LEIPA Georg Leinfelder GmbH has contracted Voith to reconstruct its PM11 comprehensively to become its future PM5, as well as a new OCC stock preparation and an extension of the DIP facility in its LEIPA plant in Schwedt. The turnkey project is a further milestone in the partnership between LEIPA and Voith, which has been established over many years.

While the PM11 is currently producing approx. 280,000 metric tons of newsprint annually, the machine with a wire width of 9,200 mm will be rebuilt to become one of the most modern and largest production lines for white top testliner. With an annual capacity of 450,000 metric tons, the future PM5 will thus rank as the top-performing paper machine of its kind worldwide. The papers produced will feature the highest strength values and best surface characteristics.

The scope of delivery includes a new OCC stock preparation line with drum pulping for the back side of the paper and an extension of the existing deinking system for the paper surface. The paper machine rebuild will include a two-layer wire section including hybrid former, a DuoCentri NipcoFlex shoe press with SolarPress roll cover, a SpeedSizer AT, film applicator unit, the pre- and after-dryer section, Sirius reel and the rebuild of the two DuoRoller units.

As part of the Process Line Package, Voith will design and deliver the hood and air system as well as the automation (machine, process and quality control systems). Along with assembly, Voith will also take on engineering and procurement engineering tasks, as well as training and commissioning. Additionally, a supply agreement on clothing for the paper machine to improve the overall performance has been concluded.

Upon completion of the PM5 rebuild in Schwedt, LEIPA will have invested more than 1 billion euros in machines, infrastructure, energy solutions and employees. With this investment, LEIPA consolidates its benchmark position as a quality manufacturer for coated and uncoated white top testliner, becoming a one-stop-shop for first-rate quality white coated corrugated base paper with a total annual capacity of 700,000 metric tons.

About LEIPA Georg Leinfelder GmbH
LEIPA Georg Leinfelder GmbH is part of the LEIPA GROUP. Currently the company produces more than 1.2 million metric tons of graphic and packaging paper each year at its Schwedt and Schrobenhausen sites, based on sustainable and environmentally friendly production processes.

LEIPA GROUP
LEIPA GROUP is an independent group of process technology companies in the fields of paper, packaging, green tech and logistics. As a European player with a worldwide customer base, the family-owned LEIPA GROUP has achieved consolidated sales of around 740 million euros and currently has approx. 1,700 employees. The LEIPA group of companies is currently planning investments of more than 100 million euros.
www.leipa.de

About Voith Paper
Voith Paper is a corporate division of Voith and is one of the leading partners and pioneers in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-conserving products to reduce the use of energy, water and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

About the company
Voith sets standards in the energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive markets. Founded in 1867, Voith today has about 20,000 employees and earns 4.3 billion euros in sales. It has locations in more than 60 countries and is one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.
* Excluding the discontinued Group Division Voith Industrial Services.

A new high consistency bleaching system was started up according to plan at Rottneros pulp mill in Sweden on September 19, 2016. The start-up was smooth and the 48 hours test run was approved.

The bleaching system is the first step in a larger rebuild project, called Agenda 500, at the mill. The long term goal is to increase both availability and the total production volume of Rottneros two pulp mills to reach a capacity of 500,000 ton per year.

A part of Valmet's team during start-up in front of the screw presses. From left: Zhi Ping, Technical Sales Manager, Lars Spjuth, Start-up Manager and Kim Rökman, Service Engineer showing pulp samples before and after the new bleaching tower.

"The check-out and start-up of the plant went beyond expectation, as you want it to do, and we have already been able to lower the peroxide charge. We are very satisfied with the equipment we have bought and it looks promising for the future. We will now continue to ramp up production," says Jan Viper, Project Manager at Rottneros mill.

"This has been a great project, well organized by Rottneros. Having all instruments and surrounding connections prepared made a fast start-up possible. Commissioning took only three days. When we started the project, the time table was very tight, but in the end we were actually ahead of schedule. This is the first installation of the FKC screw presses in Europe, so this is a good reference case for us," says Lars-Olof Larsson, Project Manager at Valmet.

