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Inken Schoenauer Editor-in-chief |
Dear ipw reader,
Carnival-season is over and now it is the time to put the masks down again. New investments, new appointments, new developments, we have the news. Below, please find a selection of news from our website to keep you informed between issues, Also the bio-fibre segment has many happenings in 2016. To see a list, please take a look here. |
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Major investment in Mörrum
Tthe Board of Directors of Södra decided to invest SEK 1 billion in the pulp mill at Mörrum. The investment is the second stage of a long-term initiative at Södra Cell Mörrum, and will increase the mill's capacity by 45,000 tonnes. › more |
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ABB to power the world’s most energy-efficient pulp mill
The first mill to operate fully free from fossil fuels will increase the share of renewable energy in Finland by more than two percent. It will also generate twice as much power as it consumes. ABB will supply the complete power and process electrical systems for Metsä Group’s new bioproduct mill in Äänekoski in central Finland, opening in 2017. › more |
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Toscotec S.p.A. attracts an investment by Synergo SGR to accelerate its growth
Sinergia II, a closed-end fund managed by Synergo SGR (“Synergo”), has acquired a minority stake in Toscotec S.p.A. (“Toscotec” or the “Group”); the Mennucci family will remain as majority shareholder. › more |
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Valmet to supply a paper machine wet end rebuild for Sappi's Kirkniemi mill in Finland
Valmet will supply a paper machine wet end rebuild for the Kirkniemi mill of Sappi Finland Operations Oy in Finland. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016. › more |
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Sulzer Signed a Large-Scale Process Pump Delivery Contract with Metsä Fibre in Finland
Sulzer has been granted an order for the delivery of an extensive process pump package to Metsä Group’s next-generation bio product mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The construction work of the mill is scheduled to be completed during the third quarter of 2017. › more |
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Metsä Group's bioproduct concept is progressing
The core of Metsä Group's bioproduct mill, under construction in Äänekoski, lies in the world's most efficient pulp mill, with an annual capacity of 1.3 million tonnes. Expanding this core with the production of numerous new bioproducts is a leading principle behind Metsä Group’s bioproduct concept. The development of the bioproduct concept has now advanced to the stage of the first implementation decisions. › more |
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Pro-Jest signs with Valmet
Pro-Gest Group signed today an important contract with Valmet, the Finnish leading manufacturer of machinery for paper production. › more |
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WWF offers a free online Environmental Self-Check for pulp, paper and packaging products
Gland, Switzerland - WWF, the conservation organisation, has developed a free and non-public management tool to assist companies along the whole pulp and paper supply chain in their efforts towards greater sustainability and credibility. The online environmental Self-Check is a valuable support tool both within companies and for communication between buyers and sellers. › more |
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Lucart progresses with an investment on its PM4 at Porcari facility
The Italian tissue producer Lucart has successfully started-up its PM4 tissue machine in Porcari (Lucca) after the rebuild committed to Toscotec S.p.A.. › more |
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SMITHERS PIRA LAUNCHES MARKET REPORTS FOR NONWOVEN FABRICS INDUSTRY
Smithers Pira announced it is launching a line of market reports that will provide detailed information regarding the nonwoven fabrics industry. These reports, previously published by sister-organisation Smithers Apex, will complement Smithers Pira’s existing offering of market data reports as well as the company’s recognised history and expertise in materials testing and consultancy. › more |
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Boosting the Circular Economy: European project to promote separate paper collection launched
IMPACTPapeRec is a European project to further increase the separate collection of paper for recycling and promote appropriate schemes to avoid landfilling and incineration. A best practice handbook will be developed to support the different EU regions in the implementation of best collection procedures. › more |
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Metsä Board’s new folding boxboard production line has started up in Husum
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started up a new folding boxboard production line at its Husum mill in Sweden. The company is aiming the 400,000 t/a volume of the production line at the Americas, as well as at food service end-uses such as cups, plates and trays globally. › more |
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UPM has finalised the logging operations on Ärjänsaari island in Finland
UPM has finalised the logging operations on Ärjänsaari island, in Northern Finland. According to the original management plan UPM continues to develop the recreational services of the island by building new signposts, duckboards and campfire sites later this spring. UPM also calls for a profound discussion on the ground rules related to sustainable forestry, the responsibilities of the different parties as well as stakeholder involvement models. › more |
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4th Darmstadt Paper Chemistry Colloquium
On May 20th, 2016 the 4th Darmstadt Paper Chemistry Colloquium is going to take place. This conference is aiming to be recognized as a platform for new developments and thought-provoking impulses on the chemistry of paper. The papers will be dealing with this year’s theme “Functionalisation of the Paper and Cellulose Surface - from fundamental chemistry to barrier applications”, coming from R&D facilities, institutes and from the industry as well. The purpose is combining actual research approaches with practical application studies. › more |
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Valmet supplied folding boxboard production line for Metsä Board Husum mill
Valmet supplied coated board production line for Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started up at the company's Husum mill in Sweden. The new machine produces high-quality folding boxboard with an annual capacity of 400,000 tons with a basis weight range of 185 - 350 g/m2. › more |
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Winfried Schaur appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Paper ENA
He will be based in Augsburg and reports to Jussi Pesonen, President and CEO. "The UPM Paper ENA management team has done excellent work and with Winfried's appointment I'm sure the solid implementation of the current strategy continues," says Pesonen. › more |
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LUIGI LAZZARESCHI, CEO OF THE SOFIDEL GROUP (REGINA PAPER PRODUCTS), NOMINATED WWF AMBASSADOR
The nomination is in recognition of the sustainability programme undertaken by the Group: from the reduction of emissions to the procurement of cellulose from certified or controlled sources and commitment to education › more |
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Comet Biorefining To Build First Commercial Biomass Sugar Plant In Sarnia, Ontario
Comet Biorefining, Inc. has announced the location of its commercial-scale biomass-derived sugar facility in the TransAlta Energy Park in Sarnia, Ontario. The 60 million pounds per year plant will come online in 2018 producing dextrose sugar from locally-sourced corn stover and wheat straw. Corn stover consists of residues left in the field after harvest including stalks, leaves, husks and cobs. › more |
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Finnish SME’s are boosting the development of new fibre products with VTT and Lahti University of Applied Sciences
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd and Lahti University of Applied Sciences will develop optimised product properties for fibre products and biocomposites that have been manufactured using a foam-forming technology. The objective of the NoMa project that started in the autumn is to create new business for those small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the project. VTT’s new inventions support the targets of the project. › more |
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UPM has finalised the logging operations on Ärjänsaari island in Finland
UPM has finalised the logging operations on Ärjänsaari island, in Northern Finland. According to the original management plan UPM continues to develop the recreational services of the island by building new signposts, duckboards and campfire sites later this spring. UPM also calls for a profound discussion on the ground rules related to sustainable forestry, the responsibilities of the different parties as well as stakeholder involvement models. › more |
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New company launches advanced wood fibre venture in northeastern Finland
KaiCell Fibers Ltd has embarked on a venture to construct a state-of-the-art biorefinery mill as core component in an industry park projected to house several downstream operators drawing on wood as primary raw material. › more |
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