http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usFri, 25 Jul 2008 04:39:38 -0400Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ABB-reports-Q2-net-income-up-34-percent-on-strong-top-line-growth.html?source=rssABB reported record orders, revenues and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the second quarter of 2008, with net income reaching $975 million. Global demand for ABB’s core technologies to provide reliable electrical power and improved industrial efficiency remained robust, while ongoing operational improvements contributed to increased profitability.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ABB-reports-Q2-net-income-up-34-percent-on-strong-top-line-growth.html?source=rssThu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-earnings-up-in-2Q-2008.html?source=rss"Metso's overall development in the second quarter was in line with our expectations. Emerging markets and services business continued to drive our growth, and our operating profit continued to improve on a rolling 12-month basis. We continue to work hard to bring results to our customers and shareholders whatever the market situation," says Jorma Eloranta, President and CEO of Metso Corporation.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-earnings-up-in-2Q-2008.html?source=rssThu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-Palm-Worth-PM-6-sets-new-speed-record.html?source=rssThe PM 6 at Papierfabrik Palm's Wörth mill in Germany continues to set new records for containerboard production. The Metso machine, which set a new daily production world record in April 2007, has now set a new 24-hour world speed record by running at an average speed of 1,599 m/min on July 21-22, 2008. The top speed was 1,608 m/min.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-Palm-Worth-PM-6-sets-new-speed-record.html?source=rssThu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stora-Enso-orders-Voith-FeltView-for-PM1-in-Eilenburg.html?source=rssVoith Paper has signed a contract with Stora Enso in Eilenburg, Germany, for delivery of a FeltView system for the PM 1. Also included in the delivery is operation and visualization via the OnView information system. FeltView is a system for continuous online measurement of moisture, permeability and temperature of the felts in the press section. Three units are delivered, one each for the pick-up felt position, first bottom felt and the third press felt. Commissioning takes place in the end of this calendar year. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stora-Enso-orders-Voith-FeltView-for-PM1-in-Eilenburg.html?source=rssWed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Enterprise-International-acquires-assets-of-Montreal-based-RCL-Packaging.html?source=rssEnterprise International Inc. (EII) is pleased to announce that it has acquired all assets of Montreal based RCL Packaging whose business included new equipment, parts, bale press upgrades and press-related and field services, and all related drawings and technologies. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Enterprise-International-acquires-assets-of-Montreal-based-RCL-Packaging.html?source=rssWed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Procter-Gamble-chooses-Fabio-Perini-technology.html?source=rssThe Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has selected Fabio Perini S.p.A. to supply new converting machinery.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Procter-Gamble-chooses-Fabio-Perini-technology.html?source=rssMon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Tullis-Russell-reduce-Carbon-footprint-cutting-edge-biomass-CHP-scheme.html?source=rssTullis Russell and RWE npower Cogen today announced plans to build a 45 MW biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at Markinch in Scotland. The new facility will replace Tullis Russell's existing coal fired plant and should be operational by 2011. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Tullis-Russell-reduce-Carbon-footprint-cutting-edge-biomass-CHP-scheme.html?source=rssFri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Cham-Paper-invests-in-new-curtain-coating-technology.html?source=rssBy investing in new curtain coating technology, Cham Paper Group is reinforcing its commitment to profitable growth in core business segments and to advance into new market segmentshttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Cham-Paper-invests-in-new-curtain-coating-technology.html?source=rssTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/China-Guangdong-Zhongshun-orders-tissue-PMs.html?source=rssGuangdong Zhongshun Paper has placed orders with Japan's Kawanoe Zoki for two 10,000 tonne/yr BF-10EX tissue machines.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/China-Guangdong-Zhongshun-orders-tissue-PMs.html?source=rssMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/China-Shandong-Tralin-installs-PM-USA.html?source=rssChina's Shandong Tralin Paper has bought a second-hand machine from the US firm Blue Heron Paper. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/China-Shandong-Tralin-installs-PM-USA.html?source=rssMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dow-buys-Rohm-and-Haas-for-19-billion-July-10-2008.html?source=rssDow and Rohm and Haas announced a definitive agreement, under which Dow will acquire all outstanding shares of Rohm and Haas common stock for $78 per share in cash, or $18.8 billion. The acquisition of Rohm and Haas will make Dow the world’s leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, combining the two organizations’ best-in-class technologies, broad geographic reach and strong industry channels to create an outstanding business portfolio with significant growth opportunities.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dow-buys-Rohm-and-Haas-for-19-billion-July-10-2008.html?source=rssThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Investlesprom-to-enter-Russian-LWC-market.html?source=rssInvestlesprom has unveiled plans to install just under 800,000 tonnes/yr of coated paper capacity in Russia, including around 380,000 tonnes/yr of lightweight coated (LWC) paper. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Investlesprom-to-enter-Russian-LWC-market.html?source=rssThu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-announces-new-applicator-roll-covers-for-film-presses.html?source=rssVoith Paper provides two new roll cover series for the film press application - LunaFilm and SolarCoat. The motivation for the development of the new series were the current and future requirements on the runnability of film presses; including production line efficiency, paper quality, process stability, trouble-free operation and operational flexibility.