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Latest Research Developments

Latest Research Developments

According to a recent article from The Swedish Research Council, published in Phys Org, it states that new research reveals mechanisms of stiffening paper pulp, could lead to improved recyclability.

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Too soon for electric vehicles

The First Step to Success

Green Energy Trends

Innovation Trends

Quality in Work

Employee Management & AI

Decarbonization of the Forest Products Industry

Paperitalo Point of View

Preventative Maintenance Made Memorable

Preventative Maintenance Made Memorable

When I was little my dad would bring home comic books when I was sick. It broke up the monotony of being ill and introduced a bit of fun flipping through the pages. Now take that same idea - a bit of fun with comics - and instead apply it to livening up and strengthening a preventive maintenance (PM) culture. (When was the last time you sat in a riveting PM meeting?) Yes, entertaining author and experienced consultant Joel Levitt, President of Springfield Resources, is creating content about PM through his comic book, Stories of PM, covering PM principles.

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A Simplified Solution for Transportation Troubles

Investing in Tomorrow's Paper: Capital Projects

Unlocking Semiconductor Gridlock

Making Batteries Better... With Paper

Filtering Fact from Fiction: Ensuring Information Quality in the Digital Age

The Most Fascinating Part of any Tree

Increasing Safety and Productivity with Digital Downtime

Thoughts on the industry

Interview from the Top - Part I

Interview from the Top - Part I

Have you noticed how many "chiefs" there are now in large corporations? Historically, there was always the Chief Executive Officer. The head honcho. The person reporting to the Board of Directors of public companies or directly to owners in a privately held company. Even that role didn't come about until well into the 1920's. Henry Ford was only the President at Ford Motor Company. Then, along came the Chief Operating Officer, leader of all operational assets and people, then the Chief Financial Officer, leader of the capital structure and investor base. In modern times, over the last couple decades, you can add in Chief Information Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and even a Chief Diversity Officer. Lots of chiefs these days are needed to manage a vast and sprawling organization to meet the goals set forth by the Board of Directors.

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Asymmetric Information: I'll show you mine if you show me yours

Asymmetric Information: I'll show you mine if you show me yours

There are many examples of transaction costs I could get into (e.g. brand promises, goodwill on balance sheets), but let's just focus the meat of the column on how this may apply to commercial relationships between buyers and sellers.

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Working with the bullgang

Becoming Big(ger)

True Grit: Case Studies in Fight or Flight Scenarios

Death of a Salesman (Or Salesperson if you will)

Thoughts on Sustainability in the Pulp & Paper Industry

Technology

Södra deploys battery-electric woodchip truck in production

Södra deploys battery-electric woodchip truck in production

Södra has decided to invest in a battery-electric long-haul truck in its daily logistics chain for transporting woodchips.

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Moisture Can Quickly Affect Plant Safety: A Fail-Proof Solution

Moisture Can Quickly Affect Plant Safety: A Fail-Proof Solution

A fail proof solution for the production line is a NIR moisture measurement solution that allows for full monitoring.

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Spotlight

DS Smith Unveils Drypack Solution in U.S. Market to Help Seafood Processing Processors Phase Out Plastic Containers

DS Smith Unveils Drypack Solution in U.S. Market to Help Seafood Processing Processors Phase Out Plastic Containers

A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours in cold chain operations.

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The Paperitalo Supplier Directory simply works!

The Paperitalo Supplier Directory simply works!

The new Paperitalo Supplier Directory has opened its first month, January 2024, with almost 26,000 visitors worldwide as independently verified by our software platform provider. It is well on its way to becoming the destination for seekers of pulp and paper equipment, supplies, technology and expendables anywhere on earth.

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Consumer Preference and Industry Efforts Pave the Way for Corrugated Boxes

PPC Carton Competition: Submit Your Best Designs Today!

Jim's travels

Where is Jim this week?

As I travel, I am always looking for someone to go to dinner with, share a barbeque sandwich lunch and so forth.

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Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

We had an opportunity to gather on the evening of 6 October 2022 and award the Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award to Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington. Todd came in on budget on a tough project that was done entirely during the Covid Era. Todd learned the meaning of Force Majeure and still pulled it in on budget. Great job, Todd!

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International SAP Conference For Forest Products, Paper and Packaging in Madrid

Industree 4.0

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Deadly Weyerhaeuser forklift accident in North Carolina under investigation

One man is dead following a forklift accident at a Weyerhaeuser sawmill facility.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to sell green energy to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Kruger's Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. (CBPP) announced that, under an agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, it will sell excess green energy from its Deer Lake Power assets to Newfoundland an...

