Pulp (paper)

Clearwater Paper Suspends Idaho Operations Due to Regional Natural Gas Pipeline Incident

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Packaging, Supermarket, Specialty, Manufacturing, Forest Products, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, Safety, NYSE, CLW, Clearwater Paper, Pulp (paper), Cryptocurrency

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW), a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility.

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  • Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW), a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility.
  • An incident impacting the regional natural gas system has resulted in the disruption of natural gas deliveries to the mill and the surrounding areas.
  • “We are focused on the safety of our employees and maintaining our assets while we wait for repairs on the gas pipeline to be completed,” said Arsen Kitch, president and chief executive officer.
  • “We expect to resume the impacted operations in the coming days.”

Bamboo Story's Unbleached Plant Fiber Toilet Paper Expands Consumers' Choices for Toilet Paper

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Carbon, Bamboo, System, Paper, Skin, Health, FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, Environment, PFA, Heart, Tissue paper, Engineered wood, Pulp (paper)

SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a world where conscious consumerism is at the forefront, Bamboo Story emerges as a beacon of sustainable living, redefining the narrative around essential daily products. Specializing in unbleached bamboo toilet paper, Bamboo Story is not just a brand; it's a commitment to a greener, cleaner planet.

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  • Specializing in unbleached bamboo toilet paper, Bamboo Story is not just a brand; it's a commitment to a greener, cleaner planet.
  • Bamboo Story's unbleached bamboo toilet paper stands out for its unparalleled quality and commitment to purity.
  • Unlike conventional toilet papers that undergo bleaching processes, Bamboo Story embraces the natural, earthy tones of bamboo, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals.
  • The unbleached bamboo toilet paper, with its 3-ply softness, goes beyond the conventional understanding of toilet papers.

Sappi announces satisfactory earnings and declares dividend; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Packaging, Environment, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Textiles, DP, EBITDA, Sappi, Maintenance, VSF, Growth, Industrial market segmentation, Risk, Ngodwana, Record, Safety, COVID-19, Recycling, Retail, Renewable energy, Bank, Pulp (paper), Cryptocurrency, Marketing

The packaging and speciality papers segment faced similar weak trading conditions related to high levels of downstream inventory and muted consumer demand.

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  • The packaging and speciality papers segment faced similar weak trading conditions related to high levels of downstream inventory and muted consumer demand.
  • However, viscose staple fibre (VSF) operating rates in China improved steadily as economic activity resumed from the third quarter onwards.
  • We remain encouraged by the increasing resilience of our business and opportunities for growth in our packaging and pulp segments.
  • Full details are available at www.sappi.com using the links Investors; Latest financial results

TreeToTextile wins international award for innovative fiber technology in the textile industry

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Cellulose, Brit Awards 2023, Wood, IKEA, Commercial, Pulp (paper)

The award was presented during the annual conference of the global industry organization ITMF in Kegiao, China on November 6th.

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  • The award was presented during the annual conference of the global industry organization ITMF in Kegiao, China on November 6th.
  • The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) presents this award for the second consecutive year to companies with innovative ideas.
  • TreeToTextile received the award for their work in creating a biobased textile fiber through an innovative chemical process that refines cellulose from wood and other cellulosic sources into textile fiber.
  • "We are proud that our development of a new low-impact, biobased fiber is receiving this industry recognition.

TreeToTextile wins international award for innovative fiber technology in the textile industry

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Cellulose, Brit Awards 2023, Wood, IKEA, Commercial, Pulp (paper)

The award was presented during the annual conference of the global industry organization ITMF in Kegiao, China on November 6th.

Key Points: 
  • The award was presented during the annual conference of the global industry organization ITMF in Kegiao, China on November 6th.
  • The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) presents this award for the second consecutive year to companies with innovative ideas.
  • TreeToTextile received the award for their work in creating a biobased textile fiber through an innovative chemical process that refines cellulose from wood and other cellulosic sources into textile fiber.
  • "We are proud that our development of a new low-impact, biobased fiber is receiving this industry recognition.

Suzano Invests R$490 Million to Expand Fluff Pulp Capacity to 440,000 Tons

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Textiles, Forest Products, Ageing, Water, Certification, Carbon, Research, Growth, Limeira, Consultant, EU Ecolabel, Pulp (paper), Tissue paper

Suzano , the world’s largest market pulp producer, today announces it will invest R$490 million (approximately US$100 million) in a new fluff pulp line.

