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International Paper announces senior leadership transition

International Paper announced that Sharon R. Ryan, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will retire effective June 30, 2022.

Autumn Bayles Named to Veritiv Board of Directors

Ms. Bayles is Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain for Aramark Corporation, a global food and facilities company.

Boise Cascade Announces Board Member Changes

Boise Cascade Company announced that Craig Dawson and Amy Humphreys were elected to its Board of Directors (Board) following the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on May 5, 2022. In addition, Richard (Rick) Fleming retired from the Board after nine years of service.

Boise Cascade Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Boise Cascade Company announced the promotion of two of its business leaders.

USDA appoints six members to serve on Softwood Lumber Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, beginning immediately, to Dec. 31, 2024.

International Paper Names Mark Nellessen Vice President, Investor Relations

Nellessen joined International Paper in 1992.

Valmet names Katri Hokkanen as interim CFO

Ms. Katri Hokkanen has been appointed interim CFO at Valmet as of May 1, 2022.

Södra's Nomination Committee proposes Magnus Hall as new Chair

The Nomination Committee proposes that Magnus Hall be elected new Chair of Södra's Board. Three new Board members are also proposed for election at the Annual General Meeting on 24 May.

Metsä Group names Timo Lehesvirta as Group's Leading Nature Expert

Timo Lehesvirta, biologist, has been appointed Metsä Group's Leading Nature Expert. His task, which is completely new at Metsä Group, includes ensuring that Metsä Group's strategic targets for safeguarding nature's biodiversity are achieved and developing and implementing projects in his area of responsibility with various stakeholders.

Mill Rock taps Feeser as senior partner

Feeser is former president of WestRock's consumer packaging business and has been a Director of Mill Rock Packaging since its inception.

Paper Excellence appoints Stew Gibson as Chief Operating Officer

In the fourth decade of his career, Stew has worked within Catalyst Paper and its predecessors holding numerous positions including General Manager of Powell River, Vice President of Technology and Sourcing, and Vice President of Pulp Operations. He has also held a role in the solid wood sector.

Sonoco Names Weeks Head of Investor Relations

Sonoco announced that Lisa Weeks has been named Vice President of Investor Relations, reporting to Howard Coker, President and CEO. Weeks succeeds Roger Schrum, who previously announced his intent to retire after a 16-year career with Sonoco and a more than 30-year career interacting with the global investment community. Schrum will stay on through June to help with the transition.

Thomas Ott appointed new CEO for Mondi Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials

Thomas Ott, 54, has been appointed CEO of the Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials business units at Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, earlier this year.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Announces New Technical Services Manager

Frank Shaffer has joined Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. as Technical Services Manager. In this newly developed role, Frank will act as liaison between Monadnock and its vendors and customers relative to new product development, quality, sales and marketing.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Appoints Elizabeth Spence as Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Spence joins Graphic Packaging from Gypsum Management and Supply where she was most recently vice president and chief human resources officer.

Alpa Sutaria Joins WestRock as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability

Alpa comes to WestRock from the Coca-Cola Company.

Björn Wahlroos continues to chair the Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation

Björn Wahlroos was re-elected as Chairman, and Henrik Ehrnrooth as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation at the Board of Directors' constitutive meeting that took place today following the Annual General Meeting. Mr Wahlroos has announced that the commencing term will be his last as the Chairman.

Kimberly-Clark names Mondelez vet as CFO

Kimberly-Clark Corp. said Tuesday that Chief Financial Officer Maria Henry will retire from the company. She joined in 2015 and will stay on in an advisory capacity until September 1.

LP Building Solutions Names Tony Hamill as Vice President, Siding Manufacturing

Hamill brings more than 30 years of industry and leadership experience to the role.

Metsä Spring appoints Tarja Heikkilä as Product Manager

Metsä Spring has appointed Tarja Heikkilä as Product Manager. In this new position she is working for the project focused on developing new 3D fibre products.

Veritiv Promotes Susan Salyer to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Veritiv Corporation announced that Susan Salyer, Veritiv's Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer, will be promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1, 2022. Ms. Salyer will succeed Mark Hianik, current Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, who announced plans to retire from Veritiv.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to Board of Directors

Current board member Ian Read will be retiring in 2022.