Enviva Announces Court Approval of DIP and the Commencement of the DIP Syndication Process

Enviva Inc., a leading producer of sustainably sourced wood-based biomass, announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the "Court") approved, among other matters, its previously announced $5...

Appvion site torn down after more than a century

Roaring Spring is officially saying goodbye to the Appvion papermill which closed in 2021. 300 people lost their jobs when it closed. Being founded in 1866, the papermill was part of the community being one of the largest emp...

Metsä launches public consultation for planned Goole tissue paper mill in the UK

Metsä announced it had chosen Goole as the site for this landmark investment in September 2023. The planned investment would be worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

Georgia-Pacific employee killed in Camas Mill accident identified

Dakota Austin Cline died from blunt trauma to his head, neck and torso,

Finnish Paper Workers' Union terminates collective agreements with UPM's businesses

The Paper Workers' Union has terminated its collective agreements with UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels businesses to expire mid-term on 21 or 22 April 2024, depending on...

Shanying International intends to sell 48.16% stake in Nordic Paper

Nordic Paper Holding AB (the "Company") has noted that Shanying International Holding Co., Ltd has announced that Shanying intends to sell all or part of its stake in Nordic Paper. It is further noted by the Company that the ...

Leading Stories

Deadly Weyerhaeuser forklift accident in North Carolina under investigation

Deadly Weyerhaeuser forklift accident in North Carolina under investigation

One man is dead following a forklift accident at a Weyerhaeuser sawmill facility.

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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to sell green energy to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to sell green energy to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Kruger's Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. (CBPP) announced that, under an agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, it will sell excess green energy from its Deer Lake Power assets to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

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Enviva Announces Court Approval of DIP and the Commencement of the DIP Syndication Process

Enviva Announces Court Approval of DIP and the Commencement of the DIP Syndication Process

Enviva Inc., a leading producer of sustainably sourced wood-based biomass, announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the "Court") approved, among other matters, its previously announced $500 million debtor-in-possession financing.

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Appvion site torn down after more than a century

Appvion site torn down after more than a century

Roaring Spring is officially saying goodbye to the Appvion papermill which closed in 2021. 300 people lost their jobs when it closed. Being founded in 1866, the papermill was part of the community being one of the largest employers in the area.

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Metsä launches public consultation for planned Goole tissue paper mill in the UK

Metsä launches public consultation for planned Goole tissue paper mill in the UK

Metsä announced it had chosen Goole as the site for this landmark investment in September 2023. The planned investment would be worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

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Georgia-Pacific employee killed in Camas Mill accident identified

Georgia-Pacific employee killed in Camas Mill accident identified

Dakota Austin Cline died from blunt trauma to his head, neck and torso,

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Finnish Paper Workers' Union terminates collective agreements with UPM's businesses

Finnish Paper Workers' Union terminates collective agreements with UPM's businesses

The Paper Workers' Union has terminated its collective agreements with UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels businesses to expire mid-term on 21 or 22 April 2024, depending on the agreement.

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Shanying International intends to sell 48.16% stake in Nordic Paper

Shanying International intends to sell 48.16% stake in Nordic Paper

Nordic Paper Holding AB (the "Company") has noted that Shanying International Holding Co., Ltd has announced that Shanying intends to sell all or part of its stake in Nordic Paper. It is further noted by the Company that the intentions are at an early stage and that there can be no guarantee that a sale will be achieved or at what terms, including price.

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Enviva announces Restructuring Agreements amid Chapter 11 proceedings

Enviva announces Restructuring Agreements amid Chapter 11 proceedings

Enviva Inc., a producer of wood-based biomass, disclosed the execution of two Restructuring Support Agreements (RSAs) with its creditors, aiming to reduce its debt by approximately $1 billion.

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Metsa likely to temporarily shut mill due to strike

Metsa likely to temporarily shut mill due to strike

Finnish paperboard producer Metsa Board said it expects to temporarily shut down one of its mills later this week due to a two-week political strike affecting Finland's harbours and railroad system.

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Georgia-Pacific Mill employee dead after industrial accident

Georgia-Pacific Mill employee dead after industrial accident

Heavy machinery appeared to have played a role in the 32-year-old man's death, according to the Camas Police Department.