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-announces-new-applicator-roll-covers-for-film-presses.html?source=rssThu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Vaahto-supplies-paper-machine-equipment-to-China.html?source=rssZhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co.,Ltd. has ordered three Vaahto headboxes and a top-former for a new white top liner machine PM13 in Pinghu. The value of the order amounts to Euro 4 million. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Vaahto-supplies-paper-machine-equipment-to-China.html?source=rssWed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Nine-Dragons-PM-18-sets-world-record-start-up-speed.html?source=rssThe complete PM 18 papermaking line of Dongguan Nine Dragons Paper Co. Ltd. started paper production most successfully in Dongguan, Province of Guangdong, China at June, 26. PM 18 produced the first paper - 100 g/m² corrugating medium - at 1,210 m/min, thus setting a world record start-up speed.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Nine-Dragons-PM-18-sets-world-record-start-up-speed.html?source=rssWed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplied-machine-sets-more-new-records-at-Ningbo-APP.html?source=rssThe world's largest paper and board production line, the Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper PM 6 in Xiaogang, Ningbo city in Zhejiang province, China, repeatedly sets new production and speed records. In April, this year, the machine once again broke its own world production record by producing 3,500 t/day of 350 g/m2 art board in 24 hours. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplied-machine-sets-more-new-records-at-Ningbo-APP.html?source=rssTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/AMS-enters-tissue-market-with-new-plant-in-Portugal.html?source=rssAMS-Paper Mill and Converting, a newcomer into tissue production, has recently signed an agreement with Toscotec SpA for the supply of a complete tissue plant to be installed in a greenfield site in Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal. The start-up of this plant is foreseen for the second/third quarter of 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/AMS-enters-tissue-market-with-new-plant-in-Portugal.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sonoco-and-IPICO-introduce-RFID-technology-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssSonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, and IPICO Inc. today announced the availability of the world's first RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) enabled core solution specifically designed for the paper industry.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sonoco-and-IPICO-introduce-RFID-technology-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SAICA-build-board-mill-UK.html?source=rssThe Spanish corrugated packaging producer SAICA hopes to build a new containerboard mill in Partington, Greater Manchester, in northern England, according to reports in the UK media. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SAICA-build-board-mill-UK.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/cascades-wind-energy-towel-tissue-brand.html?source=rssCascades Tissue Group (Cascades), North America's fourth largest producer of tissue paper, announced an agreement to offset all the electricity used to manufacture North River(r) commercial towel and tissue products with wind-generated energy, supplied by Community Energy. Through this purchase, Cascades will be the first EPA Green Power Partner to use clean, renewable, emission-free wind energy in the manufacturing process of Away-From-Home towel and tissue products. North River(r) is the first brand in this market to be made with 100% Green-e certified renewable electricity, which speaks to Cascades' commitment to a sustainable future.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/cascades-wind-energy-towel-tissue-brand.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/newpage-fsc-chain-custody-certification-stevens-point-mill.html?source=rssToday, NewPage Corporation announced that its Stevens Point, Wisconsin mill received chain-of-custody standards certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). FSC is an international, nonprofit organization that develops standards for responsible forest management, and accredits independent third-party organizations to certify forest managers and forest product producers to these standards.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/newpage-fsc-chain-custody-certification-stevens-point-mill.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-automation-to-Tralin-papermill-in-China.html?source=rssShandong Tralin Paper Mill has selected Metso Automation to supply automation solution for the new fine paper machine, which is a second-hand machine bought from USA. The order includes metsoDNA CR automation system, replacement of the existing quality control system (QCS) by PaperIQ, machine direction and cross direction (MD/CD) controls and KajaaniRM3 wet end management application. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-automation-to-Tralin-papermill-in-China.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-launches-new-textured-tissue-paper-concept.html?source=rssBased on the results of an extensive R&D project, Metso Paper is launching an innovative process, named Advantage NTT, for making a new category of tissue, the textured tissue. The new NTT concept combines high energy efficiency and significantly improved bulk compared to conventional dry crepe, with unique product qualities. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-launches-new-textured-tissue-paper-concept.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/cadam-and-ppsa-announce-price-increase.html?source=rssCADAM and PPSA are implementing a global price increase of 12-15% for their entire kaolin portfolio, starting immediately or as contracts allow.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/cadam-and-ppsa-announce-price-increase.html?source=rssTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Nalco-launches-deposit-control-technology-for-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssAfter successful trials that created improved product quality, operating cost savings and environmental and safety performance benefits for papermakers, Nalco Company today launched OxiPRO(tm) Deposit Control technology to the global pulp and paper industry.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Nalco-launches-deposit-control-technology-for-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SHP-Celex-increasees-production-with-BTG-ceramic-creping-blades.html?source=rssAt SHP Celex, PM2 currently runs at a max. operating speed of 1,300m/min (design speed 1,500m/min,) paper web width 4.92m.