Week of 27 May 2019: Coming changes in Energy Consumption

Land-grant colleges and universities were funded by the Morrill Acts (1862 and 1890). The beginning of the agricultural revolution in the United States approximates these acts. When I say “the agricultural revolution” I am referring to the phenomenal improvement in the productivity of agriculture that has occurred from the mid-19th century until today. We need go no further than note that at the beginning of this period, over 98% of the population was engaged in agriculture, today less than 2% is, despite massive growth in the number of mouths to feed. Agriculture has always been ahead of industry in efficiency improvements.

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Preparing a raw yankee surface

Newly ground yankees or newly "cast" yankees have surfaces that are microscopically sharp, porous and overly chemically excitable. There is a strong potential for corrosion.

Deflection analysis for optimum creping performance

The limitations of tissue production at the doctor blade are determined by the weakest point of the sheet blade interface. This is the point where the sheet will break, corrugate, pick or tear causing the machine slow down to run. To optimize your tissue machine, periodic doctor blade alignment is usually made, however, very few machines have also performed a Deflection Analysis.

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100 jobs at Huhtamaki facility making McDonalds' straws

A packaging company is creating 100 jobs in Antrim, Ireland with a new facility which will make paper straws for McDonalds.

Sappi North America Releases 2018 Sustainability Report, Celebrates Transformational Year with New Team

The report highlights the yearly progress toward its long-term sustainability goals through ongoing investments in employees and mills, safety standards, environmental commitments and continued innovation.

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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Feds invest $13.8M in Kruger biomass and paper projects

Kruger Inc. is receiving a $13.8 million investment from the federal government for biomass and recycled paper projects in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Brompton, Quebec, respectively.

Essity to try making pulp from wheat straw to stem rising costs

A Delaware judge has ordered the unsealing of a complaint filed by chemical manufacturer Chemours against the DuPont Co., which spun off Chemours in 2015, and chastised attorneys for the secrecy surrounding the dispute.

Judge questions secrecy in Chemours lawsuit against DuPont

A Delaware judge has ordered the unsealing of a complaint filed by chemical manufacturer Chemours against the DuPont Co., which spun off Chemours in 2015, and chastised attorneys for the secrecy surrounding the dispute.

Georgia-Pacific to Invest $100 Million in Bowling Green Dixie Facility

Construction has commenced and the project is slated for completion in the first half of 2020.

Reports: CorrVentures to build containerboard mill in New York

CorrVentures LLC, a private development firm specializing in strategic project development in the pulp and paper and corrugated packaging markets, announced its intention to build and operate a 300,000 ton-per-year 100 percent recycled lightweight containerboard mill located on a 102 acre site about 9 miles south of Albany, New York.

Congress members, Luke Mill owner scheduling meeting to discuss Western Maryland paper mill's closure

Federal lawmakers from Maryland and West Virginia have demanded a meeting with the owner of the Luke Mill, a Western Maryland paper mill shutting down this month.

Sealed Air makes another acquisition

Terms for the business sale, which involves a unit of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., were not disclosed.

Metsä Tissue to book an impairment and restructuring provision of approximately EUR 107 million in total

Impact to the whole Metsä Group's equity ratio is minor.

Firefighters battle blaze at Orora packaging facility in Australia

Crews have swiftly brought a Orora facility fire under control in Melbourne's east on May 17.

New fiber-based ready meal trays from Huhtamaki to replace black plastic

The trays can be recycled, and they are also certified for home composting.

Sonoco to Acquire Corenso Holdings America

Sonoco announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Corenso Holdings America, Inc. from a company owned by investment funds advised by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC and management for approximately $110 million in cash.

All Muskogee Georgia-Pacific Workers Can Return To Work After Fire

A sigh of relief from hundreds of Georgia Pacific workers tonight after learning they will be back to their normal shifts Monday. This, as we are getting a closer look at the damage from Monday night's explosion.

