PM Vol21 No1 Apr-May 2020 - Emagazine by Tulip 3P Media Private Limited

Vol.21 No. 01

Apr-May, 2020

JK Paper Ltd.: Waiting for a Return to Normalcy ....18

N R Agarwal Industries Ltd.: Braving the Crisis ....21

Shree Rama Newsprint: Equipping Itself for the Future ....24

Satia Industries: Expanding in Sustainable Manner ....10 Sri Andal Paper Mills: Going for Major Expansion ....28

Bindal Papers Mills: Reaching New Heights ....32

Dev Priya Industries Orders Two Press Sections from Bellmer ....22

Parason Machinery: Adopting a Winning Strategy ....38

JMC Paper Tech: Adding Value for Customers ....42

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VIEWS

Satia Industries: Expanding in Sustainable Manner

JK Paper Ltd.: Waiting for a Return to Normalcy

KEY PROJECT

AGRO FOCUS

28 Sri Andal Paper Mills: Going for Major Expansion

VALUE ADDITION

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21 N R Agarwal Industries Ltd.: Braving the Crisis

24 Shree Rama Newsprint: Equipping Itself for the Future

THE BIG LEAP

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Bindal Papers Mills: Reaching New Heights

Parason Machinery: Adopting a Winning Strategy

NEW VENTURE

RECYCLING TRENDS

PACKAGING TRENDS

Khanna Paper Mills Touches New Milestone with Manufacturing of Kraft Paper....46

The Success Story of Japan’s Waste Recycling System....48

The Story of EcoPackaging – How Upcycling Is Transforming TV Packaging....52

Trident Group Ventures into Kraft Paper Production....46

RECYCLING TRENDS Greenwashing: Misleading the Consumers...54

42 JMC Paper Tech: Adding Value for Customers

TECH-TALK Defoamer or Antifoam: The Difference ....60

NEWS Ÿ Century Pulp and Paper Orders Profilers from Valmet for Its Lalkaun Mill ..66 Ÿ Mahadev Craft Papers Starts 200 TPD Kraft Paper Plant in Gujarat ...........66 Ÿ Satia Industries Signs Agreement with Minerals Technologies to

Construct 42,000 MTPA Satellite PCC Plant .............................................67 Ÿ Domestic Paper Makers Seek Protection from Cheap Chinese and

Korean Imports .......................................................................................68 Ÿ CellMark Paper Signs Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with

Anika International ...................................................................................70 Ÿ Paper Industry Expects 6% Growth in the Next Three Quarters..................70 Ÿ Flipkart Achieves 50% Reduction in Plastic Packaging by Shifting to Paper...72 Ÿ Cachar Paper Mill and Nagaon Paper Mill Revival Request to PM Modi's

22 Dev Priya Industries Orders Two Press Sections from Bellmer Ÿ IFC to Infuse USD 35 Million in JK Paper to Fund its Working Capital Need ...64 Ÿ Rayana Paper Starts 100 TPD Writing & Printing Plant .............................64

Local Call ................................................................................................72 Ÿ Indian Paper Recycling Industry Needs Breather.......................................73 Ÿ 35,000 Containers of Imported Waste Paper Stuck at Ports; Customs

Demands Demurrage Despite Waiver .......................................................74 Ÿ Voith Group Successfully Completes the Acquisition of Toscotec..............75 Ÿ BTG Introduces Pulp 4.0, an Integrated Solution to Improve Overall

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Satia Industries:

Expanding in Sustainable Manner

Incorporated in 1980, Satia Industries is one of the leading fully integrated wood and agrobased paper manufacturers in India which was established by Dr. Ajay Satia, Chairman and Managing Director. With the humble beginning of 10 TPD production, the company now plans to enhance its production capacity from 300 TPD to 600 TPD by installing a paper machine supplied by Allimand.

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n an interview given to Paper Mart, Dr. Ajay Satia, Chairman & MD, and Mr. R. K. Bhandari, Joint Managing Director, Satia Industries Limited, talked about the

company's expansion plans and share how Satia is contributing towards sustainability and the bio-circular economy system. Excerpts...