About Valmet's bleaching system for mechanical pulp

Bleaching is part of the pulp production process. In bleaching the brightness of the pulp in a mechanical pulping line is increased by peroxide. The new bleaching system consists of a chemical mixer and a bleaching tower, two washing stages with screw presses, and medium consistency pumps. Before the bleaching tower the pulp is washed and pressed to a high consistency. Bleaching in high consistency gives an effective bleaching reaction and less chemicals are needed.

About the customer Rottneros

Rottneros produces market pulp and has an annual production capacity of just under 350,000 tonnes of pulp, produced at two mills in Sweden. In 2014 Rottneros employed around 250 people, the majority in Sweden and had sales amounting to approximately SEK 1.5 billion. Rottneros' shares have been listed on what is now Nasdaq Nordic, Stockholm since November 1987.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2015 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

BillerudKorsnäs’ has been recognised for its leadership in response to climate change and has been awarded a position on the Climate A-list by CDP. CDP is a non-profit organisation that works to transform the way the world does business, thus preventing damaging climate change.

The CDP Climate A-list was produced at the request of 827 investors representing joint assets of US$100 trillion. A total of 193 companies, or 9% of all companies that submitted its climate disclosures were included on the list, which reflects global leadership in actions to mitigate climate change.

“It is very rewarding that our work is recognised around the world. This is the second consecutive year that we are included on CDP's Climate A-list; in addition BillerudKorsnäs was earlier this autumn also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe. Sustainability is integrated into our business, thus taking a holistic approach, which is key to success. For example, in 2015 we succeeded through systematic efforts reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions by 9%, in addition to this our renewable packaging materials and solutions can contribute positively by replacing fossil materials, says Henrik Essén, Senior Vice President Communication and Sustainability.

CDP, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, is an international, non-profit organisation providing a global system to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information.

Read CDP’s annual global climate change report here; www.cdp.net

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and -solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production sites in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4 200 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 22 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.billerudkorsnas.com

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Newsprint Market - Analysis And Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. newsprint market. It presents the latest data of the market size and volume, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and turnover in the industry. In addition, the report contains insightful information about the industry, including industry life cycle, business locations, productivity, employment and many other crucial aspects. The Company Profiles section contains relevant data on the major players in the industry.

Product coverage:

• Newsprint
• Uncoated ground-wood paper (containing more than 10 percent mechanical fiber)
• Newsprint mills

Companies mentioned:

• Resolute FP Us
• Daily Conway Sun
• Inland Empire Paper Company
• Island Sand Paper
• Tevada Publishing
• North Pacific Paper Corporation
• B & B Paper Converters
• Augusta Newsprint Company Employees Recreation Association
• No Compromise
• Extra Shopper
• American Association of Independent News Distributors
• Abititi Price Alabama Recycling Corp
• Abibow US
• Beach Nutts Media
• CNY Employment
• Smith's Station News
• The Kc Call
• News Service
• Larazon Mexico Paper
• Uncommon Sense
• Inland News
• Ponderay Newsprint Company
• Nie Solutions
• Newsprint Ventures
• Blue Ridge Leader
• Cooper County Voice
• Tc Distributors
• El Heraldo Hispano

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Overview To 2020

4. Domestic Production 2008-2015

5. Imports 2007-2015

6. Exports 2007-2015

7. Competitive Landscape

8. Company Profiles

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rp8476/u_s_newsprint

The Swedish Energy Agency has recently awarded a grant of MSEK 11 to develop and demonstrate new dewatering processes for papermaking that can eventually be scaled up. Innventia is coordinating the three-year project that is now gathering momentum.

Valmet has been recognized for its actions and strategy to mitigate climate change and awarded a position on the 2016 Climate A List by CDP, the international not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainability.

This year's A list includes the 193 best companies globally that have publicly reported on their actions on climate change mitigation. Valmet was ranked among the top 9 % of all the included companies. From the Nordic countries a total of 14 companies were included in the list. The results were published today, October 25, 2016, in the CDP Global Climate Change Report 2016. 

"Valmet has a comprehensive approach to sustainability. We contribute to climate change mitigation by developing technologies that enable the use of renewable raw materials and increase raw material efficiency. We also have a systematic program to reduce CO₂ emissions in our own operations. Valmet's listing in both 2016 CDP's Climate A List and in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index indicates that our sustainability work is concentrating on the right issues," says Pasi Laine, President and CEO of Valmet.

