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Wednesday, 13 April 2016 10:24
Toscotec obtains a repeat order from Celupaper S.A. for a new tissue machine PM4 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Toscotec will supply a new MODULO-PLUS tissue line to Celupaper S.A., part of Grupo Vual, South American leading regional player for the production of high quality tissue products. The new line will be installed at Papelera Nicaragua. This is the…
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Friday, 08 April 2016 08:25
Kemira's new production plant in Ortigueira, Brazil successfully started up
Kemira Oyj has successfully started up production in its new sodium chlorate plant located in Ortigueira, Paraná, Brazil. The sodium chlorate produced at the plant is used for on-site generation of chlorine dioxide, a key bleaching agent in bleached pulp…
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Wednesday, 06 April 2016 22:59
Fibria contracts new services for expansion of Três Lagoas Unit in Mato Grosso do Sul
New package includes electromechanical assembly of interconnections of all process areas at the company’s new pulp production line Fibria, a Brazilian forestry company and the world’s leading eucalyptus pulp producer, has contracted the execution of electromechanical assembly, known as Balance…
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Tuesday, 05 April 2016 06:57
Grupo Gondi and WestRock Complete Joint Venture
Companies combine operations to form leading paper and packaging company in Mexico Grupo Gondi and WestRock (NYSE:WRK) have just announced that they have completed the formation of a joint venture combining their paper and packaging operations in Mexico. The combination…
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Monday, 04 April 2016 09:16
Stora Enso has completed the divestment of Arapoti Mill
Stora Enso has completed the earlier announced divestment of its ownership in the Arapoti Mill in Brazil. The divestment supports Stora Enso's transformation into a renewable materials growth company. The divestment of Stora Enso’s entire 80% shareholding in the Arapoti…
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Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:15
Smurfit Kappa Colombia has signed a contract with PMP for PM#1 press part rebuild
In January 2016, Smurfit Kappa signed another contract with PMP for a press part rebuild of PM#1 in its Mill in Barbosa (Colombia). PMP (Paper Machinery Producer) has been chosen again as a strategic partner supporting Smurfit Kappa’s development. PM#1…
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Thursday, 31 March 2016 08:22
The Federal Competition Commission (COFECE) Authorizes Strategic Alliance between Grupo Gondi and WestRock in Mexico
Grupo Gondi and WestRock (NYSE:WRK) have been authorized by COFECE to implement the agreement which will allow them to combine their operations in Mexico to form a strategic alliance, creating the leading packaging company in the country. The parties expect…
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Tuesday, 29 March 2016 09:41
Global Forest and Paper Industry Celebrates International Day of Forests
On March 21st 2016, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) celebrated the United Nations International Day of Forests. ICFPA is proud to represent the contributions of the global forest products industry to sustainable development, ensuring that environmental,…
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Tuesday, 29 March 2016 09:23
Sonoco Expands Fiber Certification Program to Brazil and Mexico
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has expanded its fiber certification program into Brazil and Mexico, as of mid-February 2016. Although most of the raw material used in our mills is 100 percent recycled fiber, this…
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Friday, 18 March 2016 06:44
Valmet's new Service Center inaugurated in Brazil
Valmet has inaugurated its fourth Service Center in Brazil. The center is located in Imperatriz, in Maranhão state to serve customers in the northern and northeastern parts of Brazil. The opening ceremony of the center was held on March 16,…
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Thursday, 17 March 2016 09:20
Valmet Advantage NTT tissue line is producing 100% textured tissue at Forestal y Papelera Concepcion mill in Chile
A Valmet-delivered Advantage NTT tissue line has started up at the Forestal y Papelera Concepcion (FPC) mill in Chile. The new line fulfills FPC's target of producing 100% textured tissue, differentiating the company's product offering, and to produce high-quality tissue…
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 08:31
Valmet to supply new white liquor plant to CMPC Celulosa S.A., Laja pulp mill in Chile
Valmet will deliver a new white liquor plant to CMPC Celulosa S.A.'s Laja pulp mill in Chile. The new white liquor plant will replace the existing one and will comply with new environmental permits coming into force in 2018. Furthermore…
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Friday, 26 February 2016 09:39
Brazils new forest code: guide 2016
The Forest Code in Brazil is a piece of legislation on land management that legally requires that landowners in the Brazilian Amazon should permanently maintain a proportion of the land (80%) as forest. It was passed in 1965 but with…
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 09:56
Fibria’s Três Lagoas Unit to receive world's first automated eucalyptus seedling nursery
Robots and 3D images are some of the tools to be adopted in the forest industry’s most modern nursery Fibria, a Brazilian forestry company and the world’s leading eucalyptus pulp producer, will build a new nursery at its Três LagoasUnit…
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Friday, 19 February 2016 08:40
Suzano Papel e Celulose contracts with Voith to deliver two tissue paper machines
Suzano Papel e Celulose has contracted with Voith to deliver two tissue machines. The machines will be installed at the company's Imperatriz and Mucuri locations. The machine located in Imperatriz is scheduled for start-up in June 2017, whereas the one…
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