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| Contact | www.ipwonline.de | Imprint | October 01 2013 |
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Susanne Haase Editor-in-chief |
Dear ipw reader,
I am always trying to focus on the positive sides of the world of the international pulp and paper industry. However, this is very difficult right now, given that more than 1,300 jobs are at risk in Europe alone: Voith plans to cut 560 positions, mainly in Austria and Germany, negotiations at Metso aim at a decrease of 660 jobs, mainly in Finland, and UPM wants to decrease its workforce at the head office by 75 people. This industry certainly has to reinvent itself in order to grow again! And this fits well with the motto of this year's European Paper Week, organised by CEPI in Brussels. As always, ipw will report about developments in any event! Sincerely,  PS: Join us at the Paperazzo Haptik Awards for outstanding creations in paper on October 10th during the Frankfurt Book Fair. Tickets are still available at www.paperazzo.de - or send us an email at haptik@paperazzo.de. |
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+++ IMPORTANT +++ Metso: Reducing workforce in Finland by 660 positions Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power segment has completed statutory negotiations in most of units serving the paper industry. As a result of these, the workforce in Finland will be reduced by a total of 660 positions. › more |
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Södra: Raising price for softwood pulp
Due to improved market fundaments, Södra will increase its market price for NBSK in Europe to USD 900, effective from 1 October 2013. › more |
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UPM: Reorganisation cuts further jobs at Head Office
UPM Paper Europe & North America (ENA) plans to reorganise its Head Office activities. In the same connection UPM Paper ENA’s head office will be relocated from Helsinki, Finland, to Augsburg, Germany. › more |
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European paper industry welcomes new EU Forest Strategy
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) welcomes the adoption of the new EU Forest Strategy by the European Commission. Most importantly, the Strategy will support the paper industry’s contribution to the European bio-based economy, as it comprises wood mobilisation as well as the “cascade” principle for wood use. › more |
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CEPI: Presenting "Growth Reinvented" at European Paper Week
The European Paper Week 2013 will take place 26 to 28 November at the EU Thon Hotel in Brussels, Belgium. The pulp and paper industry's top management will meet to discuss with representatives of the value chain and policy makers. › more |
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Sappi & BASF partner to adress food contimination concerns
Sappi has partnered with BASF and Eurofins to bring to market innovative Mineral Oil Barrier (MOB) coated papers. These innovative flexpack grades solve the contaminant migration problem whilst allowing the environmentally sustainable use of recycled content in packaging materials. › more |
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Voith: Expanding its DuoShake series
Voith Paper is completing its series of shaking units that are free of reaction forces for machine widths of 2 to 10 m and is now also offering DuoShake with a drive torque of 400 Nm. › more |
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Stora Enso: EUR 140 million for R&D projects
Stora Enso has drawn a EUR 140 million seven-year loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to be used for research and development. The interest rate of the loan is 3.3%. › more |
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Ilim Group: New Vice President Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Ilim Group Appoints Redmond de Burgh as Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Management effective October 1st. › more |
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Futura: Revolutionizing maintenance documentation
Futura’s training and support division, ProCare, might change the use and management of maintenance documentation for ever with its easy-to-use new ProTablet. › more |
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Stora Enso: Agreement to redeem Efora shares from ABB
Stora Enso has agreed to redeem ABB’s 49% shareholding in Efora Oy on 31 October 2013 and become the sole owner of the company. The transaction is subject to approval from the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority. › more |
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Stora Enso: New CFO appointed
Stora Enso has appointed Seppo Parvi, M.Sc., 49, as its new Chief Financial Officer. He is currently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Food and Medical Business Area, at Ahlstrom Corporation. › more |
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Mohawk: Restructuring for growth
Mohawk announces an organizational restructuring, creating two new distinct business units: Mohawk Fine Paper and Mohawk Digital. This move will support the growth in Mohawk’s emerging digital business while securing the future of its core fine paper business. › more |
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Metso: Automation voted "Top supplier" for pulp and paper industry
Metso's automation business has been recognized by the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (ABTCP) with the award of "Top supplier of automation for the pulp and paper industry". The voting phase included professionals from the sector and a strict technical evaluation of the candidates. › more |
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Sappi’s Alfeld Mill PM2 Rebuild Increases Speciality Paper Capacity
The ambitious rebuild of Paper Machine 2 (PM2) at Sappi’s Alfeld Mill is designed to modernize the 300-year-old mill and prepare it to address changing market demands. The replacement of the existing MF (machine finished) drying section with a new MG (machine glazed) cylinder brings more smoothness and gloss combined with high strength characteristics to the Sappi product lines that will be produced on the rebuilt PM2. › more |
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