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IPMA: India’s Paper & Paperboard Exports Surges by 80 Percent, Outshines Imports in FY22
The exports from India have been looking up in the last five years. In volume terms, paper exports from India have gone up four times from 0.66 million tonnes in FY17 to 2.85 million tonnes in FY22. Similarly, in value terms, the figures for corresponding years are INR 3,041 crore to INR 13,963 crore.
June 16, 2022
The exports of paper, paperboard, and newsprint grades from India have grown by nearly 80 percent to touch the highest-ever figure of INR 13,963 crore in FY 2021-22, according to the recent information shared by IPMA, citing the data released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCI&S). Meanwhile, these exports of FY 2021-22 have also surpassed the exports achieved in the FY 2020-21.
In value terms, the exports of coated paper & paperboard increased by 100 percent, uncoated writing & printing paper by 98 percent, tissue paper by 75 percent, and kraft paper by 37 percent. The exports from India have been looking up in the last five years. In volume terms, paper exports from India have gone up four times from 0.66 million tonnes in FY17 to 2.85 million tonnes in FY22. Similarly, in value terms, the figures for corresponding years are INR 3,041 crore to INR 13,963 crore. Exports have been rising since 2017-18 due to capacity expansion and technological upgradations undertaken by Indian paper mills, leading to better product quality which has found wider acceptance globally, said Mr. Rohit Pandit, Secretary-General, Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). In the last five to seven years, paper mills in India, especially the organised sector, have invested an amount of over INR 25,000 crore in new efficient capacities and induction of clean and green technologies. Domestic paper companies, in recent years, have also intensified their marketing efforts globally and invested in market development in foreign countries, added Mr. Pandit. In the last two financial years, India has become a net exporter of paper in volume terms. UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka are the leading export destinations of Indian manufactured paper. In the year ended March 31, 2022, the entire exports of the paper and paper products stood at 2856.7 thousand tonnes, while the imports of these products were 1751.5 thousand tonnes.
In the previous years, the imports of paper and paperboard products used to be significantly greater than their exports in the domestic paper industry. However, for the previous fiscal – FY 20-21, and FY 21-22, the trend has reversed – with the exports taking the upper hand as against the imports of the paper, paperboard, and newsprint grades of paper. Overall, the exports have been sharply increasing over the years. As informed by IPMA, “For the second year in a row, India’s exports of paper, paperboard & newsprint have outstripped imports, in volume terms, in 2021-22.” The paper and paperboard products that are included in the data of exports were – newsprint (in rolls or sheets); uncoated paper and paperboard; toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper; uncoated kraft paper and paperboard; other paper and paperboard; corrugated paper and paperboard; and paper and paperboard – coated on one or both sides with kaolin.
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Lemit Papers Orders Automation Technology from Valmet
The scope of Valmet’s order includes – Valmet DNA Automation System, Valmet DNA User Interface, Blade Consistency Measurements, Optical Consistency Measurements, and Optical Low Consistency Measurements.
May 31, 2022
Lemit Papers LLP has ordered a mill-wide Valmet DNA Automation System with the new Valmet DNA User Interface and consistency measurements package for its mill in Morbi, Gujarat, India. The mill’s investment in automation aims to ensure a smooth start-up, optimise equipment efficiency, and achieve premium board quality. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received for the first quarter of 2022. The delivery is scheduled for the end of the second quarter of 2022. The order is a follow-up of the Valmet IQ Quality Control System order to Lemit’s board machine. The solution will provide reliable and accurate measurements and controls for various locations in secondary fiber treatment in the pulp mill, and board-making line. Speaking about the investment, Mr. Praful Detroja, Chief Managing Director, Lemit Papers LLP, says, “We, at Lemit Papers, strive for top-notch technology and want to invest in advanced and proven technologies. We chose Valmet based on the market-wide positive reviews and the local presence. The cooperation with Valmet on the automation system will increase operational reliability and ensure high quality of our duplex board.” In the words of Mr. Ramesh Chandra, Solution Sales Manager, Asia Pacific, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, “We are delighted to supply the Valmet automation solutions to Lemit Papers. After having executed several similar projects in India, our references and local services helped to secure this order.” The scope of the delivery includes – Valmet DNA Automation System, Valmet DNA User Interface, twelve Valmet Blade Consistency Measurements (Valmet SP), eight Valmet Optical Consistency Measurements (Valmet OCR), and one Valmet Optical Low Consistency Measurement (Valmet LC). The distributed control system (DCS) will cover the pulp mill and board-making line. All controls are in one platform that allows users easy access to the data as well as efficient collaboration. The consistency measurements offer reliability and accuracy for the paper quality control. With the Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) which brings accurate basis weight and moisture measurements for precise multivariable MD controls, the DNA automation system will enable Lemit Papers in improving both the operational efficiency as well as the paper quality.
