor base. In modern times, over the last couple decades, you can add in Chief Information Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and even a Chief Diversity Officer. Lots of chiefs these days are needed to manage a vast and sprawling organization to meet the goals set forth by the Board of Directors.

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Asymmetric Information: I'll show you mine if you show me yours

Working with the bullgang

Becoming Big(ger)

True Grit: Case Studies in Fight or Flight Scenarios

Death of a Salesman (Or Salesperson if you will)

Technology

UV Curing Technologies Panel Added to Print Embellishment Conference Schedule

UV Curing Technologies Panel Added to Print Embellishment Conference Schedule

To address the growing area of UV curing technologies for coatings, printing and other embellishments, three industry experts will be on hand for a panel discussion.

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Södra deploys battery-electric woodchip truck in production

Södra deploys battery-electric woodchip truck in production

Södra has decided to invest in a battery-electric long-haul truck in its daily logistics chain for transporting woodchips.

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Spotlight

Kimberly-Clark Unveils Next Chapter of Strategic Transformation to Unlock Highest Value Growth Opportunities

Kimberly-Clark Unveils Next Chapter of Strategic Transformation to Unlock Highest Value Growth Opportunities

Commits to 100% Natural Forest Free Ambition Across Product Portfolio.

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A Critical Balance: Virgin and Recycled Fibers Partners in Printing Paper Production

A Critical Balance: Virgin and Recycled Fibers Partners in Printing Paper Production

The balance of virgin and recycled fibers in paper and paper-based packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness-or the appearance of it-drives the push towards more recycled fibers, virgin fibers are essential in crafting high-quality, durable, and sustainable paper products.

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DS Smith Unveils Drypack Solution in U.S. Market to Help Seafood Processing Processors Phase Out Plastic Containers

The Paperitalo Supplier Directory simply works!

Jim's travels

Where is Jim this week?

As I travel, I am always looking for someone to go to dinner with, share a barbeque sandwich lunch and so forth.

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Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

We had an opportunity to gather on the evening of 6 October 2022 and award the Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award to Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington. Todd came in on budget on a tough project that was done entirely during the Covid Era. Todd learned the meaning of Force Majeure and still pulled it in on budget. Great job, Todd!

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International SAP Conference For Forest Products, Paper and Packaging in Madrid

Industree 4.0

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Labour ministry continues probe into Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper explosion

Four contract workers were injured in the incident that created a 'fireball' at the mill on Friday.

NORPAC investigating Sunday night fire

According to Longview Fire Department Fire Marshall Jon Dunaway, a fire was reported around 9 p.m. in a conveyor belt system. The damage was limited to the system, and no injuries were reported.

Georgia-Pacific building explosion leads to fire in Emporia, Virginia

The Greensville Volunteer Fire Department says a large fire resulted from an explosion at the Georgia Pacific facility in Emporia.

Holmen to invest $142 million in wind power

Holmen's Board has decided to invest SEK 1.5 billion ($142 million) in the construction of Blisterliden Wind Farm in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden. As part of Holmen's drive to develop its renewable energy business, the in...

International Paper stirs up possible bidding war over DS Smith

The proposal comes less than three weeks after DS Smith reached an in-principle agreement with its UK-listed rival Mondi, which made an all-share takeover offer valuing DS Smith at 5.14 billion pounds.

Greif Completes Acquisition of Ipackchem

The cash funded at closing consisted of the previously announced transaction value of $538 million, plus $38 million for a ticking fee that compensates the seller for earnings that inure to Greif, other customary debt/cash ad...

Holmen to upgrade log sorting station at Kroksjön sawmill in Sweden

The order value amounts to just over SEK 1.5 million ($141,242). Training of the customer's staff is included in the price, but costs for commissioning are added.

Metsä Group announces production shutdown at Kemi bioproduct mill due to gas explosion

A gas explosion occurred at Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill in the evaporation plant during welding work on Thursday 21 March 2024. Three people were slightly exposed to hydrogen sulphide and were referred for a health ch...

Leading Stories

Labour ministry continues probe into Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper explosion

Labour ministry continues probe into Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper explosion

Four contract workers were injured in the incident that created a 'fireball' at the mill on Friday.

