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Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, announced that Regina Bailey has joined as Senior Director Retail and Category Strategy for Walmart.

Land-grant colleges and universities were funded by the Morrill Acts (1862 and 1890). The beginning of the agricultural revolution in the United States approximates these acts. When I say “the agricultural revolution” I am referring to the phenomenal improvement in the productivity of agriculture that has occurred from the mid-19th century until today. We need go no further than note that at the beginning of this period, over 98% of the population was engaged in agriculture, today less than 2% is, despite massive growth in the number of mouths to feed. Agriculture has always been ahead of industry in efficiency improvements.

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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."

Paperitalo Publications announced today that SAP of Walldorf, Germany has selected Paperitalo to be their media partner in the pulp and paper industry.

The intent of the Charles R Meyer Leadership Center is to develop key personnel into future leaders by integrating hands-on training with classroom learning in the areas of safety, administration, professional development, and technical development.

Abengoa has been selected by Arauco, one of the main producers of cellulose and wood derivatives in Chile, for the development of a new transmission project in the Andean country.

Cascades Inc. (CAS.TO), a leader in ecological recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to have won the Ruby Award for innovation of the year in the confectionery industry thanks to its recyclable and insulating container northbox®.

Five years after the introduction of a transformative barge unloading system, Domtar's Hawesville Mill continues to embark on projects that help increase reliability and performance in producing pulp and paper.

Kimberly-Clark announced it has awarded $920,000 in Bright Futures College Scholarships to 46 children of Kimberly-Clark employees across North America.

Smurfit Kappa has announced the winners of its first ever Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge.

Construction has commenced and the project is slated for completion in the first half of 2020.

The start-up of the clarifier is planned for the spring 2020.