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UFlex to set up a New Production Line for Paper Straws
With the installation of the new production line, UFlex will become the first company in the country to commission a U-shaped paper straw manufacturing unit. The production is projected to start in the second quarter of FY23.
June 24, 2022
UFlex Ltd. has announced its initiative of installing India’s first production line for U-shaped paper straws for its aseptic liquid packaging business. As published in news reports – the manufacturing line is being installed at its aseptic liquid packaging plant in Sanand, Gujarat. By becoming India’s first and world’s fastest-speed line U-shaped paper straw manufacturing company, UFlex, through its aseptic liquid packaging brand Asepto, is furthering its efforts in sustainability. The paper straw manufacturing line will be equipped with fully-automated Dutch technology and will have a production capacity of about 2.4 billion straws per annum. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma, President & CEO, Aseptic Liquid Packaging Business, UFlex Ltd., said, “With the launch of
U-shaped paper straws, we are ready to change the dynamics of the industry. We are constantly looking for strategic ways to improve the environmental performance of our products and create avenues for superior, convenient, and sustainable packaging. The line’s installation for ready-to-drink aseptic liquid packaging at our Sanand facility is a great example of our company’s commitment toward creating better and safer products for our future generations.” The U-shaped paper straws will be available in sizes – 145mm and 165mm that will be attached to and utilised for juices and other beverages. The paper straws will be food grade, moisture-resistant, and made from sustainably-sourced papers, which are 100 percent recyclable. “After the successful installation and commissioning, we aim to attain 100 million straw production in the first month and raise it to 200 million in the next couple of months. We aim to produce 2.4 billion straws annually. The aesthetics and quality of the product are at par with global standards”, Mr. Sharma further added.
UFlex U-shaped Paper Straws
Apart from Chandpur Enterprises, there are about 180 Indian customers who have already integrated the Voith Paper Webshop into their ordering process.
June 8, 2022
Voith Paper Webshop enables the customers to order products and services in real-time. With the application, products like spare and wear parts, and fabrics can be ordered with just one click. Chandpur Enterprises Ltd. has been benefiting from the expansion of the product portfolio in the Voith Paper Webshop since March. “With the help of the personalised menu and the order history, we can now quickly identify our fabrics, order them and track the delivery status around the clock. We are very satisfied with the Voith Paper Webshop and the cooperation with the Voith experts, who have been flexible to our requirements”, says Mr. Devesh K. Singhal, Technical Director of Chandpur Enterprises Ltd. Apart from Chandpur Enterprises, other Indian customers have already integrated the Voith Paper Webshop into their ordering process. In total, more than 180 customers already rely on digital applications. Under the “My Shop” section, the paper manufacturers can find all the necessary information from the original and current condition of the equipment as well as the order and quotation history, drawings, manuals, and contracts. The webshop is characterised by the highest data security standards, and different options can be booked depending on customer requirements. In the words of Mr. Gaurav Singh, Senior Executive Sales & Service India, Voith Paper, “Our goal is to enable our customers to optimise production with minimized downtimes. One building block for this is the quick and easy ordering of fabrics. We offer customer-specific solution packages, which we are continuously developing further on a region-specific basis. The integration of the Webshop can be done smoothly for any customer worldwide.”
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Yash Pakka Demonstrates at Global Investors Summit 2022 Graced by PM Narendra Modi
The brand actively supports the ‘Make in India’ initiative by manufacturing products in Ayodhya and supplying them worldwide. Some of the products showcased at the event were – compostable carry bags, compostable flexible packaging, and compostable tableware.
