Monthly Archives: September 2016

Archroma launches a new concentrated OBA with reduced CO2 footprint

September 8, 2016 6:02 pm

(Switzerland, June 29, 2016) Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, has extended its range of cost-effective, concentrated optical brightening agents (OBAs) for printing and writing papers. The new urea-containing disulphonated OBA -- Leucophor® ACS liq -- is particularly suited for stock application and for use in coating formulations that contain PVOH, CMC or casein as a secondary binder. Leucophor ACS liq is a newly developed chemistry that delivers a variety of benefits to papermakers worldwide. Archroma’s concentrated Read More...

Paper Vietnam 2017

September 8, 2016 6:00 pm

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(Hanoi, Vietnam, September 2016) Vietnam paper industry a potential market has been showing impressive growth and the Vietnam government is calling many investments for paper manufacturer. In order to connect with Asia’s largest manufacturers and suppliers in Pulp and Paper Industry, Paper Vietnam 2017 creates a platform for companies to exploring the new business opportunities in this emerging market, figure out the new strategies for development. China National Chemical Information Center(CNCIC) organizes PAPER VIETNAM 2017– The 5th international Exhibition Read More...

FOEX Announces Implementation of IOSCO Principles

September 8, 2016 5:57 pm

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(Helsinki, Sept. 1, 2016) FOEX has adopted the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRA) for its PIX Pulp Europe Price Indices. The PRA principles, endorsed by the G20 in 2012, cover governance structures, controls, integrity, and conflict management in relation to commodity benchmark price assessments. Martti Airisto, Director at FOEX said “IOSCO is the gold-standard for best practices in price reporting and adopting these principles will further enhance the reliability and reputation of the Read More...

Improved performance for Voith Press with Peak Element

September 8, 2016 5:54 pm

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(Heidenheim, Germany, Sept. 2016) PeakElement, the elastomer component available for all Voith press felt designs, improves the efficiency of machines for all paper grades. The new material reduces startup time and has shown to reduce energy consumption. The elastomer component is integrated into the felt structure and ensures that the felt achieves the optimum saturation in the nip as quickly as possible. This is necessary to obtain the ideal hydraulic pressure in the press nip and enable appropriate dewatering. As Read More...

Verso introduces new release liner papers, GlazeSil

September 8, 2016 5:53 pm

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(USA, Sept. 2016) Verso Corporation, a leading producer of flexible packaging, technical, and label and converting papers, today introduced GlazeSil, a specialized family of lightweight uncoated, machine glazed release liner papers specifically designed for hygiene and medical applications. “This exciting addition to Verso’s industry leading release liner product portfolio gives producers of hygiene, medical and personal care products more options than ever to meet their unique converting performance, reliability and silicone coating requirements,” said Mike Weinhold, Verso Senior Vice President Read More...

August Faller presents individualized packaging solutions

September 8, 2016 5:49 pm

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(Germany, August 24, 2016) At the leading industry exhibition for pharmaceutical chemicals, the CPhI 2016 in Barcelona, August Faller GmbH & Co. KG will be presenting products and services for individualized and personalized packaging solutions. The portfolio of the pharmaceutical specialist, a company that focuses on small production runs, ranges from the standard folding carton, special designs for clinical trials, and special labels through to packaging services for small to mid-sized amounts. “There is a clear trend favoring customized individual Read More...

Eltete TPM opens new manufacturing plant in Rodgau, Germany

September 8, 2016 5:47 pm

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(Germany, August 23, 2016) Eltete TPM has opened its new manufacturing plant for transport packaging materials in Rodgau, Germany. As the demand for 100%-recyclable solutions is growing, the company has chosen a site close to Frankfurt, which is a central area, logistically well situated and has good raw material sources. Local production with its local staff will mean even a better service than before with shorter delivery times for cost-effective solutions. Eltete TPM Ltd is a global carton board refiner, a supplier Read More...