Valmet's mission is to convert renewable resources into sustainable results. Valmet's Sustainability360º agenda focuses on five core areas: sustainable supply chain; health, safety and environment; people and performance; sustainable solutions, and corporate citizenship. In the action plans for 2016-2018, special focus continues on ensuring a globally sustainable supply chain and continuous improvement of safety culture.

"CDP congratulates the 193 A List companies that are leading the charge towards our low carbon future. Companies are key actors in enabling the global economy to achieve its new climate goals, and the leadership of this group points the way for others to take bold action and capitalize on the many opportunities that await," says Paul Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of CDP. 

About CDP

CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, is an international not-for-profit organization that works on behalf of 827 institutional investors around the world. CDP runs a global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts.

The Climate A List, along with the climate scores of all companies publicly taking part in CDP's climate change program this year, is available on CDP's website www.cdp.net.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2015 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Stora Enso was today classified as a global leader in terms of combatting global warming by the international not-for-profit organisation CDP, which works to drive sustainable economy. CDP has included Stora Enso on its new 2016 Climate A List, in recognition of the company’s long-term actions and strategy to reduce emissions. 

“Combatting global warming requires long-term efforts. Therefore Stora Enso has for over a decade been actively reducing the energy intensity of its operations and in many places also its dependency on fossil fuels,” says Noel Morrin, EVP Sustainability at Stora Enso.

“Today, over 75% of the energy the group generates and uses comes from carbon neutral sources inside and outside the company. It is our firm intention to drive down fossil fuel use even more over the next ten years to get as close to zero as possible using technically and commercially feasible means,” adds Morrin.

Stora Enso is among the 9% of corporations participating in CDP’s climate change programme to be awarded a position on the 2016 Climate A List.

Paul Simpson, chief executive officer of CDP says: “We congratulate the 193 A List companies that are leading the charge towards our low carbon future. Companies are key actors in enabling the global economy to achieve its new climate goals, and the leadership of this group points the way for others to take bold action and capitalise on the many opportunities that await.” 

Thousands of companies annually submit climate disclosures to CDP at the request of 827 investors representing USD 100 trillion in assets.

CDP, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, is an international, not-for-profit organisation providing the global system for companies, cities, states and regions to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. CDP, voted number one climate research provider by investors, works with 827 institutional investors with assets of US$100 trillion, to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to reduce them. More than 5,600 companies disclosed environmental information through CDP in 2015. CDP now holds the most comprehensive collection globally of primary corporate environmental data and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions.www.cdp.nethttps://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports/tracking-climate-progress-2016

Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper on global markets. Our aim is to replace fossil based materials by innovating and developing new products and services based on wood and other renewable materials. We employ some 26 000 people in more than 35 countries, and our sales in 2015 were EUR 10.0 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs (SEOAY) on the International OTCQX over-the-counter market. storaenso.com

This coupling’s patented split rubber element allows for easy assembly, reduced maintenance, and significantly decreases total costs.

ABB introduces the Dodge Raptor coupling that features patented WingLockTM technology, a finite-element optimized winged elastomeric design that provides longer driven equipment life and increased reliability. 

WingLock technology increases surface area at the most critical regions of the element, resulting in higher bond strength, improved fatigue resistance, and up to 5.9x longer life than competitive urethane designs. 

 A non-lubricated flexible natural rubber element yields up to 50% lower stiffness, resulting in improved vibration damping, and industry leading misalignment capabilities. For reduced maintenance, the Raptor offers a split element for easy installation and replacement without moving or re-aligning connected equipment.

 “Slotted clamp ring holes offer 187% extra clearance for mounting hardware, resulting in a noticeably easier installation,” explains Matt Wolford, Product Manager for Dodge couplings. “Raptor is also designed for drop-in interchangeability, ensuring this coupling works in many existing applications without any modifications.  Plus, the Raptor is backed by an industry leading 5-year warranty, even when used with competitor’s components.”