June 8, 2022
Yash Pakka, India’s leading sustainable packaging solutions provider, made a significant impression on the guests, and invitees, at Global Investors Summit in Lucknow, held on 3rd June 2022. Organised by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the investor summit is a significant step toward achieving the state’s vision of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy. The event was graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who performed the ‘bhumi pujan’ for around 2,000 projects worth INR 75,000 crore. It also saw a plethora of investors, decision-makers, senior government officials, and the local business community to understand and explore investment opportunities in the state. On the theme of Solutions for a Cleaner Planet– From Ayodhya to the World, the Yash Pakka stall showcased their initiative toward creating a cleaner planet. On behalf of the brand, Mr. Jagdeep Hira, Business head at Yash Pakka, interacted with the PM to explain how they are working towards this goal by leveraging innovation. The brand also acknowledged that they actively support the ‘Make in India’ initiative by manufacturing products in Ayodhya and supplying them worldwide. Some of the brand’s products showcased at the event were – compostable carry bags, compostable flexible packaging, and compostable tableware. The compostable tableware, which goes by the brand name Chuk, is made of bagasse, a sugar residue after the extraction of juice. This is manufactured by the company in its plant in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is supplied to businesses across the country as well as end-users. The carry bags are made from lime sludge, which is an industrial waste, while flexible packaging is made from a combination of bagasse-based paper and biopolymer. The carry bags as well as flexible packaging, which are also compostable, are being looked at as efficient alternatives for plastic. Through these offerings, Yash Pakka aims to strengthen its vision of ‘making a cleaner planet with the help of regenerative packaging’. Mr. Jagdeep Hira, Business head, Yash Pakka, said, “At Yash Pakka, we strive to build a cleaner planet with the help of innovation. Our compostable tableware range Chuk has been well-received by businesses and end-users across India. Likewise, the flexible packaging range and carry bags will underpin our efforts to find sustainable alternatives for plastic. It is a great privilege to present our products and share the vision of the company with the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and showcase our contribution to the Swachh Bharat & Make in India campaigns which he has spearheaded across the nation.” Yash Pakka was among the handful of companies across industries across the state that showcased their product to the Prime Minister. The PM has always emphasised the need to drive the nation with innovation, and Yash Pakka’s participation in such an event is a testament to the fact that the brand is one of the pioneers of growth and innovation in the country.
PM Narendra Modi at the Yash Pakka stand at the Global Investors Summit 2022, in Lucknow
PackPlus – A One-Stop Exhibition for Packaging, Printing & Converting Industry
The upcoming PackPlus show will have a presence of more than 300 brands from packaging, converting, package printing, finished packaging, flexible packaging, paper packaging, and allied sectors.
June 23, 2022
PackPlus, India’s most premium and business-focused event covering the entire value chain of packaging, printing, and converting industries, is scheduled to take place on 7, 8, and 9 July 2022 at Hall 11, 12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It showcases the BIG 7 of the packaging industry, namely, India Packaging Show, India Converting Show, CartonTech, Print Fair, PackSol, Supply Plus & India Automation & AIDC Show.