West Fraser Announces Temporary Production Curtailments in British Columbia

West Fraser has announced temporary production curtailments for a duration of approximately two weeks at two British Columbia sawmills: Chasm and 100 Mile House.

PaperWorks Opens New Packaging Development Design + Innovation Centre

PaperWorks announces the opening of the new Packaging Development (PacDev) Design + Innovation Centre.

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!

SAP selects Paperitalo Publications, LLC

Paperitalo Publications announced today that SAP of Walldorf, Germany has selected Paperitalo to be their media partner in the pulp and paper industry.

Paperitalo Publications to be partner in Charles R Meyer Leadership Center

The intent of the Charles R Meyer Leadership Center is to develop key personnel into future leaders by integrating hands-on training with classroom learning in the areas of safety, administration, professional development, and technical development.

Smurfit Kappa announces winners of its Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge

Smurfit Kappa has announced the winners of its first ever Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge.

Arauco selects Abengoa to develop new transmission project in Chile

Abengoa has been selected by Arauco, one of the main producers of cellulose and wood derivatives in Chile, for the development of a new transmission project in the Andean country.

Hawesville Mill's Continuous Improvement Projects Deliver Results

Five years after the introduction of a transformative barge unloading system, Domtar's Hawesville Mill continues to embark on projects that help increase reliability and performance in producing pulp and paper.

Kimberly-Clark Awards Bright Futures Scholarships to 46 College-Bound Students

Kimberly-Clark announced it has awarded $920,000 in Bright Futures College Scholarships to 46 children of Kimberly-Clark employees across North America.

Cascades northbox(R) Wins a Ruby Award for Innovation of the Year in the Confectionery Industry

Cascades Inc. (CAS.TO), a leader in ecological recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to have won the Ruby Award for innovation of the year in the confectionery industry thanks to its recyclable and insulating container northbox®.

ND Paper Wisconsin paper mill project to receive $1.7 million in tax credits, create 27 new jobs

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced $1.7 million in tax credits Wednesday for ND Paper in Biron, which is just north of Wisconsin Rapids.

Norbord, Tolko suspend production as wildfire nears High Level, Alberta

Norbord and Tolko have both suspended production at their operations in High Level due to a wildfire burning out of control nearby.

PotlatchDeltic Announces Changes to Idaho Recreation Permits

PotlatchDeltic announced changes to requirements for recreational permits in Idaho.

Catching up with N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering Senior Brandon Long

Close to 200 students are enrolled in the N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering program, and Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Brandon Long, a senior in the program and we asked him a few questions about his experiences at N.C. State.

UMaine, U.S. Department of Energy launch $20M wood-fiber research initiative

The University of Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced a new research collaboration to advance efforts to use wood fiber in 3D printer manufacturing.

Western Michigan University unveils paper manufacturing machine unique to North America

Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery and representatives from 28 paper industry partners met with faculty and students Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the facility on the Parkview Campus for the unveiling of a pilot-scale multi-ply paper manufacturing machine.

The Light Green Machine Institute

Ideas you can use now.

Environmental Science

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Capital Arguments for April 2019

Check out TALOtech groups on LinkedIn

The purpose of the TALOtech groups on LinkedIn is to provide a convenient forum for people working within the manufacturing part of this industry to share technical and operating related dialog to promote safe and competitive operations.

The Paradigm Shift in the Cost-Benefit State: Requiring More Good Than Harm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an historic step to advance the "cost-benefit state," the paradigm in which "government regulation is increasingly assessed by asking whether the benefits of regulation justify the costs of regulation."

Sound Infrastructure, Efficient Transportation Essential to Forest Products Industry

From the forestproducts industry perspective, sound infrastructure and efficient transportation are essential to our manufacturers.

Paper Keeps Forests as Forests

April 26 is Arbor Day, a holiday that celebrates trees and encourages people to plant them.

Global Recycling Day 2019 - Let's Focus on the Youth

Today marks Global Recycling Day, the second anniversary of the global effort headed up by the Global Recycling Foundation to promote the importance of recycling and underscore its benefits.

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