Suitable for a broad range of industrial applications, Raptor is offered with Armored Elements for extra protection in extreme environments.  Raptor couplings are also third-party ATEX Certified for use in hazardous environments. This new coupling can be integrated with ABB’s ATEX Certified motor-drive combination to create a power transmission package ideal for applications where equipment is used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Available in close-coupled and spacer designs for a wide range of ANSI and ISO shaft gaps, Raptor couplings are offered with finished bore or Taper-Lock bushed hubs with bore sizes up to 229 mm and a torque range up to 38,438 Nm.

About ABB

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. For more than four decades, ABB is writing the future of industrial digitalization. With more than 70 million devices connected through its installed base of more than 70,000 control systems across all customer segments, ABB is ideally positioned to benefit from the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolution. With a heritage of more than 130 years, ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com

Oriental Culture Zone and Creative Pavilion added value to buyers’ visit

Paperworld China concluded successfully on 22 September 2016 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show reflected the changing trend of the country’s stationery retail industry, offering new insights on retail concepts to buyers. The show is a leading international trade fair for the stationery industry that welcomed 510 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions (476 exhibitors in 2015) under one roof. Many of the exhibitors were promoting stationery giftware and trendy product displays as an innovative concept, which is believed to be the development direction for the industry.

In recent years, consumers are pursuing stylish and excellent product quality instead of function alone. Despite higher cost, luxury items are gaining popularity in China. Mr Eric Cui, representative of Deplus Design agreed this view. He added: “Consumers have lower sensitivity to retail price since retail shops have been transformed to a stylish appearance. Products that combine function and fancy style with reasonable retail price are very popular.” Deplus Design is an agent of branded stationery products from France, Germany, Japan, Korea and the UK. Exhibiting at Paperworld China for the sixth time, the highlight for this year was a famous Korean brand, Morning Glory, which offered all kinds of stationery gadgets in quality design.

Commenting on the show, Mr Cui said it is a reputable show with exhibiting results being more satisfying year after year. “Many visitors are interested in our products, they are the representatives of book shops, malls, agents and individual art studios. We are expecting to meet retailers, especially those stationery manias. I met many matching customers, around 30 to 50 have great potential to cooperate. We were busy at our booth all the time,” said Mr Cui.

Ms Zu Zhimeng is a Sales Representative from Huoxing Tudou Cultural Shop in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province. She described the stationery market as ever-changing, this is the reason that she wants to source for trendy and stylish products at Paperworld China. “I am here to understand more about trends. And to stay ahead of the industry, I am also looking for luxury stationery items that are not yet available in the market. My customers are very interested in imported stationery, and are willing to pay more for that. I enjoy visiting exhibitions in comparison to sourcing online, as it allows me to experience the product,” said Ms Zu.

An arts teacher from Germany, Mr Michael Gesche is now teaching in Shanghai and was looking for artist items for his classes, he also enjoys experiencing various products at Creative Pavilion in Paperworld China. “I have found some useful paint and materials for my teaching. It is a good idea that the suppliers allowed me to try using the materials here,” Mr Gesche said.

Australian visitor, Mr Mark Gartner, emphasised the product quality. The Managing Director for Lectronic Trading Pty Ltd was looking for general stationery products for his trading company at Paperworld China. “I came across some new and innovative products, such as an electronic blackboard and solid highlighter, the quality of both products are up-to-standard. I will follow up with a few Chinese suppliers after the show,” said Mr Gartner.

The debut showcase, “Small yet Beautiful”, was welcomed by both exhibitors and visitors. This showcase displayed products from close to 50 popular brands such as 3M, MAX, Pilot, Schneider and Zebra in a mock retail shop, the area was consistently packed with visitors during the show. Sakura was one of the displaying brands in “Small yet Beautiful”. Mr Sun Chao, Sales Manager for Shanghai Sakura International Trading Co Ltd, was satisfied with the participation. “This special area is a good attempt that offers suppliers and visitors with inspiration and new ideas. It allows us to demonstrate how to present our pigment product, in a professional way,” said Mr Sun. Sakura is a prominent Japanese brand specialising in stationery and paint.