Dr. Ajay Satia, Chairman and Managing Director

Paper Mart: How do you look at your paper business? Ajay Satia: Satia Industries Limited is my dream child. I have closely seen each brick and each nail, so to say, that has gone into its growth. With the humble beginning of 10 tonnes/day production, the company now makes almost 400 tonnes/day. I look at this journey with joyful pride and satisfaction, and I hold all my workers and colleagues in high esteem for standing beside me through thick and thin on this path.

to manufacture products that are as good in quality as the products manufactured by any A-grade mill in the industry.

“I look at this journey with joyful pride and satisfaction, and I hold all my workers and colleagues in high esteem for standing beside me through thick and thin on this path.” - Ajay Satia

PM: What are your goals for the future? AS: Though my three paper machines are giving excellent performance, I want to go for a brand-new state-ofthe-art paper machine which is at par with the best in the Industry. SIL's upcoming expansion owes its existence to this dream. COVID-19 has been a dampener for the industry, but I still want to go full steam for the implementation of this project – a 4-5 months' delay in the completion of this project doesn't matter much. We want

PM: Do you have a message for the stakeholders? AS: I love nature. We should always be aware of our responsibilities to the society and the environment. We must grow sustainably, without exploiting our natural resources. The industry needs to attract well-groomed and skilled people. Also, the government must give a fiscal stimulus to the industry; it should not kill the industry by allowing duty-free imports.

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Mr. R. K. Bhandari, Joint Managing Director, Satia Industries Ltd.

Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about your company and infrastructure? R. K. Bhandari: Satia Industries Limited was promoted by Dr. Ajay Satia based at Muktsar in Punjab with a capacity for producing 105000 MTPA. We manufacture all types of writing and printing paper using agricultural residues and wood pulp using oxygen delignification ECF bleaching technology in a fully integrated plant with 100 percent in-house power generation besides having efficient and effective effluent treatment and disposal system in over 550 acres of eucalyptus plantation. We have a strong marketing network with three sales offices at Jaipur, New Delhi and Chandigarh and a network of over 80 dealers in India and Agents for handling exports of our products in Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and some African countries and we plan to increase our footprints in new markets keeping in view our expansion plans.

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We have upgraded all three Paper Machines (MF) to increase their speed and capability to produce quality paper by adding new approach flow system, latest head box, extended wire part, press part, new steam condensate removal system, new soft calendar and online quality control system. In converting section, we have installed new Globe rewinder and Pasaban cutters for all three paper machines. The third machine has been upgraded to make surface-sized and photocopier paper by introducing film press in the machine along with online CD profile controller. PM: Could you tell us about your product portfolio and market share? RKB: We manufacture almost all grades of writing and printing paper such as Super Snow White, Snow White paper in cream wove, Maplitho, Copier, Colored Paper, Ledger Paper, Cartridge Paper, Duplicating Paper in GSM of range of 42 to 200 for use in text books, exercise and note books, directories, envelopes, diaries, calendars, computer stationery, and annual reports. Paper with water mark for textbooks supplied to Textbook boards occupy 40- 50 percent of our total production along with 160 to 180 GSM cover paper. We also make surface-sized paper for high-end printing in India and abroad. We also have the facility to make Chromo paper. Keeping in mind the recent ban on single-use plastic, we have also introduced 150 to 180 GSM paper for paper cup stock.

PM: Could you tell us about the recent developments that have taken place in your company? Are you planning to go for business expansion? RKB: We have planned to go for expansion in production capacity from 300 TPD to 600 TPD and we have already got the environmental clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt of India, New Delhi by installing a new paper machine supplied by Allimand, France with a machine deckle of 3.25m and speed of 1000 MPM with top former, shoe press film press and soft calendar along with all other top of line fixtures like hood and on line QCS. We are planning to increase our existing wood pulping capacity to 300 TPD and straw pulping capacity from the existing 200 to 250 TPD along with a deinked pulp line of 150 TPD to be supplied by ANDRITZ as standby capacity to meet any unforeseen eventuality in future. We are also putting up a new 14 MW cogeneration capacity, upgrading our ETP and Soda recovery plant capacity to meet the new requirement. The total cost of the project is INR 400 crore which shall be met by internal accruals and Euro term loan of Rs. 110 crore from the European bank @ 2.4 percent and rest has been already sourced from the Indian banks. Civil construction has already been started and paper machine dispatches have begun and is likely to be completed by June 2020.

