Industry News

Print and Paper Packs a Punch in a Digital World

04 Oct 2017 BY PHIL RIEBEL Results of an international survey by Two Sides provides unique insight into how print and paper is viewed, preferred, and trusted by consumers around the globe. In June 2017, a survey of over 10,700 consumers was commissioned by Two Sides and carried out by leading research company Toluna. Nationally representative surveys were undertaken in ten countries: Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Redefining the Future: News from PaperCon 2017

26 Apr 2017 This annual event combines an expert-led technical program with a world-class exhibit. AoTC reports back from Minneapolis on some of this week’s event highlights.

Mentors Can Make A Difference

19 Apr 2017 Got relationship goals? A new ‘Mentor Match’ program for the pulp, paper, and related industries can help. Building leadership skills, gaining process knowledge, and collecting sage advice are all benefits associated with having a mentor. Mentors can also help their mentees gain that almost intangible “feel for the industry” that can lead to higher job success and satisfaction. According to a recent article by Forbes.com contributor Kaytie Zimmerman, “among millennials, there is a collective shout to employers to develop them, mentor them, and give them opportunities to lead. Companies that offer their youngest employees the ability to grow within their organization are more likely to hang on to them or prevent job-hopping.”

Well-managed forests are key to a low carbon future

22 Mar 2017 PHIL RIEBEL In countries such as Canada and the US, continually improving sustainable forest management practices will play a key role in mitigating climate change and ensuring a long-term wood supply. Yesterday (March 21) was celebrated around the world as International Day of Forests and this year’s theme was Forests and Energy.

Side-stream, byproduct – or revenue source?

15 Mar 2017 “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” the saying goes. Yet this need not only apply to resale store bargains and attic discoveries. For pulp and paper companies, the concept of finding value in process by-products can mean large-scale gains. These additional revenue sources are a boon in a highly competitive global market, and are sparking the development of innovations that boost sustainability as well as the bottom line.

Prisma finds application for biomass waste lignin

15 Feb 2017 CORTNEY ROARK Using feedstock that includes locally-sourced switchgrass, a Knoxville, TN company has developed technology that produces high-value applications from lignin. The company’s CEO, Adam McCall, Prisma Renewable Composites, was interviewed recently for a story in the Knoxville News Sentinel.

UPM prepares its own PEFC certification group

11 Jun 2014 UPM is expanding its certification services in Finland and is preparing an application of its own PEFC group certificate in 2014.

Finland to lead the way in developing storage of solar and wind energy

09 Jul 2014 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined forces with Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of Turku, in the launch of an extensive development project for a brand new energy system and its associated business sector in Finland.

Research & Development in the Pulp and Paper Industry

10 Dec 2014 A recent Paper 360° article (“Pulp and Paper Innovations,” July/August 2014), highlighted eight significant innovations: aseptic packaging, chlorine-free bleaching, high filler content paper, twin wire forming retrofits, extended nip presses, highly energy efficient chemical recovery boilers, millwide control systems, and biochemical production.

Sappi and Edinburgh Napier University discover new process to make nanocellulose

25 Feb 2015 Scientists from Edinburgh Napier University and Sappi have developed a low cost way to turn wood into a wonder material that could be used to build greener cars, thicken foods and even treat wounds.

Emissions drop at UK Paper Mills in 2014

15 Apr 2015 Figures released by the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) confirm a continued fall in emissions from UK paper mills.

Global forest and paper industry makes progress on sustainability commitments

13 May 2015 The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has released its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report which shows improvements on a range of sustainability indicators and focuses on the industry’s contributions toward a green economy.

Interview with Theodora Retsina, CEO of American Process Inc.

03 Jun 2015 Q: What is the topic of your keynote speech at the upcoming TAPPI conference?

2016 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winner

16 Nov 2016 The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2016 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 11 in Cary, NC. Five AF&PA member companies received awards from 23 outstanding submissions across the industry.

Innovation: The Long View

28 Sep 2016 The following is an excerpt from a series of articles in the September/October issue of Paper360° focusing on Research and Development in the pulp and paper industry.

Ikea, Apple Buying up Large Forest Tracts

12 Aug 2015 Ikea bought 83,000 acres of forest last month. In April, Apple bought 36,000 acres.

Salute to National Forest Products Week

28 Oct 2015 During this year’s National Forest Products Week, we salute the thousands of hardworking Americans who keep our forests healthy and vibrant places for economic growth.

Agenda 2020 completes workshops to develop technology research roadmaps

11 Nov 2015 The Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance has completed its series of five workshops on advanced manufacturing technologies.

India’s paper industry braces for consolidation

09 Dec 2015 According to a report in Business Standard, New Delhi, India, the Indian paper industry could witness a round of consolidation and cooperation among various players in the next few years, to collectively leverage fast changing manufacturing technologies and smoothen backward integration for raw materials.

Folding Carton Market in North America 2015-2019

16 Dec 2015 According to a new research report by Research and Markets, Dublin, Ireland, the Folding Carton market in North America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.23% over the period 2014-2019.