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SHP-Celex-increasees-production-with-BTG-ceramic-creping-blades.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Ilim-starts-up-converting-plant-in-Russia.html?source=rssIlim Pulp has started up a new corrugated board plant in Kommunar, northwest Russia, some months ahead of schedule.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Ilim-starts-up-converting-plant-in-Russia.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kamenskaya-starts-up-corrugator-at-Russian-plant.html?source=rssKamenskaya Paper and Board Mill has begun commercial production on a new corrugator at its facility in Kuvshinovo, the Tver region, Russia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kamenskaya-starts-up-corrugator-at-Russian-plant.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Arbumprom-starts-up-new-BM-in-Armenia.html?source=rssArbumprom has brought a new board machine on stream at its facility in Yerevan, Armenia. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Arbumprom-starts-up-new-BM-in-Armenia.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Freund-starts-up-board-plant.html?source=rssFreund has started production at a new converting plant, its fourth, in Nordhausen, Thuringia, in eastern Germany.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Freund-starts-up-board-plant.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/sentinel-bioactive-paper-research-conference.html?source=rssResearchers working to develop inexpensive paper that can destroy, deactivate and detect deadly pathogens, such as salmonella and SARS, will share their expertise with the world as the first ever international conference on bioactive paper kicks off next week in Espoo, Finland. More than 80 science, industry and government representatives, including a 25-member Canadian delegation, will meet in the city northwest of Helsinki for the conference, which runs from June 24-26, 2008http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/sentinel-bioactive-paper-research-conference.html?source=rssThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Saltigo-increases-prices-for-phosgene-derivatives.html?source=rssWith immediate effect Saltigo GmbH is increasing its prices for phosgene derivatives worldwide by 10 to 15 percent. According to Saltigo's Managing Director Wolfgang Schmitz, this has been made necessary by the continued high costs of raw materials and energy.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Saltigo-increases-prices-for-phosgene-derivatives.html?source=rssWed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-to-rebuild-PM1-at-Norske-Skog-mill-in-Norway.html?source=rssNorske Skog has awarded Voith the contract for a rebuild of the former on the PM 1 in Skogn, Norway. Preceding the contract award, a pre-project study as well as paper machine trials for the PM 1, were performed by Voith. The test results confirmed the rebuild potential in terms of improving paper quality. The PM 1 produces newsprint at an operating speed of 1,250 m/min.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-to-rebuild-PM1-at-Norske-Skog-mill-in-Norway.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/environmental-defense-fund-paper-calculator.html?source=rssEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced the launch of Paper Calculator version 2.0 - an extensive update to the interactive tool used by more than 3,000 businesses and individuals each month to switch to more environmentally friendly paper alternatives. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/environmental-defense-fund-paper-calculator.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/kamin-kaolin-price-increase-june-2008.html?source=rssKaMin LLC announced today a price increase of 10 - 15% on its products sold to the paper industry. This price increase is effective immediately or as contracts permit. This price increase is in addition to the energy surcharge program that is already in place on all products sold the paper industry.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/kamin-kaolin-price-increase-june-2008.html?source=rssMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/basf-price-increase-acrylic-polymers-june-2008.html?source=rssIn view of rising feedstock and energy costs, BASF will further increase prices for its acrylic acid and acrylic esters (glacial acrylic acid; methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate), as contracts permit. The amount and timing of the price increases will vary by region.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/basf-price-increase-acrylic-polymers-june-2008.html?source=rssMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-solarsoft-tissue-paper-machine-speed.html?source=rssA leading UK division of a global tissue manufacturer has converted a standard rubber covered suction pressure roll with 19.8% open area to Voith's SolarSoft polyurethane cover with additional blind drilling, which has 31.76% open area. This change has immediately allowed a machine speed increase in excess of 100 m/min using standard machine settings.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-solarsoft-tissue-paper-machine-speed.html?source=rssMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tronox-surcharge-titanium-dioxide-july-2008.html?source=rssTronox Incorporated, on behalf of its subsidiary companies, today announced a $0.04 per pound energy surcharge for all TRONOX(r) titanium dioxide grades sold in the North American paper market. The effective date will be July 1, 2008.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tronox-surcharge-titanium-dioxide-july-2008.html?source=rssFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Indonesia-Fajar-Surya-Wisesa-mulls-over-new-machine.html?source=rssFajar Surya Wisesa is weighing up plans to invest in a new containerboard machine for its Bekasi mill in West Java, Indonesia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Indonesia-Fajar-Surya-Wisesa-mulls-over-new-machine.html?source=rssThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/wausau-paper-brokaw-wisconsin-mill-efficiency-investment.html?source=rssWausau Paper today announced that its Board of Directors approved a $15 million capital investment that will optimize fiber handling and stock blending systems at its Brokaw, Wisconsin mill. An automated pulp bale handling system is expected to be operational by the end of 2008 with the balance of the system scheduled for startup in the second quarter of 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/wausau-paper-brokaw-wisconsin-mill-efficiency-investment.html?source=rssThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-tissue-machine-rebuild-paveca-kruger-venezuela.html?source=rssPapeles Venezuelanos (PAVECA), a subsidiary from Kruger, Canada, for some years was analyzing together with Voith Paper, several possibilities to reduce the production cost and increase production of its operations in Venezuela. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-tissue-machine-rebuild-paveca-kruger-venezuela.html?source=rssThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-completes-pilot-machine-rebuild-in-Sweden.html?source=rssMetso Paper is now finalizing the rebuild of its TM1 pilot tissue machine at the Tissue Technology Center in Karlstad, Sweden. The purpose of the rebuild has been to adopt the machine to very promising new tissue making technologies for sustainable high end tissue production. The value of the investment is close to Euro 3 million. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-completes-pilot-machine-rebuild-in-Sweden.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ciba-liquid-dyes-packaging.html?source=rssCiba has extended its offer of brown shades for packaging with a new, costeffective range of anionic direct liquid dyes and a new orange component for trichromatic dyeing.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ciba-liquid-dyes-packaging.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-to-rebuild-tissue-machine-for-SCA-Ortmann.html?source=rssPMT Italia will be the Supplier for the rebuild of TM#9 in SCA Ortmann mill.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-to-rebuild-tissue-machine-for-SCA-Ortmann.html?source=rssMon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/TopChim-launches-wax-substitute-for-paper-and-packaging.html?source=rssTopChim releases TopScreen DS13, an environmental friendly, patented, nano-dispersed biopolymer to substitute wax emulsions in super hydrophobic paper and cardboard packaging.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/TopChim-launches-wax-substitute-for-paper-and-packaging.html?source=rssMon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Imerys-increases-global-kaolin-prices.html?source=rssImerys Pigments for Paper raises prices for all kaolin products effective immediately.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Imerys-increases-global-kaolin-prices.html?source=rssFri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Imerys-increases-GCC-prices-in-North-Americ.html?source=rssImerys Pigments for Paper North America raises ground calcium carbonate (GCC) prices by 10 % for its pigments for paper products, effective immediately.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Imerys-increases-GCC-prices-in-North-Americ.html?source=rssFri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplies-vertical-dryer-to-Steinbeis-Temming-in-Germany.html?source=rssMetso Paper will deliver an OptiDry Vertical impingement dryer to paper machine PM 4 of Steinbeis Temming Papier GmbH & Co. in Glückstadt, Germany. The start-up of the dryer is scheduled for May 2009. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplies-vertical-dryer-to-Steinbeis-Temming-in-Germany.html?source=rssThu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-gold-east-paper-machine-speed-record-china.html?source=rssGold East Paper, the largest Chinese paper manufacture, achieved a fourth world speed record with its PM3. Since its start-up in 2005, the machine continues to set a new standard for the production of double-coated wood-free paper worldwide. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-gold-east-paper-machine-speed-record-china.html?source=rssThu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dow-raises-emulsion-polymer-prices-in-Europe-Middle-East-Africa-India.html?source=rssEffective immediately or as contract terms allow, Dow Emulsion Polymers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates including Dow Europe GmbH, is increasing prices by Euro 280/MT (dry) for all styrene butadiene (S/B) latex based emulsion products sold into paper, carpet, and specialty applications in Europe, and up to $600/MT (dry) for S/Bs sold to Middle East, Africa and India. The immediate price increase is in addition to previously announced actions and is critical to help offset the rising costs of transportation, raw materials and energy.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dow-raises-emulsion-polymer-prices-in-Europe-Middle-East-Africa-India.html?source=rssWed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-us-roll-service-centers.html?source=rssMetso Paper's roll service centers in Neenah, WI, Clarks Summit, PA and Aiken, SC have strengthened their service production capabilities. A large capacity roll grinder with sophisticated 3D grind capabilities has been added to the Neenah facility, increasing the plant's number of roll grinders to four. Additionally, new rubber extruders featuring the latest single pass technology have been installed and started up in both Clarks Summit and Aiken facilities. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-us-roll-service-centers.html?source=rssWed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Myllykoski-increases-MY-GOLD-production.html?source=rssMY GOLD, the top-class magazine grade developed and launched by Myllykoski Paper a couple of years ago, has reached top credentials among customers and a demand that has exceeded supply for quite some time already.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Myllykoski-increases-MY-GOLD-production.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Lee-and-Man-orders-Voith-EcoProcess-for-new-PM.html?source=rssLee & Man Paper relies on a stock preparation system from Voith Paper for its new PM 17 in Hongmei (China). The machine will start producing more than 440,000 tons of liner made of 100% recycled paper in mid-2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Lee-and-Man-orders-Voith-EcoProcess-for-new-PM.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-paper-roll-cover-milestone-north-america.html?source=rssIn 2008, Voith achieved a milestone by having at least one composite calender cover running in every MultiNip Calender in North America.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-paper-roll-cover-milestone-north-america.html?source=rssMon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Domsjo-takes-over-chipping-operations-at-Utansjo-mill.html?source=rssThe Rottneros Group has signed an agreement to sell the debarking and chipping equipment at Utansjö Mill to Domsjö Fabriker AB. At the same time a rental agreement has been signed for the land and the buildings housing the debarking and chipping operation. The reason for the move is that Utansjö Mill will cease operations in June this year. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Domsjo-takes-over-chipping-operations-at-Utansjo-mill.html?source=rssFri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/dow-chemical-latex-emulsion-polymers-prices.html?source=rssConsistent with a May 28 corporate announcement, Dow Emulsion Polymers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates ("DEP"), is raising prices and also accelerating reviews of all global operating efficiencies and economics due primarily to the extraordinary rise in energy and related raw material costs, but also worldwide supply/demand dynamics.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/dow-chemical-latex-emulsion-polymers-prices.html?source=rssFri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/rohmnova-paper-emulsions-price-increase.html?source=rssRohmNova, a joint venture of Rohm and Haas and OMNOVA Solutions, today announced the implementation of a Monomer and Energy related surcharge which will be applied to all Styrene Butadiene (SB) and Styrene Butadiene Acrylonitrile (SBA) paper emulsions. This surcharge will be adjusted monthly and is required in order to off set unprecedented monomer and energy cost escalation, plus extreme shortage of key raw materials. These increases will be implemented on all list and off-list prices and will be effective on June 1, 2008, or as contracts allow.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/rohmnova-paper-emulsions-price-increase.html?source=rssFri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-acquires-kemotron.html?source=rssMetso has acquired today a Danish manufacturer of measurement systems, Kemotron A/S from K. Jested-Nielsen and J.J. Lorentzen, the founders of the company. The value of the purchase agreement is not disclosed. The acquired company will be integrated into Metso Automation's Process Automation business line.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-acquires-kemotron.html?source=rssFri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-starts-up-Al-Zeina-tissue-machine-in-Egypt.html?source=rssPMT has started up with Al Zeina Tissue mill the machine # 1 in Ramadan City Cairo, Egypt.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-starts-up-Al-Zeina-tissue-machine-in-Egypt.html?source=rssThu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-sells-spreader-roll-investor-finbow.html?source=rssMetso has sold its spreader roll manufacturing business and related assets in Nokia, Finland to a group of Finnish investors. They will operate the business under the name of Finbow Oy. The value of the transaction will not be disclosed. The divestment is not material to Metso.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-sells-spreader-roll-investor-finbow.html?source=rssWed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/KPL-names-new-managers-for-Langhammer-Maschinenbau-sites.html?source=rssEffective May 1, 2008, Enrico Pes (40) and Georg Schmitt (37) have been appointed Managing Directors of Langhammer Maschinenbau GmbH. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/KPL-names-new-managers-for-Langhammer-Maschinenbau-sites.html?source=rssWed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-acquires-mitsubishi-papermaking-technology-beloit.html?source=rssMetso Paper has closed the deal with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) over the acquisition of MHI's paper machinery technology. The transaction enhances Metso Paper's technological leadership as well as services especially in Asia and Japan, where Metso Paper has opened a new office in Onomichi. More staff has been recruited in Japan to further complement Metso Paper's extensive network of close to 50 service locations around the world in over 20 countries.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-acquires-mitsubishi-papermaking-technology-beloit.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-upgrades-PM1-controls-at-Mondi-Frohnleiten.html?source=rssMondi Frohnleiten GmbH has awarded the modernization of the machine control on the PM 1 at the facilities in Frohnleiten, Austria to Voith Paper Automation. The heterogeneous machine control used until now, which is made up of both S5 as well as S7/PCS7 components, is going to be converted by Voith Paper Automation stepwise to PCS7. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-upgrades-PM1-controls-at-Mondi-Frohnleiten.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Honeywell-introduces-QCS-migration-services-for-paper-mills.html?source=rssHoneywell today introduced a suite of migration services designed to help paper mills upgrade their Quality Control Systems (QCS) to the latest measurement and control technologies in a cost-effective manner. The services allow mills to keep existing scanners, sensors and cross-direction (CD) actuators in place while upgrading signal processing hardware, application software and server technology. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Honeywell-introduces-QCS-migration-services-for-paper-mills.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Mondi-Neusiedler-sets-copy-paper-converting-record.html?source=rssMondi Neusiedler has set another world record on its 12-pocket cut-size line. Within 24 hours, the Austrian paper manufacturer converted and packed 614 metric tons of A4 papers.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Mondi-Neusiedler-sets-copy-paper-converting-record.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Van-Houtum-increases-production-and-quality-with-Voith-fabrics.html?source=rssVan Houtum Papier attempted to increase production and quality by changing the clothing on the crescent former of their PM 4 in Swalmen, the Netherlands. They also hoped to increase the speed of the PM 4, which they use to produce quality paper towels. In cooperation with Voith Paper Fabrics, the paper mill began a trial with TissueFlex V3. This type of press fabric, which has a coated non-woven structure worked into it, ensures less break and a high machine speed as well as lower energy consumption. And ultimately, because of this, productivity can be increased.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Van-Houtum-increases-production-and-quality-with-Voith-fabrics.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-productos-familia-ecuador.html?source=rssVoith Paper has signed a contract with Productos Familia in Lasso, Ecuador, involving a quality control system (QCS). Voith will replace an old QCS for a more modern and efficient measurement technology of basis weight and moisture. In addition to the measurement systems, Voith will supply software for quality management.