Cepi Update
Cepi, representing pulp and paper manufacturers, with the support of partners from across the clean energy sector published today a list of EU policies needed to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, from an industrial perspective. The upcoming elections to the European Parliament and a new European Commission mandate are an opportunity for policymakers to define and address the gaps in the policy framework for climate and energy.
Archroma is thrilled [sic] to announce its participation in PaperEx 2023, one of the premier events in the paper and packaging industry. The exhibition will be held from December 6th to 9th, 2023 at the India Expo Centre in Delhi - NCR. Visit Archroma at Hall 15, Booth P40 to explore solutions that “redefine the standards of performance and sustainability in the paper and packaging sector” [adhuc sic].
International technology group Andritz will supply a methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd. The plant will be installed at the Tanigawa mill to replace fossil-based support fuel with renewable liquid methanol, a by-product of the chemical recovery process. This is the first plant of its kind in the Japanese pulp industry.
Valmet has received a major order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) in Fujian Province in China covering multiple technology deliveries for the customer’s Zhangpu site. Valmet will supply a coated board making line (BM 2) with related automation systems, bleached chemi-thermo mechanical pulp (BCTMP) technology and two small size tissue machines (TM 5 and TM 6). In addition, Valmet will supply four tissue machine headboxes for tissue machines TM 7, TM 8, TM 9 and TM 10 at the same site.
More than 100 manroland Goss presses worldwide produce for the printing giant Quad – one of North America's largest printing companies and a global marketing experience company that unites all the essential resources required for frictionless, scalable marketing execution. In the last seven years alone, manroland Goss has successfully commissioned eight new presses for Quad. The two newest machines, two Lithoman IV presses, are in operation at Quad's Hartford, Wisconsin, United States location. The customer and manufacturer are working together to achieve a peak run time of 52,500 rph on the recently installed Lithoman IV – a new record speed for manroland Goss commercial web presses.
Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology, effectively managing expenses and simultaneously advancing the company's commitment to lower emissions. The Girona-based printer began using Flint Group's EkoCure® Dual Cure four years ago to modernise its label printing and invest in performance and sustainability.
ABB has launched its new global sustainability initiative, showcasing the power of technology and expertise to accelerate sustainability while enhancing productivity. ABB’s Real Progress campaign is a rallying call to customers, partners and suppliers, inspiring them to harness technology leadership and the solutions that exist today to amplify their own impact across process industries such as mining, metals and pulp and paper.
Toscotec will supply a complete rebuild of PM1’s drying section to Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden. Planned for the second half of 2024, the project aims to support Rexcell to achieve substantial energy consumption reductions as part of its strong commitment to sustainability.
The 9th All in Print China concluded successfully in Shanghai on November 4. This year's exhibition covered more than 110,000 square meters with 1,003 professional suppliers in the printing and packaging industry from 14 countries and regions, including China, Germany, India, Korea, and Japan, participating in the event. They represented the entire ecosystem of the printing sector, including publishing, paper packaging, flexible packaging, and labeling, among others.
More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen at a conference recognising the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximise industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox.
In an effort to address ongoing cost inflation Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Fine Paper grades by 7-10% from January 2024. This increase is necessary to maintain viability of Sappi’s business, the actual amount will depend on the product and market circumstances.
Brazilian pulp producer Suzano selected international technology group Andritz to provide modular maintenance services for its new mill being built in Ribas do Rio Pardo, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The five-year contract covers several maintenance modules for all process islands and equipment of the new mill, which is scheduled to start up by June 2024. The modules comprise lubrication as well as predictive and inspection maintenance services, including vibration and thermographic analysis of electrical and mechanical equipment.