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We have also signed an agreement with Minerals Technologies, (MTI) U.S.A. who will invest in building a 42,000 metric ton per year satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant at our paper mill in Muktsar. Thus by substituting PCC for lower performing ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and talc, our customers will get high opacity brighter quality printing paper and no dusting problem while printing and that too at a lower competitive cost. PM: Could you tell us about your pulping capacity and the source of raw materials? RKB: We have already explained that we have three sections in pulping. The first one is agro-based pulp made from sarkanda and wheat straw which is abundantly available in the region at a competitive price. Wood pulp is made using veneer waste, eucalyptus and poplar wood chips and bamboo and is sourced from Punjab and Haryana. We have standby capacity of making 80-ton pulp using imported hardwood & softwood pulp; imported and indigenous waste paper.

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PM: Could you tell us about the utility setup of Satia Industries? How do you meet the power and water demand of the mill? RKB: The total power consumption of our mill is anywhere between 4-5 lakhs units per day presently and the entire power is generated in-house in three double extraction cum condensing turbines using biomass as a fuel. This is an independent profit centre and we get income tax benefits too on this income.

“I want to go for a brandnew state-of-the-art paper machine which is at par with the best in the Industry. SIL's upcoming expansion owes its existence to this dream” - Ajay Satia As the ground water quality in this region is highly saline, it is not suitable for pulping and paper production and we ha v e go t sa nc t i o n f ro m t he

Irrigation deptt. of the state to draw water from nearby canal for our existing as well as future requirement and we have built a drain for the same. PM: The paper industry has always been accused of deforestation and environmental damage. How does Satia Industries keep up with its sustainable operations and, at the same time, debunk the myths behind paper production? RKB: This is just a myth as we cut no forest trees to make paper. Paper industry has been promoting forestry and helping farmers to use free/waste land for the same and generating a new source of income for them. Farmers in India usually burn the straw stubble in order to quickly clear the land for next crop causing severe air pollution. This is where paper mills are helping Indian farmers to collect and dispose of crop residue cleanly, earn and reduce pollution as well with sustainable growth. We use rice husk as fuel in our boilers and no fossil fuel for steam production

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is used. For our new boiler, we plan to use rice straw and other biomass fuels like cotton sticks, mustard straw etc. Our mill has been always conscious of its environmental obligation and in recognition, we earned certified emission reductions (CERs) under the Kyoto Protocol Mechanism in 2000. We have also been awarded with verifiable emission reductions (VERs) in 2003. Two of our projects are registered under REC mechanism, where we get renewable energy credits (REC) every month which generate income of almost INR 10-12 crore every year. At Satia, we monitor our carbon footprints by conducting study thru special agencies to explore all means to reduce the same. Our tree plantation of over 550 acres also helps sequestering the same. PM: Could you tell us more about your eucalyptus-plantation activities?

“The total cost of the project is INR 400 crore which shall be met by internal accruals and Euro term loan of Rs. 110 crore from the European bank and rest has been already sourced from the Indian banks.” RKB: The entire plantation is done based on Karnal Technology. Karnal Technology involves growing trees on ridges that are 1m wide and 50cm high and disposing of the treated effluent in furrows. This technique utilizes the entire biomass as living filter for supplying nutrients to the soil and plant. Once the treated effluent passes through the furrows, it is consumed within 12-18 hours and it is possible to dispose of 0.3 to 1.0ML of effluent per day per hectare through this technique.

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Capacity to handle effluent quantity depends upon the age, type of plants, climatic conditions, soil texture and quality of effluents. According to our water discharge requirement, we need 160-180 acres of plantation but we have done three times of the required plantation to enable us maintain the maturing and cutting cycle of five years. PM: Is there anything else you would like to add? RKB: The government needs to have a more positive outlook for the paper industry. The duty-free imports from ASEAN countries are harming the domestic industry a lot which does not have similar operating conditions and we face disparity in the price of the raw material, power rates and financial costs especially. When we import chemicals like sodium chlorate, GCC etc., we have to pay duty up to 10-12 percent.

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JK Paper Ltd.:

Waiting for a Return to Normalcy “All business sectors in India have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The paper industry has also been affected by it. I don't think things would be back to normal soon after the lockdown is lifted. Around 70 percent of business activities should happen after the lockdown, but I think it would take three to four months to get back to normal” said Mr. A. S. Mehta, President and Director of JK Paper Ltd.