SCA to implement restructuring measures in France

September 8, 2016 5:45 pm

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Company News, Tissue

(Sweden, Sept. 02, 2016) To further improve efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of its tissue operations, SCA has decided to implement restructuring measures at its tissue plants in Hondouville and Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, France. The restructuring measures include the closure of the oldest tissue machine in Hondouville and personnel reductions at Hondouville and Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray. In Hondouville, where SCA manufactures Away-from-Home tissue, production will be concentrated to more efficient machines, thus enabling production levels to be maintained. In Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, SCA has decided to divest Read More...

Voith Paper’s Advanced Products secure maximum performance at Klabin’s PM 24 in Brazil

September 8, 2016 5:44 pm

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(Heidenheim, Germany, Sept. 05, 2016) Paper manufacturers have been able to achieve excellent operating and production results by adopting Voith’s Advanced Products for optimizing equipment, fabrics, and Voith Paper’s rolls. An evidence of this success can be seen at Klabin’s PM 24 machine, which has reached peak performance in its first dryer group at its plant in Goiana, located in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. The joint operation between the DuoCleaner Express cleaning system and the “CleanWeave” Evaporite dryer fabric concept Read More...

Europac to invest Euro 35 million at its Dueñas paper mill in Spain

September 8, 2016 5:42 pm

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(Spain, Sept. 05, 2016) The Euro 35 million to be invested by Europac Group (Papeles y cartones de Europa, S.A.) in paper and packaging factory in Dueñas will mainly be directed towards the development of new paper products for high-added value packaging, the optimization and improvement of the current paper range, the update of facilities and the development of latest technologies, as well as an increase in overall efficiency and production capacity. José Miguel Isidro, the company director, said: “The Read More...

SupplyOne acquires Action Packaging

September 8, 2016 5:39 pm

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(USA, Sept. 06, 2016) SupplyOne Inc. has acquired Action Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of corrugated packaging located in Washington, Pennsylvania. William T. Leith, President and CEO of SupplyOne, said, “Action Packaging is built on a strong foundation: exceptional people, excellent customer relationships and a commitment to providing innovative, cost effective packaging solutions that improve their customers’ profitability.” SupplyOne Inc. is a consolidator of specialty packaging manufacturers and packaging equipment and supply distributors. (Source: press release) Read More...

Stora Enso completed the divestment of Kabel mill in Germany

September 8, 2016 5:38 pm

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(Helsinki, Finland, September 06, 2016) Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Kabel coated mechanical paper mill in Germany, to Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper GmbH, owned by a German based investor group. The total cash consideration for the divestment is approximately Euro 25 million, subject to final closing adjustments. The loss on disposal amounts in total to Euro 15 million. The effect on operating profit is approximately Euro 5 million, and the negative tax impact is approximately Euro Read More...

Lee & Man Paper improved net profit by 28 per cent

September 2, 2016 6:57 pm

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(Hong Kong, August 30, 2016) One of the leading paper manufacturers in China, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2016. During the period under review, the Group recorded a total sales volume of 2.67 million tons, total revenue of HK$8.37 billion ($1 billion), interim net profit of HK$1.43 billion ($184 million), and net profit per ton of HK$536 ($69), achieving a notable increase in overall profitability. Earnings per share Read More...

NIB and Finnvera to finance Fibria’s eucalyptus pulp mill

September 2, 2016 6:54 pm

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Company News, Pulp

(Sao Paulo, August 29, 2016) Loan agreement on a $225 million (Euro 199 million) facility The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Finnish state export credit agency Finnvera Oyj have signed a 9.5-year loan agreement on a $225 million (Euro 199 million) facility that will be on lent to a eucalyptus pulp mill project in Brazil. The funds will be used to finance a new pulp production line developed by the Brazilian forestry company Fibria Celulose S.A. The new pulp production Read More...

Andritz to deliver recycled paper plant and PM approach to Pro-Gest

September 2, 2016 6:52 pm

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(Graz, Austria, August 30, 2016) The paper machine is targeted to produce 550,000 tons of fluting per year Andritz has received an order from the Italian Pro-Gest Group to deliver the complete waste paper processing plant and approach system for its new paper machine in Mantova, Italy. Andritz will deliver the OCC (old corrugated containers) line for the top ply; MW (mixed waste) line for the back ply; paper machine approach system including Shortflow Deaeration; as well as the broke handling, Read More...