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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Friday, 20 October 2017 10:07
AkzoNobel expands Chemical Island to support growth of Fibria, the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp
AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business has completed the expansion of a Chemical Island in Brazil to support a major project for Brazilian forestry company Fibria. The world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp from planted forests, Fibria has invested $2.2 billion to…
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South American News
Friday, 20 October 2017 07:37
Turn-Key Paper Mill Opportunity for Packaging Grades - Appleton Coated Paper WI
Appleton Coated LLC, a manufacturer of coated, uncoated, and specialty papers, as well as containerboard medium, liner, white top and coated white top has been sold to Industrial Assets Corp., a California-based corporation specializing in the acquisition and subsequent resale…
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North American News
Friday, 20 October 2017 07:21
Celebrate the Sustainability of Paper from Well Managed U.S. Forests
Each year since 1960, the third week in October has been proclaimed National Forest Products Week in the U.S. It is a time to recognize the essential role that forests play in the country’s history, culture, environment and economy. Our…
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North American News
Monday, 16 October 2017 08:12
Klabin supports sustainable practices through issue of green bonds abroad
Sustainability is in Klabin's DNA, and to sustain its investments in these practices, the company recently (September 2017) raised funds in the international market through its first issue of green bonds amounting to around R$ 1.6 billion, maturing in 10…
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South American News
Monday, 16 October 2017 07:54
Verso Corporation Announces Board Chairman Succession Plan
Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) has just announced that Robert M. Amen, chairman of the company's board of directors, has decided not to stand for reelection at the company's 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and, in connection with his decision, has…
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Thursday, 05 October 2017 11:01
Valmet to supply a new Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer for CMPC Celulosa in Chile
Valmet will supply a Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer (Valmet Kappa Q1) for CMPC Celulosa in Santa Fe, Chile for its fiber line 1 producing ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) bleached eucalyptus pulp. To be installed in the blow line of…
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South American News