After an overwhelming success of the 2021 edition, PackPlus is again gearing up to offer an in-person platform for live product demos, the latest machinery, innovative technologies, and several knowledge-sharing networking sessions. PackPlus will open its doors to over 300 brands from packaging, converting, package printing, finished packaging, flexible packaging, paper packaging, and allied sectors to help connect visiting professionals face-to-face with the right solution providers in New Delhi. Building on the legacy of 16 editions, in 2022, the event will bring 170+ live-running machinery and 70+ product launches on the show floor. Mr. Anuj Mathur, Chief Operating Officer, RX India, said, “It makes us very happy to bring together the entire packaging industry for a face-to-face meetup. In 2021, we delivered a very successful physical event despite a very challenging time. This year, again, we are gearing up to offer an impressive platform to our customers to launch new products, find new business opportunities and enable growth across the packaging sector. We welcome you all to India’s most established business conducting event for the packaging industry.” The concurrent networking conference, International Packaging Conclave will take place on 7 and 8 July. Over 70+ industry veterans and experts from Mother Dairy, ITC, Pepsico, Nestle, Haldirams, Mondelez, JK Paper, MTR, Del Monte, Deloitte, GSK, Emami, HP, Ecoware, and many big names will be speaking at the 2-day conference. The International Packaging Conclave is focused on the theme ‘Smart and Sustainable Packaging’. Panel discussions, case studies, and experts’ insights will highlight present challenges and best practices within the packaging industry. PackPlus will focus on new technologies and innovative solutions such as FFS packaging machines, filling & bottling machines, labelling machines, food processing machines, finished packaging solutions, gravure printing machines, corrugated box-making machinery, nonwoven bag machines, paper bag making machines, and paper converting machinery. Leading participating companies include – Bobst India, Natraj Industries, Nichrome India, Hilda Automation, Control Print, A V Engineers, Ajit Industries, APL Machinery, Echaar Equipments, Elegant International, Enercon Asia Pacific System, Global Link Impex, Hi-Pack & Fill Machines, Jetpack Machines, Leap India, Mahisa Packaging, Mohindra Mechanical Works, Mutual Industries, Prakash Offset Machinery, Sahil Graphics, Vig Graphics, Worldpack Automation, among others. Attendees can pre-register to attend at the website of PackPlus to receive their entry tickets. Visit PackPlus on 7, 8 & 9 July at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
After the success of the 2021 edition, PackPlus is again gearing up to offer an in-person platform for live product demos
SIG India Introduces Recyclable Paper Straws
The range of SIG straws is made with paper obtained from FSC-certified sources and is available in standard shapes along with a unique telescopic format.
June 16, 2022
SIG Combibloc India Pvt. Ltd. has introduced a wide range of recyclable paper straws in different dimensions and shapes. With the idea to bring sustainable alternatives to plastic straws, paper straws offer the best biodegradable options, which are both functional and biodegradable. Made with paper obtained from FSC-certified sources, the SIG straws are similar to its forest-based cartons, made from renewable paperboard. The wide range of straws is available in standard straight I-shapes and U-shapes, in addition to a unique telescopic format, serving the various needs and preferences of both brands and customers.
The straws can be used with all SIG carton packs that have a straw hole, but they are especially compatible with smallsized packs. Among these, the combiblocXSlim cartons also happen to be SIG’s most popular pack in India. Further, special straws with relatively larger diameters are also available for easy consumption of SIG’s value-added drinksplus product portfolio. For beverages that contain particulates like fruit chunks, aloe vera strands, cereal, nuts, and other ingredients, the wider straws are ideal to use.
While working on the product development, SIG assessed the sturdiness of the paper straws to break the closed straw holes and the ability to maintain their shape and usefulness after being submerged in liquids for a long time. About the product introduction, Ms. Vandana Tandan, Country Manager, SIG Combibloc India Pvt. Ltd., asserts that paper straws bring convenience for both brands as well as consumers. Moreover, this launch is in line with the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
The range of paper straws are available in three different forms. Image Source: SIG India
AF&PA reports Highest-Ever Consumption of Recovered Paper by Paper Mills in the USA
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), in its Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey, notes that the consumption of recovered paper increased by 3.9 percent in 2021. Further, the capacity of containerboard has reached a record high of 42.3 million tonnes.
June 20, 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, has come up with its 62nd Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey. The survey report showed that the overall capacity of paper and paperboard capacity in the USA has declined by 0.4 percent in 2021 compared with the average decline of 1 percent per year since 2012.
With the survey, it is hinted that the total paper and paperboard capacity might remain flat in 2022, with rising growth in the boxboard and newsprint, and stable growth in containerboard and tissue papers, while a decline in the writing & printing segments. The report features the information and data on the USA paper industry capacity for 2021 and 2022 of all major grades of – paper, paperboard, and pulp, in addition to fiber consumption. Notably, the consumption of recovered paper in the USAbased paper and paperboard mills has increased by 3.9 percent in 2021. This marks the highest-ever recovered paper
consumption by domestic mills since 2008. It also indicates the highest level of total fiber consumption at the mills and the ninth consecutive year of increases in the share from 36 percent in 2012 to 41.6 percent in 2021. The capacity of containerboard has increased for the eleventh consecutive year and reached a record high of 42.3 million tonnes. This is the fastest rate of containerboard expansion in 25 years, and as a result of increases and decreases in other grades, containerboard share of total paper and paperboard capacity exceeded 50 percent for the first time in 2021, notes AF&PA.
