Week of 15 July 2019: Remember this about Regulators

A mistreated regulator can find ways to cost your company money beyond what is necessary to maintain a legal, moral and ethical business.

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SAP Among Best Digital Innovation Units in Germany

For the third time, renowned German business outlet CAPITAL and management consulting firm Infront have scouted the best digital innovation units in Germany. Among 50 participating corporate innovation labs, SAP Innovation Center Network was elected winner in the category "Innovation Discovery."

Preparing a raw yankee surface

Newly ground yankees or newly "cast" yankees have surfaces that are microscopically sharp, porous and overly chemically excitable. There is a strong potential for corrosion.

[Adv.] Verity IA Software, Inc.

BillerudKorsnäs first to produce paper battery on a paper machine

The project is thus a step closer to the commercialization of both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.

Monadnock Paper Mills Celebrates 200 Years Of Continuous Operation

How does a company founded just a few years after the War of 1812 remain profitable and relevant in the twenty-first century? Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., of Bennington, New Hampshire, has had two centuries to figure that out.

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.

A visit to Advanced Coil Technology

I just love to visit our clients. Today (13 May 2019), I was visiting Devon Barnes, President of Advanced Coil Technology, LLC in Owatonna, Minnesota. Advanced Coil makes liquid-to-air coils for any application.

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ND Paper Old Town mill fire caused by boiler igniting 'smudge,' spokesperson says

Multiple crews responded Monday to a fire at the ND Paper mill in Old Town.

Midland, Michigan Quad/Graphics location to close by Sept. 10

In an unexpected meeting on Friday morning, employees of the Midland branch of the Quad/Graphics marketing agency were informed the facility will be closing by Sept. 10.

Paper Excellence announces it will curtail Powell River, BC, paper mill

In a bulletin to employees dated Tuesday, July 9, Krista Cuddy, the Paper Excellence mill's interim general manager, said she regrets to announce that paper machines 10 and 11 will be curtailed, beginning Saturday, July 20, through to Tuesday, August 6.

Orora announces Brian Lowe as CEO

Orora announced that after more than 10 years leading the Orora business Nigel Garrard has decided to retire from the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

No injuries after an explosion at the Roseburg Forest Products facility in Louisiana

Lincoln Parish Sheriff deputies and firefighters responded to an explosion call at the Roseburg Forest Products Plant in Simsboro Thursday night.

WestRock moves supply chain to Atlanta, cutting 16 positions at Longview, Wash. paper mill

Sixteen management positions were cut from the former KapStone pulp and paper mill this month as the local plant began its "integration" with its new owner.

The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Huhtamaki's appeal against the European Commission's 2015 decision on anticompetitive behavior

In June 2015 the European Commission announced the outcome of its investigations concerning alleged anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays used for retail packaging of fresh food during years 2000-2008 and found certain of Huhtamaki's former operations to have been involved in anticompetitive practices.

Verso working to replace sewer main at Escanaba, Mich. mill

The Verso Escanaba Mill is working quickly to replace a sanitary sewer force main that ruptured last week, spilling water containing fecal matter into the Escanaba River.

Report: Crossroads Paper says it will build recycled containerboard mill near Salt Lake City, Utah

Crossroads Paper has plans to construct a recycled-paper mill in Utah, expected to open in early 2022, the company announced Wednesday afternoon in Salt Lake City.

Man Airlifted After Suffering Burn Injuries At International Paper In Cantonment, Fla.

A man was airlifted to the hospital after being burned at International Paper in Cantonment Monday afternoon.

No production time lost at Port Hawkesbury Paper despite fire

Fire in pulp mill silo was caused by overheating wood pellets.

Fatality confirmed at Interfor facility in Oregon

A worker at Interfor Corp.'s Gilchrist sawmill, in northern Klamath County, died following injuries sustained after a fall while he was on the job, according to Andrew Horahan, vice president of western operations at Interfor.

Northern Pulp expects to have report ordered by province ready by September

Officials with the company that owns the Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County have told their employees they expect to complete the requirements of a focus report ordered by the province by September.

