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CCIC NA Operations Suspended for One Month by China

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The U.S. operations of CCIC North America have been suspended for one month, effective May 4 through June 4. As a result no inspections can be arranged or certificates issued during this period. May 3, 2018 In an announcement by the General Administration of Customs on May 3, the U.S.......

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Valmet to Supply a Containerboard Line to a Chinese Customer

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The total value of an order of this type and scope is typically around EUR 25-35 million. The customer’s goal for the project is to increase its capacity and market share. May 15, 2018 Valmet will supply a high-speed containerboard making line for a customer in Zhejiang province, China. The......

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New Paper Straws by Tetra Pak for Its Portion-Size Carton Packages

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The company has been working to encourage consumers to push straws “back in the pack” once empty, so they can be collected along with the rest of the package. May 10, 2018 Tetra Pak said that it intends to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton......

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Paper Recovery Rate Reaches 65.8 Percent in US in 2017

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

Paper is one of the most successfully recovered and recycled commodities in the U.S. because of our strong, market-driven voluntary system: AF&PA May 3, 2018 The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced that 65.8 percent of paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2017, a slight......

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Another Two Successful Startups for Valmet and Lee & Man in China

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

Valmet will start two more Advantage DCT 200 tissue production lines for Lee & Man during 2018, all at the same mill in Chongqing and with the same scope of delivery. April 23, 2018 Valmet recently made two successful Advantage DCT 200 tissue line startups at Lee & Man’s tissue......

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Government to Privatize Management of Cachar and Nagaon Paper Mills

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The union Government is strongly considering handing over the management to the third party for the mills revival at an estimated cost of INR 1,800 Cr. However, the decision is being criticized by various workers unions. April 22, 2018 After more than two and half years of the mill closure,......

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Printed Books Have a Positive Future: A New Survey

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

Stora Enso conducted a study with 80 in-depth interviews in 13 countries across Europe, Asia and North America together with research company Opticom International. May 3, 2018 As one of the leading book paper and cover providers, Stora Enso conducted a study with 80 in-depth interviews in 13 countries across......

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APRIL Contemplates Acquiring Lwarcel, the Brazilian Pulp Producer

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The planned acquisition is indicative of ongoing consolidation on the pulp market. Only recently, the merger was announced of the world’s two largest hardwood pulp producers Fibria and Suzano Papel. May 15, 2018 The Brazilian pulp market is poised to see more consolidation. As reported earlier, Brazilian eucalyptus pulp producer......

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Voith to Build New XcelLine Paper Machine for Grupo Gondi

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

Voith will supply the complete BlueLine stock preparation and XcelLine paper machine from wet end process to winder, which should minimize the number of interfaces for the customer. April 9, 2018 Grupo Gondi has entered into a contract with Voith to supply a new paper machine with an annual production......

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UPM Sells Myllykoski Mill Site to the Real Estate Developer Redeve Oy

adminMay 22, 2018August 17, 2021

May 22, 2018August 17, 2021

The contract includes the mill site with its premises, as well as 100 hectares of land. The biomass boiler, turbine and generator from Myllykoski site have been acquired by Blue Energy Europe in Germany. April 15, 2018 UPM has sold its Myllykoski mill site and premises in Kouvola, Finland, to......