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Spinnova and Suzano Have Signed A Letter of Intent Regarding Plans for A New Production Facility

Spinnova and Suzano Have Signed A Letter of Intent Regarding Plans for A New Production Facility

Spinnova Plc and Suzano S.A. have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding a potential new production facility for wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre.

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Former paper mill in Jay, Maine set to re-open as particle board manufacturer in a few years

Former paper mill in Jay, Maine set to re-open as particle board manufacturer in a few years

Godfrey Forest Products, a developer of engineered wood products like oriented strand board, plan to open a new mill on the land, creating 125 new jobs.

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Former Graphic Packaging Employee accused of stealing $1M of company's merchandise

Former Graphic Packaging Employee accused of stealing $1M of company's merchandise

William Thompson was booked into the Cass County Jail after the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) executed a search warrant at his home on Monday, where alleged stolen items from Graphic Packaging were found by law enforcement.

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UPM's businesses prepare to adjust production temporarily in Finland and will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs

UPM's businesses prepare to adjust production temporarily in Finland and will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs

The change negotiations cover approximately 820 persons in UPM Pulp Finland's operations, approximately 340 persons in UPM Timber sawmills and approximately 1,100 persons in UPM Communication Papers Finnish mills.

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British packaging firm Mondi offers to buy rival DS Smith for $6.57 billion

British packaging firm Mondi offers to buy rival DS Smith for $6.57 billion

Deal represents a 33% premium to DS Smith's closing share price on Feb 7.

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Irving Forest Products acquires Mill Services' operation in Cobleskill, New York

Irving Forest Products acquires Mill Services' operation in Cobleskill, New York

Irving Forest Products, which operates sawmills in Ashland and Dixfield, Maine, announces the acquisition of Mill Services, Inc's value-added operation in Cobleskill, New York.

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Mondi extends paper capacity in narrow reels at its mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia

Kruger Products Inc. announces increase to production capacity with $14.5 million investment

Nippon subsidiary Opal announces plan to cut 220 jobs in Australia, NZ

UPM Raflatac opens new slitting and distribution terminal in Mumbai, India

Industry News

Neenah Industrial Solutions Rebrands to Indafor, Reflecting its Mission of Collaboration and Innovation

Neenah Industrial Solutions Rebrands to Indafor, Reflecting its Mission of Collaboration and Innovation

Neenah Industrial Solutions, a Mativ brand and leading manufacturer of critical components and specialty solutions, today announces a name change and rebrand to Indafor.

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DS Smith Launches Shop.able Carriers Recyclable Box Solution for Transporting Groceries

DS Smith Launches Shop.able Carriers Recyclable Box Solution for Transporting Groceries

Reusable, water-resistant, food contact safe boxes from leading sustainable packaging manufacturer give consumers an alternative to plastic bags.

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Biomaterial in Tokyo and Taiko Paper commence second-generation bioethanol production project

Biomaterial in Tokyo and Taiko Paper commence second-generation bioethanol production project

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary Taiko Paper Mfg., Ltd. (TPM) has partnered with Biomaterial in Tokyo Co., Ltd. to commence a demonstration project to produce second-generation bioethanol, which is the raw material for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Sun Chemical Launches Xennia Jade Pigment Ink for Direct-to-Film Market

Sun Chemical Launches Xennia Jade Pigment Ink for Direct-to-Film Market

Sun Chemical has launched Xennia Jade, a pigment ink that meets the escalating demands of the direct-to-film (DTF) market. The solution has been specifically designed to address key challenges faced by DTF users within this market, providing a high-quality, stable, and reliable ink set for seamless daily, weekly, and monthly production.

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UPM Biochemicals partners with DB Cargo on sustainable wood delivery option

UPM Biochemicals partners with DB Cargo on sustainable wood delivery option

UPM Biochemicals announced another important milestone in the development of the world's first biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. In partnership with DB Cargo, the first deliveries of wood have now been made to Leuna by rail, establishing and testing the direct rail link to the Leuna operations' wood yard.

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The fibre side streams of Metsä Board's Tako paperboard mill are set to benefit nearby farms

The fibre side streams of Metsä Board's Tako paperboard mill are set to benefit nearby farms

Soilfood, a Finnish circular economy company, is processing the fibre-based side streams generated in the production of paperboard from manufacturer Metsä Board, into various soil improvement fibres for local farms. Soilfood has previously used these side streams from Metsä Board's board mills at Kemi and Äänekoski. Now the cooperation has been extended to the Tako mill, located in the centre of Tampere.