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NORPAC investigating Sunday night fire

NORPAC investigating Sunday night fire

According to Longview Fire Department Fire Marshall Jon Dunaway, a fire was reported around 9 p.m. in a conveyor belt system. The damage was limited to the system, and no injuries were reported.

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Georgia-Pacific building explosion leads to fire in Emporia, Virginia

Georgia-Pacific building explosion leads to fire in Emporia, Virginia

The Greensville Volunteer Fire Department says a large fire resulted from an explosion at the Georgia Pacific facility in Emporia.

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Holmen to invest $142 million in wind power

Holmen to invest $142 million in wind power

Holmen's Board has decided to invest SEK 1.5 billion ($142 million) in the construction of Blisterliden Wind Farm in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden. As part of Holmen's drive to develop its renewable energy business, the investment will boost hydro and wind power production by 20%.

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International Paper stirs up possible bidding war over DS Smith

International Paper stirs up possible bidding war over DS Smith

The proposal comes less than three weeks after DS Smith reached an in-principle agreement with its UK-listed rival Mondi, which made an all-share takeover offer valuing DS Smith at 5.14 billion pounds.

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Greif Completes Acquisition of Ipackchem

Greif Completes Acquisition of Ipackchem

The cash funded at closing consisted of the previously announced transaction value of $538 million, plus $38 million for a ticking fee that compensates the seller for earnings that inure to Greif, other customary debt/cash adjustment items, and FX impact.

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Holmen to upgrade log sorting station at Kroksjön sawmill in Sweden

Holmen to upgrade log sorting station at Kroksjön sawmill in Sweden

The order value amounts to just over SEK 1.5 million ($141,242). Training of the customer's staff is included in the price, but costs for commissioning are added.

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Metsä Group announces production shutdown at Kemi bioproduct mill due to gas explosion

Metsä Group announces production shutdown at Kemi bioproduct mill due to gas explosion

A gas explosion occurred at Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill in the evaporation plant during welding work on Thursday 21 March 2024. Three people were slightly exposed to hydrogen sulphide and were referred for a health check. The persons have returned to work after the check-up.

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Mondi invests in Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria to reduce water use

Mondi invests in Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria to reduce water use

Mondi is committed to reducing water use and increasing water recycling in its operations. A great local initiative on reducing water use comes Mondi's Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria.

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New owners will use Hinton pulp mill to make sustainable packaging

New owners will use Hinton pulp mill to make sustainable packaging

Mondi, which produces sustainable packaging such as paper wrappers and envelopes, finalized its purchase of the pulp and paper mill last month for $5 million.

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Maine ND Paper mill to temporarily idle a machine, affecting 100 workers

Maine ND Paper mill to temporarily idle a machine, affecting 100 workers

ND Paper says it is making some changes to its mill in Rumford due to "challenging market conditions."

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Stora Enso shuts two further production sites due to strikes

Stora Enso shuts two further production sites due to strikes

Finnish forestry firm Stora Enso on Friday said it would start fully ramping down its Imatra and Oulu mills on Sunday due to ongoing political strikes that are hitting ports and transportation in Finland.

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Billerud will sell its idled Wisconsin Rapids paper mill

Billerud will sell its idled Wisconsin Rapids paper mill

Billerud will keep and continue to operate its Wisconsin Rapids converting facility and the 130 employees at that site and will sell the idled mill and related assets to Capital Recovery Group, the company said in a Thursday news release.

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Roseburg Forest Products to close Missoula, Montana facility

Roseburg Forest Products to close Missoula, Montana facility

Roseburg Forest Products will be shutting down its Missoula facility later this Spring. The company has announced it "will permanently end operations" at the particleboard plant on May 22.

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Strikes stop production at several Metsä Group mills

Strikes stop production at several Metsä Group mills

Production at the Rauma, Vilppula, Renko and Lappeenranta sawmills will stop on Friday 22 March. The production of board mills in Simpele, Kyro, Tako (Tampere) and Äänekoski is expected to stop on Monday 25 March.

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Essity completes divestment of its shares in Vinda

Essity completes divestment of its shares in Vinda

Essity has completed the divestment of its entire holding of 51.59% of shares in the Asian hygiene company Vinda International Holdings Limited (Vinda) for HKD 23.50 per share.

