Little Rapids

SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 16, 2016 (Press Release) -American specialty paper manufacturer Little Rapids Corporation has signed a contract with Voith Paper Brazil to purchase a new tissue paper machine. This new machine will replace the existing PM3, located in Shawano Wisconsin (USA).

Besides significantly improvement of paper quality, the new machine will produce 119 metric tons per day at a speed of 1830 m/min. Except for the existing Yankee dryer, which will be reused, all other machine’s components will be new and based on Voith's machine model VTM 3.

In addition to the new tissue machine and auxiliaries, Voith's scope of supply includes: stock preparation, approach flow system, steam box, dust and mist removal systems, DCS systems and field services.

The project is scheduled to start in fall of this year, and the start-up is expected for the end of 2017.

About Little Rapids Corporation

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company’s core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments, flexographic printing for a variety of packaging markets, and tissue, MG paper, and wet crepe paper for the specialty paper market. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company, which employs 435, also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates to the region via the Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and is one of the leading partners and pioneers in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-conserving products to reduce the use of energy, water and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets for energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials, transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs around 20,000 people, generates €4.3 billion in sales and operates in over 60 countries around the world and is one of the largest family owned companies in Europe.

Voith to supply new tissue paper machine to specialty paper manufacturer Little Rapids in Shawano, WI

Posted in: Tissue 08/16/2016 - 02:10

SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 16, 2016 (Press Release) -American specialty paper manufacturer Little Rapids Corporation has signed a contract with Voith Paper Brazil to purchase a new tissue paper machine. This new machine will replace the existing PM3, located in Shawano Wisconsin (USA).

Besides significantly improvement of paper quality, the new machine will produce 119 metric tons per day at a speed of 1830 m/min. Except for the existing Yankee dryer, which will be reused, all other machine’s components will be new and based on Voith's machine model VTM 3.

In addition to the new tissue machine and auxiliaries, Voith's scope of supply includes: stock preparation, approach flow system, steam box, dust and mist removal systems, DCS systems and field services.

The project is scheduled to start in fall of this year, and the start-up is expected for the end of 2017.

About Little Rapids Corporation

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company’s core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments, flexographic printing for a variety of packaging markets, and tissue, MG paper, and wet crepe paper for the specialty paper market. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company, which employs 435, also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates to the region via the Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and is one of the leading partners and pioneers in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-conserving products to reduce the use of energy, water and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets for energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials, transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs around 20,000 people, generates €4.3 billion in sales and operates in over 60 countries around the world and is one of the largest family owned companies in Europe.

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GREEN BAY/SHAWANO, WI, April 26, 2016 (Press Release) -Little Rapids Corporation will invest $40 million to install state-of-the-art tissue making technology at its Shawano Paper Mill in Shawano, Wisconsin. The new crescent forming tissue machine will replace the existing tissue machine and significantly increase capacity.

“At a time when there is little good news coming out of the paper industry, we are very happy to be able to announce this project,” said Little Rapids CEO Kirk Ryan. “This is a very positive, strategic expansion of capacity as we look to the future.”

Little Rapids Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products for the healthcare, beauty, packaging, and specialty paper markets, with headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The family-owned business has facilities in Green Bay and Shawano. 

Ryan says the project will increase the mill’s tissue output by about 40 percent, enhance quality and expand the mill’s range of capabilities for product weight, fiber content, and pastel and deep dye colors.

“This investment demonstrates Little Rapid’s commitment to providing high quality solutions for the medical, beauty, personal care and party goods markets,” Ryan added. “This will also enhance the long-term viability of our Shawano Mill and provide stability for employment at this facility.”

Project construction will begin this summer, with completion expected in fall 2017.    

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company’s core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments, flexographic printing for a variety of packaging markets, and tissue, MG paper, and wet crepe paper for the specialty paper market. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company, which employs 435, also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates to the region via the Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

Little Rapids Corp to invest $40 million to install new crescent forming tissue PM at its Shawano, WI, mill

Posted in: Tissue 04/26/2016 - 11:52

GREEN BAY/SHAWANO, WI, April 26, 2016 (Press Release) -Little Rapids Corporation will invest $40 million to install state-of-the-art tissue making technology at its Shawano Paper Mill in Shawano, Wisconsin. The new crescent forming tissue machine will replace the existing tissue machine and significantly increase capacity.