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Pregis® Launches Innovative Pregis EverTec™ Automated Mailer Tapping into the Power of Paper

Pregis® Launches Innovative Pregis EverTec™ Automated Mailer Tapping into the Power of Paper

Pregis®, a global leader in high-performance flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, unveils the Pregis EverTec™ Automated Mailer, designed to seamlessly integrate with the Pregis Sharp™ MaxPro series of automated bagging machines, already known for increasing productivity, throughput, and efficiency while reducing freight costs.

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Essity once again awarded Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP

Essity once again awarded Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP

Essity has, for the fifth consecutive year, been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. The award addresses how Essity successfully has worked with its suppliers to fight climate change.

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UPM donates EUR 400,000 for top research on the overall climate impact of commercial forests

Veritiv names Stuart Crockford as SVP, Business Development

SEE Launches Paper-based Food Packaging to Reduce Plastic Usage

Ethisphere Names International Paper as One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the 18th Time

Have you tried the Paperitalo Supplier Directory lately?

Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind

Ethisphere Names Kimberly-Clark as One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies

Georgia-Pacific Recognized by the City of Atlanta for Local Community Leadership

Pixelle Introduces Premium Ballot Paper Portfolio Designed for U.S. Elections

LP Building Solutions Awarded Five Prestigious Honors for Structural Solutions Products, Recognized for Product Excellence and Sustainability

DynamicsPrint and Multi-Color Corporation Announce Strategic Collaboration, Launching the DynamicsPrint ERP Solution in 5 Countries

Baby2Baby Launches Partnership with Huggies-maker Kimberly-Clark to Provide Millions of Diapers and Wipes to Mothers In Need

Weyerhaeuser and Lapis Energy announce carbon sequestration exploration agreement

Academic Spotlight

The Case for Paper: Creating Inspiration in an Uninspired World

The Case for Paper: Creating Inspiration in an Uninspired World

There are 10 colleges or universities in the United States offering certificates or degrees in paper science and engineering. In the past decade there has been a sharp decline in college enrollment that affects the already dwindling number of paper engineering programs

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64th Annual Miami Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Banquet is April 9

64th Annual Miami Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Banquet is April 9

There are 10 colleges or universities in the United States offering certificates or degrees in paper science and engineering. In the past decade there has been a sharp decline in college enrollment that affects the already dwindling number of paper engineering programs

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VTT Info: Aiming for Emission-Free Pulping, Forest Industry and Scientific Community Join Forces

VTT Info: Aiming for Emission-Free Pulping, Forest Industry and Scientific Community Join Forces

Thanks to the strong support from the forest industry and public funding, 10 research organizations, universities, and companies are establishing a groundbreaking research program with around 20 full-time researchers.

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Student Spotlight: Bailey Feeney of Miami University

Student Spotlight: Bailey Feeney of Miami University

The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University was founded in 1960 through the donations of several local paper mills and corporations who wanted to ensure the education of future paper engineers. The foundation continues to actively work with students in the paper science and engineering program at Miami University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Bailey Feeney. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Miami.

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Student Spotlight: Serena Brandt of Syracuse

Student Spotlight: Serena Brandt of Syracuse

Paperitalo Publications interviewed senior Serena Brandt and we asked her about her experiences at Syracuse.

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Interview with University of Maine senior Alia Parsons

Interview with University of Maine senior Alia Parsons

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1952 by 12 UMaine graduates financially supporting and preparing well-educated engineering students for careers in the pulp and paper and allied industries. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Alia Parsons. We asked her a few questions about her experiences at UMaine.

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Catching up with N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering senior and May 2023 graduate Jenny Nguyen

Catching up with N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering senior and May 2023 graduate Jenny Nguyen

Jenny Nguyen shares her experiences at N.C. State.

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SAP Selects

About SAP Selects

This section contains a collection of Paperitalo articles highlighted by SAP for their relevance to how the paper and packaging industry is evolving and how technology can help support that progress.

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Just around the corner now

Just around the corner now

A bit of technology five years in the making. It is about time.

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Could Industry 4.0 provide transparency for the recycled fiber markets?

Directed Search

Directed Search

Frustrated when you search for "pulp" and come up with "John Travolta"? This should help:

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People in the News

Roseburg names Nadine Orozco as Director of Strategic Business Development

Orozco will lead execution of Roseburg's strategic initiatives to drive company growth, diversification, and profitability.

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Changes in UPM's Group Executive Team

Antti Jääskeläinen, Executive Vice President, UPM Raflatac, will be leaving UPM to assume the role of President and CEO in the Finnish logistics and distribution company Posti Group Oyj. He will continue with his duties in UPM until the end of July 2024.

