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The total investment value of the programme is approximately EUR 67 million, divided in 2021-2023, and mainly in 2023.

Rengo Co., Ltd. enters into a memorandum of understanding with Taiko Paper Mfg., Ltd. (TPM) to consider supporting the business reconstruction of TPM. TPM filed an application to commence corporate reorganization proceedings in the Tokyo District Court, Japan.

The containerboard industry sorely needs its own "conex" for rolls wider than 110 inches. This needs to be a system that allows rolls to be placed horizontally, or perhaps, at an angle to reduce the height normally achieved by vertical rolls.

International Paper Company announced the election of Anton V. Vincent to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2021.

Inclusion within the yearbook recognises the progress that Amcor has made on its sustainability targets.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of Graphic Packaging International, LLC, President and CEO Michael Doss as the new AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2021 slate of AF&PA Board Officers. Paper and wood product industry leaders participated in the association's Winter Board of Directors Meeting, which took place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Packaging Corporation of America's Wallula paper mill has been fined $28,500 by the Washington Department of Ecology for air pollution released from the facility's wastewater treatment plant.

Interfor Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with WestRock Company to acquire its sawmill located in Summerville, South Carolina (the "Summerville Mill") for cash consideration of US$59 million.

Initially, 25 workers have been recalled, but more will be brought back in the coming months.  

Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc., launched a doctor maintenance kit. In keeping with the quality and integrity of the Kadant Solutions Genuine Parts program, the kit includes the proper items needed to maintain a doctoring system efficiently and effectively.

The systems will be installed on Jingxing Paper's paper machines PM12 and PM16 to provide effective moisture profile management and predictive condition monitoring, and to improve production runnability and end-product quality.

SCA has awarded AFRY a piping engineering assignment for the Chemical Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) production project in Ortviken, Sweden.

Aligned with Graphic Packaging's Vision 2025 to be better stewards for the environment, the innovative carton offers brands and retailers an eco-friendly solution for a variety of applications with an artisan look that protects, preserves and presents fresh produce, from field to store.

The complexity and duration of the journey made this initial shipment an ideal case study.

Petri Paukkunen is currently employed as Vice President, Board and Paper Mills business unit in Valmet's Paper business line. He will be a member of Valmet's Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine.

SCA has decided to invest SEK 1.45 billion in the production of chemically pretreated thermomechanical pulp on the Ortviken industry site.

Designed with protection in mind, this range of certified recyclable barrier paper solutions is fully integrated across Mondi's value chain--from paper production to the barrier application--and can run on existing filling lines for form-fill-and-seal (FFS) applications.

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $15,000 investment in an energy management information system (EMIS) for Kruger Products L.P.'s Gatineau facility that will reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the government's efforts to advance a low-carbon energy future.

Prodesa successfully commissioned the 325-m2 size belt dryer for the new pellet plant in High Level, Alberta Canada, owned by Northern Pellet Limited Partnership, the joint venture between Pinnacle Renewable Energy and Tolko Industries Limited.

Kemira announces a 5-15% price increase for most process and functional chemicals used by pulp and paper customers in the Americas region.

Andritz has received an order from Guangxi Chongzuo Lelin Forestry Development Co. Ltd. to supply a chip washing system and pressurized refining system for its production line near Chongzuo in Guangxi province, China.

Paper Excellence has recently invested more than $600,000 in engineering and consulting work focused on restarting the Prince Albert pulp mill. Paper Excellence originally purchased the Prince Albert pulp mill in 2011. It now plans to restart the facility as soon as possible once the current non-compete agreement with the former owner expires in March 2021.

The line extension meets the foodservice and food processing markets' demand for fluorochemical-free (FC-free) paper options.

In support of the important work underway to advocate for the advancement of diverse talent in the creative industry, Quad is contributing $25,000 to a scholarship program at the Brandcenter at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a two-year full-time master's program dedicated to developing the next generation of creative talent.

Paper Excellence has recently invested more than $600,000 in engineering and consulting work focused on restarting the Prince Albert pulp mill. Paper Excellence originally purchased the Prince Albert pulp mill in 2011. It now plans to restart the facility as soon as possible once the current non-compete agreement with the former owner expires in March 2021.