Sunday, May 19, 2013

New forest management to mitigate declining log supplies in Canada

Catalyst Paper closes newsprint mill in Arizona

Stora Enso expands graphic liner range

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Zellcheming-Expo

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Sealing strip with integrated lubrication

Allows substantial savings to be made in lubricating water and drive power

With HydroSeal Voith has launched a patented sealing strip system with integrated lubricating water feed that allows substantial savings to be made in lubricating water and drive power.

Resolute inaugurates power island

Will produce green energy at its pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Resolute Forest Products yesterday officially inaugurated a major power island producing green energy at its pulp and paper operation located in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada).

Photo: Fortress Paper

Fortress Paper to stop dissolving pulp project

Due to changing market conditions

Fortress Paper plans to halt its dissolving pulp conversion project of a pulp mill in Québec (Lebel-sur-Quévillon), due to changing market conditions and higher capital expenditure.

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Andritz to modernize two boiler plants in Sweden

Will raise the capacity by up to 20 per cent

Andritz recently announced it has received orders from Stora Enso Nymölla AG and Domsjö Fabriker AB, both in Sweden, to modernize a recovery boiler and a sulfite liquor boiler.

Steve Beshear, governor of Kentucky.

Domtar to upgrade mill in Kentucky

"This partnership will lead to the retention of 452 jobs and an investment of $20 million near Hawesville”

Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility (Kentucky), retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements.

Magnetrol and APM announce a strategic partnership

"This exciting business partnership is a critical step in a changing industry”

Magnetrol International and APM Automation Solutions Ltd.

Neenah Paper reports Q1 2013 results

Net sales increased eight percent

Neenah Paper has reported adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $0.74 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2013 compared to adjusted earnings of $0.77 per share in the first q

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Ahlstrom to hike prices

Will affect all label and processing products

Ahlstrom announces price increases on its specialty paper materials produced by the Label and Processing business.

Ahlstrom signs new demerger plan

Related to coated specialties business in Brazil

Ahlstrom Corporation's Board of Directors has signed a new demerger plan related to Coated Specialties, Ahlstrom's Label and Processing business in Brazil, and cancelled the previous Coated Special

Appleton Papers changes its name to Appvion

Reflects the company’s heritage of applied innovation

Appleton Papers announced on May 13th that the company changed its name to Appvion, Inc.

Nippon Paper Papylia develops ultra-thin printing paper

Appropriate for documents containing dense information, such as insurance clauses

Nippon Paper Papylia has developed printing paper weighing only 18 g/㎡, making it the lightest such paper in Japan, and one that is appropriate for documents containing dense information, such as i

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BTG news at Zellcheming 2013

Will showcase Mütek PCD-05: tool for charge measurement in the paper industry

BTG will introduce the new laboratory device Mütek PCD-05 at booth 943 during the Zellcheming Expo 2013.

Cartaguard KHI molecules on the fiber's surface prevent grease drops from soaking the paper. Photo: Clariant

Dazzling innovations at Zellcheming Expo 2013

Includes grease resistant additive for recyclable, non-plastic coated paper packaging used for eat-out-of-hand snacks

Clariant will launch step-change papermaking innovations at Zellcheming Expo 2013 to support the manufacture of high-performance general-purpose paper and food packaging solutions which are also su

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The Mondi Merebank mill. Photo: Mondi

Mondi to close PM in South Africa

“As a result of the ongoing decline in domestic newsprint demand and reorganisation”

Mondi recently announced that its South Africa Division plans to close a newsprint machine at its Merebank mill in South Africa.

Photo: Heidelberg

Heidelberg showcases industrialized folding carton production

Modern folding carton production requires high efficiency, short makeready times, surface finishing, and integrated and reliable production

Over 150 participants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America attended the Packaging Days, which were staged by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) in mid-April.

Automation for unusual machine settings

With the automation from Voith, the system can cater for the unusual machine settings that are often required on test machines

In autumn of 2012, the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) in Munich together with Voith implemented the modernization and thorough renovation of the automation system in its pilot coating machine.

Metso expands its service center in Tianjin, China

Manufactures forming, dryer and filter fabrics

Metso has opened an extension to its Tianjin service center that manufactures forming, dryer and filter fabrics mainly for the Chinese and Asia-Pacific market.

Fire hit Iggesund Paperboard

Extinguished in a short space of time

On Friday May 10, a fire broke out at Iggesund Paperboard in Sweden, reports local media. The incident took place on the chemical processing plant, resulting in large amount of smoke.

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Metsä Board reports strong Q1 2013 results

First quarter profit up on strong paperboard volumes

Metsä Board reports its first quarter 2013 results yesterday. Events in the first quarter included:

Glatfelter completes acquisition of Dresden Papier

Leading global supplier of nonwoven wallpaper base materials

Glatfelter recently announced that it completed the previously announced acquisition of Dresden Papier GmbH from Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSE: FTP) for €160 million (U.S.

Joe Hogan. Photo: ABB

ABB’s CEO steps down

Successor to be announced in due course

ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons.

Archoma: new company for paper chemicals

An important aspect in establishing the new company is obtaining merger control and governmental approvals

Clariant will separate its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses. In 2012, Clariant agreed to sell the three businesses to SK Capital.

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Ence's net profit increases 100 per cent

The company is considering acquisitions abroad

The Madrid-based company Ence doubled its profit during the first quarter of the year posting a net profit of EUR 13.1 million, compared to EUR 6.6 million during the same period in 2012.

Photo: Roloff

Rentech acquires Fulghum Fibres

Also enters growing wood pellet industry

Rentech, a wood fibre and nitrogen fertilizer businesses operator, recently announced the acquisition of Georgia-based Fulghum Fibres, Inc.

Photo: SKG

SKG announces 1Q 2013 results

Reports year-on-year revenue growth of 4% in the first quarter

Smurfit Kappa Group recently announced results for the 3 months ending 31 March 2013. Highlights from the first quarter include

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Toscotec receives Japanese order

A new Toscotec TT SYD-12FT will be installed on PM#1 at Marutomi's Fujine mill in Japan

Toscotec announces that it has received an order from Japanese tissue producer Marutomi for a new Steel Yankee Dryer, which will replace an existing 12-ft.

Don’t get snagged on the fence!

Gain insight into China’s Operation Green Fence customs policy at Paper Recycling Conference Asia

Recyclers and brokers of recovered fibre in Europe, North America and elsewhere are facing increased hurdles selling into their largest market in China.

Photo: BillerudKorsnäs

BillerudKorsnäs divests one paper machine

In order to satisfy one of the conditions set by the EU Commission for approval of the merger between Billerud and Korsnäs

In order to satisfy one of the conditions set by the EU Commission for approval of the combination between Billerud and Korsnäs, an agreement has been signed with SwedPaper AB concerning divestment

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Metso to supply fiber line upgrade in Thailand

Metso to supply cooking plant and fiber line upgrade to Thailand

Chemicals

BTG news at Zellcheming 2013 Will showcase Mütek PCD-05: tool for charge measurement in the paper industry

Converting and Finishing

Coatex unveils new solutions at Paper Con Unable significant cost savings for today’s paper manufacturers

Environment

IP’s Pro-Design range now offered with Carbon Capture An initiative introduced by paper merchant group Premier Paper

Forestry

CMPC announces pricing for its capital raise Price fixed at CLP 1,480 per share during preferential period

Market news

Fortress Paper to stop dissolving pulp project Due to changing market conditions

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Sealing strip with integrated lubrication Allows substantial savings to be made in lubricating water and drive power

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