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Metsä Board will not invest in Kaskinen folding boxboard mill

Metsä Board will not invest in Kaskinen folding boxboard mill

The pre-engineering has now been completed and Metsä Board has decided not to proceed with the investment in the Kaskinen folding boxboard mill.

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Menasha Packaging Company Announces $70 million Expansion and Investment in Midwest Region

Judge says lawsuit against New-Indy can move forward

Calgary rail company acquires former Canfor pulp mill in northeast B.C.

ProAmpac Acquires UP Paper

Industry News

Royale(R), a Trusted Canadian Tissue Brand for Over 60 Years, Launches A New Premium Diaper

Royale(R), a Trusted Canadian Tissue Brand for Over 60 Years, Launches A New Premium Diaper

Canadians have trusted Royale tissue products for over 60 years and now the brand welcomes a new member to its family, baby diapers.

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Quad Announces New Postal Optimization Program for Mailers Impacted by USPS Postage Rate Hikes

Quad Announces New Postal Optimization Program for Mailers Impacted by USPS Postage Rate Hikes

Innovative Household FusionTM solution is a first-ever co-mailing option that combines multiple pieces from different marketing or periodical mailers, reducing escalating postage costs.

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Ahlstrom publishes its sustainability report 2023

Ahlstrom publishes its sustainability report 2023

In addition to exploring key sustainability trends in Ahlstrom's environment, the report includes information on Ahlstrom's ongoing transformation, progress on its innovation agenda, and the transition plan for climate change mitigation.

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LP Building Solutions Launches Innovative LP® SmartSide® Pebbled Stucco Panel Siding

LP Building Solutions Launches Innovative LP® SmartSide® Pebbled Stucco Panel Siding

Available nationwide starting April 1, 2024, LP SmartSide Pebbled Stucco Panel Siding comes in 9 and 10 foot lengths, offering both square edge or shiplap detailing.

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Have you tried the Paperitalo Supplier Directory lately?

Have you tried the Paperitalo Supplier Directory lately?

If you are looking for goods and services in the pulp and paper industry, you need to check out the Paperitalo Directory!

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Sofidel Offers Recommendations for Restroom Care This International Cleaning Week

Sofidel Offers Recommendations for Restroom Care This International Cleaning Week

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, offers ways to keep restrooms in tip-top shape while prioritizing sustainability this International Cleaning Week, March 24-30. International Cleaning Week promotes the value of cleaning and shows appreciation for cleaning professionals.

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Sonoco hikes paperboard prices in Europe amid inflation

Sonoco hikes paperboard prices in Europe amid inflation

onoco announced it is implementing a €60 per ton, £50 for UK market, price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) sold in Europe effective for deliveries after 15th April 2024.

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WestRock named as one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024

WestRock named as one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024

WestRock, a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions, has ranked among the top 200 U.S. companies on Fortune's list of America's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

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Kimberly-Clark Selected as One of America's Most Innovative Companies for 2024

Cascades is celebrating its 60th anniversary

UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Group on CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard

2024 Clean200(TM) List Includes Kimberly-Clark

Sofidel Named a Leader in Combating Climate Change

Metsä Group's use of fossil chemicals in harvesting to decrease considerably

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps

An amount of $604,191 is proudly donated by Cascades to Centraide Centre-du-Québec

RRD Strengthens Marketing Services with Strategic Acquisition of Digital & Print Marketing Businesses from Vericast

The Power of Inkjet Expands with the Launch of Phoenix Paper Premier Inkjet Envelope

Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its Better Planet sustainability targets

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer develop new type of packaging without plastic lining

Academic Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Megan Tardoni of Minnesota

Student Spotlight: Megan Tardoni of Minnesota

At the University of Minnesota, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and the enhancement of the environment. Megan Tardoni is a student in the program, and she shares some of her experiences at Minnesota.

