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09.09.2010 Invercote at Luxe Pack
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Iggesund is displaing Invercote at Luxe Pack in Monaco 20-22 October.
Luxe Pack is bringing together under one roof the talent, passion and expertise of the best packaging and material manufacturers from all over the World.
See us at Stand: DF (Iggesund Paperboard AB)
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09.09.2010 Evonik at CPhI Worldwide
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October 5 - 7, 2010 in Paris Nord Villepinte (France)
The CPhI is Europe's most important event for buyers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of pharmaceutical products and services such as fine chemicals, excipients and custom manufacturing.
2010 marks the 21st edition of CPhI Worldwide. From just 250 delegates at the inaugural convention, visitor numbers have subsequently grown to over 25,000. The event now features over 1,400 exhibitors and is the market leader for the global pharmaceuticals ingredients industry.
Evonik’s stand will feature the Business Units Inorganic Materials (AEROSIL® and AEROPERL®). Röhm Pharma Polymers (EUDRAGIT®), Exclusive Synthesis, and Industrial Chemicals.
Please come visit us in Hall 5, stand J44! (Evonik Degussa GmbH)
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08.09.2010 KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation Ranks Fifth Fastest Growing Company by Fortune
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) ("KapStone") announced that they have ranked 5th on Fortune's annual list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. The ranking, from the September 6, 2010 issue of Fortune, is based on revenue growth rate, EPS growth rate, and three-year annualized total return to investors.
Roger Stone, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to be recognized by Fortune as one of the top growing companies. We are encouraged by the trends we see in the marketplace and believe we are strategically well positioned for continued growth." (KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation)
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08.09.2010 SCA’s Bowling Green operations expanding
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SCA has invested 50 million USD with the addition of up to 65 new positions to the Bowling Green site, Kentucky, USA. The plant will manufacture TENA incontinence care products for retail (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS etc.) and healthcare institutions.
“The new incontinence products produced in Bowling Green as a result of the expansion will be sold in retail outlets and to healthcare facilities across the United States and Canada,” says Sune Lundin, President of SCA Americas.
The project includes both the expansion of an existing manufacturing line for light incontinence products and the start of new manufacturing capabilities for TENA protective underwear.
The investment will add 89,000 square feet to the existing SCA plant in Bowling Green. Currently SCA employs 180 people at the site. (SCA Personal Care)
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07.09.2010 Michelman Continues to Ramp Up Its Capabilities in the Pacific Rim With Key Hires and Promotion
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Michelman’saggressive push to better serve its Pacific Rim customers is continuing with key hires and promotions within the company’s Asian Chemical Specialties commercial team.
Ms. Shenglan Cheng has been hired as Michelman’s newest Research Chemist. Ms. Cheng’s work will be focused on Michelman’s chemical specialty products, and she will be based in the company’s Singapore R&D laboratory. Cheng’s primary responsibilities will be to develop new products for Michelman’s broad line of surface modifiers for the Asian market, and to support specific customer application requirements. She has extensive experience in the areas of emulsification, polymerization, and product scale-up, as well as specific applications experience with adhesives, leather, and paint.
Mr. Linus Yoong, also based out of the company’s Singapore office, has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager. Yoong’s new responsibilities will include managing growth and sustainability initiatives in the region, as well as directing Territory Managers and Sales Assistants. He will play a pivotal role in the management of customer projects including product development and technical services. Yoong has almost two decades of experience in the chemical industry and was most recently a New Business Development Manager at Michelman.
Ms. Janice Ng has been hired as a new Territory Manager in the region, and will work closely with Mr.Yoong, helping customers achieve their sales and growth objectives. Ng has over 10 years of experience in chemical sales and customer management, with a focus on construction chemicals, plastics, polymers and coatings. Her impressive resume includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Melbourne. (Michelman Inc.)
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06.09.2010 Europe shows global leadership in recycling
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The latest Monitoring report of the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) shows that Europe has achieved a world record level of paper recycling in 2009. The rate reached 72.2% which is again higher than the target set in its Commitment for 2010 of 66%. The total amount recycled in paper mills came to 58 million tonnes in 2009.
The latest Monitoring report of the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) shows that Europe has achieved a world record level of paper recycling in 2009. The rate reached 72.2% which is again higher than the target set in its Commitment for 2010 of 66%. The total amount recycled in paper mills came to 58 million tonnes in 2009. “The economic recession continued in 2009 and made the paper consumption drop to the level of 1998. This, together with industry’s continued effort to increase recycling made, for the second year in a row, the recycling rate jump up, resulting in a record high 72.2%.” explained Jori Ringman, Secretary of the ERPC. The recycling rate is the ratio between the recycling and the consumption of paper. A swing in the opposite direction may occur when the economy recovers as recycling may not be able to immediately match up to the reviving paper consumption; the recycling rate is likely to drop, temporarily. In 2010 the recycling rate is estimated to be under 70%, closer to the original target of 66% (±1.5%-points). “Recycling is intrinsically a self-adjusting mechanism which, with a lag of three to six months, will adapt to any volume of consumption”, Ringman reminded. “In the trend, the industry will continue on its path to meeting ambitious targets of recycling paper at a steadily increasing rate in Europe”, he said. Since 1998, the base year of the first voluntary commitment, the paper industry has increased the annual paper recycling by 45%, growing from less than 40 million tonnes of paper recycled annually to 58 million tonnes last year. For the commitment period of 2006 to 2010, PricewaterhouseCoopers has independently verified the recycling rate calculations using the International Standard on Assurance Engagements ISAE 3000. The 14 members of the Council have also made good progress in the qualitative targets laid out in its Commitment particularly with respect to eco-design and waste prevention. (ERPC The European Recovered Paper Council Secretariat) |
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06.09.2010 Welcome to Paper Arabia 2010, 26 - 28 September, 2010 in Dubai
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A gateway to the entire Middle East and North African Paper Industry PAPER ARABIA is a pioneering exhibition covering a wide range of industry products from PAPER, PULP, TISSUE, PAPER CHEMICALS to paper making and marketing. Middle East is one of the fastest growing markets for the paper industry.
- Middle East is one of the fastest growing markets for the paper industry. However, while domestic supply has grown significantly, especially in UAE and Saudi Arabia, it still remain low. The UAE, particularly Dubai, is the hub of the paper industry in the Middle East and Africa and is worth close to US$ 27 million.
- The Middle East paper industry imports 62 per cent of the market requirements, as regional production has not been able to keep pace with the rising demand, while the paper market in the region is around 10 million metric tones per year. Of this, 3 million is supplied locally and 7 million imported.
- PAPER ARABIA 2010 embraces not only paper industry but also tissue and converting industries. Special emphasis on Hygiene and Disposable products will be highlighted seeing the surge in demand on various products like wet wipes, baby diapers, sanitary napkins etc.
- PAPER ARABIA 2010
3rd INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ON PAPER, TISSUE AND CONVERTING INDUSTRY
DATE 26 - 28 September 2010
HALL No: 5 & 6; DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE, DUBAI, UAE
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06.09.2010 Marbach High Speed Rubber Cutting System - marbajet is revolutionizing Mexican market
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The Marbach Group, one of the internationally leading partners of the diecutting and diemaking industry, has recently placed its first marbajet high speed rubber cutting system in Mexico. This well-proven Marbach in-house development is now revolutionizing the Mexican market.
While rubber cutting has only been handwork for Mexican diemakers until today, the marbajet is an efficient way to equip die-shops with a certain degree of automation in order to increase productivity. Being the simplest and safest machine on the market to produce ejection rubber at blazing fast speeds, Marbach’s marbajet allows die-makers and converters of all sizes to turn around jobs faster than ever before.
So, Lasser Cut, a forward thinking die-maker in Mexico City, was looking for a means to increase their production output in an efficient and simple way. The choice was clear: They purchased a marbajet, the latest technology in high-speed ejection rubber production with a very dynamic power unit (70 m/min).
Technology, know-how, service, and parts availability were all important deciding factors for Lasser Cut. As Marbach has half of their marbajet machines installed in North America, parts are stocked at Marbach USA in Elkhart, IN and service personnel are also available from within the USA.
