Yearly Archives: 2017
Voith Builds Two Paper Machines for the Production of Banknotes in Mysore, India
(Heidenheim, Germany, Sept. 21, 2017) Since the beginning of the year, the Government of India has been producing for the first time large volumes of paper for its rupee banknotes through the Indian Central Bank. For this purpose, Voith Paper supplied two complete production lines to Mysore -- Bank Note Paper Mill India (Pvt.) Ltd., in Southern India.
The scope of supply included the water mark wire workshop, cotton, stock and broke preparation and two paper machines as well as Read More...
Arauco to invest in increased dissolving pulp capacity
(Chile, 22 Sep 2017) The Arauco Board of Directors approved the Dissolving Pulp project at the Valdivia Pulp plant, an initiative that considers an investment of US$ 185 million and will produce a variety of products such as textile fibers, cellophane paper and filters. This action, which during its construction will reach a peak of 1,400 workers, will enable the company to innovate with higher value-added products in the context of an increasingly competitive world pulp market.
This initiative will Read More...
Andritz Starts Up TM5 Tissue Machine Supplied to Guizhou Chitianhua Paper in China
(Graz, Austria, Sept. 7, 2017) Andritz announced that it has successfully started up the TM5 tissue machine delivered to Guizhou Chitianhua Paper Industry Co., Ltd. at its location in Chishui, Guizhou Province, China. The new PrimeLineST tissue machine, with a design speed of 2,000 m/min and a paper width of 5.6 meters, will produce high-quality facial wipes, toilet paper, and paper tissues based on bamboo furnish.
The machine is currently unique on the Asian market because it combines a high-performance Read More...
International Paper Completes the Sale of Its Foodservice Business in China to Huhtamaki
(Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 7, 2017) International Paper today announced that it has completed the sale of its foodservice business in China to Huhtamaki Group. The deal includes two manufacturing units located in Shanghai and Tianjin, employing altogether approximately 200 employees.
Huhtamaki said the acquisition expands its manufacturing footprint into the Eastern China region and strengthens its capacity and capability to serve customers operating in Northern China. Net sales of the acquired business in 2016 was approximately EUR 19 million.
The debt-free Read More...
Suzano Starts-Up New Tissue Production Line at Mucuri Mill
(Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 12, 2017) Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A. announced that it has started the production and sale of jumbo rolls of tissue paper at its mill in Mucuri, in the state of Bahia in Brazil.
Suzano also said that another new tissue production line at its mill in Imperatriz in the state of Maranhão is expected to start production in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Total estimated investment is R$540 million and considers total tissue paper production capacity Read More...
WestRock to Build New Corrugated Packaging Plant in Brazil
(USA / Brazil, Sept. 19, 2017) WestRock Company announced plans [yesterday] to build a new corrugated box plant in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo to meet growing demand from WestRock’s regional customers in South America.
“WestRock’s corrugated packaging business in Brazil continues to perform well, with strong relationships with customers in attractive growth markets,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, WestRock. “Our new corrugated packaging plant will enable our exceptional team in Brazil to serve these customers even better Read More...
Two Sides Global Anti-greenwash Campaign: 278 Leading Companies Remove Misleading ‘Go Green’ Claims
(Washington DC, Sept. 19, 2017) Two Sides research into more than 600 of the world’s leading corporations, including banks, utilities, telecoms and insurance providers, has shown that a total of 460 of those companies have been using misleading and unsubstantiated environmental statements, despite specific advertising legislation to protect consumers in many countries. To date, 278 of those companies have removed such statements as a result of ongoing engagement by Two Sides.
“We’re really pleased that Two Sides is having such Read More...
Domtar and PCA Lead Uncoated Free Sheet Price Increases
(New York, Sept. 12, 2017) The following is insight from Vertical Research Partners’ packaging and forest products analyst Chip Dillon on the recent uncoated free sheet price increase announcements.
