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| PAPER INDUSTRY NEWS - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 |
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PULP, PAPER, PACKAGING, TISSUE Metsä Group Has Started-up Its Kemi Bioproduct Mill and Paperboard Mill The largest investment of the forest industry in Finland — the new Kemi bioproduct mill and the paperboard mill expansion — came into operation as planned on Wednesday 20 September 2023. The operations will start department by department. Pulp deliveries from the new mill... Stora Enso Appoints Hans Sohlström as New President and CEO; Replaces Annica Bresky The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso. Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors. Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue...
International Paper Opens Its Newest Corrugated Packaging Facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania International Paper on Sept. 15 celebrated the opening of its newest state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The new $100 million facility will produce corrugated packaging for produce, processed food, beverage, shipping, distribution and e-commerce customers... Mondi Enters Agreement to Sell Mondi Syktyvkar in Russia for EUR 775 Million Mondi announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its last remaining facility in Russia, Joint Stock Company Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities to Sezar Invest LLC for a total cash consideration of RUB 80 billion (approximately EUR 775 million to be paid in a series of installments as set out...
International Paper Completes Sale of Ownership Interest in Ilim Joint Venture International Paper announced that it has completed the sale of its 50% interest in Ilim SA, the holding company for its Ilim joint venture (JV), to its JV partners for $484MM (USD) in cash. In addition, the Company completed the sale of its outstanding shares in JSC Ilim Group to... Georgia-Pacific to Close Its Foley Cellulose Facility in Perry, Florida Georgia-Pacific on Sept. 18 informed employees at its Foley Cellulose mill in Perry, Florida, that the company plans to permanently close the facility. All the approximately 525 jobs at the mill will be impacted by this closure. The Foley mill produces specialty and fluff pulp. According to Georgia-Pacific, various factors...
PAPER CAPACITY REPORTS Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 20 Percent in August 2023 The American Forest & Paper Association has released the August 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 20% in August compared to August 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers... Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Decreased 4 Percent in August 2023 The American Forest & Paper Association has released its August 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August decreased 4% compared to August 2022. They were down 3% when compared to...
INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS Valmet Ranked as the Most Attractive Employer in Finland Among Engineering Professionals Valmet has been ranked as the most attractive employer among engineering professionals in Finland according to a new study by Universum. The ranking was published in Universum's annual survey, which is the biggest employer attractiveness survey in Finland. "This recognition means a lot to us, and it is... Voith to Supply Pulping and Wastewater Pre-Treatment System to Graphic Packaging's New CRB Mill Voith announced that it will supply multiple stock preparation lines, integrated reject handling and the wastewater pre-treatment system for Graphic Packaging's greenfield CRB (coated recycled board) mill being built in Waco, Texas. The system will ultimately allow the mill to save energy, water and...
ANDRITZ to Supply New Debarking and Chipping Line to Nordic Paper Backhammar Mill ANDRITZ has received an order from Nordic Paper to deliver a new wood room with chip and bark handling for its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden. The new wood room contributes to meeting high pulp quality standards at the Bäckhammar mill. The plant will have the capacity to process over 1.4 million m3 sob of pine and... INDUSTRY ADVOCACY: THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE As California Receipt Bill Falters, Paper Receipts Association Stands Strong for Consumer Choice The Paper Receipts Converting Association announced that California Bill AB 1347, which proposed stringent regulations on the use of paper receipts in the state, failed to move past Senate Appropriations last week. A victory for consumers and industry alike, the bill will not move forward in the state's 2023-24 legislative session. As the bill aimed to limit... MARKET INSIGHT: PACKAGING Navigating the New Age of Packaging: What's On the Minds of Packaging Buyers Today? In the face of mounting environmental concerns and ever-evolving consumer purchase behaviors, the packaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation with a new list of requirements and expectations. Engaging in discussions surrounding the challenges, solutions and future opportunities is more crucial than ever before for...
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