Now, Marbach is looking forward to the expansion of their equipment throughout North America. All interested parties should contact Marbach USA at +1-815-981-4955 for more information on our water jets as well as further products such as lasers, counter cutters, Braille embossing system and materials. (Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. KG)
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06.09.2010 Metso to supply a cartonboard machine to Chinese Lee & Man
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Metso will supply a coated cartonboard production line to Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd to the company’s Hongmei mill in Guangdong province, China. The start-up of the new production line is scheduled for the end of 2011. The value of the order is not disclosed. A typical value of a board production line of this type is about EUR 70-90 million, depending on the scope of delivery and production output. The order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s Q3 orders received.
Metso’s delivery will include a complete white lined chipboard machine, from four-ply multi-Fourdrinier forming section to winder, with related air systems.
Lee & Man Paper and Metso have a long and prosperous co-operation, a good example of which are the Changshu and Hongmei kraftliner machines delivered earlier. (Metso Oyj)
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03.09.2010 MYLLYKOSKI SUMMIT 2010: Paper – The King of Media
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The MYLLYKOSKI SUMMIT taking place this September is now in its fifth year. The Finnish printing paper manufacturer has succeeded in establishing with the SUMMIT a highly reputable forum within the print industry where intensive dialogue can take place between customers and experts. Out of all of the topics discussed in the last few years, one question in particular has been debated again and again: what role does print play in the media mix of the future? That is reason enough to explore answers to it at this year’s SUMMIT, where the motto is “Paper – The King of Media”.
A number of international speakers are lined up for the event including Hanna Pihkola from the VTT Techni¬cal Research Centre of Finland, who will be talking about maintaining ecological equilibrium in the print media. Her analysis proves: the general opinion that print media is environmentally suboptimal is short-sighted. Jacek Utko, designer at Bonnier Business Press Int., will demonstrate in his talk “How design can save print media” just how important target-group design and vision are for newspaper publishers. Jacek has redesigned newspapers from all over the world and succeeded in increasing their circulation by up to 100%.
The viewpoint of the publisher – above all concerning the trends in advertising – will be presented by Dr. Adrian Weser from the Bauer Media Group. Dr. Bauer is also spokesperson for the media research and training teams of the VDZ an organization of German magazine publishers. Well-known media expert Prof. Dr. Jo Groebel will be holding up a mirror to the industry and showing which challenges the printing sector can, and must, actively create. Hoslo Jiwa, founder of Green¬Life CSR, will be talking about sustainable company structures. These are becoming increasingly important and are a component of one of the approaches towards being truly environmentally successful on a global level.
The SUMMIT will close with a look at the situation of the worldwide paper market and its development – and how MYLLYKOSKI, the SUMMIT’s host, responds with strategies and products to the market’s challenges. Discussions about paper as the medium of the future will take place at the one-day MYLLYKOSKI SUMMIT on 21 September 2010 at the Kempinski Hotel, Munich airport. (Myllykoski Paper Oy)
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03.09.2010 Aca Systems: 17th Permi order in 2010
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Ahlstrom Stenay, France ordered the Permi in week 33. The order is the 17th Permi order in this year and we are very pleased, that many of the orders have been placed by our old customers. (ACA Systems Oy) |
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03.09.2010 Jungheinrich Maintains Upward Trend Successfully
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Dynamic Recovery of the Material Handling Equipment Market/ Incoming Orders Post Strong Growth/Production Output Increased Significantly/Earnings Trend Improved Substantially
The Jungheinrich Group maintained its upward trend in the second quarter of 2010 and closed the first half of 2010 with increases in incoming orders, sales and earnings. One of the drivers was the world economy's sustained recovery, from which the material handling equipment sector benefited, posting strong gains over the relatively small market volume a year earlier.
Global demand for material handling equipment displayed dynamic development over the course of the year, climbing by some 54 per cent in the second quarter of 2010. Accordingly, the world market expanded by 50 per cent to 379.0 thousand trucks (prior year: 253.2 thousand units) in the first half of 2010. All regions participated in this enlargement, albeit recording extremely different growth rates. Asia posted the strongest gain, expanding by 77 per cent. China made a disproportionately large contribution, growing by 103 per cent. Europe's market volume advanced by a total of 27 per cent in the first six months of the year, accelerating in the second quarter by achieving a rate of growth of about 39 per cent. In the first half of 2010, Western Europe posted a gain of 18 per cent, while demand in Eastern Europe increased by 85 per cent. In this context, account must be taken of the fact that the latter's market volume had collapsed by 78 per cent last year. The North American market recorded a rise of 28 per cent.
In the first half of 2010, the value of incoming orders, encompassing all business areas, increased by roughly 12 per cent to 915 million euros (prior year: 819 million euros). This corresponded to a rise of 16 per cent to 482 million euros in the second quarter of 2010 (prior year: 414 million euros). Orders on hand in new truck business totalled 276 million euros as of June 30, 2010, which was 68 million euros, or 33 per cent, higher than the figure at the end of 2009.
Production volume, which tracked the substantial rise in incoming orders with a lag, increased by some 22 per cent to 14.6 thousand trucks in the second quarter of 2010 (prior year: 12.0 thousand units). Production output thus amounted to 27.4 thousand trucks in the first half of 2010 (prior year: 24.1 thousand units)—exceeding last year's comparable volume by nearly 14 per cent.
Net sales were up 7 per cent to 446 million euros in the second quarter of 2010 (prior year: 417 million euros) fully offsetting the shortfall in the first quarter of 2010. As a result, consolidated net sales posted marginal growth in the first half of 2010, rising to 833 million euros (prior year: 830 million euros). All business areas participated in this positive sales trend. New truck business experienced a significant recovery. The short-term hire and used equipment business expanded by a total of around 7 per cent. After-sales services recorded a cumulative growth rate of 4 per cent.
"After our company returned to profitability at the beginning of the year, earnings growth accelerated in the second quarter of 2010. The month of June was one of the major drivers. It was above all the strong net sales caused by the high level of incoming orders and an improved product mix as well as our significantly higher plant capacity utilization that led to a rise in earnings. Savings initiated last year and the efficiency programs also played a role. In addition, the expanding after-sales services business demonstrated its positive effect," explained Hans-Georg Frey, Chairman of the Board of Management. Operative earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased to 25.7 million euros in the second quarter of 2010 (prior year: -12.0 million euros). Cumulative earnings improved to 37.7 million euros in the first half of 2010 (prior year: -14.8 million euros). The corresponding return on sales was 4.5 per cent by the middle of the year (prior year: -1.8 per cent).
Net income advanced to 16.5 million euros in the second quarter of 2010 (prior year: -12.0 million euros). On a cumulative basis, net income amounted to 24.8 million euros (prior year: -15.6 million euros). This results in 0.76 euros in earnings per preferred share for the first half of 2010 (prior year: -0.43 euros).
In view of the market's dynamic development in the first six months, Jungheinrich expects the world market to expand by over 30 per cent to significantly more than 700 thousand trucks in 2010. "In the second half of 2010, our company's business performance will continue to be characterized by consolidation, growth and earnings improvements. Demand growth in new truck business as well as plant capacity utilization and the associated contribution to earnings will be of decisive importance in this respect," says Hans-Georg Frey. Based on the revitalization of demand witnessed since the beginning of the year and the further improvement in framework conditions, Jungheinrich is raising its forecast, anticipating that incoming orders will rise to about 1.8 billion euros and that consolidated net sales will advance to approximately 1.75 billion euros. Building on this and taking account of progress made in consolidation, the Jungheinrich Group will generate operative earnings of between 60 and 80 million euros in 2010. (Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft) |
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02.09.2010 Inline Finishing with RSP Easy - easily and with high flexibility
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Since the end of 2009 already RSP Inline Finishing from CITO is available for further machines types.
Beside sheetfed offset printing machines from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG now the following machines can also be equipped with inline finishing solutions from CITO:
•manroland
•KBA
•Komori
•RYOBI
•Sakurai
With RSP Easy perforations, creasings and cuttings can be made inline quite easily and quickly in the printing machine. So the value creation chain remains totally in the company. Beside the economic advantages also the material reduction of the production time has an effect.
