Week of 12 April 2021: The Extremes of Safety--Excitement

One of the most dangerous times, at work, home or wherever is when we get excited. When excited, we often don't think about safety. How many times have you come into the mill excited (perhaps by the traffic you had just driven in)? How many times have you left the mill excited, with plans to go on vacation or do something else exciting when you got off shift that day? How do we fix this?

Using IOT to improve safety

Earlier this year, Stora Enso announced that they are undertaking the first company-wide global roll out of a digital solution in their mills.

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Sebright Products, Inc.

If you have waste handling needs, Paperitalo recommends Sebright Products of Hopkins, Michigan.

MoistTech: Implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles

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Siegwerk and Kotkamills join forces in creating innovative solutions for the development of fiber-based packaging to promote a circular economy

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and Kotkamills, a Finnish paper and paperboard manufacturer, have joined forces to create innovative solutions for printers and producers of fiber-based packaging to further drive packaging circularity.

Mondi's new packaging for Bell Germany's 'Abraham' ham range requires 37% less material and saves 35 tonnes of plastic

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has produced recyclable packaging for Bell Germany's 'Abraham' range of thinly sliced gourmet ham that ensures perfect conformity with existing recycling guidelines.

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.

A visit to Advanced Coil Technology

I just love to visit our clients. Today (13 May 2019), I was visiting Devon Barnes, President of Advanced Coil Technology, LLC in Owatonna, Minnesota. Advanced Coil makes liquid-to-air coils for any application.

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LDI Acquires Miller Container Co.

Liberty Diversified International (LDI) has acquired the assets of Miller Container Company, a Quad Cities-based manufacturer of corrugated cartons and displays.

Neenah Expands Popular ENDURA® Wide Format Line Up

Neenah is expanding their popular ENDURA® Wide Format line to include ENDURA® POSTER in a new seven mil, 500-foot roll.

UPM plans to ax 51 jobs in Finland, Germany and Austria

If implemented, the plans would decrease the number of employments in the functions by up to 51.

Stora Enso introduces world's first sustainable RFID tag for microwave-safe use

Stora Enso Intelligent Packaging is expanding the selection of the sustainable ECO RFID -product family with a tag collection that is specifically designed for food & beverage items. Part of the new ECO RFID Food & Beverage Collection by Stora Enso is the world's first paper tag for microwave-safe use, ECO Meal.

Fire at UP Paper mill in Manistique, Michigan

A fire at UP Paper in Manistique Saturday morning, April 10, started in a paper machine and spread to the roof.

Rayonier Advanced Materials sells its lumber and newsprint assets to GreenFirst Forest Products

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) and GreenFirst Forest Products Inc., a Canadian lumber company, have entered into a binding asset purchase agreement pursuant to which RYAM has agreed to sell all of its lumber and newsprint facilities and related assets located in Ontario and Québec.

NORPAC Announces Arrival of New Recycling Equipment for Packaging Papers

North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) is excited to announce the arrival of a new state-of-the-art drum pulper that will help the company expand its production of lightweight recycled packaging papers and safeguard more than 400 mill jobs and support other indirect jobs in Cowlitz County.

Neenah, Inc. Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion

One of nearly 2,000 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, Julie Schertell, is committing herself and Neenah to advance diversity and inclusion efforts in the company and in the communities where Neenah employees live and work.

Boise Cascade Announces CFO Transition

Boise Cascade Company announced the transition of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer position. Wayne Rancourt has communicated his intent to retire effective May 14, 2021. Our Board of Directors has promoted Kelly Hibbs (current VP, Controller) to SVP, CFO and Treasurer, effective upon Wayne's retirement.

UPM sells its Jyväskylä plywood mill site and premises to Redeve Oy

UPM sells its Jyväskylä plywood mill site and premises, located in Säynätsalo, Jyväskylä in Finland, to real estate developer Redeve Oy. The transaction was completed today, and the ownership of the real estate was transferred to Redeve immediately. At the same time, businesses currently renting premises on the site, will become tenants of Redeve.

SAP Conference for Forest Products, Paper & Packaging is April 27-29

The full agenda is now live for the upcoming International SAP Conference for Forest Products, Paper, Packaging (April 27-29, Online).

Domtar Sites in South Carolina Receive Workplace Safety Awards

The Marlboro Mill, Tatum Converting Center and Rock Hill Converting Center received the award based on their lost workday case rate during the calendar year.