Moreover, the boxboard capacity has surged 0.6 percent in 2021, outshining a long-term trend of a 0.4 percent decline and following a 2.5 percent decline last year. The capacity of tissue papers has remained constant in 2021.
Representative Image: Recovered Paper and Boxboard bales for recycling
Stora Enso Initiates a Biodiversity Programme for Forests in Sweden
Stora Enso’s new biodiversity programme includes over 30 action plans to enhance nature values and strengthen biodiversity across its forests in Sweden.
June 20, 2022
Stora Enso has introduced a biodiversity programme and related targets for its forested land holdings in Sweden. With five focus areas, the programme has specific actions and measurable targets for 2030. As Stora Enso is one of the country’s largest forest owners with 1.4 million hectares of land in Sweden and safeguarding biodiversity has been an integral part of the company’s forest management practices. The recently introduced programme is looking to bolster this approach further. The new biodiversity programme with more than 30 actions will lead to increased nature values and strengthened biodiversity across Stora Enso’s land holdings in Sweden. Some of the main targets include: • Deadwood: More than 40 percent of red-listed forest species depend on deadwood which the company aims to increase on its land holdings by 40 percent. • Broadleaved trees: Stora Enso will double the number of broadleaved trees in young forests and plant 700,000 birch trees annually. • Water: The company plans to identify four major water landscapes for restoration and remove migration barriers in all identified valuable watercourses. • Species and habitats: The new biodiversity programme is focussed on protecting four umbrella species, which in turn benefit hundreds of other red-listed species. • Active biodiversity management: With this, the company intends to increase annual prescribed burning by 20 percent on average in the protected areas over a five-year period. Initially, Stora Enso makes use of selected forest areas in order to test and develop biodiversity management practices. This work is carried out in close collaboration with universities, environmental organisations, NGOs, and authorities to share knowledge and foster joint innovation and development. “Forest biodiversity is largely about creating a diverse forest landscape. Different structures, different ages, and different forest types are important parameters for biodiversity. Stora Enso’s biodiversity programme aims to create a mosaic in the landscape, increase variation and promote nature values throughout the forest land,” says Ms. Ida Bränngård, Head of Forest Management at Stora Enso Skog.
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Asia Symbol (Shandong) Orders Fine Papermaking Line from Valmet
The new PM14 at Asia Symbol will be designed to produce top-quality wood-free uncoated paper grades.
June 2, 2022
Shandong province, China-based Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper orders a fine papermaking line with stock preparation and extensive scope of automation from Valmet. The new high-capacity fine papermaking line will be designed to produce top-quality wood-free uncoated paper (WFU) grades. The new production line paper machine PM14 is expected to be started in 2023. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received in the first quarter of 2022. PM14 follows the long sequence of fine papermaking lines delivered by Valmet to the RGE Group, Asia Symbol’s parent company. Mr. Steven Hung, Managing Director of Asia Symbol (Guangdong), says, “We chose Valmet to deliver Rizhao PM14 because of the excellent support and partnership we’ve had in the previous projects. We rely on both Valmet’s and our team’s experience and expertise to achieve another successful start-up together.” Mr. Mika Ollikainen, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet, says, “The long-lasting cooperation between Asia Symbol and Valmet is seamless. The Asia Symbol’s XinHui references have been operating reliably, and their performance is of world-class. Once again, we are building a world-leading WFU line both in productivity and quality. Valmet’s expertise supports Asia Symbol’s strong know-how of the WFU production. Our technology suits these types of fast and wide machines.” Rizhao PM 14 will be very similar to its predecessors (PM11, PM12, and PM13). The delivery will include a high-speed fine papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders with air systems and clothing for the whole machine line. The stock preparation delivery will include a Valmet TwinRoll Press for pulp mill dewatering; stock lines for softwood, hardwood, and BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp); bale handling with an automatic dewiring system; broke, white water and approach flow systems. The delivery will also include an OptiFlo Gap headbox and an OptiFormer Gap forming section with shoe and blade technology for the best paper quality, an OptiPress Linear press section with two shoe presses for excellent profiles and dewatering capacity, and OptiRun Single and Hybrid drying sections with Valmet HiRun Web Stabilizers to ensure runnability at high speeds. The drying section will be followed by an OptiSizer Film surface sizer with a supply system and an air turn device, an OptiCalender Hard calender for finalizing the end quality, an OptiReel Center center-driven reel, transfer rails, and two OptiWin Drum two-drum winders. The delivery will also include runnability equipment and a closed hood for the paper machine. The wide automation package includes Valmet DNA Automation System for process and sectional drive controls as well as runnability and condition monitoring and Valmet IQ Quality Control System. The delivery will also include paper machine clothing, spare parts, and consumables. The paper machine with a 9,350-mm-wide fabric will produce wood-free uncoated, offset and copying paper grades with the basis weight range of 50–120 g/m2. The design speed of the machine will be 1,800 m/min.