In order to make possible a production of repeat jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible CITO offers with immediate effect a second base blanket for archiving with the base equipment serially. So by a reduction of your conversion times you addtionally win time and increase your efficiency.
Rev up still today with RSP Easy! We will be glad to advise you regarding the manifold application possibilities. (CITO-SYSTEM GmbH)
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02.09.2010 P&G Announces Plan to Use Innovative Sustainable Packaging
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The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on its Pantene Pro-V(R), COVERGIRL(R) and Max Factor(R) brands.
Sugarcane-derived plastic is a significant development in sustainable packaging because it is made from a renewable resource, unlike traditional plastic, which is made from non-renewable petroleum. The new material is made in an innovative process which transforms sugarcane into high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, a type commonly used for product packaging. It remains 100% recyclable in existing municipal recycling facilities.
"P&G's commitment to use renewable bio-derived plastic in its global beauty and grooming product packaging is an important step forward in its efforts to improve the environmental profile of its products," said Dr. Jason Clay, Senior Vice President of Market Transformation of World Wildlife Fund, U.S. "We applaud this announcement as part of their leadership in finding innovative solutions to the sustainability challenges facing the world today."
By launching this renewable packaging on some of its global beauty brands, P&G will leverage its scale to deliver meaningful environmental improvements. P&G will source the sugarcane-derived plastic from Braskem SA, who manufactures the material using ethanol made from sustainably-grown Brazilian sugarcane. The pilot will be rolled out globally over the next 2 years, with the first products expected to be on shelf in 2011.
''This innovation is truly consumer-driven. As we talk with women around the world, they tell us that they want to make themselves more beautiful without making their environment less beautiful,'' said Gina Drosos, Group President, Global P&G Beauty. ''With this new packaging innovation, women can have confidence that their favorite brands are helping to make a difference.''
"Using sugarcane-derived plastic represents another step in P&G's commitment to environmental sustainability and the development of sustainable innovation products," said Len Sauers , P&G Vice President, Global Sustainability. "P&G is making significant progress in environmental sustainability through our work with external partners. Together, we are working on creative solutions that deliver science-based sustainable innovations." (Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co)
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02.09.2010 Everything is nearly ready for MIAC 2010
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Everything is nearly ready for MIAC 2010, the International Exhibition of Paper Industry which will take place in Italy on 13.14.15 October 2010. The new Exhibition Centre of Lucca is modern and offers high level services and infrastructures to Visitors (Bar, Restaurant, free car park outside the Pavilion, wireless Internet connection inside the Pavilion and conference rooms).
We hope to be able to welcome you at MIAC 2010!
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02.09.2010 A new butterfly valve for almost any application
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The GEMÜ range of butterfly valves is now one version richer. The new GEMÜ D480 series is the most versatile butterfly valve we have ever had in our range.
The new GEMÜ D480 wafer pattern butterfly valve is available in nominal sizes DN 25 – 1400. A wafer type version, an end-flange version with threaded holes and a double flange version are available body configurations. The installation length is in accordance with EN 558-1 basic series 20. Connection standards to DIN (PN10/16), ANSI 150, JIS and BS can be supplied. Standard pressure ratings are 10 bar and 16 bar. A soft-sealing concentric version of the D480 butterfly valve is suitable for pressures up to 25bar. The butterfly valve complies with the safety requirements of Annex I of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC for fluids of group 1 and 2.
A wide range of materials and coatings is available for the body and butterfly disc extending from SG iron to superduplex steels. Coating materials are Resicoat®, Rilsan® or Halar®. The temperature limits for the working medium range from -40°C up to max. 200°C, depending on the material selected.
- Seats and approvals
The seats are available in 17 different versions from EPDM to Viton® (FPM). These include an FDA compliant EPDM and a version for drinking water. The drinking water version fulfils the requirements of ACS, KTW, WRAS and W270. Exchangeable seats or seats vulcanised to the body can be supplied. Vulcanised seats are particularly suitable for applications involving high pressures, mechanical stress and vacuum.
- Operators
Type series D480 features a top flange in accordance with EN ISO 5211 for mounting various operators. Hand lever, gearbox, pneumatic actuators and motorized actuators in an open/close version or control version are available. The pneumatic GEMÜ D481 butterfly valve is manufactured with the tried-and-tested GEMÜ ADA/ASR or DR/SC actuators in single or double acting versions. The pneumatic actuators can be equipped with an extensive range of accessories such as pilot valves, electrical position indicators, combi switchboxes and positioners. Accordingly, the new valves can be integrated into any automated system without difficulty.
- Areas of application for GEMÜ D480
The great variety of body/disc materials and coatings as well as the wide range of seats provides for an extensive range of possible applications. From standard discs in SG iron to super duplex discs or Halar coated discs for corrosive media, no wishes are left unfulfilled. The butterfly valve is used in the following industries for example:
Chemical industry
Mining and metal extraction
Steel works
Water and wastewater treatment
Sea water desalination
Pharmaceutical and semiconductor industry
General industrial processes
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01.09.2010 Fachpack 2010 in Nuremberg: Marbach Group – Economy meets Ecology
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The Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. KG will be presenting their latest highlights at Fachpack in Nuremberg from September 28-30th 2010.
The first ecological dieboard, the Marbach greenplate, will be celebrating its first anniversary at this year’s Fachpack. Having sold more than 10,000 plates since its launch even Marbach is surprised by the success of this green Marbach innovation.
General Sales Manager Silvio Gruber explains: “Of course, we are very happy about the successful launch of the greenplate. Long-term operations have even shown that the greenplate, besides ecological sustainability, also provides some technical advantages for our customers.” What exactly are these advantages he wants to keep secret until Fachpack. “Fachpack visitors will be shown all benefits in hall 7, stand 7-422”, Mr. Gruber indicates with a grin.
This year, Marbach will also be informing the visitors what ecological sustainability means to Marbach in details at the special show “Sustainable production and packaging”. But Marbach does not only put their focus on the development of “green” tools but rather continues their philosophy of sustainability – called marbagreen – purposefully and comprehensively.
Silvio Gruber continues: “The co-operation with Tecnaro GmbH, winner of the European Inventor Award 2010, is another big step forward for us dealing with ecological sustainability!
We are very honored that we will be welcoming the award winner at our special show stand 4-229, hall 4! Let’s just say this: in the future we will not only substitute the wood of the dieboard by eco-friendly material but also other tool components.”
Besides ecologically sustainable products Marbach will of course be presenting further new developments such as the masterstrip-plate. This stripping technology provides a safe and efficient stripping and is now also available for solid board. Furthermore, Marbach will be introducing their latest project, the rotary cutting die marbaspeed-r. The main advantage of this brand-new high-speed rotary die for corrugated board is its enormous power. (Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. KG)
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01.09.2010 M-real increases cartonboard prices in Europe
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Driven by strong demand and increased input and transportation costs, M-real is raising the price of all cartonboard grades for invoicing from 4th of October 2010 onwards. The increase is €100 per ton in continental Europe and £100 per ton in the UK.
M-real will also start negotiations with its customers regarding shorter
payment terms. (M-real Corporation)
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01.09.2010 Tembec Fully Supports Proposed Ontario Energy Program: Resulting Energy, Environmental and...
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...Economic Benefits a Great Combination
Tembec indicated its full support for an energy conservation program announced earlier today by Ontario Energy and Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid. The Company believes this program will encourage energy management practices that will have both a positive environmental impact and a positive impact on the competitiveness of several key Ontario industries.
The initiative will create a policy that rewards investments in efficiency and demand management and recognizes energy efficient practices by large industrial users. It will essentially bring the concept and benefits of time of use power currently available to residential users to industrial consumers.
“This program will result in energy, environmental and economic benefits—a great combination. By encouraging a shift away from peak demand periods, both the need for and use of peaking plants will be lessened, resulting in a reduced reliance on fossil fueled facilities,” said Jim Lopez, Tembec’s President and CEO. “With an industrial time of use framework available, the average cost of power, a critical cost element for many industries, will be lower. This will result in improved competitiveness and greater potential for job security.”