Supply Chain The supply chain is posing a greater challenge – that's the biggest issue for the business community. We at JK Paper have resumed our productions, but are facing problems with our supply chain because trucks are not available in some places and some truck drivers are reluctant to go to certain places because of the outbreak. Some of the workers have gone back to their villages and have not reported for duty as yet. Although the Government of India has said that the movement of goods is free, border check posts and police or local

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administration stop the movement of goods. However, in Gujarat, the supply chain has improved. In Odisha, the supply chain is improving gradually. Since we make packaging material, which is a major requirement of the pharma and packaging sectors, at out plants in Gujarat, the demand for packaging material is rising gradually. However, by and large, the supply chain is rather weak.

Cost Reduction During this difficult time, we have to conduct business in a manner that is different from the way we were conducting business before the lockdown. We believe in caring for people. We believe that the last area for cost reduction should be people, because people make an organisation or a company. So, we are looking at the other avenues for cost reduction, such as fixed costs. We are targeting those areas first. In difficult times, companies should care more for people. We are not considering job cuts or layoffs. We will take care of our people in all possible ways – their health and wellbeing are of paramount importance for us. We are taking all necessary precautions at our plants to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our people.

Mr. AS Mehta, President and Director of JK Paper Ltd.

pulp, which is the main raw material for paper production, doesn't matter much for us. We do not import a lot of pulp but make our own pulp, andthat's our advantage. The global prices of pulp have been quite low in the last two months and they have not risen as yet.

Capacity Utilization and Funds

“We believe in caring for people. We believe that the last area for cost reduction should be people, because people make an organisation or a company.”

Before COVID-19 we were operating at around 107 percent of the capacity of the company; and after the lockdown was announced, we shut our manufacturing facilities on 29th March. We have now resumed our operations at all our manufacturing facilities. Currently, we are operating at somewhere around 80 to 90 percent.

As far as loss of revenue is concerned, we have witnessed a 25 to 30 days' loss of production at our Gujarat facility and around 20 days' loss of production at our Odisha facility. We will try to make up this loss in Q2 to Q4. Nevertheless, the overall revenue of the company will be impacted by this loss.

To be precise, 50 percent of our turnover comes from Copier, which is a branded product. In the paper trade, this is one product category which is branded, and we are the pioneer in this segment. It generates a very good profit margin and we command a very good pricing at the market place. In this scenario, it is for the investors to judge what kind of valuation or multiple they

The category-A paper players in India are integrated players so the price of

have to consider for the company. Right now, the domestic market is posing a challenge for us at the front ends – the markets shops, educational institutions and offices are shut, but the essential services certainly need paper; so, we are supplying. Whether these are hospitals, government offices or banks, or some other places, copier paper is still being supplied to them.The overall demand for newsprint is strong, but not as strong as it was before the lockdown – and that's because after the lockdown, people's habit of reading the newspaper has undergone some change. At the Gujarat facility,we are predominantly producing Packaging Boards, which the pharmaceutical and food packaging industries are always in need for. At the same time, we are also producing – from our Rayagada facility – paper that is used for making school notebooks a n d t e x t b o o k s . T h e Te x t b o o k Corporation is in urgent need of paper because when schools reopen, there will be a big requirement of books and notebooks. Also, we have some order for the Copier we are producing for the export market.

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V•I•E•W•S We have adequate funds and cash. We have liquid funds close to 600 crore. We are also considering buyback of shares. In the last 6 to 8 months, we prepaid some debt.The debt level of the company is not alarming. The net debt of the company – consolidated debt even –is close to INR 1,000 crore, which is equivalent to the EBITA of the company or rather the EBITA is more than the net debt.

Market Trends The Rs 75,000-crore paper industry, which has resumed production after relaxation in lockdown, may have a negative growth in the first quarter of this fiscal as demand lost in this lockdown cannot be compensated entirely.As the sales were only at 15-20 percent of the year-ago levels during April, the first quarter will be negative for the paper sector. However, the

industry is hopeful of around 6 percent growth in the subsequent nine months. To some extent, it will be compensated, as we cannot make up the entire production if it was down for 30 days. Before the lockdown, the industry was operating at an average 90-95 percent, some even more than 100 percent. Any recovery, however, will depend on opening up of shops and normalisation of transport.

