October 2018

GRAZ, Austria, Oct. 22, 2018 (Press Release) -International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. to supply energy-efficient and environmentally friendly pulp production technologies and key process equipment for modernization and extension of the ARAUCO pulp mill in Horcones, Arauco, Chile. The order value for ANDRITZ is in the region of 300 million euros; start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2021.

The ANDRITZ scope of supply includes – on full EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis:

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -Sappi Limited, a leading global producer of speciality papers, announces the launch of Atelier©, a premium folding box board¹(FBB1) that is unique in the marketplace. Available in weights from 220 gsm to 350 gsm, Atelier is produced at the company’s Maastricht mill, which has undergone a double-digit €million upgrade with an innovative paper-making technology that has allowed production of this extremely high quality FBB1 product.

SAINT JOHN, NB, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI)’s forestry and forest products operations continue to identify ways to  reduce and reuse waste, and put to beneficial use within our business and community.

Environmental Treatment Facility

MADRID, Spain, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -Ence Energía, S.L.U. has signed an agreement with Iberdrola Renovables de Castilla La Mancha, S.A.U. for the acquisition of its 90% stake in Puertollano solar thermal plant, for an amount that could reach up to 145.8 million euros. The agreement is subject to IDAE, owner of the remaining 10% of the plant, not exercising its right of first refusal.

PARIS, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -Zero Waste France has just lodged a complaint against two McDonald’s and KFC outlets located in Paris, Place de la République, for failing to set up bins dedicated to waste sorting in customer dining areas. As a matter of fact, sorting of waste is a statutory obligation weighing on such businesses since 2016. After leading an investigation on the field, the NGO requested the opening of a public inquiry from the State Prosecutor at the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Paris.