“This initiative comes at a critical time for the Ontario economy generally and the Northern Ontario economy in particular. Tembec fully supports this initiative,” concluded Mr. Lopez. (Tembec Inc.)
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31.08.2010 Kimberly-Clark Unveils New and Improved GoodNites Product Design
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New Underwear-Like Design Helps Moms and Kids Have a Better Night's Sleep
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) announced nationwide availability of the new and improved GoodNites® Underwear - the brand's most underwear-like pant yet, designed to help Moms give their child an easy night's sleep.
GoodNites Underwear, parents' leading choice for bedwetting kids at night, now features a softer and quieter material that provides a comfortable fit under clothes. Plus, the new kid-friendly design moves from underpants to a more underwear-like fit while still delivering the trusted leakage protection GoodNites Underwear ensure.
In recent consumer studies, the newly re-designed GoodNites were selected as the brand that is most comfortable overall - the choice children prefer to wear at home or to a friend's house and that allows children to sleep with greater confidence.
"We're proud to be a partner with Moms to help find solutions that ease bedtime anxieties," said Craig Dunphey, senior brand manager of GoodNites. "We've listened closely to what Moms and kids are looking for and with the new and improved design we try to deliver on the goal of providing kids with a better night's sleep."
The GoodNites brand is taking a cross-channel marketing approach to support the improved product launch by incorporating half-page print ads, multiple FSIs, in-store support and more. In addition, the GoodNites brand is partnering with Mamapedia.com, an online community dedicated to helping Moms with parenting advice, to extend support and resources to where Moms' conversations are happening. The GoodNites NiteLite™ Panel will engage Moms by posting articles, answering questions and hosting "office hour" sessions on the Mamapedia Facebook page now through September.
GoodNites Underwear are available in two sizes for a comfortable fit and trusted protection for every user; size Small-Medium (38-65 lbs) and size Large-Extra Large (more than 60 lbs) for a suggested retail price of $9.99 for a jumbo pack. (Kimberly-Clark Corp.)
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31.08.2010 Zwick Roell invites you to testXpo 2010
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TextXpo 2010 - 19th International Forum for Materials Testing: October 11-14, Ulm, Germany
As the event hosts, the Zwick Roell Group invites you to meet the experts in materials testing at this year’s testXpo 2010. Held from 11-14 October at the Zwick facility in Ulm, Germany, this 19th International Forum for Materials Testing will see top specialists from all industry segments gather to present an extensive program of lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions and exhibits. Attendance is free of charge and includes lunch and access to an internet café. All you need to do is register at: http://www.zwick.com/en/news/testxpo.html
At this year’s event, as well as sharing knowledge in the practical application of effective materials testing, Zwick has its sights on bringing quality to both the biggest and smallest scales of materials testing measurements. Participants will have the opportunity to investigate the biggest pendulum impact tester in the world and, in contrast, a new PrecisionLine product series for testing micro specimens in combination with a new laser extensometer.
With so many companies exhibiting alongside Zwick this year, the event will be organized into topic areas focusing on: metals, plastics, automotive, medical technology, academia, building materials, “testing for life”, and service and customer support. At the heart of these exhibits, Zwick Roell will provide participants with the chance to investigate the company’s testXpert® software, extensometer and force measurements, grips and other tools for testing.
The Zwick Roell Group has 150 years of experience in the manufacture of high quality materials testing systems. To find out more about the application of Zwick hardware and software, and to register for testXpo 2010: 19th International Forum for Materials Testing, please visit: www.zwick.com (Zwick GmbH & Co KG)
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31.08.2010 Metre-by-metre art on Hahnemühle water-colour paper
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Susanne Haun paints on the Veneto reel
Portraits, birds, flowers, skulls, mountains, fishes, angels... and all that in one picture. That's what Berlin's artist Susanne Haun currently is painting in a continuous work of art. The water-colour paper reel Veneto features a length of 10 metres long and a width of 40 centimetres. The detailed drawings are created with drawing ink and a quill while the shadows are painted - with water and brush - in watercolours. The picture with its length of several metres could be called ‘Work in Progress' as Susanne Haun keeps on working on it whenever she feels like doing so. And she reports about the progress of her work and the inspiration for the respective subjects in her blog in the World Wide Web. Just visit the blog from time to time and take a look at the ‘Online-Zeichen-Protokoll'. In mid-July, the huge picture celebrated its hump day, with five metres of the 10-metre reel being completed. (Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH)
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30.08.2010 Four new wind turbines in the US
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SCA has significantly advanced its commitment to green alternative energy with the installation of four wind turbines at its Service Excellence Center (SEC) in Menasha / Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. The official start-up of the turbines was marked with a community event and dedication ceremony on July 21.
(At the community celebration the public had the chance to learn more about alternative energy, environmental awareness and conservation. “Our new wind turbines stand as a symbol of SCA’s commitment to sustainability and our environmentally friendly products,” Don Lewis, President of SCA Tissue North America, told the assembled dignitaries and attendees.
- 100 to 125 megawatt-hours per year
Footings for the 30-meter towers were placed in early December 2009. The towers were tipped into place during the week of June 14, 2010. The four 20-kilowatt turbines are now adding to the electricity supply for the SEC building.
“Each turbine has three 15-foot blades. Together, the four turbines will produce 100 to 125 megawatt-hours per year, enough electricity to power 10 to 12 homes each year,” says Mike Dillon, manager for SCA’s tissue operations, environmental and risk management.
In recent years, the SEC has served as a learning laboratory for SCA in exploring environmental and alternative energy initiatives: SCA installed 115 solar panels (2008), partnered up with McMahon Engineer Architects to begin a prairie grass restoration project (2008) and kicked off a storm water filtration project (2009).
- SCA supports green jobs
SCA supports green jobs, starting with the employees who manufacture its 100-percent recycled Tork® products. SCA and the United Steelworkers have established a strong and collaborative working relationship which provides a critical foundation for the success of its day-to-day manufacturing operations.
The wind turbine project is an example of the green jobs that are evolving in the Fox Valley.
“The major participants in this effort are local,” Dillon pointed out. “The turbines are the first commercial units built by a new Oshkosh company called Renewegy, LLC. Faith Technologies in Menasha is doing the electrical work, and the foundation work for the towers was done by our neighbour, Miron Construction.”
- Eligible for energy performance grant
With the turbines now operating, SCA becomes eligible to receive a U.S. Department of Energy performance grant that could pay for up to a third of the project’s USD 280,000 cost. “Based on the projected electricity from the turbines and on SCA continuing to meet its energy conservation goals, the wind turbine project will have a payback period of seven years or less,” says Dillon. (SCA Tissue North America) |
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30.08.2010 Sappi honours printers and their pursuit of print excellence
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The 2010 Sappi African Printers of the Year gala event held in Sun City on 12 August 2010 was a celebration of print excellence where printers and their winning entries shared the spotlight.
At the glittering event hosted by Master of ceremonies Jo-Anne Strauss and entertained by the group NUBIA, this year’s theme of Future Imprint was emphasized by Executive Director Marketing: Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging South Africa, Dinga Mncube: “This year, Sappi not only wants to honour the craft of printing and the legacy of the industry, but also the resilience that businessmen and women in your position have exhibited during the tough economic environment of the last two years.”
A total of 345 entries, in 11 categories, were received from the Africa and Indian Ocean Islands region. After a rigorous two days of judging, nine Gold Awards, 19 Silver Awards and 33 Bronze Award winners were selected.
The panel of judging experts consisted of Johan Swanepoel (Seriti Printing), Richard Nichols (Multiprint Litho), Natalie Rogers (Investec), Erich Kühl (PIFSA), Barry Roberts (Pro-Print) and Ian Shepherd (Ian Shepherd Consulting).
The judges commented on the good finishing and in particular the die-cutting and varnishing applied in the winning entries which were of a very high standard, with good attention to detail and striking use of colour. Entries were also praised for print innovation displayed and the overall visual appeal and choice of substrates.