Valmet Papermaking Lines. Image Source: Valmet
Smurfit Kappa Launches a Water-Resistant Paper – AquaStop™
AquaStop™ paper, the latest innovation in the ‘Better Planet Packaging’ portfolio of Smurfit Kappa, is designed to withstand exposure to water.
June 17, 2022
Smurfit Kappa has developed an innovative and sustainable water-resistant paper – AquaStop™, which is part of its new TechniPaper® portfolio, comprising an array of high-performance papers. The AquaStop™ paper is water-resistant due to a special kind of coating that doesn’t compromise the recyclability and can be recycled in the same way as standard paper-based packaging.
It is the latest innovation in Smurfit Kappa’s Better Planet Packaging portfolio of products and is designed to withstand exposure to water without being damaged. In addition to being suitable for e-commerce packaging and packaging for – flowers, detergent, fruits, and vegetables where protection against water is needed, AquaStop™ is also ideal for use in humid conditions. The packaging paper remains intact in humidity, thus, it is an excellent solution for the transit of refrigerated products. Speaking about the new product, Mr. Lars Henriksson, Vice President of Product Development at the Smurfit Kappa Paper Division, said, “We’re expecting AquaStop™ to interest many of our customers, particularly those who transport goods in more demanding environments, because of the peace of mind it will give them that their products will remain in perfect condition even if exposed to water. Our product development team, along with our colleagues in Spain, has created something very special that has superior functionality, whilst at the same time remaining 100 percent recyclable.” Highlighting the features of the water-resistant paper, Mr. Saverio Mayer, CEO, Smurfit Kappa Europe, stated, “We are continuously developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that are helping to meet our ever-growing customer needs, no matter how challenging or unusual the ask is. AquaStop™ is a must-have product for customers with complex supply chain requirements and is another example of how, at Smurfit Kappa, we have the brightest minds and most creative spirits working towards a common goal.”
AquaStop™ Paper. Image Source: Smurfit Kappa
Valmet Extends Fiber Image Analysis to Automatic Pulp Quality Prediction
With Option C in the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer, the pulp and paper manufacturers will be able to assess the correlations between measured fiber properties.
May 2, 2022
Valmet has introduced a new additional option for both new and existing users of the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer. The new option, known as – Option C, will enable pulp and paper manufacturers to realise the true potential of their raw material by presenting correlations between measured fiber properties along with its impact on the end-product quality. A variety of pulp quality parameters, including – tensile, burst, tear, short span compression (SCT), porosity, or softness, can be assessed by the analyser with results that are fully customisable. Moreover, the leading technology provider brings additional communication protocols enabling easier integration with mill systems to provide operators with faster access to the effects of furnish and process changes. This provides optimum use of raw materials together with improved product quality. About the new option in the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer, Mr. Tommi Niskanen, Product Manager, Valmet, states, “The Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer has been already recognized by users as the industry leader in the fiber analysis and we see the addition of Option C as a major step forward in laboratory automation. It provides a new tool for the day-to-day management of stock preparation as well as supporting process and product development efforts that improve process efficiency and product quality.” The application of the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer is meant for regular Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer use in pulp and paper mill laboratories along with laboratory research. With a comprehensive set of features including automated fiber measurements for virgin, recycled, and synthetic fibers besides numerous other fibers such as cotton, hemp, jute, flax, and tobacco. Option C includes Windows-based Valmet Data Modeler software, models integration in the analyser as well as data communication capabilities.
