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Tuesday, 05 December 2017 21:38
Thermal Energy Announces $11 Million Energy Efficiency Project with Pulp & Paper Customer
Resulting emissions reduction expected to be equivalent to preventing the burning of more than 21 million kilograms of coal per year Thermal Energy International Inc. (“Thermal Energy” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: TMG), a global provider of industrial and institutional energy…
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Monday, 04 December 2017 18:45
Clearwater Paper Announces New Board Chair
Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) has just announced that Beth Ford has been appointed as chair to the company's board of directors effective January 1, 2018. Ms. Ford, the chief operating officer for Land O'Lakes Businesses, has served on the Clearwater…
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North American News
Friday, 01 December 2017 09:02
Brazil: exports from the planted tree sector surpass US$ 7 billion through October 2017 (+10.9%)
From January to October of 2017, pulp exports rose 2.9% in comparison with the same period of the previous year, reaching 16.0 million tons sold; exports of wood panels increased by 29.4%, with 1.1 million cubic meters directed toward foreign…
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South American News
Friday, 01 December 2017 09:00
Neenah reveals the magic of combinations in The Alchemy of Design
Alchemy is an ancient practice that blends science with spiritual belief. Practitioners of early Greek alchemy believed that nature’s four basic elements, air, fire, water and earth were the basis of all matter. The practice later became more scientific, often…
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Wednesday, 29 November 2017 13:08
Over half of South America´s Pulp and Paper Production rated on WWF´s Environmental Paper Company Index
WWF presents the results of the Environmental Paper Company Index 2017, a WWF tool to promote transparency and continual improvement in the global pulp, paper and packaging sector. The Index is published for the fifth time. Together, the EPCI 2017…
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South American News
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 07:01
New Product Category Rules Issued for Paper Products
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), in collaboration with the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and FPInnovations issued Product Category Rules (PCR) for Market Pulp, Paper and Paperboard, Containerboard and Tissue products manufactured in North America. The PCR…
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Wednesday, 22 November 2017 10:17
Smurfit Kappa’s PM1 in Barbosa, Colombia is up & running!
In January 2016, Smurfit Kappa signed another contract with PMP for a press part rebuild of PM1 in its Mill in Barbosa (Colombia). PMP (Paper Machinery Producer) has been chosen again as a strategic partner supporting Smurfit Kappa’s development. Thus,…
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South American News
Monday, 20 November 2017 07:12
Burgo supports Vancouver's declaration: together for a sustainable future
Companies that use natural resources have the duty to ensure the resources come from responsible sources. The Vancouver Declaration is a public promise, with which companies of all sizes and origins are committed to contributing to the implementation of the…
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Wednesday, 15 November 2017 10:52
AkzoNobel completes $10 million sulfur derivatives investment in the US
AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business has completed a $10 million investment at its LeMoyne sulfur derivatives plant in the US, which supplies essential ingredients used in several major industries. Located in Alabama, the investment includes a 20,000 dry metric ton expansion…
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North American News
Monday, 13 November 2017 07:43
Voith sets records with start-up of XcelLine tissue machine supplied to Little Rapids Corp
Voith Paper concluded, in October, the start-up of the new XcelLine VTM 3 tissue machine it has supplied to US tissue and specialty paper manufacturer Little Rapids Corporation. The new machine has replaced the company’s old PM 3 at its…
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North American News
Friday, 10 November 2017 11:06
Domtar is Making Xerox Paper Even Better
In 2013, the Xerox® Paper and Specialty Media line joined the Domtar family of paper products. Today, with updated packaging and several product enhancements, the Xerox Paper brand is stronger than ever. Our colleagues worked diligently to ensure that the…
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Friday, 10 November 2017 10:58
UPM and the Government of Uruguay sign an investment agreement to establish a competitive operating platform for a possible new pulp mill in Uruguay
UPM and the Government of Uruguay have signed an investment agreement, which outlines the local prerequisites for a potential pulp mill investment. The agreement details the roles, commitments and time-line for both parties as well as the relevant items to…
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South American News
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 07:19
International Paper Chairman and CEO to Speak at Citi Basic Materials Conference
International Paper (NYSE: IP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Sutton will speak at the Citi Basic Materials Conference November 29, 2017 in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:45 am ET and will be…
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Friday, 03 November 2017 08:59
Brazilian planted tree industry - Trade balance for the sector grows 12.1%
The trade balance for the Brazilian planted tree industry surpassed US$ 5.5 billion from January to September of 2017, a growth of 12.1% compared to the same period of 2016. During the first nine months of the year, the industry…
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South American News
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 06:57
WestRock Recognized for Design Excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council
Company Receives 13 Awards at Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition, Including Prestigious Eco Award WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, was recognized for design excellence at the 74th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The company…
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