Dinga Mncube further commented: “Print is a total experience. It is our excellence and craft that can influence minds and help speed a recovery back to the heights of previous times.” Dinga also explained how Sappi was refreshing its commitment to profitability by merging two of its southern African divisions, Sappi Fine Paper South Africa and Sappi Kraft, into a new division called Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging South Africa (SA). “By consolidating our businesses we are ensuring that we remain well positioned to respond effectively to our customer needs, and to drive the key message that paper and paper packaging have a strong future and remain the best choice for many applications,” Dinga said.
- 2010 Award winners
Nine gold awards were presented to the following recipients:
Annual Reports – INCE
Books – Trident Press
Brochures – Pro-Print
Calendars – Trident Press
Catalogues - Seriti Printing
Digital – 24 Hour Photobooks
General Print - Colors
Magazine Sheetfed – Paarl Media Paarl
Packaging and Labels - Masterpack
A list of all the winners – Gold, Silver and Bronze - will be available on www.sappi.com (Sappi Fine Paper South Africa) |
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30.08.2010 Stora Enso divests real estate at Baienfurt in Germany
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Stora Enso Baienfurt GmbH has signed an agreement to divest its Baienfurt mill site real estate in Germany. Buyer is the IGV Industrie- und Gewerbeverwaltungs GmbH, a subsidiary of the Lower Bavarian Karl- Gruppe, which specialises in acquiring and restructuring industrial sites. The transaction includes the land and buildings of the former Baienfurt cartonboard mill except the sheeting centre and the board machine. Following the divestment, Stora Enso will release approximately EUR 45 million of environmental and dismantling provision in the third quarter of 2010 as a positive non-recurring item. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2010.
According to Karl-Gruppe's current plans, the mill site will be developed as a business/industrial park utilising existing buildings as well as erection of new commercial properties. The site will no longer be used for cartonboard pproduction.
Cartonboard production at Baienfurt Mill ended in December 2008. Baienfurt Mill, which was part of Stora Enso's Consumer Board segment, had an annual capacity of 190 000 tonnes of folding boxboard. (Stora Enso Oyj)
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30.08.2010 S.L. Industries Manufacturer of Pulp & Paper Machineries
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We cordially invite you to visit us at Paper Middle East 2010
Stand No: Z115, Hall No: 4
18th – 20th September 2010
Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC), Cairo, Egypt
We introduce S.L. Industries as a leading manufacturer & exporter of an extensive range of Pulp & Paper Machineries. These machineries can produce Kraft/Fluting, Duplex, Writing Printing, Newsprint & Tissue Paper. The raw material for the same could either waste paper or virgin pulp (for Premium quality) or mixture of both. This is Environment Friendly Recycling Plant. Pl. visit our website www.papermachineries.com to get more details about our products.
Our equipments are fabricated using best engineering techniques and skills of experienced professionals Our company posses a sophisticated and well-equipped infrastructure that enables us to meet the bulk requirements of our clients within specified time frame. Our products are known for their consistent performance, longer service life & optimum quality and are widely used in various Industries. All of our products undergoes stringent quality norms at every stage of production.
Started from relatively small scale, our company is growing in leaps and bounce to reach an unscalable height. Under the dynamic leadership of our mentor Mr.Ashwin Panchal & Mr.Devang Shah who is looking after Production and International Marketing respectively, we are reaching towards the new heights of success. (S.L.Industries) |
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30.08.2010 Color Alliance - Fogra-qualified digital printing partner
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Photo: Heiko Kienast reading the control wedge with a standard measuring device. He then validates the color accuracy using the CA Control Tool. "The role of the DigitalPrint Expert fits our CA strategy perfectly, which is aligned with increasing quality and production reliability," he says. "On one hand it contributes to much faster certification of prints created using our CA-media by Fogra. On the other, it is a further stepping stone towards the creation of internationally valid standards for large format digital printing."
Color Alliance (CA) acquires large-format digital printing expertise certified by Fogra after CA employee Heiko Kienast completes DigitalPrint Expert (DPE) course with Fogra in Munich. Members of the Color Alliance, a partnership of leading international RIP and printing media manufacturers, are now able to receive Fogra certification much faster.
After passing a written and practical test, DigitalPrint Experts are capable of configuring and validating inkjet systems in accordance with the guidelines of the current ISO Standard (ISO/CD 12647-8 'Validation Print'). They can assist end users in preparing for and carrying out the FograCert Validation Print Creation (VPC) and request certification from Fogra.
The Color Alliance is therefore able to conduct the preliminary testing required for Fogra certification of a new CA-print medium independently. Thanks to the Fogra training received by Heiko Kienast, CA now has the necessary know-how available in-house. The overall testing procedure is much quicker and more cost-efficient for CA.
"The role of the DigitalPrint Expert fits our CA strategy perfectly, which is aligned with increasing quality and production reliability," says Heiko Kienast. "On one hand it contributes to much faster certification of prints created using our CA-media by Fogra. On the other, it is a further stepping stone towards the creation of internationally valid standards for large format digital printing."
- The Fogra DigitalPrint Expert
Certification of DigitalPrint Experts expands the modular FograCert testing program for digital printing. This focuses on the qualification of users and manufacturers with respect to ISO 12647-8 in the area of digital printing and the necessary principles of color communication (color measurement and quality assurance) as well as hybrid data preparation.
By standardizing the print media (uniform CA coating) Color Alliance has long since been driving forward the development of an international standard. This aims to enable print service providers to receive process reliability for large format printing (LFP) anywhere in the world. The Color Alliance has been working closely with Fogra since the beginning of the year to define and then make available to print service providers the corresponding universal parameters for this. In addition, the Color Alliance has been a member of the Fogra Technology Research Association since the middle of the year. (Color Alliance) |
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30.08.2010 ANDRITZ: new Executive Board responsibilities as of April 2011
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- Franz Hofmann will retire as planned on March 31, 2011
- Wolfgang Semper becomes new member of the Executive Board
Franz Hofmann, who has been member of the Executive Board of ANDRITZ AG since 1999 and responsible for the METALS and the ENVIRONMENT & PROCESS business areas as well as for Automation on a Group-wide level, will retire as planned on March 31, 2011.
In this context, the ANDRITZ AG Supervisory Board took the following resolutions effective as of April 1, 2011:
- Wolfgang Semper will become new member of the Executive Board and will be responsible for the HYDRO business area (together with Friedrich Papst) and for Automation on a Group-wide level.
Wolfgang Semper, aged 52, is a graduate of mechanical engineering and has successfully headed the ‛Large Hydro’ division of the HYDRO business area of ANDRITZ.
- Friedrich Papst, who is responsible for the HYDRO and the FEED & BIOFUEL business areas, will additionally assume responsibility for the METALS business area.
- Humbert Köfler, who is responsible for the Service & Units segment of the PULP & PAPER business area, will additionally assume responsibility for the ENVIRONMENT & PROCESS business area.
The responsibility areas of Wolfgang Leitner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and of Karl Hornhofer, member of the Executive Board, will remain unchanged. (Andritz AG) |
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27.08.2010 Stora Enso successfully issues two five-year bonds
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STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24 August 2010 at 10.30 GMT
Stora Enso has successfully issued two five-year bonds total of SEK 2 300 million under its EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) programme. Both bonds are due on 1 September 2015. A SEK 1 000 million bond pays a floating coupon 3 months Stibor + 370 basis points and has an issue/reoffer price of 100.000. A SEK 1 300 million bond pays a fixed coupon of 5.75% and has an issue/reoffer price of 99.778 to give a spread of 370 basis points over 5-year mid swap. The bonds have no financial covenants or change of control covenant. Sole arranger and bookrunner for the transaction was SEB.
“These bonds, extending the Group's maturity profile, were issued to benefit from the low levels of interest rates, resulting in an attractive all-in cost.
The Group will continue to manage its maturity profile proactively to gain from favourable sources of financing. We have very strong liquidity with EUR 856 million of cash at the end of second quarter,” says Jyrki Tammivuori, SVP, Group Treasurer.
For further information, please contact:
Jyrki Tammivuori, SVP, Group Treasurer, tel. +358 2046 21043
Ulla Paajanen-Sainio, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358 2046 21242
www.storaenso.com; www.storaenso.com/investors
(Stora Enso Oyj)
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27.08.2010 Eltete TPM Engineering at PacTec
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Eltete TPM Ltd. will participate PacTec which is held from 21 - 24th September 2010 at Helsinki, Finland as an exhibitor.
