Monthly Archives: March 2017
Huhtamaki invests in new paper cup manufacturing unit in Kiev
(Helsinki, March 06, 2017) Huhtamaki will set up a greenfield paper cup manufacturing unit in Kiev, Ukraine. Huhtamaki has been present in Ukraine since 2002 and is currently serving the market by importing products mainly from its manufacturing units in Poland.
The new unit will manufacture a full range of paper cups for cold and hot drinks. Manufacturing operations are expected to begin during 2018 and the unit is expected to employ app. 50 employees. The unit will become part Read More...
Link: record global recovered fibre consumption pushing up prices
(March 2, 2017) China started to enter the market more in 1996, helping to bring those prices back up (to $67 to $88 per ton from 1996 to 2000), then we had the 2001 recession, which brought the yearly average price of OCC back down to $50. Subsequently, China and the world economy have recovered, and so has OCC pricing.
[The following article is an excerpted transcript from the presentation by Bill Moore at the 2017 Paper Recycling Conference India Read More...
Total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in January; boxboard production dipped slightly in January 2017
(Washington, USA, Feb. 28, 2017) The American Forest & Paper Association has released its January 2017 U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Report which said total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in January compared to January 2016. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels were flat from December 2016.
Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased 3% year-over-year in January. UFS imports increased 16% in December compared to December 2015, but finished the year 14% below 2015, with exports decreasing 11% for the year.
January coated Read More...
Hayat Kimya started up new tissue production line in Egypt
(Cairo, Feb. 27, 2017) Hayat Kimya’s started up a new tissue machine (TM6) in mid-January at its new mill in Egypt. Valmet supplied the new production line, which will add 70,000 tons of high quality tissue to the company’s current production of facial, toilet and towel tissue.
“I would like to express my gratitude to all members in the Valmet and Hayat teams,” said Lütfi Aydin, Director Paper Group, Hayat Kimya. “Once again excellent team work ensured a successful start-up Read More...
Nippon Paper Industries agrees to sell Port Angeles Paper mill to Bio-Pappel
(USA, March 2, 2017) Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. today announced the sale of the Port Angeles, Washington paper mill and cogeneration assets, which are owned and operated by Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., Ltd. to McKinley Paper Company.
McKinley is the US subsidiary of Bio-Pappel, a leading producer of paper and paper products in Mexico.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Nippon Paper Industries noted that it acquired the Port Angeles mill in 1988 in order to produce and sell Read More...
Smurfit Kappa Collaborates with Sun Chemical on Laser-based Marking for Packaging
(Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 27, 2017) Smurfit Kappa has collaborated with Sun Chemical to deliver digital laser-based coding that supports customer packaging and labeling requirements.
The new coding solution for secondary cartons combines Smurfit Kappa’s flexo printed corrugated boxes with Sun Chemical’s SunLase activated coating system resulting in high quality, reliable, late stage coding, which allows customers to laser mark packaging at the end of manufacturing operations. With the capacity to laser mark at the typical speed of an automated packing Read More...
A&R Carton and Packages Limited Sign Partnership Agreement
(Sweden, March 1, 2017) A&R Carton AB of Lund, Sweden, and Packages Limited of Lahore, Pakistan, have signed a strategic partnership agreement with the intent to collaborate in the manufacture, procurement, sale and marketing of paper-based packaging in Pakistan and neighboring markets.
“In line with our strategy to expand our footprint outside of Europe, our partnership with Packages Limited will further strengthen our platform and benefit our global customer base,” said Harald Schulz, President and CEO of AR Packaging.
“After having Read More...
Recard to supply Star Paper mill with new tissue production line in Abu Dhabi; capacity 38K t.p.a.
(Italy, Feb. 28, 2017) Recard announced that it will supply Star Paper Mill Ltd. in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) with a new tissue production line.
Recard’s scope of supply includes two stock preparation lines (long and short virgin fiber), two rewinders with variable-crown calendar to enhance paper softness, and a Crescent Former with a latest-generation shoe press.
The “turnkey” production line will have the capacity to produce 38,000 tons per year of high quality tissue.
Start-up is scheduled for the spring Read More...
A.Celli Paper to supply new tissue machine to Grupo Corporativo Papelera; capacity 34K t.p.a.
(Italy, Feb. 28, 2017) A.Celli Paper to supply a high-speed tissue machine with a production capacity of 34,000 tonnes per year (110 tonnes per day) to Grupo Corporativo Papelera in Mexico.
The new tissue machine, with a 2,650-mm paper width at the pope reel and a maximum operating speed of 2000 m/min, is part of a complete turn-key project that includes the “Control & Automation” system, together with all ancillary equipment. A 100% pure cellulose pulp preparation system designed to Read More...
SCA to invest $105 million in tissue plant in Mexico
(Mexico, Feb. 24, 2017) SCA will invest about USD 105 million (approx. SEK 950m) in one of the company's tissue facilities in Mexico to further strengthen competitiveness and enable future growth in that region.
SCA explained that the investment in Mexico will support its high-quality tissue offering under the Regio brand.
The investment is aligned with the company's strategy to streamline production and secure capacity for future growth in order to increase value creation in the Tissue business area.
In addition, SCA Read More...
January 2017 pulp stats; global pulp shipments up 11.2%
(Brussels, Belgium, March 01, 2017) Highlights January 2017 pulp stats:
• World producer stocks up estimated 152,000 tonnes
• Global shipments of 4 million tonnes up 11.2%
• China up 29.9%.
Global pulp deliveries decreased by 12.0% month on month to 3.978 million tonnes in January, down from 4.520 million tonnes in December, according to Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC). Global producers' 36 days-of-supply in January was up 1 day MoM but down 3 days vs January 2016. BSK at 32 days, BHK Read More...
European Paper Industry Launches Bold Investment Roadmap
(Brussels, Feb. 27, 2017) The European paper industry today has launched the reviewed version of its 2050 Roadmap detailing the pathways and investment needed to cut its carbon emissions by 80% while creating 50% more added-value. The Roadmap projects the need for EUR 44 billion more investment -- a 40% increase on current levels -- to transform industry in Europe and lead the low-carbon bioeconomy by 2050.
The Confederation of European Paper Industry (CEPI) pioneered in 2011 the first low-carbon Read More...
Papyrus takes over Procurator
(Sweden, Feb. 23, 2017) Swedish paper merchant Papyrus has finalised the acquisition of Procurator, according to Euwid. “Procurator will help strengthen our customer offer by adding safety and protective products to our range,” said Christoph Sander, Chairman and CEO of Papyrus. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Roos Gruppen, the former owner of Procurator, will become a shareholder in Papyrus at the same time.
Procurator is one of the leading suppliers of protective clothing and equipment as well as Read More...
Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging
(USA, Feb. 17, 2017) Sonoco , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which is owned by a fund managed by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables found in the fast-growing perimeter of retail supermarkets. The transaction is subject to normal regulatory review and is expected to close Read More...
Link: Oji to boost Australian capacity with new plant
(Tokyo, January 07, 2017) Oji Holdings will construct a new Australian plant for food-grade cardboard boxes made from pulp, rather than recycled paper, for supply to local meat processors and farmers.
The Queensland facility is seen costing some 5 billion yen ($42.9 million), with full-scale operations starting this October. Equipment will be added in stages, raising capacity to between 3 million sq. meters and 4 million sq. meters a month as early as 2019.
Oji already produces pulp cardboard boxes in Read More...