Paper

Sustainability | Fossil-Free Paperboard Mill Within Reach

(Trends/Management)

September 01, 2014, With a new recovery boiler, Iggesund reports it is close to the vision of a fossil-free mill. For a while in mid-April, Iggesund Mill—Iggesund Paperboard’s Swedish paperboard mill—was able to operate ...

AIMCAL Calls for Papers for ICE Shows

(Coating/Laminating)

August 25, 2014, ... Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) is requesting papers for Technical Programs at ICE USA 2015 and ICE Europe 2015.  ICE USA 2015 is scheduled for February 10–12 at the Orange County Convention Center, ...

Mondi Expands Inkjet Paper Distribution in North America

(Flexpack)

August 19, 2014, Papers for high-speed inkjet printing, reportedly featuring improved benefits, will now be offered from new warehouses   VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, is expanding ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2014, ... solution. TECHNIQUES FOR STEAM REMOISTURIZING There are different techniques for applying steam to the cross direction of a moving paper web. The simplest and least expensive means of applying steam ...

Maxson Sheeter Converts Paper at High Speeds

(News | New Products)

July 25, 2014, ... flexible sheeting line that can convert paper grades at high speeds, requires minimal set-up time to address short orders, and delivers press-ready skids that need no additional attention.  The compact ...

Cortec Paper Offers Environmental Benefits

(Flexpack)

July 21, 2014, Recyclable/repulpable EcoShield is said to offer good barrier properties and to work as a replacement for PE and wax-coated paper   ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec offers patented EcoShield paper and linerboard, ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, Paper-based label manufacturers must produce a stable, flat product. This requires controlling moisture content in all layers of the final product to equilibrium. Coated or laminated paper processes ...

MarquipWardUnited Establishes BW Papersystems

(News | New Products)

July 06, 2014, With the acquisition of Körber AG’s Papersystems completed, the Körber companies become part of the newly formed BW Papersystems   PHILLIPS, WI | MarquipWardUnited, a Barry-Wehmiller company, has ...

Deco Paper Products Orders Martin Automatic Equipment

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2014, Splicer and rewind will be fitted to new CI flexo press ROCKFORD, IL | Deco Paper Products, Louisville, KY, has ordered a non-stop splicing unwind and automatic transfer rewind from Martin Automatic ...

Masterpiece Graphix Offers Digitally Ready Paper

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2014, Partnering with French Paper, company offers digitally ready paper said to have bright colors and good printability   FENTON, MO | Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) has joined forces with French Paper to ...

Premier Paper Converting Machinery Produces Its 100th Assembler

(Carton Box)

June 03, 2014, The 91CF assembler machine, which produces cardboard dividers to separate products inside a box, is the result of years of evolution   NEW BERLIN, WI | Premier Paper Converting Machinery, supplier ...

Ecologic Inks Deal with Winery for Paper Bottle

(Carton Box)

May 26, 2014, The eco-vintage wine bottle is 85% lighter than traditional glass bottles HEALDSBURG, CA | Truett-Hurst Inc. reports it completed a general supply agreement with Ecologic Brands Inc. to produce paper ...

Papermax USA Line Offered in Pastel Colors

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2014, Expert Color is offered in eight pastel colors, and a smooth surface is said to provide benefits   ANAHEIM, CA | Papermax USA reports the launch of Expert Color in the US market, described as a new ...

MarquipWardUnited Acquires Körber AG’s Papersystems

(News | New Products)

April 20, 2014, ... a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Körber AG’s Papersystems companies: E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako, pending the approval of the respective antitrust authorities. Company says ...

Neenah Relaunches Environmental Paper Line

(Flexpack)

April 18, 2014, With new colors inspired by nature, line is said to be suited for sustainable communication programs, luxury packaging, and digital print applications   ALPHARETTA, GA | Neenah Paper announces the ...

Two Newark Paper Mills Are SFI Certified

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2014, Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions reports mills have achieved Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification, aiding several areas of conservation   CRANFORD, NJ | Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions, ...

AWA Specialty Paper Conference Coming Up

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2014, Scheduled for the day before interpack 2014, the annual event will cover nanocellulose activities, environmental issues in the paper industry, and more   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander ...

Bemis Completes Sale of Paper Packaging Div.

(Flexpack)

April 01, 2014, The sale of the division to Hood Packaging Corporation has been finalized, company announces  NEENAH, WI | Bemis Company reports it has it completed the sale of its Paper Packaging Division. As previously ...

NewPage Introduces Specialty Paper

(Flexpack)

March 19, 2014, FlexPack Essential flexible packaging papers for lamination extrusion applications is said to feature more renewable content   STEVENS POINT, WI | NewPage Corp., a supplier of specialty papers, announces ...

RockTenn Will Acquire Simpson Tacoma Paper Mill

(Carton Box)

March 16, 2014, ... report an agreement in which RockTenn will acquire the Simpson Tacoma Kraft Paper Mill, Tacoma, WA, for approximately $343 million. The purchase price reflects an EBITDA multiple of less than six times ...

Acimga Reports on the Italian Graphic and Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2014, ... Italian Manufacturers Assn. for the Graphic, Converting and Paper Industry, it’s too early to talk about recovery, but in a scenario where the domestic market is stagnant and international competition ...

Bemis Sells Paper Packaging Division to Hood Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2014, ... Paper Packaging Division to Hood Packaging Corp., a privately held company headquartered in Madison, MS, and Burlington, ON, Canada. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction, which is ...

Ingersoll Paper Box Orders KBA Press

(Carton Box)

February 12, 2014, Selects Rapida 106 7-color UV press with in-line color control DALLAS, TX | KBA North America announces that Ingersoll Paper Box, a folding carton manufacturer headquartered in Ingersoll, ON, Canada, ...

Color-Logic Certifies Case Paper Substrates

(Carton Box)

January 29, 2014, Company says package prototyping is facilitated on UV inkjet equipment with Sonata Silver and Sonata Rainbow laminated paperboard substrates   WEST CHESTER, OH | Color-Logic, developer of the Process ...

Fusion Paperboard Mill Certified by RPA

(Carton Box)

January 26, 2014, The Recycled Paperboard Alliance certification offers assurance to customers that the mill uses only 100% recovered fiber in its papermaking process   VERSAILLES, CT | Fusion Paperboard reports that ...

RISI Issues Study on Sack Kraft and Wrapping Paper

(Bag Pouch)

January 22, 2014, ... products industry, has issued a new study declaring that—despite declining demand for sack kraft and wrapping paper in many developed countries—global demand is expected to increase by 504,000 tonnes in ...

FutureMark Paper Enhances Sustainable Label Product

(Label/Tape)

January 14, 2014, Label solution is now said to offer an increased brightness rating, better print quality, and a higher percentage of recycled content   WESTPORT, CT | FutureMark Paper Group, provider of recycled ...

AIMCAL Calls for Papers for European Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

January 07, 2014, Association seeks papers focusing on technology for the European Web Coating & Handling Conference   FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued ...

Ingersoll Paper Box Adds Automatic Inspection

(Carton Box News)

December 11, 2013, Installs Masterwork's MK420Q sheet inspection machine CHARLOTTE, NC | Masterwork USA sold its new MK 420Q MINI automatic sheet inspection machine to Ingersoll Paper Box (IPB), a folding carton manufacturer ...

Asia Pulp and Paper Releases Sustainability Report

(Paper)

December 08, 2013, An update on the Sustainability Roadmap: Vision 2020 shows that progress is being made on securing the future of Indonesian forests   JAKARTA, INDONESIA | Asia Pulp and Paper has released its fourth ...