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The Case for Paper: Creating Inspiration in an Uninspired World

The Case for Paper: Creating Inspiration in an Uninspired World

There are 10 colleges or universities in the United States offering certificates or degrees in paper science and engineering. In the past decade there has been a sharp decline in college enrollment that affects the already dwindling number of paper engineering programs

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64th Annual Miami Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Banquet is April 9

64th Annual Miami Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Banquet is April 9

There are 10 colleges or universities in the United States offering certificates or degrees in paper science and engineering. In the past decade there has been a sharp decline in college enrollment that affects the already dwindling number of paper engineering programs

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VTT Info: Aiming for Emission-Free Pulping, Forest Industry and Scientific Community Join Forces

VTT Info: Aiming for Emission-Free Pulping, Forest Industry and Scientific Community Join Forces

Thanks to the strong support from the forest industry and public funding, 10 research organizations, universities, and companies are establishing a groundbreaking research program with around 20 full-time researchers.

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Student Spotlight: Bailey Feeney of Miami University

Student Spotlight: Bailey Feeney of Miami University

The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University was founded in 1960 through the donations of several local paper mills and corporations who wanted to ensure the education of future paper engineers. The foundation continues to actively work with students in the paper science and engineering program at Miami University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Bailey Feeney. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Miami.

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Student Spotlight: Serena Brandt of Syracuse

Student Spotlight: Serena Brandt of Syracuse

Paperitalo Publications interviewed senior Serena Brandt and we asked her about her experiences at Syracuse.

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Interview with University of Maine senior Alia Parsons

Interview with University of Maine senior Alia Parsons

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1952 by 12 UMaine graduates financially supporting and preparing well-educated engineering students for careers in the pulp and paper and allied industries. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Alia Parsons. We asked her a few questions about her experiences at UMaine.

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SAP Selects

About SAP Selects

This section contains a collection of Paperitalo articles highlighted by SAP for their relevance to how the paper and packaging industry is evolving and how technology can help support that progress.

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Just around the corner now

Just around the corner now

A bit of technology five years in the making. It is about time.

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Could Industry 4.0 provide transparency for the recycled fiber markets?

Directed Search

Directed Search

Frustrated when you search for "pulp" and come up with "John Travolta"? This should help:

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People in the News

Stora Enso Oyj Announces Management Appointments

Kari Jordan (Chair), Håkan Buskhe and Reima Rytsölä were elected members of the People and Culture Committee. Christiane Kuehne (Chair), Helena Hedblom and Richard Nilsson were elected members of the Sustainability and Ethics Committee.

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Magnus Källström new press and PR manager at Södra

Since mid-March, Magnus Källström has been press and PR manager at Södra. He is responsible for Södra's proactive, ongoing and reactive press work nationally and internationally.

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Colbert Packaging Announces Ryan Hart Promoted to Sales and Marketing Vice President

Colbert Packaging (colbertpkg.com), a premier manufacturer of paperboard packaging, announces the promotion of Account Executive Ryan Hart to the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

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Fedrigoni announces evolution in its executive team

Fedrigoni announces a significant transformation in its executive team: Rodrigo Lacerda (formerly Bostik) will take over the Self-Adhesives business unit and Fulvio Capussotti will lead RFID, Innovation, ESG and Energy Transition.

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Roseburg names Nadine Orozco as Director of Strategic Business Development

Orozco will lead execution of Roseburg's strategic initiatives to drive company growth, diversification, and profitability.

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Changes in UPM's Group Executive Team

Antti Jääskeläinen, Executive Vice President, UPM Raflatac, will be leaving UPM to assume the role of President and CEO in the Finnish logistics and distribution company Posti Group Oyj. He will continue with his duties in UPM until the end of July 2024.

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Interfor Appoints Christina Sistrunk to its Board of Directors

Her appointment increases the percentage of women directors on Interfor's Board, to 30%.

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Jimmy Lee Appointed As Chairman Emeritus Of Mercer International Inc.

Mercer International Inc. announced that Jimmy Lee is stepping down as Executive Chairman and director of the Company for personal health reasons.

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Metsä Group announces Mill Manager appointments

Janne Rantanen has been appointed VP, Mill Manager of the Äänekoski bioproduct mill as of 1 April 2024. Rantanen is currently VP, Mill Manager of the Rauma pulp mill.

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International Paper Company Announces Not Stand for Re-Election of Raymond G. Young as Member of the Board of Directors

Young's decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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International Paper Company Announces Resignation of Donald G. Macpherson as Member of the Board of Directors

Macpherson's resignation is not due to a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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Change in Kemira Oyj's Management Board: Harri Eronen appointed as Interim President, Pulp & Paper segment

Harri Eronen (1974) has been appointed as Interim President of Kemira's Pulp & Paper segment and a member of Kemira's management board as of February 12, 2024.