Chinese trader, Mr Wu Feng, Representative for Domi Professional For Gel Ink Pen enjoyed visiting “Small Yet Beautiful”. “I think it is a good idea to have this display area, the area was packed with people looking for new products,” said Mr Wu, who is a regular visitor at Paperworld China to meet existing suppliers and learn about new developments in the industry. This year, Mr Wu looked for DIY products. He also praised Paperworld China as a high-level industry event in China, as many well-known brands can be found there.

The three-day event attracted 22,932 visitors from 91 countries and regions, a two percent increase from last year. Worldwide visitors were attracted to Paperworld China and the top five visiting countries and regions were Japan, India, Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong.

Oriental Culture Zone and Creative Pavilion added value to buyers’ visit

Oriental Culture Zone incorporated the Asian Designers Alliance at this year’s Paperworld China. Pinyin Creative Inc was the leading company in the alliance. Ms Judy Lo, its Creative Director, agreed the show connects the company with potential customers such as hotels and museums. “The results of attending Paperworld China are good, we are able to see the opportunities in China and the market development. Representatives from dealers, tea houses and inns came and enquired about our services and we have identified some potential customers,” said Ms Lo. She wishes the zone can be expanded in the future, in order to enhance cultural development.

Echoing the continued development of oriental culture, a forum on “Defining and popularisation of museums and cultural driven brands” was conducted. The former Chief Director for eslite Foundation for Culture and Arts, Mr Steve Tseng, was one of the speakers. Mr Tseng visited the show and was happy to see high-quality brands in the Oriental Culture Zone. “Both the forum and the zone enhanced information exchange on art and market updates. Sharing the development of eslite with the audiences, I think the experience and concept can inspire them to better develop their own companies,” said Mr Tseng.

The Creative Pavilion was not only an area for trade, it was also a platform for talented handcrafters to demonstrate their creativity. A series of seminars with showcase of masterpieces was arranged on the same floor to enhance atmosphere of the handcraft industry. Ms Wang Yuming, President of the United Pressed Flower Art Society from Taiwan, was glad to introduce the association and the unique skill in one of the seminars inside Creative Galleria. “Some of the audience came over to further discuss specific pressing techniques, so I think the seminar has been a success!” said Ms Wang.

Ms Wang’s talk attracted Ms Wu Qianqian to visit Paperworld China. “I am a member of the United Pressed Flower Art Society. I decided to attend the seminar once I knew the president would be hosting the talk. It has been very informative,” said Ms Wu. She is a pressed flower amateur and was excited to talk to Ms Wang after the seminar to advance her flower pressing work.

The next edition of Paperworld China will be held from 21 – 23 September 2017. The show is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the China Chamber of Commerce for I/E of Light Industrial Products & Arts-Crafts and Guangzhou Foreign Trade South China Exhibition Corp Ltd.

For more information about the show, please visit www.paperworldchina.com or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, generating around €648 million in sales and employing 2,244 people. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and 55 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in 175 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at approx. 50 locations around the globe. In 2015, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 133 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
Comprising an area of 592,127 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to 10 exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The historic Festhalle, one of the most popular venues in Germany, plays host to events of all kinds. Messe Frankfurt is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

SCA, a leading global hygiene and forest products company, has been identified as a global leader for its strategies and actions in response to climate change and has been awarded a position on the Climate A List by CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.

Thousands of companies submit annual climate disclosures to CDP for independent assessment against its scoring methodology. SCA is among 9% of corporations participating to be awarded a position on the Climate A List, in recognition of its actions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change in the past reporting year. 193 “A Listers” appear on the list, which has been produced at the request of 827 investors with assets of US$100 trillion. Fourteen Nordic companies qualified to the list, of which four are Swedish.

“We take climate change very seriously and this acknowledgement proves that our climate initiatives are best-in-class. It is gratifying that it is being noticed,” says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of SCA.

CDP’s chief executive officer Paul Simpson says: “We congratulate the 193 A List companies that are leading the charge towards our low carbon future. Companies are key actors in enabling the global economy to achieve its new climate goals, and the leadership of this group points the way for others to take bold action and capitalize on the many opportunities that await.”

The Climate A List, along with the climate scores of all companies publicly taking part in CDP’s climate change program this year, is available on CDP’s website.

SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately SEK 115bn (EUR 12.3bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com.