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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.

Sometimes I think maintenance suffers from "macho disease." We talk about changing out press rolls, monitoring machine bearings and other sorts of "big deal" maintenance projects. I would hate to think how many times I have been exposed to pump and motor alignment. Yes, it is an important subject, but it is not everything. There are other things that can shut you down, too (or at least cause you to lie).

Mondi recently puts a new slitting and rewinding unit into operation at its Slovak paper mill in Ružomberok. The equipment allows for an extended capacity in narrow reels thus complementing Mondi's portfolio offering.

Irving Forest Products, which operates sawmills in Ashland and Dixfield, Maine, announces the acquisition of Mill Services, Inc's value-added operation in Cobleskill, New York.

Deal represents a 33% premium to DS Smith's closing share price on Feb 7.

Treekind® is one of the only 100% biobased leather alternatives with an authentic look and feel.

The delivery is scheduled to take place in October 2024.

The company says the cessation of white paper production in in the Latrobe Valley contributed to the decision.

Through this expansion project, which received investments totaling $14.5 million and created 16 jobs, Kruger Products commissioned a new facial tissue converting line at its Richelieu Plant in November 2023. The additional equipment will increase the production of facial tissue by 25%.

A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours in cold chain operations.

The new Mumbai terminal, operational since February, will soon see the addition of another slitting machine. Its strategic central location extends UPM Raflatac's reach across the country.

Three distinguished industry authorities--BUILD Magazine, PRODUCTS Magazine, and Green Builder Media--recognized the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio for its exceptional product quality and sustainable attributes.

High-opacity and heavyweight ballot stocks provide durable option for voting system and mail-in ballots.

The award recognizes Georgia-Pacific's contributions to the revitalization and growth of downtown Atlanta, as well as its commitment to supporting education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment and sustainability initiatives throughout the city and the country.

Kimberly-Clark has been recognized for six consecutive years and nine times overall and is one of only 3 honorees in the Consumer Products industry. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 industries.

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

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

A multi-million-dollar grant including funds and in-kind products will expand the reach of Baby2Baby's Program with The Department of Health & Human Services.

DynamicsPrint, the Microsoft preferred ERP solution for medium- and large printing and packaging corporations, is proud to announce a collaboration with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), the world's premier provider of labelling.

UFP Industries' UFPI affiliate, UFP Packaging, inaugurated a new production facility and breakroom in Warrens, WI. The 11,840 sq.-ft. production facility and 2,400 sq.-ft. breakroom mark a significant expansion, allowing UFP Packaging to enhance its wood packaging offerings and accommodate up to 12 additional staff members.

The woodyard at Irving Pulp & Paper in west Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, is reaching new heights in technological advancement with a C$110-million (approx. $81 million) project to update how the site receives and stores woodchips.

Mercer Mass Timber, a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., announced the launch of its mass timber erection division: Mercer Mass Timber Construction Services.

Huhtamaki is planning to consolidate the production footprint in China in the Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania segment and will close its production sites in Tianjin and Shanghai by the end of Q2 2024.

Södra has decided to invest in a new condensing turbine in the pulp mill at Mörrum, which will increase the county of Blekinge's electricity generation by 20%.

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.