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  • Suzano , the world’s largest market pulp producer, today announces it will invest R$490 million (approximately US$100 million) in a new fluff pulp line.
  • This investment will support the conversion of a BHKP pulp line at Limeira mill into a flex machine to produce Suzano’s Eucafluff® or BHKP.
  • Suzano’s annual installed capacity of fluff pulp production will increase from 100,000 to 440,000 ton, with production expected to begin by Q4 2025.
  • Eucafluff® is the world’s first bleached kraft fluff pulp made from 100% planted eucalyptus.

Suzano to Invest R$1.66 Billion in New Tissue Paper Mill, Expand Fluff Pulp Capacity and New Biomass Boiler

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Packaging, Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Textiles, USD, EBITDA, Growth, Habit, Disclosure, BRL, Eucalyptus, Renewable energy, Pulp (paper)

It will invest R$650 million in the construction of a tissue paper mill in Espírito Santo, where it will also invest R$520 million to replace a biomass boiler.

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  • It will invest R$650 million in the construction of a tissue paper mill in Espírito Santo, where it will also invest R$520 million to replace a biomass boiler.
  • The company will also invest R$490 million to expand the supply of fluff pulp in São Paulo.
  • The new biomass boiler will make the mill more efficient and stable, resulting in environmental gains for the operation.
  • Suzano reported adjusted EBITDA of R$3.7 billion and operating cash flow of R$1.9 billion.

SCA : Interim report Q3 2023

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Friday, October 27, 2023
NBSK, Bleached Chemi-ThermoMechanical Pulp, Renewable energy, CFO, Telephone, SCA (company), SCA, CTMP, Wind, Electricity, Sawlog, Pulp, Pulp (paper)

The new paper machine in Obbola and the new CTMP facility at the Ortviken site contributed to higher delivery volumes.

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  • The new paper machine in Obbola and the new CTMP facility at the Ortviken site contributed to higher delivery volumes.
  • The price of pulpwood continued to rise while the price of sawlogs was stable compared with the preceding quarter.
  • At the end of the third quarter of 2023, 743 wind turbines were operating on SCA's land with an combined annual production capacity of 8.3 TWh.
  • Members of the media and analysts are hereby invited to attend a press conference where this interim report will be presented by the President and CEO, Ulf Larsson, and by the CFO, Andreas Ewertz.

International Paper Announces Strategic Actions

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
International Paper, IP, NYSE, Pulp (paper), Orange

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced a series of actions to further strengthen and optimize its manufacturing system to meet customers' needs. The company will permanently close its containerboard mill in Orange, Texas, and will permanently cease production on two of its pulp machines - the #20 machine in Riegelwood, N.C., and the #4 machine in Pensacola, Fla.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced a series of actions to further strengthen and optimize its manufacturing system to meet customers' needs.
  • Wherever possible, the company's goal is to minimize the impact on employees by using current vacancies, retirements, normal attrition and other roles at International Paper.
  • The actions in Pensacola and Riegelwood will reduce IP's pulp capacity by approximately 500,000 tons (300,000 tons fluff pulp and 200,000 tons southern bleached softwood).
  • "We believe strongly in the attractive, long-term fundamentals of our businesses and these actions further strengthen our competitive platform.

Abaca Fiber Market to grow by USD 314.09 million from 2022 to 2027 | The market is concentrated due to the presence of prominent companies like Celulosa de Levante SA, Chandra Prakash, and Co. and Ching Bee Trading Corp., and many more - Technavio

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Ann Wigglesworth, Car, Paper, Textile, SA, Coffee, Meat, Cellulose, CO, Growth, Geography, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución, Electrolysis, Health, USD, Tea, Clothing, Pulp (paper), Speciality chemicals

The abaca fiber market is concentrated owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The abaca fiber market is concentrated owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • A few prominent companies that offer abaca fiber market are Celulosa de Levante SA, Chandra Prakash and Co., Ching Bee Trading Corp., DGL Global Ventures LLC, Heayi Trading Co. Ltd., Specialty Pulp Manufacturing Inc., and Wigglesworth and Co. Ltd.
  • Chandra Prakash and Co. - The company offers abaca yarn which is made from high-quality abaca fiber.
  • In addition, the main producer of abaca fiber is the Philippines, which produces more than three-quarters of all abaca fiber.