Italy-Based Cartonificio Sandreschi Orders a Wet-End Rebuild from Toscotec
With the rebuild of the forming and press section of PM1, the machine efficiency will be enhanced as the obsolete parts of the paper machine will be replaced with a robust stainless steel frame. Previously, Cartonificio Sandreschi had installed several custom-made TT SteelDryers from Toscotec.
May 5, 2022
Cartonificio Sandreschi, a producer of high-quality cardboards from recycled paper, will modernise the forming and press sections of PM1 at the paper mill in Villa Basilica, Italy. The Italy-based paper mill has ordered Toscotec for the rebuild project. Cartonificio Sandreschi had previously installed on PM1 several custom-made TT SteelDryers of 2,000 mm diameter to replace its existing cast iron cans. The new order involves a complete rebuild which is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022. There will be a modification of the wet-end with the inclusion of mould cylinder at the end of the Fourdrinier section. With the rebuild of the press section, the existing frame of the first two presses will be replaced with a new stainless steel frame, the felt runs re-design and a new suction press roll will be added to increase the post-press dryness rate. Speaking about the rebuild project, Mr. Benedetto Sandreschi, Owner of Cartonificio Sandreschi, says, “We trust in Toscotec’s expertise to successfully deliver this project. Even in difficult times, we carry on investing in technology to strengthen our position and continue offering high-quality cardboard to our customer base.”
The scope of the project includes the renovation of the auxiliary systems, dismantling, erection operations, commissioning, and start-up assistance. The aim of the rebuild is to enhance the machine efficiency with this significant upgrade of PM1 which will replace the obsolete parts with a robust stainless steel frame. In the words of Mr. Enrico Fazio, Sales Director of Toscotec’s Paper & Board division “It is a pleasure to collaborate with a cardboard manufacturer well rooted in the territory of Tuscany such as Cartonificio Sandreschi. In the past, Toscotec had installed its steel cylinders on this paper machine. We are now eager to start this partnership with them on a complete rebuild for the first time.”
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Kraft Heinz to Conduct Trials for a Paper Bottle for its Ketchup Range
The company aims to become the first brand to use Pulpex’s patented recyclable, paper-based bottle technology for a sauce product.
June 23, 2022
The Kraft Heinz Company has partnered with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable, and recyclable bottle made from 100 percent sustainably-sourced wood pulp. With this, the company has become the first sauce brand to test the potential of sustainable paper packaging for its condiments.
This tie-up is the latest step in Heinz’s journey to reduce its environmental footprint, as per the company. It further expands the
company’s sustainable packaging goals, i.e., its goal to make all packaging globally recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. Additionally, it is also an innovation that will enable Heinz to achieve net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. In this partnership, Heinz and Pulpex are jointly developing a prototype to test how the patented packaging technology could be used for the Heinz Tomato Ketchup bottle and other packaging formats in the future. According to Pulpex, the carbon footprint of Pulpex bottles is materially less than glass and plastic on a bottle-by-bottle basis. Once empty, the bottles are also expected to be widely and readily recyclable in paper waste streams. Mr. Miguel Patricio, CEO, Kraft Heinz, says, “This new Heinz bottle is one example of how we are applying creativity and innovation to explore new ways to provide consumers with the products they know and love while also thinking sustainably.” The next step in the product development process will involve the testing of the prototype to assess performance before testing with consumers and bringing the bottle to market. “We hope to bring this bottle to market and to be the first sauce brand to provide consumers this choice in their purchasing decisions, as many consumers today are looking for more sustainable packaging options,” says Ms. Rashida La Lande, EVP & Global General Counsel and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Kraft Heinz. In the words of Mr. Scott Winston, CEO, Pulpex, “We are delighted to work with Heinz to bring our patented packaging technology to such a famous name in food and are excited about the potential of this collaboration. We believe that the scope for paper-based packaging is huge, and when global household names like Heinz embrace this type of innovative techImage Source: Kraft Heinz nology, it’s good news for everyone—consumers and the planet.” The pulp-based bottle will be the newest option available, joining the recyclable Heinz iconic glass bottle and plastic bottle, as well as plastic squeeze bottles with 30 percent recycled content (available only in the E.U.) and 100 percent recyclable caps.