We welcome all our customers and anyone interested in our technology to pay us a visit at our booth 6H29.
Highlights:
- Automatic Paper Pallet Assembly – APPA technology
- Eltete paper reel to paper pallet technology
See you at PacTec! (Eltete TPM Ltd Engineering Division)
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27.08.2010 NewPage Launches OptiLabel™ HB Label Facestock Paper for Pressure Sensitive Applications
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NewPage Corporation launched OptiLabel HB, a 54 lb high performance general purpose label paper for North American and International pressure sensitive markets.
With a history based in manufacturing papers for the pressure sensitive market, the product development team at NewPage set its sights on developing a new label facestock that maintains a premium appearance, and consistently performs well and in all aspects of production, from pressure sensitive laminating and label printing, to die cutting and high speed label application.
"Our experience in this market provides us with an in-depth understanding of the needs throughout the entire supply chain," said David Diekelman, executive director of sales and business development for specialty papers. "Pressure sensitive converters want stunning label graphics for their brand owner customers, delivered on a North American sourced label paper that meets their stringent quality standards and maximizes operational efficiencies. OptiLabel HB delivers on all of these key objectives."
This product is manufactured on the No. 3 paper machine, one of three machines, at the NewPage Escanaba, Michigan, mill, a fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The state-of-the-art machine was recently converted to manufacture release liner and label facestock papers for the pressure sensitive industry. With a machine trim of 262 inches, the No. 3 paper machine is ideal for serving the unique requirements of the pressure sensitive industry.
OptiLabel HB joins NewPage's other label facestock papers, including Sterling® Ultra C1S, Oxford™ HB, OptiPrime™ Family, OptiTherm™ and UniTherm™. When combined with NewPage's release liner paper offerings, this creates the most comprehensive pressure sensitive paper portfolio in North America. (NewPage Corporation)
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27.08.2010 Finnish forest industry in January-June 2010: Production volumes approach pre-recession levels
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Some 5.8 million tonnes of paper as well as 3.4 million tonnes of pulp and almost 5 million cubic metres of sawn timber were produced in Finland in January-June. Production growth picked up speed in tandem with strengthening demand.
“The Finnish forest industry has improved its competitiveness and profitability as well as strengthened its position in the recovering markets. The effects of the extensive structural change are beginning to show and competitive mills have been able to increase their production volumes as demand has risen. A livelier timber market and increased electricity consumption are both indicators of how production is growing,” says Timo Jaatinen, Director General of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation.
"The economy is recovering and things are looking up for the industry, but the effort to improve the domestic operating environment and profitability must continue. At the moment, energy and raw materials cost pressures in particular are significant causes of concern.”
“The forest industry's energy and fuel tax bill threatens to increase by over €90 million in just a couple of years if the tax hikes, which were proposed by the Ministry of Finance, are introduced into next year's State budget unamended,” Timo Jaatinen points out. Finnish energy taxes are already substantially heavier than those of other countries and the planned hikes would increase this burden substantially.
According to the Finnish Forest Industries Federation's advance data the value of the forest industry production was over €9.5 billion in January-June. €3 billion of this was generated by the wood products industry and €6.5 billion by the pulp and paper industry.
In addition to the increased production volumes, strengthening demand has boosted pulp and sawn timber prices. This has contributed to the rise in the value of production. The value of second-quarter production is forecast to have risen to some €5.2b, which is 50% more than in the corresponding period of 2009.
The forest industry has driven Finnish exports into robust growth territory during the early part of the year. The value of forest industry exports (furniture included) in May increased by 35% from 2009. The total value of Jan-Jun forest industry exports was €4.1 billion, which is 18% more than in the corresponding period of 2009. Forest industry products accounted for 22% of overall goods exports.
For further information, please contact:
Timo Jaatinen, Director General, Finnish Forest Industries Federation, tel. +358 9 132 66 00
(Metsateollisuus ry - Skogsindustrin rf / FFIF Finnish Forest Industries Federation)
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27.08.2010 KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation Gains Approval as Producer of Cellulosic Biofuel
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) ("KapStone") announced that the Company was notified that its registration as a producer of cellulosic biofuel for the tax year 2009 has been approved. With this registration, KapStone may apply for a nonrefundable income tax credit of $1.01 per gallon of qualified cellulosic biofuel for the black liquor burned in early 2009 when the Company did not claim the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. KapStone estimates that a net $22 million benefit related to cellulosic biofuel will be reflected in the Company's third quarter 2010 income tax provision. There is no certainty the full benefit will be utilized to offset future taxes payable as it will be dependent on future taxable income. (KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation) |
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27.08.2010 New on-line dust amount analyzer
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ACA introduced a brand new LPA dust amount analyzer in PulPaper 2010 exhibition. The LPA measures the amounts of the un-bonded dust & debris from the paper web. On-line measurement makes it possible to react quickly to process control conditions when changes are seen in the dust amounts on the web. (ACA Systems Oy)
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26.08.2010 British Book Design and Production Awards - Dazzling Awards Evening at the Lancaster London
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The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), Oxford Brookes University and The Publishers Association are proud to announce the shortlist for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2010. With 16 categories, each full of high calibre applicants, the eighth annual awards are set to be a great display of excellence and eye-catching book design and production.
A five-strong panel of industry experts from the areas of design, publishing and production gathered for two days at Oxford Brookes University, where they went through a tough selection process in order to reach the shortlist decision. Due to the high quality of entrants this year the judges had an extremely difficult decision on their hands to select the shortlist.
The winners of each respective category will be announced at a glittering Gala Awards evening, seen as the event of the year for all those involved in the industry, and the focal point for all book and journal publishers in the UK. The dazzling ceremony will be held on Tuesday 5 October at the prestigious Lancaster London Hotel, a venue famed for its spectacular views across the centre of London. (BPIF Cartons)
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26.08.2010 For optimum precision and more
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The OPTIMA MFL portioning system offers a series of functioning variants, which, under certain conditions, allow optimization of the dosing results for powdery and chunky products. Our illustration shows a two-lane version with a combination option of the dosing devices.
The first variant features two-phase dosing by the auger filler SD-V. In the first phase, the checkweighers (CS-V) determine how much product will have to be added in the second dosing phase (auger filler SD-N). Then, the downstream gross weighers (CS-B) check the total weight – following the programmed second-phase filling. A mean value control optimizes the pre and post filling. This system offers optimum precision with very good output.
The second variant combines the volume dosers VD with the gross weigher CS-B. This option is best suitable for chunky products. The mean value regulation concerns the dosing volumes.
The third variant integrates auger filling with volume filling. In this version, a product and/or a product mix is combined and dosed together with a second, usually very sensitive product. Examples for this application are mushroom sauce or salad dressings with onion pieces. First-phase of the product dosing is made by the auger filler (SD-V). Subsequently, product B is added by the volume dosers (VD) before the first-phase checkweighers (CS-V) determine the preliminary weight for the programmed following product addition. The auger fillers (SD-N) subsequently add product A. Gross weight checkweighers (CS-B) determine the total weight. The mean value control is applied to the results of the auger filler, or, optionally, of the volume dosers. (OPTIMA packaging group GmbH)
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26.08.2010 Neenah Paper Introduces SUNDANCE® Digital Paper - Smooth Finish 100 PC White Is Digital Ready
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Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP), has added SUNDANCE® Papers 100 PC White Smooth Finish to its digital papers portfolio, which already includes the SUNDANCE® Papers 100 PC White in Felt Finish. This budget-friendly premium paper is FSC certified and made with 100% post consumer fiber.
"We are pleased to give our customers this value-priced smooth finish option for digital production print jobs," says Greg Maze, brand manager for Neenah Paper. "As we expand the Neenah Digital portfolio, we give our customers the versatility they need for today's print communications."