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Georgia-Pacific Names Chris Warburton Chief Customer Officer for Consumer Products Group

Warburton to lead sales team for both retail and away from home businesses; Erin Beckman promoted to senior vice president - GP PRO Sales

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JK Paper Limited Announces Executive Changes, Effective April 1, 2024

The Board took note that Shri Bharat Hari Singhania, Chairman, has expressed his desire to step down as Chairman and Director of the Company with effect from April 1, 2024 as he have decided to curtail his close involvement in various businesses in which he has been associated for several decades.

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Kemira appoints Harri Eronen as Interim President, Pulp & Paper segment

Harri Eronen has been appointed as Interim President of Kemira's Pulp & Paper segment and a member of Kemira's management board as of February 12, 2024. The former President of the Pulp & Paper segment Antti Salminen will start as President & CEO of Kemira on February 12, 2024.

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Roseburg Forest Products names Cybelle White new Chief Of Staff

Ms. White stepped into this role at the first of the year.

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Restoration Forest Products Group appoints Tony Flagor as CEO

Flagor has 25 years of experience in sawmill operations, including plant and production management positions at Boise Cascade, Interfor, Roseburg Forest Products, Swanson Group and Potlatch.

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AF&PA Welcomes Howard Coker as Board Chair

Officers Introduced at Winter Board of Directors Meeting

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Kimberly-Clark Appoints Grant McGee as Senior Vice President and General Counsel

McGee rejoins Kimberly-Clark from American Airlines, where he served as vice president, deputy general counsel and corporate secretary.

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David Diekelman to Assume Role as Vice President of Sales at Willamette Falls Paper Company

Willamette Falls Paper Company is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Diekelman to the role of Vice President of Sales. Mr. Diekelman has already assumed the position previously held by Mark Sterry, effective January 1, 2024.

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GreenFirst Announces Completion of Operational Decentralization and New Paper Mill CEO

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the previously announced decentralization of its lumber mill and paper mill operations.

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Boise Cascade announces retirement of senior executive Tom Hoffmann

Boise Cascade Company announced the retirement of Tom Hoffmann, Senior Vice President of Purchasing, Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective March 1, 2024.

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Cepi names Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, as incoming Chairperson

Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe takes over as Chairperson of Cepi from his predecessor Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group. Marco Eikelenboom will carry out his two-year tenure as Cepi's chairperson.

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Beacon appoints Carmelo Carrubba as Interim CFO

Beacon announced the appointment of Carmelo Carrubba, Beacon's current Vice President of Strategy and Transformation, as Interim CFO, effective January 20, 2024, while the Company conducts an external search for its next CFO.

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Mill Manager appointments at Metsä Group's mills in Kemi

Pekka Kittilä, M.Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed VP, Mill Manager of Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill as of 1 February 2024.

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Voith Paper's Jeff Berg named Chair of Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors

Voith announces the appointment of Jeff Berg, Vice President Operations, Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems North America, as Chair of the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors.

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Former forest products company CEO to become CN's chief commercial officer

CN, which is the largest hauler of forest products in North America, named Lalonde as its executive vice president and special advisor to the CEO, a role he'll hold until he transitions to chief commercial officer later this year.

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Two Sides North America Announces Retirement of President Kathi Rowzie

Two Sides North America (TSNA) announced that Kathi Rowzie will retire as its president effective February 1. Over the past four years, Rowzie has led the non-profit membership organization chartered to eliminate unsubstantiated and misleading environmental claims about print, paper and paper-based packaging and to promote the paper industry's continuously improving sustainability performance.

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Supplier News

Lignatherm installs pressurized refining system at board production plant in Switzerland

International technology group Andritz has received an order from Lignatherm AG to supply a pressurized refining system for a new insulation board production plant in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland.

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Metsä Group and Andritz to build demo plant for developing new lignin products

Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland.

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Valmet to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Valmet has decided to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in order to better respond to the growing demand of high-performing filter fabrics in both the mining and pulp and paper industries in South America.

