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Greif Launches a Recycled, Recyclable Barrier-Coated Paperboard for the Food Industry

(News | New Products)

November 05, 2024, ... water-based, recyclable, and repulpable coating ensures it can be easily recycled, further reducing its environmental impact and supporting sustainability efforts. The coating is applied directly inline, ...

Nobelus Gains Certification for Recyclable Carton Laminated Paper Structure Passes Strict WMU Recycling Standards

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November 05, 2024, ... recovery rate required for a structure to pass repulpability, and a clean pass for Part 2 – Product Performance: operational, performance and appearance testing. According to a WMU representative in contact ...

TAPPI Foundation Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships

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October 07, 2024, Nominations for 2025-2026 awards now being accepted Nominations for 2025-2026 awards now being accepted TAPPI, the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting ...

Part Three of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2024, ... and/or pulp additives (e.g. Curran, Reef), particular tests on the permeability of the packaging material need to be considered. Further-more, a specific application may require different coating needs. ...

Part Two of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, ... Cellucomp Ltd. These platelets are derived from sugar beets. Curran is used as a paper pulp additive. Reef® - An acrylic based water dispersion, 37 percent solids, hydrophobic, also contains Curran MFCP. ...

International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speaker Lineup for September Conference in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 04, 2024, ... who will reveal the latest advancements in sustainable chemicals for molded fiber production. Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac, will present on the commercial applications of dry molded ...

OXO Packaging is Focusing on Improvements in Sustainable Food Packaging With Kraft

(News | New Products)

June 27, 2024, ... is made from wood pulp and 100 percent recycled material. It has zero bleach or toxic chemical elements which increase the food efficacy. For food industries, using Kraft packaging can improve the efficiency ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... petroleum-based materials. Unlike such materials, paperboard is manufactured with renewable wood pulp from sustainable and certified1 forests — which are planted and replanted over and over again. Additionally, ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, In the pulp and paper industry, large drive and tending heads, rollers, drive shafts, gears and other components are essential in producing pulp paper, board and other cellulose-based products. By ...

Valmet Appoints Rocky Matuska to Vice President, Services, North America

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2024, ... degree in mechanical engineering and has over 30 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry. His proven track record of success in the industry includes engineering positions for Beloit Corporation ...

Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fiber packaging products

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April 09, 2024, ... Valmet,” says Niklas von Weymarn, CEO at Metsä Spring. The technology applied in Muoto products converts wet wood pulp into 3-dimensional packages without any intermediate steps, meaning that the new ...

Green Bay Innovation Group hosts Converters Expo

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... as well as nature friendliness of paper material. The surge in demand is driving significant growth in the converting paper markets and Wisconsin will have to provide more paper and pulp manufacturing ...

TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Directors from Irving Consumer Products, Valmet and Auburn University

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2024, ... nine Directors. Its past and present list of Directors spotlights a long line of industry icons. Meet the newest Directors on the TAPPI Board Wendy Cerilli has been in the pulp and paper industry ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... look at label suppliers, as one example. Labels can be made from pulp-based paper, synthetic materials such as vinyl, polyester, polypropylene or other plastics, or films/special synthetics. Not only must ...

TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Directors from Irving Consumer Products, Valmet and Auburn University

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2024, ... nine Directors. Its past and present list of Directors spotlights a long line of industry icons. Meet the newest Directors on the TAPPI Board Wendy Cerilli has been in the pulp and paper industry for ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry. Alan Fayerman has over 40 years experience in the paper and converting industry, beginning his career with the Cameron product line in 1983. He has ...

Steady Growth for North American Folding Carton Market Predicted Through 2027

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January 17, 2024, ... of pulp and paper industry intelligence, the report features overall growth forecasts for the U.S. and Canada as well as in-depth analysis of 17 end-use markets. Key Findings: Steady Growth Through ...

International Molded Fiber Association Applauds Student Design Pioneers

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2023, ... on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) cushioning, resulting in a bulky box that consumed excessive space on store shelves and during transportation.  The student-led initiative instead leveraged molded pulp, ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... how to figure out selection of these base layers. To understand the myriad possibilities in materials choices, these are some of the factors to consider: Materials building blocks begin with pulp, ...

Emerging Trends Steering Label Making Towards Sustainability

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September 24, 2023, ... initiatives where it all begins: Harvesting the raw materials. To meet greener goals, many pulp and paper companies are taking initiatives to responsibly source exactly where their raw materials come ...