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-productos-familia-ecuador.html?source=rssMon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stora-Enso-starts-feasibility-study-for-mill-in-Russia.html?source=rssStora Enso has decided to commence a feasibility study for an integrated pulp and paper mill in the Nizhny Novgorod region in Russia, as the findings of the recently completed pre-feasibility study begun in July 2007 supported continuation of the process at this point. The feasibility study, which is expected to be completed by April 2009, will evaluate the profitability of the project to manufacture paper for Russian consumers from Russian wood in Russia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stora-Enso-starts-feasibility-study-for-mill-in-Russia.html?source=rssFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Futura-joins-Focus-at-expanded-facility-in-Lucca.html?source=rssTissue converting specialist Futura has joined forces with winding and slitting specialist Focus to make better use of management skills and to ensure a coordinated approach for the next expansion phase. The two Faper Group companies will operate from a single, considerably extended manufacturing facility and headquarters in Lucca, Italy.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Futura-joins-Focus-at-expanded-facility-in-Lucca.html?source=rssFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Tan-Mai-to-build-new-newsprint-mill-in-Vietnam.html?source=rssTan Mai Paper has revealed plans to splash out Dong 3,000 billion ($186 million) on building a new newsprint plant in central Vietnam.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Tan-Mai-to-build-new-newsprint-mill-in-Vietnam.html?source=rssThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kemira-and-Rockwood-to-form-TiO2-joint-venture.html?source=rssKemira Oyj and Rockwood Holdings Inc. have agreed to form a joint venture that includes both parties' titanium dioxide businesses and the functional additives business owned by Rockwood. The transaction values Kemira's TiO2 business in excess of Euro 250 million and will result in a small capital gain for Kemira. In addition, the transaction will have a positive cash flow effect and reduce Kemira's net debt by appr. Euro 120 million. The deal is subject to approval by the competition authorities and is expected to close during Q3 in 2008. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kemira-and-Rockwood-to-form-TiO2-joint-venture.html?source=rssThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/canadian-geographic-magazine-wheat-straw-paper.html?source=rssFrom barnyard bedding to breathtakingly beautiful... Canadian Geographic Magazine's June issue, on newsstands today, is the first magazine in North America to be published on paper made from wheat straw waste. It marks the birth of a new era in paper production and forest conservation.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/canadian-geographic-magazine-wheat-straw-paper.html?source=rssThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/IP-estimates-six-months-downtime-to-repair-Vicksburg-Mill-recovery-boiler.html?source=rssInternational Paper today announced plans to repair the recovery boiler at its Vicksburg, Miss., containerboard mill and to restart the mill once repairs are complete. The repairs are estimated to take about six months. The boiler has not been operational since an explosion disabled it on May 3, during the start-up from the mill's routine annual maintenance outage.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/IP-estimates-six-months-downtime-to-repair-Vicksburg-Mill-recovery-boiler.html?source=rssWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-deliver-new-flotation-cell-to-Stora-Enso-in-Germany.html?source=rssMetso Paper will deliver an OptiCell flotation cell of the latest technology to Stora Enso's Maxau mill in Germany. This will be one of the very first OptiCell flotation deliveries. The delivery comprises primary and secondary cells with which the mill aims to increase the flotation capacity and improve the end product quality. The start-up is scheduled for fall 2008. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-deliver-new-flotation-cell-to-Stora-Enso-in-Germany.html?source=rssWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/newpage-integrates-prmium-coated-paper-product-lines.html?source=rssNewPage Corporation announced plans today to integrate its Premium, No. 2 and No. 3 paper lines as a result of its acquisition of Stora Enso North America (SENA). http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/newpage-integrates-prmium-coated-paper-product-lines.html?source=rssWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Yueyang-Paper-orders-stock-preparation-systems-from-Andritz.html?source=rssInternational technology Group Andritz received an order from Yueyang Paper Co., Ltd., a member of the Hunan Tiger Forest & Paper Group Co. Ltd., to supply a complete deinking line, stock preparation systems, and paper machine approach systems for a new mill in Yueyang, Hunan Province. The systems are scheduled to be operational between June and August 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Yueyang-Paper-orders-stock-preparation-systems-from-Andritz.html?source=rssTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-coating-jujo-thermal-paper-finland.html?source=rssJujo Thermal Ltd. has been successfully running Metso Paper's multilayer curtain coating technology at its coater CM 4 in Kauttua, Finland since completely rebuilding it more than 18 months ago. This has enabled Jujo to broaden its product portfolio. The company's product range now covers a full selection of direct thermal papers from standard to extra durable high-resistance grades with 45 - 200 g/m2 basis weight. All products are manufactured 100 % at Jujo Thermal's Kauttua mill. "The new multilayer curtain technology allows us to optimize the properties of products in accordance with the needs of our customers, and to offer a larger selection of high-quality thermal papers to the market", remarks Christian Ivars, President & CEO of Jujo Thermal. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-coating-jujo-thermal-paper-finland.html?source=rssTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kaman-Industrial-Technologies-announces-addition-of-three-new-fluid-power-product-lines.html?source=rssKaman Industrial Technologies announced today multiple distribution agreements as a fully authorized North American distributor of Airpot Corporation, Reading Technologies and ISOPur Fluid Technologies. The addition of these lines will increase the depth and breadth of Kaman's fluid power product offerings.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kaman-Industrial-Technologies-announces-addition-of-three-new-fluid-power-product-lines.html?source=rssMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kingdecor-China-orders-equipment-new-PM.html?source=rssThe Sino-German joint venture Kingdecor has unveiled plans to install a 30,000 tonne/yr decor paper machine at its mill in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, in China. Startup is scheduled for 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kingdecor-China-orders-equipment-new-PM.