Bracell Installs a Dissolving Pulp Production Plant Supplied by ANDRITZ
For Bracell’s STAR project, ANDRITZ is using its A-ConFlex™ continuous kraft, and dissolving pulping technology, enabling full flexibility in production. There are two eco-friendly hardwood fiberlines with a total capacity of 2.6 to 2.8 million TPA of bleached kraft pulp or 1.5 million TPA of dissolving pulp.
June 24, 2022
Bracell has installed an environmentally-friendly production plant for dissolving pulp at its STAR project in Lençóis Paulista, São Paulo. The production plant has been supplied by ANDRITZ. In April this year, one of the two flexible hardwood fiberlines which were started in September 2021 was transitioned from kraft production to dissolving pulp production. In fact, high capacity with premium quality has been achieved within a few days of the shift. For this project, ANDRITZ is using its own A-ConFlex™ continuous kraft and dissolving pulping technology. It enables full flexibility in production, which means that switching between high-quality dissolving pulp and kraft pulp can be done in a very short time span to meet the market demand.
STAR project in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil. Image Source: ANDRITZ
The world’s largest EvoDry™ pulp drying system from ANDRITZ, with two energy-efficient pulp drying lines enabling efficient and very fast switches between dissolving pulp and kraft pulp production, was also supplied to the Bracell mill. Apart from being one of the largest and most sustainable pulp mills, the STAR project also abides by the highest environmental standards. It includes two flexible, environmentally-friendly hardwood fiberlines for a total capacity of 2.6 to 2.8 million TPA of bleached kraft pulp or 1.5 million TPA of dissolving pulp made from sustainably cultivated eucalyptus. Mr. Per Lindblom, Vice President, Bracell Group, says, “We are pleased and proud to now have the largest and greenest continuous cooking line in the world for dissolving pulp at the Bracell mill in São Paulo, utilizing proven ANDRITZ technology. We started up quickly after the switch and were soon producing top-quality pulp.”
Stora Enso has made the new 100 percent virgin fiber-based kraftliner, AvantForte WhiteTop, commercially available now. The white top kraftliner targets demanding premium segments, such as fresh food, e-commerce, and shelf-ready packaging. AvantForte WhiteTop kraftliner is engineered to meet brand owners’ need for safe, high-performing, and plastic-free packaging. The new product will serve end-uses that require exceptional strength, purity, and visual appearance. Through Stora Enso’s patent-pending technology, Tri-Ply™, the product is equipped with three fiber layers to maximise its strength and help converters and brand owners use less material than traditional kraftliners.
“The accelerating shift from plastic to renewable packaging in fresh foods and e-commerce is increasing the demand for high performing krafliners,” says Mr. Oscar Duarte, Business Segment Director, Kraftliners. “Our AvantForte WhiteTop product has an outstanding visual appearance and print qualities to help brand owners enhance the consumer packaging With this project, the position of ANDRITZ is strengthened as the only technology supplier with solid references and experience in the continuous cooking of dissolving pulp. The scope of supply includes: • A complete high-capacity wood processing plant, enhanced with state-of-the-art autonomous wood processing solutions from ANDRITZ to ensure optimum chip quality; • Two flexible fiberlines with DD-Washer technology ensure low operating costs, low emissions, extremely high washing efficiency, and excellent fiber quality; • The world’s largest EvoDry™ pulp drying system is equipped with the Metris DryQ smart pulp drying solution; • The largest HERB recovery boiler in the world from AN-
DRITZ, with a capacity of 13,000 tons per day; and • A non-condensable gas (NCG) treatment system.
Stora Enso Brings Premium AvantForte White Top Kraftliner for Packaging
With Stora Enso’s technology, AvantForte WhiteTop kraftliner has three fiber layers to maximise its strength and help converters and brand owners use less material than with traditional kraftliners.
June 2, 2022
AvantForte WhiteTop kraftliner. Image Source: Stora Enso
experience. With this high-end product now commercially available, we look forward to supporting our customers in expanding into new premium segments and end-uses.” In addition to Avantforte WhiteTop, Stora Enso previously offers its natural-coloured AvantForte Brown product.
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