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Interfor Appoints Christina Sistrunk to its Board of Directors

Her appointment increases the percentage of women directors on Interfor's Board, to 30%.

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Jimmy Lee Appointed As Chairman Emeritus Of Mercer International Inc.

Mercer International Inc. announced that Jimmy Lee is stepping down as Executive Chairman and director of the Company for personal health reasons.

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Metsä Group announces Mill Manager appointments

Janne Rantanen has been appointed VP, Mill Manager of the Äänekoski bioproduct mill as of 1 April 2024. Rantanen is currently VP, Mill Manager of the Rauma pulp mill.

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International Paper Company Announces Not Stand for Re-Election of Raymond G. Young as Member of the Board of Directors

Young's decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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International Paper Company Announces Resignation of Donald G. Macpherson as Member of the Board of Directors

Macpherson's resignation is not due to a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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Change in Kemira Oyj's Management Board: Harri Eronen appointed as Interim President, Pulp & Paper segment

Harri Eronen (1974) has been appointed as Interim President of Kemira's Pulp & Paper segment and a member of Kemira's management board as of February 12, 2024.

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Georgia-Pacific Names Chris Warburton Chief Customer Officer for Consumer Products Group

Warburton to lead sales team for both retail and away from home businesses; Erin Beckman promoted to senior vice president - GP PRO Sales

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JK Paper Limited Announces Executive Changes, Effective April 1, 2024

The Board took note that Shri Bharat Hari Singhania, Chairman, has expressed his desire to step down as Chairman and Director of the Company with effect from April 1, 2024 as he have decided to curtail his close involvement in various businesses in which he has been associated for several decades.

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Kemira appoints Harri Eronen as Interim President, Pulp & Paper segment

Harri Eronen has been appointed as Interim President of Kemira's Pulp & Paper segment and a member of Kemira's management board as of February 12, 2024. The former President of the Pulp & Paper segment Antti Salminen will start as President & CEO of Kemira on February 12, 2024.

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Roseburg Forest Products names Cybelle White new Chief Of Staff

Ms. White stepped into this role at the first of the year.

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Restoration Forest Products Group appoints Tony Flagor as CEO

Flagor has 25 years of experience in sawmill operations, including plant and production management positions at Boise Cascade, Interfor, Roseburg Forest Products, Swanson Group and Potlatch.

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AF&PA Welcomes Howard Coker as Board Chair

Officers Introduced at Winter Board of Directors Meeting

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Kimberly-Clark Appoints Grant McGee as Senior Vice President and General Counsel

McGee rejoins Kimberly-Clark from American Airlines, where he served as vice president, deputy general counsel and corporate secretary.

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David Diekelman to Assume Role as Vice President of Sales at Willamette Falls Paper Company

Willamette Falls Paper Company is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Diekelman to the role of Vice President of Sales. Mr. Diekelman has already assumed the position previously held by Mark Sterry, effective January 1, 2024.

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GreenFirst Announces Completion of Operational Decentralization and New Paper Mill CEO

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the previously announced decentralization of its lumber mill and paper mill operations.

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Boise Cascade announces retirement of senior executive Tom Hoffmann

Boise Cascade Company announced the retirement of Tom Hoffmann, Senior Vice President of Purchasing, Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective March 1, 2024.

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Cepi names Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, as incoming Chairperson

Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe takes over as Chairperson of Cepi from his predecessor Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group. Marco Eikelenboom will carry out his two-year tenure as Cepi's chairperson.

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Beacon appoints Carmelo Carrubba as Interim CFO

Beacon announced the appointment of Carmelo Carrubba, Beacon's current Vice President of Strategy and Transformation, as Interim CFO, effective January 20, 2024, while the Company conducts an external search for its next CFO.

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Mill Manager appointments at Metsä Group's mills in Kemi

Pekka Kittilä, M.Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed VP, Mill Manager of Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill as of 1 February 2024.

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Voith Paper's Jeff Berg named Chair of Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors

Voith announces the appointment of Jeff Berg, Vice President Operations, Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems North America, as Chair of the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors.

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Former forest products company CEO to become CN's chief commercial officer

CN, which is the largest hauler of forest products in North America, named Lalonde as its executive vice president and special advisor to the CEO, a role he'll hold until he transitions to chief commercial officer later this year.

