http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 7 Nov 2009 20:17:54 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sodra-launches-paper-tape-for-baling-pulp.html?source=rssSödra Cell has launched FiberSafe, a paper tape for baling pulp which eliminates the potentially dangerous process in paper mills of removing traditional wire straps from a bale before pulping. Because it's made of paper, FiberSafe can be tipped directly into the pulper, minimising the risk of injury.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sodra-launches-paper-tape-for-baling-pulp.html?source=rssThu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Black-liquor-tax-credit-update-the-debate-keeps-on-burning.html?source=rssThe black liquor tax credit has been a hot topic in North America, but black liquor has also become important among producers, exporting to the US, who have been hit hard by the subsidy. As the tax loophole is closed later this year, price increases outside and inside the US should begin to stick. This should offer some relief to the beleaguered European industry that has been hit by exchange rate issues as well. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Black-liquor-tax-credit-update-the-debate-keeps-on-burning.html?source=rssTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-plans-735-million-conversion-to-100-fluff-pulp-production-at-its-Plymouth-mill.html?source=rssDomtar Corporation today announced that it will convert its Plymouth, North Carolina mill to 100% fluff pulp production. This will require a $73.5 million investment, in line with the Company's previously stated capital expenditure levels. Domtar's annual fluff pulp making capacity will increase almost threefold to 444,000 metric tons. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-plans-735-million-conversion-to-100-fluff-pulp-production-at-its-Plymouth-mill.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Stabilizing-the-continuous-digester-process.html?source=rssProducing an even quality pulp at a consistently high production rate is a demanding task for pulp mill operators, considering the raw materials they have to work with are naturally variable. They have to watch the process all the time to make sure that disturbances are managed properly and pulp quality is what the papermakers expect day after day. Wood chip fiber quality and moisture levels (frozen or thawed) tend to change with the seasons, natural geographical factors and the wood source. Moreover, scheduled swings in wood species, from hardwood to softwood, makes the process management task even more complex. It takes years for operators to learn and perfect these process management skills. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Stabilizing-the-continuous-digester-process.html?source=rssMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/GLV-awarded-pulp-and-paper-contracts-worth-C84-million.html?source=rssManagement of GLV Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded new major contracts worth a total of close to $39 M, of which $30.3 M for the Water Treatment Group (Eimco Water Technologies) and $8.4 M for the Pulp and Paper Group. These contracts add to the numerous smaller-scale orders won during the same period.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/GLV-awarded-pulp-and-paper-contracts-worth-C84-million.html?source=rssTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-PPI-Top-100-A-case-of-deja-vu.html?source=rss In the immortal words of American baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, it's like "déjà vu all over again". For the umpteenth consecutive year, in spite of or perhaps due to, the restructurings of International Paper, it still holds the Number 1 position in terms of pulp, paper, converting and merchanting operations with 2008 sales reaching $24.78 billion, a 15.8% jump over its 2007 figure of $21.40 billion. This is $10.9 billion more than the second ranked company. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-PPI-Top-100-A-case-of-deja-vu.html?source=rssFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-presents-Pulp-and-Paper-Technology-Days-in-Munich-Germany-in-October.html?source=rssMetso will organize their traditional "Metso Pulp and Paper Technology Days" seminar for pulp and paper industry specialists in October in Munich, Germany http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-presents-Pulp-and-Paper-Technology-Days-in-Munich-Germany-in-October.html?source=rssThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cartiera-del-Chieseu2019s-industrial-sacks-a-winner.html?source=rssCartiera del Chiese, a family owned sack kraft mill 100 km east of Milan in northern Italy, continues to find a niche for its recycled sack kraft grades, largely through an entrepreneurial approach to markets, and a deep commitment to pioneering technology. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cartiera-del-Chieseu2019s-industrial-sacks-a-winner.html?source=rssWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-delivers-worlds-largest-drum-pulper-to-Propapier-in-Germany.html?source=rss"Progress according to plan" is the motto of the project team from Propapier PM2 GmbH in Eisenhüttenstadt in Eastern Germany. In addition, Jürgen Heindl, CEO of the holding company Progroup AG, applies strict control to ensure that all project work at the construction site proceeds within the designated deadline and cost plan. After all, this is about the construction of the largest paper mill for containerboard in Germany. On 6 August, 2009, the Finnish machine manufacturer Metso delivered the world's largest waste paper processing drum to Eisenhüttenstadt. On 23 July 2009, the parts of the drum, consisting of three enormous units with a length of 20 metres, were brought from Parkano in Finland to the Finnish harbour Mäntyluoto using a special HGV transporter. The weights of the three parts of the drum are 105 tonnes, 102 tonnes and 64 tonnes, respectively. Using the MS Magda towboat, the spectacular transport unit was shipped to the Polish harbour Świnoujście, where on 27 July 2009, it was reloaded onto a barge, which then took the striking load along the Oder River to the industrial port of Eisenhüttenstadt. On 6 August 2009, the drum parts were transported piece by piece to the construction site of Propapier PM2 GmbH with a special HGV transporter and police protection. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-delivers-worlds-largest-drum-pulper-to-Propapier-in-Germany.html?source=rssWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400