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Weinig takes over grinding machine portfolio from Stähle-Hess

After the technical integration phase, which will begin in the next few weeks, the Rotofinish, Gloria and Saturn machines will be produced in the Weinig Group from 2025 and offered under the Weinig brand name.

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ABB upgrades paper machine at French DS Smith mill using award-winning SynRM motors technology

DS Smith anticipates long-term energy savings, and increased machine speeds and production.

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ABB upgrades Japanese pulp and paper mill with new automated paper testing system

Next-generation Autoline delivers accurate and repeatable quality reports in minutes for more consistent performance and higher profits.

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Enersense and Andritz agree on equipment installation contract

Enersense, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, has made an agreement with Andritz Oy for the mechanical installation works of a new debarking line at Stora Enso's Oulu cardboard factory.

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Valmet to supply the second Advantage DCT 200 tissue production line to Crown Paper Mill in Saudi Arabia

Crown Paper Mill has decided to invest in a second Valmet's Advantage DCT tissue line including an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Industrial Internet solutions to its mill in Saudi Arabia.

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Andritz to upgrade flue gas treatment systems at Södra pulp mill in Sweden

Swedish forest industry group Södra has entrusted international technology group Andritz with the upgrade of three electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) for the recovery boiler at the Mörrum pulp mill.

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A.Celli to supply press rolls for Sichuan Fengsheng Paper Technology in China

A.Celli Paper will supply the film size press and suction press rolls for Sichuan Fengsheng Paper Technology's new paper machine No 1 located in Leshan City, Sichuan province, China.

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Klabin chooses WEG to supply an IoT solution for asset management of a paper machine

WEG, internationally recognized for its expertise in electrical solutions and industrial automation, is supplying Klabin, Brazil's largest producer and exporter of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, with intelligent WEGscan sensors, and asset management software WEG Motion Fleet Management (MFM).

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Kadant Fiberline China Recommended for ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards.

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Valmet to deliver new digester top separator to Södra Cell's Mönsterås mill in Sweden

The delivery is scheduled to take place in October 2024.

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ANDRITZ hands over the world's biggest single line pulp mill to UPM

ANDRITZ supplied energy-efficient and environmentally leading technology for UPM's largest investment to date.

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RemaSawco receives order from Holmen AB

Holmen AB has called an option signed in a previous agreement with RemaSawco AB. The option applies to the board handling system RS-ProSort for the green sorting at the company's sawmill Braviken outside Norrköping.

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Siempelkamp subsidiary Pallmann acquires Febs in Slovakia

Pallmann Maschinenfabrik, located in Zweibrücken, Germany, took over the business operations of the Slovakian company Febs SK s.r.o. in Mytne Ludany.

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Toscotec to replace yankee and steam plant at PAPECO in France

The project includes modifications to the machine for the new steam system and it is planned for start-up in the Q3 2024.

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ABB delivers microwave consistency meters to Unipak Hellas in Greece

This is the first time a customer has opted to use high-quality microwave only, rather than a combination of different measurement technologies, throughout an entire facility.

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Doosan Skoda Power successfully commissions steam turbine at Metsa Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill

Doosan Škoda Power has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art 270 MW steam turbine at Metsä Fibre Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland. The mill in Kemi is an advanced bioproduct mill that utilizes cutting-edge technology to produce high-quality pulp from sustainably sourced wood.

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Valmet to add biomass co-firing to coal-fired circulating fluidized bed boiler in Indonesia

Valmet will supply a partial bioconversion for PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk's coal-fired circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler in Babelan, Indonesia.

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Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Valmet's board of directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov president and CEO of Valmet, and he will start in the position during the second half of the year. Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the president and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.

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Andritz to upgrade evaporation plant for Moorim P&P in South Korea

Andritz has received an order from Moorim P&P, South Korea, to upgrade an evaporation plant at its Ulsan mill, which produces bleached kraft pulp and different types of high-quality paper.

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Valmet to supply consistency measurements to DS Smith in Italy

The measurements will be delivered during the Q4 2024.

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Valmet to cut jobs in EMEA Services and Paper divisions

Valmet, a provider of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy sectors, has commenced negotiations on February 15, 2024, aimed at restructuring its Services and Paper divisions within the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) territory.