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Two Sides North America Announces Retirement of President Kathi Rowzie

Two Sides North America (TSNA) announced that Kathi Rowzie will retire as its president effective February 1. Over the past four years, Rowzie has led the non-profit membership organization chartered to eliminate unsubstantiated and misleading environmental claims about print, paper and paper-based packaging and to promote the paper industry's continuously improving sustainability performance.

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LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's board

LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the appointment of LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Board of Directors for its Nashville Branch.

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Graphic Packaging welcomes Mark Connelly as new SVP, Investor Strategy and Development

This new role augments Graphic Packaging's outreach capability with an aim to expand and diversify the company's investor network globally.

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Enviva Inc. Appoints Glenn T. Nunziata to the Board of Directors

Nunziata serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and also serves as the Company's principal accounting officer.

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Rayonier EVP Named to International Forest Stewardship Coalition Office

Rayonier EVP Doug Long is among three directors named to global leadership positions.

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Change in the ANDRITZ Executive Board

ANDRITZ and Domenico Iacovelli have mutually agreed upon amicable terms for his resignation effective December 31, 2023. He has played a key role on the Executive Board, overseeing Metals business area.

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Dieffenbacher names Lukas Langer as new CFO

German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher is changing the responsibilities and composition of its Management Board effective January 1, 2024. With the appointment of Dieffenbacher shareholder Lukas Langer to the management team, it will grow from three to four members.

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International Sustainable Forestry Coalition announces incorporation and first Office Holders

After substantial participation at COP28 in Dubai, an expanding group of leading global sustainable forestry companies working together as the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), has announced the formalization of the organization.

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International Paper Company (IP) Appoints Santiago Arbelaez as the Chairman of the Paper and Packaging Board

International Paperis pleased to announce the appointment of Santiago Arbelaez as the Chairman of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) Board of Directors. This leadership appointment was made by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and marks a pivotal moment for the organization.

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P&G Appoints Ashley McEvoy to Board of Directors

The Procter & Gamble Company announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ashley McEvoy, former Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman of MedTech at Johnson & Johnson, to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 12, 2023.

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West Fraser appoints Sean McLaren to Board of Directors

As previously announced, Sean McLaren will succeed Ray Ferris as President and CEO following Ray's retirement at the end of the year.

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Tony Ramm named Senior Vice President of HR and Labor of Roseburg

Roseburg is pleased to announce that Tony Ramm has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labor, effective Dec. 11, 2023. In his new role, Ramm will oversee the company's human resources, benefits and compensation, recruitment, and environmental health and safety teams.

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Ahlstrom announces changes to its Board of Directors

Jyrki Vainionpää has been appointed as a member of Ahlstrom's Board of Directors as of December 11, 2023. Jyrki, who is independent of the company and non-independent of its significant shareholders, also assumes the role of President and CEO of A. Ahlström Corporation as of December 11.

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Domtar Corporation and Paper Excellence Group Announces Resignation of Patrick Loulou as Director

On December 4, 2023, Mr. Patrick Loulou, a director of Domtar Corporation, announced his retirement from the Company and the Paper Excellence Group effective in the first quarter of 2024.

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Supplier News

Andritz to upgrade flue gas treatment systems at Södra pulp mill in Sweden

Swedish forest industry group Södra has entrusted international technology group Andritz with the upgrade of three electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) for the recovery boiler at the Mörrum pulp mill.

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A.Celli to supply press rolls for Sichuan Fengsheng Paper Technology in China

A.Celli Paper will supply the film size press and suction press rolls for Sichuan Fengsheng Paper Technology's new paper machine No 1 located in Leshan City, Sichuan province, China.

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Klabin chooses WEG to supply an IoT solution for asset management of a paper machine

WEG, internationally recognized for its expertise in electrical solutions and industrial automation, is supplying Klabin, Brazil's largest producer and exporter of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, with intelligent WEGscan sensors, and asset management software WEG Motion Fleet Management (MFM).

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Kadant Fiberline China Recommended for ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards.

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Valmet to deliver new digester top separator to Södra Cell's Mönsterås mill in Sweden

The delivery is scheduled to take place in October 2024.

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ANDRITZ hands over the world's biggest single line pulp mill to UPM

ANDRITZ supplied energy-efficient and environmentally leading technology for UPM's largest investment to date.

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RemaSawco receives order from Holmen AB

Holmen AB has called an option signed in a previous agreement with RemaSawco AB. The option applies to the board handling system RS-ProSort for the green sorting at the company's sawmill Braviken outside Norrköping.