Södra purchases sawmill and timber treatment facility in Sweden

Södra is acquiring Ture Johanssons Trävaru AB and AB Tenhults Impregneringsverk. The acquisitions will take effect immediately following approval by the Swedish Competition Authority. This process is expected to take up to six weeks.

UPM publishes its first Green Bond Report

UPM has published its first Green Bond Report. The report provides details on the use of proceeds as well as the estimated impacts of the UPM´s EUR 750 million Green Bond issued in November 2020.

Paper Excellence Acquires Interest in Atli Chip Limited Partnership in BC

Paper Excellence is proud to announce the acquisition of an interest in the Atli Chip Limited Partnership. The Partnership has acquired the assets of the North Island Chipping facility situated in Beaver Cove, BC, located on the traditional territory of the 'Namgis First Nation.

Sappi Europe announces price rise for all Coated & Uncoated paper grades in Europe by 7-10%

Sappi Europe announces a price increase for all its woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper grades by 7 - 10 % effective 1. June 2021 for all markets in Europe. This is in addition to the previously announced and implemented increases.

New Vice President and General Manager to lead ND Paper's Old Town Mill

Bruce Hogan has been named the new Vice President and General Manager of ND Paper's Old Town Division. A pulp and paper industry veteran, Hogan brings 33 years of experience with internationally recognized companies including International Paper, Mohawk Fine Papers, Essity and Appvion.

Smurfit Kappa's Bag-in-Box is first to secure Amazon's 'Frustration-Free Packaging' certification

Smurfit Kappa's innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon's "Frustration-Free Packaging" (FFP) certification. This is a world first for a generic packaging design, applicable for a wide range of products. The company unveiled this unique Amazon FFP pre-certification to thousands of customers at its recent invite-only virtual Better Planet Packaging event.

Amcor partners with Nestlé to bring sustainable packaging to shelves

The new packaging is made from sustainably sourced thermoformable paper and is dynamic enough to be printed on with either flexographic or gravure technology and finished with a heat or cold-seal adhesive.

Lecta to Increase 2-side CWF and UWF prices by 8%

The new prices will be effective on deliveries from June 1st, 2021.

Cascades to establish a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls

Responding to the government's call to businesses, Cascades is announcing that it will set up a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls this coming May.

Charmin® Works to Protect, Grow and Restore Forests

Charmin's commitment extends well beyond the bathroom and aims to keep forests thriving for communities and wildlife for generations to come. Why? It's simple - Charmin loves trees, no butts about it.

Arctic Paper creates new strategic group R&D function

Arctic Paper's offering in paper is now supplemented with new products in sustainable packaging solutions, a growing area that is important to the Group. Arctic Paper's Group R&D manager will report directly to the CEO.

Sappi Europe to increase prices for all graphical papers for export markets by 8-11 percent

Sappi Europe announces a price increase for all its mechanical coated, woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper grades by 8-11% with immediate effect as contracts permit for its export markets. This is in addition to the previously announced and implemented increases.

IT Tech Packaging, Inc. Announces the Receipt of Qualification for Biomass CHP Project to Supply Central Heat in Industrial Parks

IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, announced that it has obtained qualification to supply central heating in industrial parks after month-long review process for its combined heat and power generation project utilizing bio mass technology ("Biomass CHP Project").

Catching up with N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering Student Jared Hamrick

Jared Hamrick shares his experiences at N.C. State.

N.C. State's Women Leaders in Pulp and Paper

In honor of Women's History Month, we reached out to Cindy Hendren and Jennifer Piercy of NC State's Pulp and Paper Advisory Board (PPAB) to discuss their professional journeys and goals.

Two Sides Member Spotlight: Miami University Paper Science & Engineering Foundation

The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University has been partnering with the Paper program at the university since 1960. The program started in 1957, and in its various forms over the years has graduated over 1500 students skilled to enter the paper industry. The Foundation is among more than a dozen educational institutions and organizations that are members of Two Sides.

The Light Green Machine Institute

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Families, education and COVID-19

If you look at the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic, we have another two years or so to deal with this pandemic. Crank down on your kids' educational activities because we're in this for the long run. We're behind in education but with tenacity and effort we'll catch up and maybe even be ahead when things return to normal.

Capital Arguments for March 2021

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