Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC updated its WARN Act notices June 10 to employees at the Chillicothe Paper Mill and plans to cease production at the facility by Aug. 10, While the initial shutdown timing announced in April was paused in good faith, staffing levels and customer demand have declined in recent … [Read more...] about Pixelle Specialty Solutions to cease production Aug. 10 at Chillicothe (OH) paper mill
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Researchers develop PFAS-free coating for paper packaging
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water- and oil-resistant material that could become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper-based food and beverage packaging. Derived from graphene oxide, the material is reportedly non-toxic, environmentally friendly and affordable. When applied to … [Read more...] about Researchers develop PFAS-free coating for paper packaging
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark JV creates global tissue converter with operations in 70+ countries
Brazil-based Suzano and US-based Kimberly-Clark have created a new US$3.4-billion joint venture focused on the manufacture, marketing and distribution of consumer and professional tissue products in over 70 countries. Suzano will acquire a 51% interest in the new entity, with Kimberly-Clark holding a 49% share. Suzano will pay Kimberly-Clark US$1.734 billion in cash for its … [Read more...] about Suzano and Kimberly-Clark JV creates global tissue converter with operations in 70+ countries
Green Bay Packaging breaks ground on $1-billion expansion of AR kraft-paper mill & plant
Paper and paperboard substrate & packaging provider Green Bay Packaging has broken ground on a $1-billion expansion of its Morrilton (AR) kraft-paper mill and facilities in reportedly the largest capital investment in Central Arkansas history. Titled “Project PowerPack,” the multi-year project will modernize infrastructure, add 300 acres for future growth, and boost the … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packaging breaks ground on $1-billion expansion of AR kraft-paper mill & plant
UPM to invest US$11 million to modernize Finnish specialty-paper mill
Substrate provider UPM Specialty Papers says it will invest more than US$11 million in the modernization of its UPM Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The investment will allow UPM Specialty Papers to boost capacity and improve production stability in its highly specialized products, such as glassines and flexible-packaging paper substrates. “UPM Specialty Papers has … [Read more...] about UPM to invest US$11 million to modernize Finnish specialty-paper mill