SUNDANCE® Digital with its Smooth Digital Finish is HP Indigo Certified, ensuring that the paper meets the highest HP Indigo performance expectations. It has the same Universal Digital Finish as all Neenah Digital papers, and has been tested and optimized for use on all digital presses as well as office and desktop equipment. It is available in 80 lb. and 100 lb. Text and 80 lb. and 100 lb. Cover, in the commonly used sizes 12 x 18 and 18 x 12 as well as the increasingly popular sizes 13 x 19 and 19 x 13. (Neenah Paper Inc.)
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26.08.2010 RockTenn Announces Price Increase on Millennium(R) Grades of Paperboard Products
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RockTenn announces a $50 per ton price increase on Millennium(R) grades of 100% high strength recycled paperboard. Price increases are effective with shipments on September 13, 2010.
RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) is one of North America's leading manufacturers of paperboard, containerboard and consumer and corrugated packaging, with annual net sales of approximately $3 billion. RockTenn's 10,000 employees are committed to exceeding their customers' expectations - every time. The Company operates locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Argentina.
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26.08.2010 Matti Kähkönen appointed new President and CEO of Metso
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The Board of Directors of Metso has appointed Mr. Matti Kähkönen, M.Sc. in Engineering, as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Metso Corporation and Metso Group. Matti Kähkönen will start in his new position on March 1, 2011.
Matti Kähkönen (b. 1956) is currently President of Metso’s Mining and Construction Technology segment and he will continue in this position until assuming the duties of CEO of Metso. He has a long career at Metso, holding various management positions in the automation as well as the mining and construction technology businesses. He has been a member of the Metso Executive Team since 2001.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Metso, Jukka Viinanen: "Matti Kähkönen has a strong track record with Metso. The latest achievement of Matti and his team has been the successful implementation of transforming Mining and Construction Technology segment’s way of operating to be more integrated and services driven. Matti is known for his open and straightforward management style, and I am certain that under his leadership Metso has excellent future for continuing the strategy of profitable growth”.
Matti Kähkönen comments:”I am really excited about this opportunity to start as CEO of Metso. Metso has several leading market positions and we are especially recognized for our technological know- how and our strong global presence. My goal is to ensure that Metso’s positive operational and financial development during the past few years will continue. I want to make sure that Metso is a competitive, truly global, services-oriented company with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and shareholder value creation”.
Metso’s current President and CEO Jorma Eloranta will continue in his position until March 1, 2011. (Metso Oyj)
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26.08.2010 Clariant showcases expertise in coloration, whiteness and functional chemicals at China Paper 2010
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Cartabond®, Cartafluor®, Cartasol® M range and white paper solutions are focus at the China Paper 2010 exhibition in Shanghai, China
Under the banner of “Creating Value in a world of paper”, global specialty chemicals company Clariant will attend the China Paper exhibition in Shanghai from September 15 – 17 at the Intex at Shanghai, China. As an established leader in providing high quality solutions for the paper industry across the world, Clariant will showcase its expertise in the area of coloration, whiteness, surface & coating, as well as processing chemicals during the 3-day show.
Cartabond® series crosslinkers for improved quality in offset printing and converting
The series provides crosslinkers for improved quality in offset printing and converting. During printing and converting operations such as sheeting, rolling and de-curling, free particles tend to form dust, causing production stoppages and reduced printing quality. This is especially true when the paper surface needs to be wetted out for printing or converting operations.
Cartabond crosslinkers offer improved wet surface strength by decreasing the water solubility and/or aqueous swelling of binders and fibers close to the paper surface. They create additional links between the binder polymer molecules, the cellulosic fibers and the filler or surface pigment particles. Cartabond crosslinkers are highly reactive. They quickly crosslink as soon as water is evaporated from the paper surface in the drying section of the paper machine. Cartabond TSI, Cartabond EPI, Cartabond MZI and Cartabond KZI are available depending on the specific paper type and printing application.
Cartafluor® CFI liquid – Oil & grease resistance for food packaging
Cartafluor CFI is a highly efficient cationic fluoropolymer providing grease and oil-resistance for paper and board. Additionally a degree of water resistance is also achieved via the sizing effect. The product functions by absorbing onto individual fibers, imparting a low surface energy to the substrate and is designed for the treatment of sized and unsized paper. Due to its performance and ecological properties it provides considerable benefits in the high-end industries such as food packaging.
Main characteristics and advantages of Cartafluor CFI liquid:
• Cationic, high molecular weight fluoropolymer
• Providing grease, oil and water resistance to paper and board
• Versatile product: application in wet-end or size press
• Food contact approval from FDA and BfR
Cartasol® M range – coloration for packaging & newsprint
Another group of products to be featured at China Paper 2010 is the Cartasol M range. They have been developed especially for the packaging and newsprint market and combine superior technical performance with an improved Health and Safety profile at a competitive cost.
Cartasol M products are ideally suited for the dyeing of papers based on mechanical, recycled and unbleached pulp. They have been developed specifically for packaging applications as a technically advanced alternative for basic and anionic direct dyes. Compared to basic dyes, Cartasol M products offer a faster attainment of shade and a higher stability with significantly higher light fastness. This product range is available in Yellow, Orange, Brown and Black to suit the varying needs in the packaging and board industry.
Tailored white paper solutions
When it comes to tinting white papers one single solution may not always be applicable. Recognizing this limitation, Clariant offers creative, easy-to-control tinting solutions, tailored for specific mills’ needs, making it versatile enough to produce the desired white grades. This is achieved by offering a full line of specialty dyestuffs, pigment dispersions and specialty optical brightening agents for coated and uncoated free sheet as well as lignin containing grades.
“With strong expertise in tinting and the full range product portfolio, Clariant can provide the paper sector with tailor-made and easy-to-control white paper solutions. We can support customers’ selection of the right combination of optical brightening agent and tinting dyes or pigments to meet their requirements regarding whiteness level and their process conditions,” says Andy Walti, Head of BU Paper Specialties, Region Asia Pacific.
“With this optimized combination resulting from strong partnerships with our customers, papermakers can reduce the consumption of OBA and related costs significantly,” continues Walti.
Clariant offers customized recipes for an improved whiteness depending on the customer’s requirements:
• Brightness
• Whiteness
• Shade of whiteness
• Application (wet-end, size-press, coating)
The China Paper exhibition will be held for the 18th time this year in Shanghai. Clariant will be exhibiting at booth 2900 on level 2 of INTEX in Shanghai. (Clariant International Ltd)
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25.08.2010 Appleton Paper: Nation’s Largest Maker of Thermal Receipt Paper Does Not Use BPA
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Appleton removed controversial chemical from its thermal paper formulation in 2006
Appleton, the nation’s largest manufacturer of thermal paper – the type often used in cash register and credit card receipts, does not use the controversial ingredient bisphenol A (BPA). This reminder of a readily available, cost-effective and BPA-free alternative comes on the heels of an independent report issued by the Environmental Working Group, which found high levels of BPA in 40 percent of receipts sampled from major U.S. businesses and services.
Appleton dropped BPA from its thermal paper formulation in 2006 out of growing concerns about the safety of the chemical.
“After reviewing toxicology reports and available studies we concluded removing BPA from our thermal products was the responsible thing to do,” said Kent Willetts, Appleton’s vice president of strategic development. “We are committed to actively managing the safety of all our products.”
In Jan. 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that recent studies provide reasons for concern about the potential adverse health effects of BPA in infants and children, especially for applications with direct contact to food. BPA bans are in place in Japan, Canada and a growing number of U.S. states, and Congress is considering a federal ban on BPA in all food and beverage containers.
Today, Appleton representatives participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s partnership program Design for the Environment, which involves multi-stakeholder alternative assessments to help reduce environmental releases of, and subsequent exposure to, BPA. The first assessment focuses on finding safer alternatives to BPA for use as a developer for dyes in thermal paper. (Appleton Papers Inc.)