Domtar and Packaging Corp Lead Uncoated Free Sheet Price Increases
“Last Wednesday we learned from trade publication RISI that Domtar announced a $40 per short ton price increase on its main uncoated free sheet paper grades — with its remaining paper grades adjusted accordingly based on the existing standard differentials and upcharges. Read More...
Sappi Europe hikes printing paper prices
(Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2017) Due to an unexpected further sharp rise in raw material prices, Sappi Europe is forced to continue passing on this cost inflation by increasing its WFU (woodfree uncoated) and WFC (woodfree coated) Sheets and Reels grade prices from October 2017 onwards by 5-8%.
Despite strong order books and good operating rates, margins continue to be depressed by this severe input cost inflation.
Sappi’s sales representatives will be in touch with their customers to agree on the Read More...
Södra to increase the price for its NBSK Pulp in Europe to $920/tonne
(Stockholm, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2017) Södra said that it has informed its customers that the price for NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) pulp in Europe will rise to $920/tonne, effective September 1.
This latest price announcement reflects very strong demand globally, according to Magnus Björkman, VP Marketing and Sales Södra Cell.
“The market is principally being driven by Asia, namely China, but we are seeing continuing robust business climate and demand in Europe too,” Björkman said.
This is Södra’s fourth price hike Read More...
Fibria Produces First Eucalyptus Pulp Bale on New Production Line at Tres Lagoas Mill; the new pulp mill started operations ahead of schedule
(Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 28, 2017) Fibria said that the first bleached eucalyptus pulp bale at its new pulp production line in Três Lagoas (Brazil) was produced on August 26, 2017, and therefore successfully concluded the production cycle.
The new pulp line officially started operations on Aug. 23.
According to Fibria, the pulp produced has Forest Stewardship Counsel (certificate number FSC-C104120) and Cerflor/PEFC.
Fibria said that its suppliers and other business partners of the Horizonte 2 Project will work together in the Read More...
Smurfit Kappa Acquires Russian Corrugated Packaging Company, Soyuz
(Dublin, August 22, 2017) Smurfit Kappa announced that it has acquired the Russian corrugated packaging company, Soyuz, based in Moscow. The company has approximately 300 employees.
Smurfit Kappa already has three plants in Saint Petersburg, Russia producing paper-based and Bag-in-Box® products for customers across Europe.
“This acquisition enables Smurfit Kappa to further strengthen its position in Russia and broaden its offering to its multinational and local customers,” the company said in a press release.
Pim Wareman CEO of Smurfit Kappa North East Read More...
Elopak Launches Pure-Pak Cartons with New Paperboard ‘Natura Life’ by Stora Enso
(Helsinki, August 29, 2017) The collaboration between Elopak and Stora Enso has resulted in the launch of the first gable top cartons made from natural brown unbleached paperboard, creating the Naturally Pure-Pak® carton with a highly distinctive, natural look and feel.
The new paperboard, Natura LifeTM by Stora Enso, retains the natural brown colour of the wood fibres and has a visible fibre structure. This creates a naturally different, sustainable and authentic package that meets demands from growing trends in Read More...
Neenah launches Kimdura DualTech
(USA, August 22, 2017) Neenah Paper has characterized its new synthetic paper as “a significant addition” to its portfolio of labels for harsh environments. The Neenah Performance Labels portfolio of high performing, highly engineered substrates is designed for applications in demanding conditions. Its Kimdura line of label stock has been used for more than 30 years for challenging applications – including labels and tags for drum chemicals, hazard communications, health care, industrial, logistical and outdoor. Kimdura DualTech is available Read More...
Mondi to Postpone New Speciality Kraft Paper Machine Investment at Steti Mill
(Czech Republic, August 30, 2017) Mondi announced that it has decided to postpone its EUR135 million investment in a new 90,000 tonne per annum machine glazed speciality kraft paper machine at its Steti mill in the Czech Republic.
In January of this year, Mondi announced plans to invest a total of EUR 470 million in the modernisation and expansion of the Steti mill. The project consists of the installation of a new recovery boiler, the rebuild of the fibre lines, Read More...