WestRock Welcomes Robert Quartaro as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

WestRock Company announced Robert Quartaro has joined the Company as senior vice president, Investor Relations, adding oversight and performance depth to its incumbent team.

PRT appoints Randy Fournier as new CEO

Most recently, Mr. Fournier served as Chief Operating Officer for Cosmo Specialty Fibers Inc., a Washington State specialty cellulose company.

The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Adrianne Tipton, PhD, Chief Technology Officer at Novolex

The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced it will award Novolex® Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Adrianne Tipton, with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award.

Cascades announces the candidacy of Alex N. Blanco to its Board of Directors

Alex N. Blanco is an entrepreneurial senior executive and board member with close to 40 years of international experience across multiple industries, countries and companies.

Graphic Packaging Announces New Board Member

Aghili currently serves as executive vice president and president of the Heavy Vehicle Group of Dana Incorporated, a global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for commercial and industrial vehicles.

Greif, Inc. Announces Election of Two New Board Members

New board members strengthen Board's expertise and diversity

Metsä Wood appoints Kalle Parviainen as CFO

Kalle Parviainen has been appointed CFO and a member of Metsä Wood management team as of March 1, 2022. Parviainen has earlier been responsible for controlling of Metsä Wood Sales and Supply Chain.

LP Building Solutions names Jimmy Mason as EVP, General Manager of OSB business

LP Building Solutions (LP) announced that Jimmy Mason has been named Executive Vice President, General Manager of OSB effective February 28, 2022. Mason succeeds Jason Ringblom, who was recently appointed Executive Vice President, General Manager of Siding.

Stora Enso's CIO, Head of IT & Digitalisation Teemu Salmi leaves company

Teemu Salmi, CIO, Head of IT & Digitalisation and a member of the Group Leadership Team, has decided to leave his position at Stora Enso. After five years in the company, Teemu will assume the CEO position at Finnish cyber security company Nixu.

DS Smith: John Melia appointed as Chair of CPI Recovered Paper Council

John Melia, Strategy Development & Innovation Director, Recycling Division, has been appointed as Chair of the Confederation of Paper Industry (CPI) Recovered Paper Council.

Boise Cascade Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Boise Cascade Company announced the promotion of three of its business leaders.

LP Building Solutions' Robin Everhart Selected as 2022 Women of Influence Honoree by Nashville Business Journal

The Nashville Business Journal's Women of Influence winners are leading top companies and nonprofits, shaping their companies, improving their communities, and paving the way for the next generation of influential female leaders.

Jackson Paper Manufacturing and Sustainable Corrugated, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, appoints new CEO

Clark brings more than 30 years of manufacturing and corrugated packaging experience to JPM, previously serving as the Chief Executive Officer at HarperLove and having held various leadership positions with International Paper and McKinsey & Company.

Paperitalo Worldwide News

Unifor members ratify new contract at Resolute Forest Products' pulp and paper mills

4 Cariboo Pulp and Paper contractors sent to hospital after vapour exposure

Investigation under way after gas leak at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill

Resolute-Unifor reach labor agreement-in-principle covering 7 pulp and paper mills

Sylvamo leaving Russia, planning to sell Svetogorsk Pulp and Paper Mill in Leningrad Region

Business Digest: Sunday, May 22, 2022

Colloidal Silica Market Size Worth US$ 1,121.22Mn, Globally, by 2028 at 5.8% CAGR - Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners

Kimberly-Clark planning to sell tissue paper assets in Brazil, Latin America -report

Andritz to supply pressurized refining system to Kim Tin MDF Chon Thanh in Vietnam

The new pressurized refining system will feature a design capacity of 48 bdmt/h and process rubberwood chips for producing various types of MDF products.

Valmet launches roll cover for tissue production

To broaden its offering for tissue machines, Valmet launches a new polyurethane roll cover, Valmet Press Roll Cover PL. The roll cover's wear-resistant material and adaptive structure are developed to cope with the harsh operating conditions in tissue production, thus leading to longer lifetime of roll cover and energy savings.