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25.08.2010 Hahnemühle FineArt Inkjet Photo Cards – Mini prints with major effect
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No matter whether it's a holiday snapshot or luxury mini portfolio: the inkjet photo cards are back in their attractive metal box. This time they are available in the three popular varieties: Photo Rag®, 188 g/m², FineArt Pearl, 285 g/m² and Baryta FB, 350 g/m². Every metal box contains 30 post-card format papers for durable inkjet-prints. The box with its engraved rooster represents a both practical and shapely packaging for this 'extra-value product'. Please note: the photo-card boxes are only available as long as stocks last. (Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH)
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25.08.2010 PAPER2011 To Bring Industry Together in Chicago
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the NPTA Alliance, joint hosts of the annual paper industry meeting, announced today that Paper2011 would be held in Chicago on March 27-29, 2011.
“Today’s changing economic demands and business climate have the entire paper industry taking a fresh look at how we position ourselves for continued growth in the future,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “Paper2011 will be the premier venue to have those discussions and the new location in Chicago will really enhance our efforts to foster a broader perspective on the industry.”
“Paper2011 in Chicago will bring representatives across the supply chain together in a new location,” said Newell Holt, CEO of NPTA. “This will be the one event in 2011 where leaders from across the industry can come together to discuss ways to advance their respective companies’ interest as well as that of our industry.”
Additional details about Paper2011 will be announced in subsequent releases. For more information as it is announced, go to www.paper2011.com. (AF&PA American Forest and Paper Association)
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25.08.2010 Price increase by € 50 per ton - Brigl & Bergmeister to increase price for papers from September
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Brigl & Bergmeister, the leading producer of 1-side coated papers for labels- and flexible packaging will implement a further price increase of € 50.- for deliveries from September 20th.
This next step is necessary, as previous increases this year were not sufficient to compensate the extraordinary high cost increases in raw materials, energy and freight.
Although the inflow of orders is much better than last year, the margins of the industry have reached unacceptable low levels. (Brigl & Bergmeister GmbH)
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24.08.2010 NewPage Preferred Partnership with HP Indigo Extended Two Years
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NewPage Corporation, the largest coated paper manufacturer in North America, announced it has been honored by the HP Indigo Preferred Media partner program with a two-year extension of its preferred partner status.
NewPage has now earned this status partner four years in a row. As a preferred partner, NewPage has achieved a higher level of collaboration with HP Indigo, going beyond substrate certification and including a commitment to ongoing product development and go-to-market cooperation.
"NewPage is the leader in digital coated paper technology. Our trusted brands are manufactured with proprietary coating formulas and optimized for top performance on HP Indigo digital presses. All our digital papers for HP Indigo are certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology to meet the stringent requirements for runnability, ink transfer, adhesion, image quality and blanket life," says Dennis Essary, director of digital papers at NewPage. "With an efficient, modern ordering and supply chain management system, NewPage works diligently to consistently offer best-in-class service and support."
"NewPage, with its extensive range of HP Indigo-certified coated media, has taken a progressive stance in the proliferation of digital printing," said Alon Bar-Shany, vice president and general manager, Indigo division, HP. "We are pleased to extend our mutually beneficial relationship with one of North America's most important paper manufacturers." (NewPage Corporation)
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24.08.2010 GOULD PAPER CORPORATION FORMS NEW DIVISION
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Harry E. Gould, Jr., President of Gould Paper Corporation, New York City, announced the establishment of a new division that will focus on specialty papers and materials. Establishing this division coincides with the recent acquisition of 51% of Gould by Japan Pulp and Paper (JPP). The sales of the combined JPP and Gould entity are now in excess of $5 Billion.
Mr. Gould stated, “With the sale of 51% of Gould to JPP, Gould now has increased sources of supply and additional sales offices throughout the world. With the stagnant commodity paper markets, expansion into specialty papers and materials is a logical and integral part of our long term growth strategy in the United States and abroad.”
Meyer M. Weiss will head this new division as Senior Vice President, Gould Specialty Papers and Materials. Mr. Weiss, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, currently resides in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he served for many years on their prestigious Industry Advisory Group. Mr. Weiss has spent most of his career in the field of specialty papers and materials with such well known companies as Oji Paper Company, Kanzaki Specialty Papers, Tyco and Avery Dennison. Immediately prior to joining Gould, Mr. Weiss was Vice President Digital Imaging for InteliCoat Technologies.
Mr. Gould further stated, “Mr. Weiss is a very knowledgeable and respected participant in the specialty papers field. He brings to Gould a well founded knowledge of specialty papers, its technology, markets and manufacturers. Meyer is a welcome addition to the Gould team where he will be reporting to Bob Weill, President Gould International.” (Gould Paper Corp.)
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24.08.2010 Metsä Tissue concludes statutory negotiations in Finland
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On August 19th, Metsä Tissue Corporation concluded statutory negotiations addressing options for strengthening, securing and improving the profitability of the company's Baking & Cooking business.
“We have agreed that production of Baking & Cooking paper at the Mänttä mill will be partially relocated and all converting will be transferred wholly to Düren in Germany. Production of greaseproof paper will continue on PM7 at the Mänttä facility, but the older machine, PM5, will be shut down. All other mill operations will be streamlined and downscaled to match lower production volumes,” says Metsä Tissue's CEO, Hannu Kottonen. “The Finnish government's recently announced plans to amend waste taxation and increase energy taxes and the foreseeable cost impact of these actions had no influence on our negotiations,” Kottonen states.
The negotiations concerned personnel at Metsä Tissue's Mänttä mill and personnel in the Baking & Cooking business, affecting roughly 500 employees in total. The maximum headcount reduction originally foreseen by the company was approximately 150 employees. The now-finalised negotiations will result in a headcount reduction of a maximum of 117 employees, 96 of whom are blue-collar and 21 white-collar employees. Their contracts will end between March and August next year.
Metsä Tissue has agreed to support the financial stability and re-employment prospects of terminated employees by providing a voluntary severance package.
Last June Metsä Tissue Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to buy a specialty paper machine (PM5), related equipment and power plant at M-real Corporation's Reflex mill located in Düren, Germany. With statutory negotiations now completed, Metsä Tissue intends to continue negotiations with M-real in order to finalise the deal. (Metsä Tissue Corp.)
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24.08.2010 Metso to supply a pulp mill to Oji Paper to China
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Metso will supply a greenfield kraft pulp mill to the Japanese Oji Paper Co. Ltd., to be built in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, in the southern part of China. Start-up of the pulp mill is scheduled at the end of 2012. The value of the order will not be disclosed. A typical value of this type of a pulp mill ranges from EUR 100 to 150 million depending on the scope of the delivery. More than a half of the order was included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s Q2 orders received and the rest in Energy and Environmental Technology’s Q2 orders received.
Metso’s scope of supply covers all main process equipment for the new mill, including chip screens and storage systems, a continuous cooking system, a fiberline including wash presses, ozone bleaching, a wet lap machine, a recovery boiler, an evaporation system, a white liquor plant and a gas handling system. The state-of-the-art technology delivered by Metso will ensure environmentally friendly and efficient production.
The new pulp mill will produce 700,000 tonnes of bleached hardwood pulp annually and will be integrated with an existing paper machine at the Nantong mill. (Metso Oyj)
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23.08.2010 M-real increases coated and uncoated white-top kraftliner prices in Europe
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Driven by strong demand and increased input and transportation costs, M-real is raising the price of all Kemiart white-top kraftliner grades for invoicing from 20th of September 2010 onwards. The increase is €50 per ton in continental Europe and £45 per ton in the UK.
M-real will also start negotiations with its customers regarding shorter payment terms. (M-real Corporation Paper Group)
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23.08.2010 Nouveau DeZign
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The world's most beautiful cigarette pack - The Diamond Pack - has taken one step closer in becoming a commercial reality.
The intricate pack design has the remarkable distinction of being square, round and diamond-shaped at the same time. No less than 112 creasing lines were used in creating this curvy masterpiece. The pack was jointly developed by Iggesund and Amcor Tobacco Packaging, in an attempt to take the performance of Iggesund’s flagship product Invercote to the very limit. The rights to the pack are also jointly owned by the two companies.
- The market reception has been phenomenal. This is what the market is all about, creating outstanding shelf appeal and good hand feel. The demanding design is flattering for Invercote and shows that designers truly can work with the shape aspect in a way they never could before, says Carlo Einarsson, Director Market Communication at Iggesund Paperboard. (Iggesund Paperboard AB)
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