US decreases 34.8 percent of log exports in January-May 2019

U.S. log exports fell 34.8% y-o-y to 3.4 million m3 in first five months of 2019 with export value declined 28.8% to $798.0 million, according to USDA data.

Synthomer to buy Omnova in $824 million deal

Polymer maker Synthomer Plc said it has agreed to buy Omnova Solutions Inc for an enterprise value of $824 million in a bid to strengthen its global position.

Smurfit Kappa expands global network of recycling plants

Smurfit Kappa has opened a new recycling plant in the Tuscan region of Italy, strengthening its recovered paper service in the region.

Fortress Announces Release of $3.4 Million in Restricted Cash

These funds will be used to secure additional wood fibre inventory for the Fortress Specialty Cellulose mill (the "FSC Mill").

Kimberly-Clark hires brand expert to drive growth, innovation

Kimberly-Clark said this week that it's stepping up its efforts to "drive growth" by creating a new position of chief growth officer.

WestRock Honored for Outstanding Merchandising Achievement at GlobalShop 2019

Company receives 20 awards, including Distinguished Budget Award for maximizing resources.

Kimberly-Clark Issues Annual Report on Sustainability

Company announces it will double its GHG reduction target after meeting existing goals four years ahead of schedule.

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Quad Announces Strategic Partnership with the dtx company

Quad/Graphics, Inc. announced that it has made a strategic investment and entered into a long-term partnership with the dtx company, a leader in the direct-to-consumer economy.

Smurfit Kappa unlikely to see fresh IP approach in near term, analysts say

Smurfit Kappa, which saw off an unwanted takeover bid from International Paper (IP) last year, is unlikely to court renewed interest from its US rival in the near term, according to analysts at French brokerage Exane BNP Paribas.

Huggies Brand Introduces Their 'Most Perfect Diaper Ever'

Inspired by parents, Huggies® has introduced Huggies® Special Delivery™ diapers, the softest diaper with plant-based* materials, designed specifically to provide the best for a baby's bottom, without compromise.

AF&PA Commends Administration Efforts to Streamline Regulatory Processes, Ensure Regulations Do More Good than Harm

Following President Donald Trump's remarks on America's environmental leadership, American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued a statement applauding the Administration's efforts to reform and improve various regulations that eliminate unnecessary red tape while still protecting the environment.

Paper Science Students Explore Personal Care Career Opportunities

Paper science and engineering students from North Carolina State University saw more than just pulp and paper mills on this year's Paper International Experience (PIE) trip to Domtar's Personal Care operations in Toledo, Spain.

Catching up with N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering Senior Brandon Long

Close to 200 students are enrolled in the N.C. State Paper Science and Engineering program, and Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Brandon Long, a senior in the program and we asked him a few questions about his experiences at N.C. State.

UMaine, U.S. Department of Energy launch $20M wood-fiber research initiative

The University of Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced a new research collaboration to advance efforts to use wood fiber in 3D printer manufacturing.

The Light Green Machine Institute

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Environmental Science

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Capital Arguments for June 2019

Check out TALOtech groups on LinkedIn

The purpose of the TALOtech groups on LinkedIn is to provide a convenient forum for people working within the manufacturing part of this industry to share technical and operating related dialog to promote safe and competitive operations.

Putting America's forests to work on climate change

America's nearly 1.3 million square miles of forests absorb about 15 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions annually, storing carbon in growing trees, ecosystems and wood products.

Paper Cups: A Responsible Consumer Choice

The first thing that sets paper cups apart from other cups: They are made from sustainably managed, renewable materials whose cultivation benefits the environment.

The Paradigm Shift in the Cost-Benefit State: Requiring More Good Than Harm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an historic step to advance the "cost-benefit state," the paradigm in which "government regulation is increasingly assessed by asking whether the benefits of regulation justify the costs of regulation."

Sound Infrastructure, Efficient Transportation Essential to Forest Products Industry

From the forestproducts industry perspective, sound infrastructure and efficient transportation are essential to our manufacturers.

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