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-orders-new-PM-from-Bellmer.html?source=rssPapierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH, a subsidiary of the Giesecke & Devrient Group, is about to build a new paper machine at the mill in Königstein, Saxony.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-orders-new-PM-from-Bellmer.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/St-Regis-orders-PM-rebuild-from-PMT-Italia.html?source=rssSt. Regis Paper Company, UK largest producer of recycled waste paper, part of DS Smith Plc. International Packaging Manufacturer, has selected PMT Italia as supplier of the PM6 main rebuild in its prime UK paper manufacturing facility at Kemsley mill, Sittingbourne, Kent.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/St-Regis-orders-PM-rebuild-from-PMT-Italia.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dnepropetrovsk-moves-forward-with-tissue-PM-in-the-Ukraine.html?source=rssDnepropetrovsk Paper Mill has started trial runs on a second-hand tissue machine at its plant in Dnepropetrovsk, the Ukraine.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dnepropetrovsk-moves-forward-with-tissue-PM-in-the-Ukraine.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/lorentzen-wettre-dewatering-instrument.html?source=rssLorentzen & Wettre introduces a new instrument in the series of portable instruments - L&W Consistency Meter. The instrument is designed to make dewatering in paper, board and pulp machinery more efficient by analyse and optimization. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/lorentzen-wettre-dewatering-instrument.html?source=rssThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SMART-Papers-breaks-ground-on-30-million-energy-project.html?source=rssSMART Papers has begun construction on a new $30 million high-efficiency energy co-generation facility at its manufacturing center here that marks an important first for the North American papermaking industry. By early 2009, SMART Papers will produce all of its own power and begin a transition to 100% cellulosic biomass fuel. By late 2009, all products will be fully carbon neutral and produced 100% fossil fuel free, company officials said.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/SMART-Papers-breaks-ground-on-30-million-energy-project.html?source=rssTue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/carbon-sciences-co2-paper-plastic.html?source=rssCarbon Sciences, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into high value, earth-friendly products, today announced its first application targeting a near term multi-billion dollar global market. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/carbon-sciences-co2-paper-plastic.html?source=rssMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Jack-Pol-installs-tissue-PM-in-southwestern-Poland.html?source=rssJack-Pol is installing a second-hand tissue machine and a stock preparation line at its converting facility in Olawa, southwestern Poland.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Jack-Pol-installs-tissue-PM-in-southwestern-Poland.html?source=rssThu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ecopaper-toscotec-shoe-press-zarnesti-mill-romania.html?source=rssOn February, 29th, 2008 Ecopaper successfully started up the TT-Shoe Press supplied by Toscotec and installed on PM6 at its Zarnesti mill (Romania).http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ecopaper-toscotec-shoe-press-zarnesti-mill-romania.html?source=rssWed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tietoenator-supply-chain-stora-enso-packaging.html?source=rssStora Enso Packaging has selected TietoEnator to provide the company's new business system for order and supply chain management functionality. The system supports Stora Enso Packaging's customer-oriented operations and will enable the company to take advantage of industry best practices in a development partnership with Lean Projects and OM Partners. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tietoenator-supply-chain-stora-enso-packaging.html?source=rssWed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-installs-new-shoe-press-for-FP-Innovation-Paprican.html?source=rssThe Canadian Paper Technology Research Centre FP Innovations-Paprican will update in November 2008 its pilot machine in Montreal with a rebuild of the press section by the American Company Paperchine including the installation of a new SMARNIP® Shoe Press Module by PMT Italia with a maximum nip load of 1500 kN/m.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-installs-new-shoe-press-for-FP-Innovation-Paprican.html?source=rssTue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-rebuild-P-and-G-tissue-machine-in-California.html?source=rssMetso has been awarded a rebuild project by Procter & Gamble for its PM 1 tissue machine in Oxnard, California, USA. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-rebuild-P-and-G-tissue-machine-in-California.html?source=rssMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-tissue-line-to-Santher-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMetso Paper will supply a complete Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine to Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, Braganca Paulista Mill, Brazil. The Metso machine is of the latest technology with state-of-the-art equipment and is scheduled to start during the second quarter of 2009. The value of the Metso order is not disclosed. The market value of these types of tissue production lines is in excess of Euro 10 - 15 million, depending on the scope of delivery and production output. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-tissue-line-to-Santher-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Subburaj-delays-startup-greenfield-mill-India.html?source=rssIndia's Subburaj Papers has pushed back the startup of a greenfield facility in Tirunelveli, in the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Subburaj-delays-startup-greenfield-mill-India.html?source=rssMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/dupont-lubricants-brancheau-senior-account-manager.html?source=rssDave Brancheau joins DuPont Performance Lubricants as senior account manager. In this role, Brancheau will be responsible for leading sales growth in the chemical processing, reactive gas and pulp and paper industries, including corrugated boxboard manufacturing. He brings more than 26 years of technical, consultative sales, marketing and business management experience to this position. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/dupont-lubricants-brancheau-senior-account-manager.html?source=rssMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Islamic-Paper-to-build-board-machine-in-Egypt.html?source=rssThe Islamic Paper Manufacturing Company has unveiled further details of a major expansion plan that includes the startup of two additional PMs at its plant in Menofeya, Egypt.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Islamic-Paper-to-build-board-machine-in-Egypt.html?source=rssFri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Troitskaya-to-kick-off-commercial-production-on-PM-at-Kondrovo-plant.html?source=rssTroitskaya has started commercial production of parchment base paper at the recently installed 20,000 tonnes/yr PM 2 at its facility in Kondrovo, the Kaluga region, Russia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Troitskaya-to-kick-off-commercial-production-on-PM-at-Kondrovo-plant.html?source=rssFri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-introduces-a-new-ground-breaking-paper-quality-control-system.html?source=rssMetso Automation has introduced a new, ground-breaking paper quality control system, called PaperIQ Select. The system has extended online quality and process analysis functions and paper machine disturbance control capabilities. These enhancements are provided by new paper quality measurements, online machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD) spectral analysis and a completely new approach to managing control of the scanning function.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-introduces-a-new-ground-breaking-paper-quality-control-system.html?source=rssThu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/andritz-procter-gamble-tissue-paper-machine-utah.html?source=rssInternational technology Group Andritz received an order from Procter & Gamble (P&G) for another new tissue/towel machine. This machine is destined for a new Family Care plant being built Box Elder county in Utah, USA. P&G, one of the largest manufacturers of consumer bath tissues and paper towels in North America, produces brands such as Charmin, Puffs, and Bounty. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/andritz-procter-gamble-tissue-paper-machine-utah.html?source=rssWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Angara-Paper-to-build-pulp-and-paper-mill-in-the-Krasnoyarsk-territory-of-Russia.html?source=rssThe Krasnoyarsk regional authorities have confirmed plans to build a 900,000 bleached softwood kraft pulp (BSKP) mill in Lesosibirsk, the Yenisey region, eastern Russia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Angara-Paper-to-build-pulp-and-paper-mill-in-the-Krasnoyarsk-territory-of-Russia.html?source=rssWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kemira-reports-Euro-33-million-operating-profit-for-January-March-2008.html?source=rssKemira's President and CEO Harri Kerminen commented on the interim report for January-March 2008: "We saw challenging times in Q1, with substantially higher than expected raw materials and energy-related costs and the continued weakening of the US dollar, eroding our profitability versus Q1 2007. There was, however, an improvement over Q4 2007, indicating a positive trend forward. Most businesses have shown reasonably good sales growth in local currencies. General price increases have been announced and wherever possible, contract pricing has been renegotiated to compensate for these higher costs. Measures to reorganize and to improve operational efficiencies are also under way. Based on current market understanding and excluding non-recurring items, we expect full-year profits and earnings per share to show an increase over prior year."http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Kemira-reports-Euro-33-million-operating-profit-for-January-March-2008.html?source=rssTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ads-process-control-optimization.html?source=rssASD Inc. introduces the QualitySpec K-B NIR Analyzer, an industry first total solution for simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and brightness on wet pulp at multiple process locations. The QualitySpec K-B allows for tighter, more accurate process control, and the ability to feed forward / feed back information on Kappa number and Brightness. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ads-process-control-optimization.html?source=rssTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-re-certified-ISO-9001-2000.html?source=rssBTG Eclépens S.A., the well-known high-performance blade manufacturer, is happy and proud to announce its re-certification to ISO 9001:2000 at the end of April 2008 by SGS (la Société Générale de Surveillance) Switzerland S.A., Geneva.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-re-certified-ISO-9001-2000.html?source=rssTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/GLV-finalizes-FLS-deal-and-restructures-US-water-business.html?source=rssGLV Inc. (GLV) announces that the external audit of its opening balance sheet conducted in recent months pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement (the Arrangement) closed on August 10, 2007 with FLSmidth & Co. (FLS), resulted in a C$1.8 million receipt representing an adjustment of the net debt assumed by GLV, net of the amounts receivable or payable between GLV and the companies of the Process Group acquired by FLS. The payment to GLV of this C$1.8 million consideration completes the financial transaction related to the carve-out of the net assets of GLV's Water Treatment Group and Pulp and Paper Group.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/GLV-finalizes-FLS-deal-and-restructures-US-water-business.html?source=rssMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Response-Group-signs-purchase-agreement-with-Oran-Waste.html?source=rssThe Response Group, one of Ireland's leading water and wastewater treatment companies, is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of Oran Waste UK Ltd, thus giving Response 100% ownership of the Scottish based company. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Response-Group-signs-purchase-agreement-with-Oran-Waste.html?source=rssMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Arctic-Paper-improves-whiteness-and-opacity-of-Amber-Preprint.html?source=rssWith effect from May 1st, Arctic Paper is introducing to the European market the upgraded Amber Preprint with a higher whiteness and opacity. Amber Preprint is the number one choice for the personalised direct mail, invoices and letterheads. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Arctic-Paper-improves-whiteness-and-opacity-of-Amber-Preprint.html?source=rssMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400