“At a time when there is little good news coming out of the paper industry, we are very happy to be able to announce this project,” said Little Rapids CEO Kirk Ryan. “This is a very positive, strategic expansion of capacity as we look to the future.”

Little Rapids Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products for the healthcare, beauty, packaging, and specialty paper markets, with headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The family-owned business has facilities in Green Bay and Shawano. 

Ryan says the project will increase the mill’s tissue output by about 40 percent, enhance quality and expand the mill’s range of capabilities for product weight, fiber content, and pastel and deep dye colors.

“This investment demonstrates Little Rapid’s commitment to providing high quality solutions for the medical, beauty, personal care and party goods markets,” Ryan added. “This will also enhance the long-term viability of our Shawano Mill and provide stability for employment at this facility.”

Project construction will begin this summer, with completion expected in fall 2017.    

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company’s core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments, flexographic printing for a variety of packaging markets, and tissue, MG paper, and wet crepe paper for the specialty paper market. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company, which employs 435, also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates to the region via the Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

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GREEN BAY, WI, Nov. 3, 2011 (Press Release) -Little Rapids Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of products for the healthcare, beauty and specialty paper markets, has completed certification for three significant sustainability certifications, enabling the company to provide paper-based products that adhere to strict guidelines for environmentally responsible products. These certifications were awarded this summer by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

Little Rapids Corporation's paper mills, converting facilities, and distribution centers have earned chain-of-custody certification for FSC, SFI and PEFC, and are certified for the manufacture and distribution of paper products according to their respective chain-of-custody standards. In addition, the company has controlled wood certification from FSC and certified fiber sourcing from SFI, both of which are through the company's Shawano Specialty Products paper mill.

"Offering products that are certified by FSC, SFI and PEFC is just one way we support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide," said Ron Thiry, Little Rapids Corporation's Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Custom Products. "It also helps our customers bring environmentally responsible products to their markets."

These new certifications are part of Little Rapids Corporation's commitment to being a good corporate citizen with a sincere and proper regard for the environment.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests. FSC-certified products use wood from forests that are managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards.

SFI Inc. is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization which is solely responsible for maintaining, overseeing and improving the internationally recognized Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program. SFI chain-of-custody certification tells buyers the percentage of fiber from certified forests, certified sourcing and/or post-consumer recycled content. The SFI program's unique fiber sourcing requirements promote responsible forest management on all suppliers' lands.

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification.

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company's core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments under the Graham Professional brand, and the specialty paper market under the Shawano Specialty Papers and Larson Converting brands. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates regularly to the Egan Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

Wisconsin-based Little Rapids Corp completes FSC, SFI, and PEFC certifications to provide paper-based products

11/03/2011 - 10:07

GREEN BAY, WI, Nov. 3, 2011 (Press Release) -Little Rapids Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of products for the healthcare, beauty and specialty paper markets, has completed certification for three significant sustainability certifications, enabling the company to provide paper-based products that adhere to strict guidelines for environmentally responsible products. These certifications were awarded this summer by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

Little Rapids Corporation's paper mills, converting facilities, and distribution centers have earned chain-of-custody certification for FSC, SFI and PEFC, and are certified for the manufacture and distribution of paper products according to their respective chain-of-custody standards. In addition, the company has controlled wood certification from FSC and certified fiber sourcing from SFI, both of which are through the company's Shawano Specialty Products paper mill.

"Offering products that are certified by FSC, SFI and PEFC is just one way we support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide," said Ron Thiry, Little Rapids Corporation's Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Custom Products. "It also helps our customers bring environmentally responsible products to their markets."

These new certifications are part of Little Rapids Corporation's commitment to being a good corporate citizen with a sincere and proper regard for the environment.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests. FSC-certified products use wood from forests that are managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards.

SFI Inc. is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization which is solely responsible for maintaining, overseeing and improving the internationally recognized Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program. SFI chain-of-custody certification tells buyers the percentage of fiber from certified forests, certified sourcing and/or post-consumer recycled content. The SFI program's unique fiber sourcing requirements promote responsible forest management on all suppliers' lands.

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification.

Little Rapids Corporation was founded by Charles Egan in 1947 and remains a family-owned business. The company's core product lines serve the medical and beauty market segments under the Graham Professional brand, and the specialty paper market under the Shawano Specialty Papers and Larson Converting brands. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, the company also has a paper manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. In addition, the company donates regularly to the Egan Foundation, a private foundation established by the Egan family in 1986 with the mission to fund charities in communities where Little Rapids Corporation has facilities.

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