The Company agreed a protocol for infrastructure works with the State of Rio Grande do Sul and began the process of environmental requests for specific studies for a pulp mill of up to 2.5 million tons of pulp in the municipality of Barra do Ribeiro.
The wheat adhesive experts will share their knowledge on concepts to improve production efficiency in the corrugated industry
This week, in Cleveland, the annual TappiCon is bringing together over 1400 of its members. Cleveland, famously known as the birthplace of Rock and Roll, serves as the host city for this gathering.
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with BIM Kemi, an entrepreneurial specialty chemical company, to distribute BIM Kemi’s pulp defoamer products in Brazil. Under this agreement, Kemira will be the sole provider of BIM defoamer and drainage technology to Brazil’s pulp market.
The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards.
It was the end of the suspense. Finally, DS Smith married International Paper, not Mondi. The two companies today announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination creating a truly global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
Andritz announced last week that the group is collaborating with Microsoft to co- innovate the future of the process industry by enabling fully autonomous factories and by creating a trusted data ecosystem based on the Andritz Metris digital platform and Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing. Collaboration will also foster modern working methods within Andritz, speeding up internal processes for prompt and seamless customer support. This marks a significant step forward in accelerating the digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.
Barry-Wehmiller is pleased to announce the appointment of George Berg as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In this critical new role, Berg will lead and develop a team to serve as the primary contact between Barry-Wehmiller and its suppliers throughout the world.
The highly-anticipated AmericaPack Summit 2024, scheduled for 20 - 21 June 2024 at the prestigious Radisson Blu in Chicago, is an exclusive, invitation-only summit that will bring together leading packaging executives and innovative suppliers and solution providers for profound discussions on key packaging challenges and interests, relevant market developments, practical and progressive ideas, as well as strategies adopted by successful pioneers.
TAPPI, the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industries, today announced that Ken Liu, Chief Executive Officer of ND Paper, has been named TAPPI/PIMA Executive of the Year. Among the highest honors bestowed by TAPPI and PIMA, the Executive of the Year Award is presented to senior-level executives in the pulp, paper or converting industries for excellence in management and outstanding contributions to the industry as a whole.
We are thrilled to share that Enerquin has been chosen to provide a cutting-edge High Dew Point Hood solution for the paper machine at a prominent mill in the United States, underscoring a remarkable achievement in our enduring collaboration with the mill. Notably, this paper machine ranks among the largest in the nation, showcasing the scale and sophistication of our partnership’s endeavors.
TAPPI is pleased to announce it will bestow the title of Fellow on 11 members, and also name three individuals as this year’s recipients of the Young Professional of the Year awards.
Valmet has decided to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in order to better respond to the growing demand of high-performing filter fabrics in both the mining and pulp and paper industries in South America. The value of the new investment will not be disclosed.
International Paper today announced that its board of directors has elected Andrew Silvernail as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive evaluation process. Effective May 1, 2024, Silvernail will succeed Mark Sutton, who previously announced the final phase of the CEO succession process. Sutton will continue in his role as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors to ensure a smooth and successful transition.
Sustainable Development Report demonstrates delivery across environmental and social targets
TAPPI is pleased to announce that Paula Hajakian, TAPPI Fellow, has been named winner of the prominent Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award. Hajakian, who is the first woman to receive this distinguished honor in its 49-year history, is Principal Technical Specialist in Paper for United States Gypsum (USG) Company.
TAPPI is pleased to announce that Seyhan Nuyan, Ph.D., TAPPI Fellow, has been named winner of the prestigious Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award. Dr. Nuyan, formerly the director, Sales and Applications with Valmet, is retired.
Empowering eco-friendly cardboard production: MAN Energy Solutions to deploy TURBAIR® vacuum blower systems for a board paper mill in Mexico
Priorities Focus on Preserving American Manufacturing Through Reasonable and Sustainable Policies
PAPTAC is pleased at the success of the recent PaperWeek 2024 that took place the week of February 5-8, which attracted a total of 826 participants, of which 248 participated on-site the Tuesday and Wednesday February 6-7 at the Queen Elizabeth hotel (Montreal, Qc). Of the 826 overall participants, 532 were mill folks.
TAPPI’s membership recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors. Representing a broad swath of industry segments, TAPPI’s volunteer BOD has successfully guided the policies and general affairs of the Association throughout the course of its 109-year history. The Board consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, and nine Directors. Its past and present list of Directors spotlights a long line of industry icons.
International Paper, a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
The Forest Products Europe Conference, organized by our partner Fastmarkets, stands out as one of the most anticipated events in the pulp and paper industry within the series proposed by the consulting company. Following last year's edition in Prague, the conference is currently underway in Istanbul this week, boasting a peak attendance of 270 registered delegates.
ANDRITZ has handed over the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay to the forest industry company UPM. ANDRITZ supplied energy-efficient and environmentally leading technology for UPM’s largest investment to date. With a capacity to produce 2.1 million tons of eucalyptus pulp per year, the mill is the biggest in Uruguay and the world’s biggest single line mill in operation. It will also contribute around 1 TWh of surplus green electricity per year to the Uruguayan power supply.
