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June 2018

A.Celli Paper to supply complete turnkey tissue plant to Blue Tissue group in Mexico

June 25, 2018 - 08:28

LUCCA, ITALY, June 25, 2018 (Press Release) -A.Celli Paper is delighted to confirm its collaboration with the Mexican group for the supply of a complete turnkey tissue plant.

The Blue Tissue Sapi de C.V., has chosen the technology of A.Celli Paper to fulfil the order of a complete turnkey tissue plant.

In doing so, the company based in Mexico has availed itself of A.Celli's technological excellence in terms of stock preparation and rewinding systems.

Thimm develops and produces new pallet display for joint presentation of five snack types from Alexander Nut Group

June 25, 2018 - 06:17
Posted in:
Packaging Technology

WÖRRSTADT, Germany, June 25, 2018 (Press Release) -Sofakrimi, Tagträumer, Geistesblitzer, Coffee Break and Prachtstück are the snack mixes currently being promoted in the new pallet display. Thimm developed and produced the efficient display for the joint presentation of all five snack types from the Alexander Nut Group.

UK-based supermarket chain Morrisons rolls out brown paper bags for loose fresh fruit and vegetables

June 25, 2018 - 06:03
Posted in:
Environment

BRADFORD, UK, June 25, 2018 (The Guardian) -Morrisons is reviving traditional brown paper bags for loose fresh fruit and vegetables, in a move it says will prevent 150m small plastic bags from being used every year.

The paper bags are being rolled out from Monday and will be in all of the supermarket chain’s 493 stores by the end of the summer. Made from 100% recyclable paper, they have a see-though paper strip to help shoppers and staff identify the produce inside.

FachPack 2018 to offer supporting programme with presentations on digitisation, sustainability and design trends in industry in Nuremberg, Germany from Sept 25-27

June 25, 2018 - 05:09
Posted in:
Packaging Technology

NUREMBERG, Germany, June 21, 2018 (Press Release) -FachPack, Europe's No. 1 trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, is much more than just an exhibition, as a peek into the programme booklet shows. Alongside the 1,500 exhibition booths, the more than 40,000 trade visitors can look forward to an attractive supporting programme with numerous presentations on the hot trends in the industry like digitisation, sustainability or design. Hall 8 is a new addition that puts the spotlight on premium packaging, packaging printing and processing.

SCA launches operations at its expanded Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, full production of 900,000 tonnes/yr to be reached by 2020

June 25, 2018 - 03:58

SUNDSVALL, Sweden, June 25, 2018 (Press Release) -Production at the expanded Östrand pulp mill began according to plan during the midsummer holiday (i.e. this weekend). SCA is investing SEK 7.8bn in the operation and the project is on budget and schedule.

SCA decided in 2015 to invest in an increased production capacity at the Östrand pulp mill – from 430,000 tonnes to about 900,000 tonnes of bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK). Following an extended maintenance stop, which began in April of this year, the expanded pulp mill is now in operation. 

SCA launches operations at its expanded Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, full production of 900,000 tonnes/yr to be reached by 2020

June 25, 2018 - 03:58

SUNDSVALL, Sweden, June 25, 2018 (Press Release) -Production at the expanded Östrand pulp mill began according to plan during the midsummer holiday (i.e. this weekend). SCA is investing SEK 7.8bn in the operation and the project is on budget and schedule.

SCA decided in 2015 to invest in an increased production capacity at the Östrand pulp mill – from 430,000 tonnes to about 900,000 tonnes of bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK). Following an extended maintenance stop, which began in April of this year, the expanded pulp mill is now in operation. 

Germany's STI Group wins five golds and two silvers at 2018 POPAI D-A-CH awards

June 22, 2018 - 13:14
Posted in:
Packaging Technology

LAUTERBACH, Germany, June 22, 2018 (Press Release) -On June 14, POPAI's expert jury recognized the past year’s most creative POS and packaging solutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland at its annual award ceremony in Frankfurt. POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising International) sees itself as a platform for Marketing at Retail excellence, and has been awarding prizes for outstanding POS solutions for more than five decades.

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Stora Enso and Sulapac sign joint development agreement to accelerate usage of renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in packaging

June 22, 2018 - 06:48
Posted in:
Environment

HELSINKI, June 20, 2018 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and Sulapac have signed a joint development agreement to combat the global problem of plastic waste by accelerating the use of fully renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in packaging.

Through the joint development agreement, Stora Enso will licence Sulapac’s materials and technology, and begin the development of fully renewable caps and closures for liquid packages. Other areas for joint development work include food packages and packages for consumer electronics.

Stora Enso and Sulapac sign joint development agreement to accelerate usage of renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in packaging

June 22, 2018 - 06:48
Posted in:
Packaging Technology

HELSINKI, June 20, 2018 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and Sulapac have signed a joint development agreement to combat the global problem of plastic waste by accelerating the use of fully renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in packaging.

Through the joint development agreement, Stora Enso will licence Sulapac’s materials and technology, and begin the development of fully renewable caps and closures for liquid packages. Other areas for joint development work include food packages and packages for consumer electronics.

Stora Enso launches ReadyReel service in woodfree paper grades for digital printers and converters

June 22, 2018 - 06:23
Posted in:
Logistics

Stora Enso has launched a new service called ReadyReel from its Lumipaper NV converting services site located in Antwerp, Belgium.

The ReadyReel service for narrow format reels has been developed to serve digital printers as well as direct mail and envelope converters. This allows customers to manage the ever-growing demands for shorter runs and faster turnaround within their process. The service is available for Stora Enso’s woodfree coated and uncoated papers.

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