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Siempelkamp subsidiary Pallmann acquires Febs in Slovakia

Pallmann Maschinenfabrik, located in Zweibrücken, Germany, took over the business operations of the Slovakian company Febs SK s.r.o. in Mytne Ludany.

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Toscotec to replace yankee and steam plant at PAPECO in France

The project includes modifications to the machine for the new steam system and it is planned for start-up in the Q3 2024.

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ABB delivers microwave consistency meters to Unipak Hellas in Greece

This is the first time a customer has opted to use high-quality microwave only, rather than a combination of different measurement technologies, throughout an entire facility.

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Doosan Skoda Power successfully commissions steam turbine at Metsa Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill

Doosan Škoda Power has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art 270 MW steam turbine at Metsä Fibre Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland. The mill in Kemi is an advanced bioproduct mill that utilizes cutting-edge technology to produce high-quality pulp from sustainably sourced wood.

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Valmet to add biomass co-firing to coal-fired circulating fluidized bed boiler in Indonesia

Valmet will supply a partial bioconversion for PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk's coal-fired circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler in Babelan, Indonesia.

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Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Valmet's board of directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov president and CEO of Valmet, and he will start in the position during the second half of the year. Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the president and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.

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Andritz to upgrade evaporation plant for Moorim P&P in South Korea

Andritz has received an order from Moorim P&P, South Korea, to upgrade an evaporation plant at its Ulsan mill, which produces bleached kraft pulp and different types of high-quality paper.

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Valmet to supply consistency measurements to DS Smith in Italy

The measurements will be delivered during the Q4 2024.

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Valmet to cut jobs in EMEA Services and Paper divisions

Valmet, a provider of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy sectors, has commenced negotiations on February 15, 2024, aimed at restructuring its Services and Paper divisions within the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) territory.

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MiCROTEC to supply CT Log to JD Irving's sawmill in New Brunswick, Canada

JD Irving, Limited purchases a MiCROTEC CT Log for installation in its veneer sawmill, located in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Valmet to deliver electrostatic precipitators to Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Sweden

The take over is scheduled to be in the end of 2025.

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Kadant Acquires Simulation Software Company FrontWay

FrontWay provides fiber processing industries with simulation software and consulting services for process optimization.

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Andritz starts up world's largest single mechanical pulping line at Wuzhou Special Paper in China

Andritz has successfully started up a new high-capacity chemi-thermomechanical pulping system supplied to Wuzhou Special Paper (Jiangxi) Co. Ltd. in Hukou County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China.

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Klabin recognizes ANDRITZ for excellent performance in Puma II project

Klabin has officially recognized ANDRITZ for its technical expertise and project management performance during the Puma II pulp and paper mill expansion project in Ortigueira, Brazil.

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Shandong Huatai Paper starts up PM 11 after rebuild

Shandong Huatai Paper and Voith Paper successfully started up PM 11 in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong.

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Toscotec to supply Yankee hoods upgrade to UnionPel in Argentina

Argentinian leading packaging paper and tissue producer UnionPel selected Toscotec to supply a technological upgrade of PM1 at their Pacheco mill in the province of Buenos Aires. The project is scheduled for the first half of 2024.

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Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products starts up new tissue production line at Chingshui mill in Taiwan

Taiwanese tissue producer Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products Co., Ltd. has successfully started up a new Andritz PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line at its mill in Chingshui.

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Valmet to deliver complete tissue line and biomass boiler to Suzano Aracruz mill in Brazil

The order also includes a biomass boiler.

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A.Celli to supply rewinder to Guiping Qiaoyu Paper in China

The delivery of the machine is scheduled for August 2024.

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Guangdong Hengan Paper starts up tissue machines at Yunfu mill in China

Hengan has now 15 Andritz tissue machines in operation.

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Bellmer supplies new winder with maximum equipment to Sappi's mill in Germany

Delivery will take place this year, which means that commissioning of the machine is planned for January 2024.

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Kadant acquires KWS Manufacturing Company

Kadant Inc. has completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. ("KWS") for approximately $84 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments.

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Smurfit Kappa Bento starts up Runtech-supplied vacuum system in Brazil

RunEco vacuum system with EP500-D2 Turbo Blower, EcoDrop water separator and EcoFlow dewatering measurement with seven measurement points has started up at Smurfit Kappa Bento PM1 in Brazil.

