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Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill for 90 days

Paper Excellence Canada announced that the curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility will be extended to the end of February 2024 due to challenging market conditions which have not recovered as anticipated.

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Canadian Startup Cellulotech Wins Prestigious Renewable Materials Sustainability Award from Packaging Europe

Cellulotech, the Canadian material science startup, has received an award from Packaging Europe in the Pre-Commercialized Renewable Material Sustainability category.

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The Apprentice: Irving Pulp & Paper Invests in Skilled Trades

Irving Pulp & Paper is investing in skilled trades, with twenty apprentices currently working in the mill, four of whom are expected to receive their Red Seal certification in the upcoming year.

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Georgia-Pacific Announces $150 Million Investment in Halsey Facil

Georgia-Pacific seeks to grow its retail consumer tissue business through a $150 million investment in its facility in Halsey, Oregon.

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Clearwater Paper Collaborates With Charter Next Generation (CNG) to Launch Circular Polyethylene in Consumer Tissue Packaging

Advanced recycling includes difficult-to-recycle waste plastics converted into new plastics that perform like virgin materials.

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Comments on the EU Parliament's position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the position’s recognition of the circularity of fibre-based packaging.

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Major success for Södra’s birch seed cultivation

After several years of intensive work to produce high-quality birch seeds, Södra has now harvested a large amount of birch seeds in its greenhouse orchard in Falkenberg.

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Mills and Technologies

Seal Water Management Tips

by ESKO Pacific

Effective seal water monitoring starts with sourcing meters made with quality parts and quality tested prior to installation.

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DS Smith mill in Italy improves cogeneration efficiency with ABB’s digitalization

by ABB

ABB’s Steam and Energy Optimization solution helps lower natural gas consumption and CO2 emissions by four percent.

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Toscotec receives second rebuild order from Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway

by Toscotec

Norwegian cardboard producer Ranheim Paper & Board started up PM5 at its Ranheim paper mill after a dryer section rebuild supplied by Toscotec.

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Sciences & Innovations

Woamy launches its first biofoam product for plastic-free packaging - Secto Design switches from plastic foam to Woamy biofoam

Woamy, Secto Design, and Paptic, are collaborating to transform the lighting industry's packaging standards.

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UPM and VAUDE showcase the future of fabrics at ISPO Munich 2023 with first ever fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester

The world’s first ever fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester unveiled by UPM Biochemicals and VAUDE at ISPO Munich 2023.

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SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages

After four years of research and development, SOFi Products is excited to reveal its new 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that doesn't require a separate lid.

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Industry People

Ivar Vatne appointed CEO of Billerud

The Board of Billerud has appointed Ivar Vatne to be the President and CEO of Billerud. Ivar Vatne has been acting President and CEO since July 2023 and enters the permanent position with immediate effect.

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