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MiCROTEC to supply CT Log to JD Irving's sawmill in New Brunswick, Canada

JD Irving, Limited purchases a MiCROTEC CT Log for installation in its veneer sawmill, located in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Valmet to deliver electrostatic precipitators to Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Sweden

The take over is scheduled to be in the end of 2025.

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Kadant Acquires Simulation Software Company FrontWay

FrontWay provides fiber processing industries with simulation software and consulting services for process optimization.

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Andritz starts up world's largest single mechanical pulping line at Wuzhou Special Paper in China

Andritz has successfully started up a new high-capacity chemi-thermomechanical pulping system supplied to Wuzhou Special Paper (Jiangxi) Co. Ltd. in Hukou County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China.

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Klabin recognizes ANDRITZ for excellent performance in Puma II project

Klabin has officially recognized ANDRITZ for its technical expertise and project management performance during the Puma II pulp and paper mill expansion project in Ortigueira, Brazil.

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Shandong Huatai Paper starts up PM 11 after rebuild

Shandong Huatai Paper and Voith Paper successfully started up PM 11 in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong.

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Toscotec to supply Yankee hoods upgrade to UnionPel in Argentina

Argentinian leading packaging paper and tissue producer UnionPel selected Toscotec to supply a technological upgrade of PM1 at their Pacheco mill in the province of Buenos Aires. The project is scheduled for the first half of 2024.

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Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products starts up new tissue production line at Chingshui mill in Taiwan

Taiwanese tissue producer Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products Co., Ltd. has successfully started up a new Andritz PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line at its mill in Chingshui.

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Valmet to deliver complete tissue line and biomass boiler to Suzano Aracruz mill in Brazil

The order also includes a biomass boiler.

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A.Celli to supply rewinder to Guiping Qiaoyu Paper in China

The delivery of the machine is scheduled for August 2024.

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Guangdong Hengan Paper starts up tissue machines at Yunfu mill in China

Hengan has now 15 Andritz tissue machines in operation.

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Bellmer supplies new winder with maximum equipment to Sappi's mill in Germany

Delivery will take place this year, which means that commissioning of the machine is planned for January 2024.

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Kadant acquires KWS Manufacturing Company

Kadant Inc. has completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. ("KWS") for approximately $84 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments.

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Smurfit Kappa Bento starts up Runtech-supplied vacuum system in Brazil

RunEco vacuum system with EP500-D2 Turbo Blower, EcoDrop water separator and EcoFlow dewatering measurement with seven measurement points has started up at Smurfit Kappa Bento PM1 in Brazil.

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ANDRITZ and Powerhouse Controls Team Up to Modernize Paper Machine Drive Systems in North America

The partnership combines Powerhouse Controls' drive solutions with ANDRITZ's extensive paper machine engineering expertise to provide customers with a tailored and comprehensive solution to their coordinated drive system challenges.

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Changes to ANDRITZ business areas

New business area established: Environment & Energy

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Voith supplies technologies for PM 2 rebuild at Schumacher Packaging in Myszków, Poland

Voith and Schumacher Packaging have successfully started up PM 2 in Myszków, Poland. Except for a few existing components, the entire production line was modernized to achieve the highest sustainability and efficiency standards.

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Runtech Systems delivers vacuum system to Sonoco Stainland

The delivery includes a RunEco EP600 Turbo Blower with ABB motor and drive, transformer, new EcoSep pre-separators, EcoFlow dewatering measurements and detailed engineering.

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Solenis to invest $193 Million in Suffolk, Va. expansion

Virginia successfully competed with Georgia and Texas for the project, which will create 34 new jobs.

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Valutec to supply wood dryers to Stora Enso's sawmill in Ala, Sweden

Stora Enso's sawmill in Ala, Sweden is investing in one TC progressive kiln, two FB-continuous kilns and three cart-fed batch kilns from Swedish Valutec.

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Valmet to supply key technology for Shandong Jin Tian He Paper's board machine in China

The start-up of the folding boxboard machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.

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Valmet to supply IQ Web Inspection System to Yueyang Forest & Paper in China

The delivery will take place in July 2024.

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The fine print...

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Steve Roush
Vice President, Publisher and Editor
Paperitalo Publications
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