Change in Kemira Oyj's Management Board: President, Segment Pulp & Paper, Kim Poulsen is leaving Kemira

President, Segment Pulp & Paper Kim Poulsen is leaving Kemira on Wednesday May 18, 2022. He has worked for Kemira and has been a member of Kemira's Management Board since 2015.

Valmet delivers press technology upgrade to Natron-Hayat Pulp and Paper Mill in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Natron-Hayat Pulp and Paper Mill in Maglaj, Bosnia-Herzegovina, has ordered a press technology upgrade from Valmet. The delivery includes two refurbished Twin Roll Presses and additional equipment and services to secure the trouble-free operation of the presses.

Valmet to complete biomass boiler and flue gas system works at Vilnius Heat and Power Plant in Lithuania

Valmet has been selected in a new public procurement process as the tenderer for completing the biomass boiler, flue gas cleaning and flue gas condensing system works for Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant (Vilnius CHP) in Lithuania, the company announced.

Voith to supply OCC stock preparation system to B&B Triplewall Containers in India

The rebuilt plant is scheduled to start up before the end of 2022.

ANDRITZ upgrades tissue machines at Sofidel, Sweden, to use bio-syngas in drying - a first in the tissue industry

This is the first-time that bio-syngas will be used in the paper industry for paper drying.

ANDRITZ to rebuild bleach plant at Stora Enso's Skutskar Mill, Sweden

The investment in new bleaching technology will increase the capacity of the mill and support Stora Enso's ambitious climate targets.

Valmet to supply a major delivery to Eren Paper's Shotton Mill in the UK including OCC, stock preparation and container board lines

The new container board making line (PM3) will produce high-quality testliner and fluting grades, and it will use 100% recycled paper. The start-up of PM3 is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.

BID Group partners with Canfor for its Urbana facility modernization

BID Group announces the continued partnership with Canfor to deliver a sawmill modernization project for its Urbana, Arkansas operation.

Valmet to supply automation technology to Lemit Papers in Morbi, India

The target of the investment is to ensure a smooth start-up, to optimize the equipment efficiency and to achieve premium board quality, Valmet announced.

Claw Forestry Services to build new sawmill in Gloster, Mississippi

BID Group has received an order from Claw Forestry Services to deliver its first greenfield sawmill complex project in the southern United States. BID will manage, design, build, equip, and provide full start-up services for the project, located in Gloster, Mississippi.

Valmet to supply a fine paper making line to Asia Symbol (Shandong) in China

The start-up of the new production line PM14 is scheduled for 2023.

Kadant Launches Customer Portal: Kadant Access Portal (KAP)

The portal offers users a comprehensive suite of information management tools through a secure online portal that is tailored to the specific wants and needs of each customer.

Papierfabriek Doetinchem upgrades wet sections of special paper machines in Netherlands

The start-ups are scheduled for 2022.

Valmet changes its financial reporting structure and provides comparative segment information for 2021

Starting from January 1, 2022, Valmet has decided to change its financial reporting structure to better highlight the performance of Valmet's businesses. The new reporting structure reflects Valmet's operational model, anticipates the integration of Neles into Valmet, and is aligned with the way Valmet management follows the operational performance of Valmet's businesses.

ANDRITZ to upgrade wet section of special paper machines at Papierfabriek Doetinchem, Netherlands

ANDRITZ has received an order from Papierfabriek Doetinchem, Netherlands, to upgrade the wet sections of its PM1 and PM3 special paper machines.

LD Celulose puts into operation new pulp mill in Brazil

LD Celulose S.A, a joint venture between the Austrian company Lenzing and the Brazilian company Dexco, invested about $1.3 billion in a 500,000 tonne/year dissolving wood pulp mill in the Triângulo Mineiro region in Brazil.

Nippon Paper Industries invests in its Akita mill in Japan

The start-up is scheduled for end of May 2023.

Metsä Group signs site maintenance contract with TiMi Tec Oy

Metsä Group has signed a site maintenance contract with TiMi Tec Oy for the Kemi mill site, Finland. The agreement covers the site maintenance for the Metsä Fibre new bioproduct mill and Metsä Board's Kemi board mill.

