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Friday, 09 April 2021 08:00
Maxco expands production with BW Papersystems triple-wall corrugator
New machine will more than double company’s manufacturing capacity BW Papersystems has announced that Maxco Supply Inc., the largest independent manufacturer of corrugated packaging for the agricultural market in the San Joaquin Valley, has installed a 98-inch (2.5 meter), triple-wall…
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Friday, 19 February 2021 09:36
International Paper's Board of Directors Elects DG Macpherson
International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) announced the election of DG Macpherson to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2021. Mr. Macpherson, 53, currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a Fortune 500 industrial supply…
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Thursday, 18 February 2021 09:22
Clearwater Paper Suspended Arkansas Operations Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW), a premier supplier of quality consumer tissue, away-from-home tissue, parent roll tissue and bleached paperboard, announced that it temporarily suspended its pulp and paperboard operation in Cypress Bend, Arkansas. The cold weather has resulted in…
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Thursday, 14 January 2021 08:49
Futura builds on strong foundation in North America
Key appointments are at the heart of Futura’s initiative to strengthen its presence in North America, a market with many key customers, which already includes a significant proportion of Futura’s global references. Joining the leadership team at Futura North America…
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Friday, 06 November 2020 19:45
The Paper Freezer Pack: A Novel Use for Wood Fiber
Accelerated by recent events, e-commerce sales continue to boom as today’s consumers purchase more of the products they use every day online — from the clothes they wear to the meals they eat. Unfortunately, this has increased concerns about unnecessary…
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Wednesday, 14 October 2020 20:24
SMARTADVISOR® UPGRADE PROVIDES NEW BENEFITS FOR MONITORING CONTINUOUS PROCESSES
AMETEK Surface Vision, a leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has upgraded its SmartAdvisor® web and process monitoring system, providing additional benefits for customers. Versatile and easy to use, SmartAdvisor is a video monitoring solution that helps maximize machine…
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Wednesday, 14 October 2020 20:17
SAICA GROUP TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW PLANT OCT 14
Local and state officials to welcome new manufacturing facility in Hamilton Saica Group has held a groundbreaking event at the site of its first U.S. plant, 2995 McBride Court, Hamilton Enterprise Parkway in Hamilton, Ohio. The 350,000 square-foot plant will…
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Friday, 09 October 2020 06:12
Global tissue manufacturer Sofidel opens its second greenfield plant in the US
Sofidel, a leading global manufacturer of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, has just announced the formal opening of its second greenfield plant in the United States, signaling a significant expansion by the company in response to consumer demand.…
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 18:51
WestRock to Reduce SBS Capacity by Approximately 200,000 Tons
WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) has just announced that it plans to reduce its solid bleached sulphate (SBS) mill system production capacity by 200,000 tons by shutting down one paper machine at its Evadale, Texas, mill. This shutdown of the paper…
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 06:02
Toscotec starts up two AHEAD 2.0L tissue lines at Sofidel America
Two Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.0L tissue machines came online at Sofidel America’s mill in Inola, Oklahoma. Shortly after start-up, the two lines met Sofidel’s quality standards, and have been running at a high operation efficiency, producing premium quality tissue. In spite…
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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 20:15
New Recovered Paper Quality Certification from merQbiz® Gives RCP Sellers and Buyers Confidence in Supply and Export
BaleFactsTM report details critical quality criteria about bale shipments and provides quality certification for transparent transactions A new concept for inspecting and certifying the quality of recovered paper is proving to be a valuable tool for recyclers – giving their…
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Thursday, 27 August 2020 20:43
Verso Introduces Direct Mail Promotion: Vote for Verso Papers
Promotion Provides Tips for Reaching Voters during Political Campaigns Verso Corporation (NYSE:VRS) has just introduced a new direct mail promotion, Vote for Verso Papers, to create awareness of its extensive 7 & 9 pt. sheetfed, digital, web and inkjet printing…
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 18:54
Solenis Enables Tissue Maker to Achieve Unprecedented Autonomous Chemistry Control with Artificial Intelligence Platform
OPTIX™ Applied Intelligence platform identifies patterns in paper machine data, delivering digital process improvement recommendations for product quality purposes Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is working with a North American tissue maker to deliver continuous process improvement…
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Monday, 17 August 2020 18:33
Is Going Paperless Really Better for the Environment?
Many banks, utilities, telecoms and other service providers continue to encourage (and sometimes force) their customers to switch from paper to electronic communications, using claims that electronic communication is “greener,” “saves trees” or “protects the planet” as justification. One can…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 18:31
Surprising Paper Trends During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As people grow weary of online entertainment and digital communication in the age of COVID-19, industry analysts have noticed some interesting paper trends, particularly when it comes to books, education, entertainment and communication. There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic…
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