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AF&PA Urges Swift End to Strike Threatening U.S. Economy and Manufacturing

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the recent strike of ILA workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

DS Smith invests €17.6 Million in its Korinthos based packaging facility in Greece to drive sustainable packaging innovation and increase production capacity by 30%

The investment will lead to a further 30% increase in the facilities production capacity and is part of an overall €33.9 million investment plan focussed on DS Smith’s three box plants in Greece over a period of two years.

Suzano completes the acquisition of two U.S. industrial facilities from Pactiv Evergreen

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, today completes the acquisition of two industrial assets from Pactiv Evergreen in Arkansas and North Carolina, United States.

Canfor Secures Loan Agreement

VANCOUVER, BCSept. 27, 2024 - Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) announced today that it and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, "Canfor") have entered into an approximately USD$315 million loan agreement with an affiliate of Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. and received all advances thereunder, totaling approximately US$232 million.

Lecta receives Platinum Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

The Group's overall score of 85 out of 100 places Lecta among the top 1% of companies rated highest in ESG performance by EcoVadis.

Mercer Announces Temporary Shutdown at Peace River Mill for Repairs

Mercer International announced on September 25, 2024, that its Peace River mill in Canada has temporarily halted operations due to a mechanical failure in the digester.

A brief history and outlook of low-consistency refining

In the beginning, pulp was beaten with sticks. This method is only used today for certain exotic non-wood fibres, or for historical interest.

U.S. Port Strike Poses Major Threat to Pulp and Paper Industry, Sparking Global Shipment Disruption

Despite coverage by US news outlets, there has been limited attention on a significant logistical risk that could greatly impact the Pulp and Paper Industry.

A Look at the Market Pulp Landscape in 2024

Market pulp is a critical commodity in the global forest products industry, impacting everything from paper manufacturing to packaging solutions.

Norway Pauses Pulp Mill Project Over EU Water Directive as India Moves Forward

Norway has halted a 300,000-ton-per-year bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) mill project at Viken Skog’s Follum site—a joint venture between Billerud and Norway’s forest owners cooperative Viken Skog—due to potential violations of the EU’s water framework directive.

The Paper Trail

Recyclable paper packaging a key component at the heart of the Circular Economy in action

Drive the Future: Embrace Zero Emissions Trucking

As the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy accelerates, the transport industry is leading the charge with Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs).

Adapting Instrumentation for Harsh Conditions

Harsh conditions, including corrosive chemicals and temperature fluctuations, require robust flow monitoring solutions made with durable parts.

ANDRITZ and PulPac Partner to Expand Sustainable Packaging with Dry Molded Fiber Technology

In a press release, international technology group ANDRITZ and Swedish pioneer PulPac AB have announced a strategic partnership to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber lines.

MPH1865 starts up Toscotec-supplied low-carbon design tissue machine

MPH1865 has started up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line (PM2) supplied by Toscotec on a turnkey basis at their Annonay mill in France.

Toscotec completed a technological rebuild at WEPA in Giershagen, Germany

Toscotec supplied a technological upgrade to WEPA at their Giershagen production site in Germany.

Pilot customer Smurfit Westrock saves significant amounts of CO2 with Voith's new HighPerformance Press

The installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product.

Toscotec to replace Yankee and Hoods at Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill in Ukraine

Ukrainian tissue manufacturer Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill purchased a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer and a high efficiency TT Hood system from Toscotec to fully replace their existing cast iron dryer cylinder and Yankee hoods on PM2 at their Obukhiv mill, south of Kyiv. The project is planned for start-up in 2025.

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