Valmet to supply sizing section rebuild to Productora Nacional de Papel in Mexico

The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled to take place by the end of 2023.

Change in Valmet's Executive Team: CFO Kari Saarinen leaves Valmet

Kari Saarinen has decided to resign from his position as Valmet's CFO due to his share trades in Neles during the merger process and to minimize the negative impacts of this on Valmet's reputation.

Caverion implements process electrification at Metsa Fibre's bioproduct mill in Finland

Caverion has the overall responsibility for the process electrification, installations, project management and project-related procurement in the mill's wood treatment, water and wastewater treatment and chemical treatment, and for the installation of main electricity distribution lines and earthing.

Stora Enso invests in dataPARC system at Ingerois mill in Finland

The system is applied to support variability reduction goals by means of Statistical Process Control and Centerlining, which are integrated elements of dataPARC software platform for digital transformation.

Zume and Solenis Double Down on Existing Partnership to Accelerate the Adoption of Sustainable Packaging in the Global Food Industry

The companies are introducing a comprehensive line of 100% PFAS-free molded fiber packaging, including hot cup lids, bowls, egg cartons, protein trays and more.

Valmet extends fiber image analysis to automatic pulp quality prediction

A variety of pulp quality parameters, including tensile, burst, tear, short span compression (SCT), porosity or softness, can be predicted by the analyzer with results fully customizable.

Solenis Is Creating New Packaging Centers of Excellence To Serve Global Consumer Paper Packaging Market

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is developing two new international centers of excellence for advancing sustainable solutions in the consumer paper packaging industry.

Valmet to supply a fiberline modernization to CENIBRA's pulp mill in Brazil

Valmet has been selected as supplier for the modernization of the fiberline no. 1 plant to CENIBRA's pulp mill in Belo Oriente in Brazil. The fiberline will be prepared for a capacity increase of 100,000 tonnes of pulp per year. The start-up is scheduled for September 2023.

ANDRITZ to supply high-capacity P-RC APMP line to Jiangxi Five Star Paper, China

Start-up is planned for 2023.

Arctic Paper to install fiber furnish analyzer at Kostrzyn mill in Poland

Due to the planned investment Arctic Paper Kostrzyn S.A. will be able to improve the quality of paper production and further improve the production efficiency.

Kadant Launches Mobile App for AngleSet™ Gauge

Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), launched a new mobile app for the AngleSet gauge. The AngleSet gauge is used to set the proper angle for doctor, roll cleaning, and scraper blades for improved performance and extended blade life. Using the correct blade angle can optimize the life of the roll.

Solenis recognized with award

After two consecutive years achieving a Gold Level evaluation status, Solenis has earned the Platinum Recognition Level for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance by EcoVadis, a collaborative platform providing sustainability ratings and performance improvement tools for global supply chains.

Valmet is launching a new THRU-AIR® Bonder for Nonwovens web production

Valmet is launching a new THRU-AIR® Bonder at the IDEA 2022 nonwovens show in Miami March 28-31, 2022. With this invention Valmet offers the opportunity to make premium grade products at a competitive cost, which in turn can lead to increased market value for nonwovens web producer.

Solenis Partners With BIO-LUTIONS To Produce Sustainable Disposable Alternatives to Single-use Plastic

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is partnering with BIO-LUTIONS, a Hamburg-based CleanTech company, to develop more sustainable disposable products to replace various single-use plastic products in food packaging applications.

ANDRITZ to supply a complete pulp mill to Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. in China

Start-up is scheduled for mid-2024.

Valmet Oyj and Neles Corporation have received all competition approvals for the merger of Neles into Valmet

Completion expected to take place on April 1, 2022.

Valmet Oyj delivers a complete automation solution for Ahlstrom-Munksjö's new glass fiber tissue line in Kentucky, USA

Ahlstrom-Munksjö continues to grow their partnership with Valmet in North America by purchasing a complete Valmet automation solution for their new glass fiber tissue line in Madisonville, Kentucky.

AFT supplying POMix stock processors to new Pratt Industries board machine

PM18 is scheduled to start-up in fall of 2023.