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ANDRITZ and Powerhouse Controls Team Up to Modernize Paper Machine Drive Systems in North America

The partnership combines Powerhouse Controls' drive solutions with ANDRITZ's extensive paper machine engineering expertise to provide customers with a tailored and comprehensive solution to their coordinated drive system challenges.

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Changes to ANDRITZ business areas

New business area established: Environment & Energy

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Voith supplies technologies for PM 2 rebuild at Schumacher Packaging in Myszków, Poland

Voith and Schumacher Packaging have successfully started up PM 2 in Myszków, Poland. Except for a few existing components, the entire production line was modernized to achieve the highest sustainability and efficiency standards.

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Runtech Systems delivers vacuum system to Sonoco Stainland

The delivery includes a RunEco EP600 Turbo Blower with ABB motor and drive, transformer, new EcoSep pre-separators, EcoFlow dewatering measurements and detailed engineering.

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Solenis to invest $193 Million in Suffolk, Va. expansion

Virginia successfully competed with Georgia and Texas for the project, which will create 34 new jobs.

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Valutec to supply wood dryers to Stora Enso's sawmill in Ala, Sweden

Stora Enso's sawmill in Ala, Sweden is investing in one TC progressive kiln, two FB-continuous kilns and three cart-fed batch kilns from Swedish Valutec.

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Valmet to supply key technology for Shandong Jin Tian He Paper's board machine in China

The start-up of the folding boxboard machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.

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Valmet to supply IQ Web Inspection System to Yueyang Forest & Paper in China

The delivery will take place in July 2024.

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Arup appointed to design Metsä Group's new tissue paper mill in Goole, the UK

With the planned investment Metsä Group's tissue paper business aims to replace almost half of imported essential tissue products and bring locally produced, sustainable tissue products to the UK, increasing the country's self-sufficiency in this sector by 30%.

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Andritz to deliver complete OCC line to Papel Prensa in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Andritz has received an order from Papel Prensa S.A. to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject handling system to its mill in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Andritz to supply high-temperature yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup in Spain

Start-up is scheduled for the Q1 2024.

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Toscotec to supply major rebuild to Hamburger Containerboard Group in Turkey

Toscotec will supply an entire dryer section rebuild to Hamburger Turkey, part of the Hamburger Containerboard Group, at their paper mill in Çorlu in Northern Turkey. The project focuses on their containerboard machine (PM3) and is planned for the end of 2024.

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Valmet to acquire Demuth in Brazil

Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Demuth, a Brazilian company specializing in wood handling solutions for the pulp industry. This acquisition will strengthen Valmet's wood handling technology offering and services presence in South America.

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Andritz rebuilds Shandong Huatai Paper's mechanical pulping line at Dongying mill in China

Shandong Huatai Paper has successfully started up a mechanical pulping line rebuilt by Andritz at the mill in Dongying, Shandong Province, China.

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BTG Group to acquire FITNIR Analyzers

BTG Group plans to acquire FITNIR Analyzers Inc. FITNIR specializes in pulp liquor property measurement (on-line and bench top units), which complements BTG's offerings in Cooking, Bleaching and Chemical Recovery.

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Kemira appoints as Antti Salminen President and CEO

Antti Salminen has been appointed President and CEO of Kemira as of February 12, 2024. Petri Castrén will continue as the Interim President and CEO until February 12, 2024, after which he will continue as the CFO of Kemira.

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Nordic Paper partners with AFRY

Nordic Paper has selected AFRY as its engineering and project management partner for the strategic investment projects at its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden. The projects include a new wood room and a new electrostatic filter.

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Valmet and Saipem signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop integrated solutions to support decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries

The companies will collaborate to offer effective solutions combining Saipem's technologies for CO2 management with the heat recovery and flue gas treatment units engineered and produced by Valmet for the pulp, paper and energy segments, thus bringing integrated and flexible options to their customers in both existing and new facilities.

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Andritz receives follow-up order from Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano

International technology group Andritz has received a follow-up order from Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano for a major conversion project at the Limeira pulp mill.

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Valmet and Saipem to develop solutions for decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries

Valmet and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop joint solutions to decarbonize the industrial sectors that face significant challenges in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, also known as hard-to-abate industries.

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Valmet invests in roll cover production in Columbus service center, Mississippi

Valmet is investing in state-of-the-art process equipment at its roll service center in Columbus, Mississippi, United States to broaden the scope of process covers being manufactured.

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Valmet reaches two significant milestones in its Climate Program

Valmet's Climate Program - Forward to a carbon neutral future - was launched in 2021.

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