ANDRITZ paper technology sets new standards in containerboard production

The PM10 at Laakirchen Papier AG, part of the Heinzel Group, Austria, that was rebuilt by ANDRITZ has become the world's fastest converted containerboard production machine with speeds of up to 1,420 m/min at a basis weight ranging from 80 to 140 g/m².

Norske Skog to invest in automation and quality control systems at Bruck facility in Austria

Valmet will supply Valmet DNA Automation System and Valmet IQ Quality Control System to Norske Skog's paper machine PM 3 in its Bruck facility in Austria.

ANDRITZ to rebuild PM2 press section at Burgo Group, Avezzano, Italy

The new press section has a design speed of 1,200 m/min and a width of 5.32 m at the pope reel.

Andritz to supply drying, air and energy technology to Essity's Mill in USA

Start-ups are estimated for the end of 2022.

Valmet launches 'Beyond Circularity' project

Valmet will launch a new R&D and innovation project called Beyond Circularity, which improves Valmet's readiness to support the green transition in Valmet's customer industries based on the company's technology vision 2030.

Successful Collaboration Between Voith's OnPerformance.Lab and Hamburger Containerboard Leads to Optimized Grade Change and Consistently High Quality

Successive optimization activities ensure 35 percent faster grade changes, more stable processes and significant production increases

Kemira increases prices for all product lines in EMEA with immediate effect

Costs for all main raw materials, energy and freight have massively increased during recent months and continue to rise. The surge in costs has been further intensified by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

United Pulp and Paper starts up OCC line at Bulacan mill in Philippines

Andritz has successfully started up a complete OCC line delivered on EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis to SCGP's subsidiary, United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. (UPPC) for its mill in Bulacan, the Philippines.

AFT announces sale of POM System for Kıvanç greenfield project

Kıvanç Tekstil may be new to packaging, but their broad experience applying innovative and environmental approaches in their textile and energy businesses is also a focus in their containerboard venture. This greenfield 1,000 tpd recycled containerboard and special packing grade board machine will utilize a wet end system with AFT's most advanced POM® technology.

Oracle suspends operations in Russia, SAP pauses sales

Business software giant Oracle Corp said on Wednesday it has suspended all operations in Russia, while rival SAP SE later announced it would pause all sales in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Valmet continues to strengthen its stable business by acquiring North American-based Coldwater

Valmet has on March 1, 2022 acquired North American-based Coldwater Seals, Inc., a global provider of consumables and services to the pulp and paper industry. Coldwater operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Sweden.

Kemira discontinues deliveries to Russia

Kemira has decided to discontinue deliveries to Russia and Belarus starting March 1, 2022 until further notice due to the ongoing situation in the region.

Kemira donates 50,000 euros to humanitarian aid in Ukraine

Kemira is making a donation of EUR 50,000 to the Red Cross to help and support in the humanitarian crisis of Ukraine.

ANDRITZ successfully starts up OCC line at SCGP, the Philippines

ANDRITZ has successfully started up a complete OCC line delivered on EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis to SCGP's subsidiary, United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. (UPPC) for its mill in Bulacan, the Philippines.

Solenis to Increase Prices in the Americas Across All Product Lines

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices across all product lines in North America and Latin America by 10 to 25 percent, effective April 1, 2022, or as customer contracts allow.

Steico to install two defibrator systems at Gromadka mill in Poland

The installation is scheduled for the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.

Valmet to supply new headbox to Naini Papers in India

The investment is targeted to strengthen Naini Paper's capability in delivering high-quality paper to its customers and secure its market position with growing productivity.

Voith Introduces The New InduraClean (IDC) Heavyweight Cleaning System

Revised cleaner bank with modular, space-saving, flow-optimized design

Metsä Fibre signs electrical, automation and ICT installation agreements for Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland

All the electrical, automation and ICT installation contracts for the Kemi bioproduct mill project of Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, have now been agreed

Valmet renewed its Sustainability360º Agenda

As part of its continuous renewal and development, Valmet has renewed its Sustainability360º Agenda, which has been the backbone for building the company's acknowledged sustainability work over the years. The new agenda includes environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspectives to sustainability and covers Valmet's entire value chain including the supply chain, own operations and the use phase of Valmet´s technologies.

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