“Every situation also creates a new consumption point. As home delivery grows, the demand for packaging material will have substantial growth.” As the factories normally keep an inventory of two weeks, the running of

factories from April 15 will not disrupt supplies whenever lockdown is lifted. After the opening of books and stationery shops along with government offices, the demand for paper will rise. Also, the more use of electronic gadgets during the lockdown will not have any major long-term impact on the consumption of paper. Any change in the situation is a disruptive change; there will be some disruption and some drop in consumption. At the same time, every situation also creates a new consumption point. As home delivery grows, the demand for packaging material will have substantial growth. Once normal life is restored, paper consumption will return to the same level as in the pre-lockdown period. This impact is one-time impact. Excluding this quarter sales, the paper sector will grow at around 5-6 percent.

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N R Agarwal Industries Limited:

Braving the Crisis “The market will get distressed with immediate effect. Packaging board, which is almost 50 percent of our total production, has good potential, as it is used for packaging essentials like pharmaceutical, food, cereals, etc.,” says Mr. R N Agrawal, Chairman & Managing Director, N R Agarwal Industries Limited.

Paper Mart: What is your plan for overcoming the impending workforce crisis in the coming months?

Mr. R N Agrawal, Chairman & Managing Director, N R Agarwal Industries Limited

R N Agrawal: Because of this pandemic, workforce crisis is inevitable. We need to handle it with compassion and humanity. The phenomenon will be the same for everyone; we are not an exception. The key point here is that the paper industry is a highly skilled workforce's domain and the operation and engineering teams are under direct payroll. There are also contractual workers for unskilled work, and that may get affected. We have to tackle the situation as and when it arises. Being located at the industrial hub gives the advantage of selecting from multiple options for contractual workers at the time of need. We strongly feel that this situation can be tackled with the increased efficiency levels of our team. PM: Disruption in the supply chain might have caused trapped payments or finances for an extended period of time. What strategies or solutions are you looking at for mitigating the downward impact?

RNA: The supply chain completely relies on manpower. It is the backbone of logistics. Absence of manpower in the system, as mandated by the government, has brought the movement in the supply chain to a halt. Orders have been lying pending for quite some time, as factories, companies and warehouses are shut in a prompt response to the global health emergency. With no one to pick up or deliver and nothing to sufficiently deliver at all ends, it has weakened the smooth orchestration of trade. To combat the same, we have planned to rationalize our immediate expenses, including development activities

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throughout the company. Also, we are trying to get all receivables from our customers and only accepting the order with quick sale potential. All said and done, this interruption will have a downward impact on our regular cash flows. We need to handle them very carefully.

“Packaging board, which is almost 50% of our total production, has good potential, as it is used for packaging essentials like pharmaceutical, food, cereals, etc.”

PM: What steps are you taking to manage the logistical disruption?

action plans as the situation emerges post-lockdowns.

RNA: We see this as a two-fold challenge. One of them is time due to congestion for the backlogs and the other is increase in price of logistic services due to sudden demand after the lockdowns have been lifted. A major share of our finished good is being transported through roads, and we feel that will also get interrupted due to sudden rush. We can make

PM: Business operations in the coming years will have to be run by SOPs like social distancing, hygiene, etc. What is your plan of action going forward as regards this issue? RNA: The health and safety of our employees are of utmost importance. As we are operating partially now to continue the emergency services, we have already implemented the norms

for social distancing, disinfection tunnels, distributions of masks and sanitizers to eliminate the possibility of infection. PM: What kind of market trends do you foresee in the initial couple of quarters post-normalcy and beyond 2020? RNA: The market will get distressed with immediate effect. Packaging board, which is almost 50 percent of our total production, has good potential, as it is used for packaging essentials like pharmaceutical, food, cereals, etc. However, grades like writing and printing and newsprint will see a decrease or no growth in demand as an effect of the 'work from home' practice, online education systems, etc., which have got accelerated because of the pandemic.

Dev Priya Industries Orders Two Press Sections from Bellmer May 13, 2020

The contract for two press sections was signed in February 2020.

Mahendra Kumar Gupta and Amit Gupta of Dev Priya Industries have signed the contract with Bellmer for the rebuild of two press sections with shoe presses, in both PM1 and PM2. PM1 will be equipped with a TurboPress for 1100 kN/m and PM2 with a TurboPress for 1300 kN/m. Both machines produce Liner grades in the range of 120-280 g/m² and a maximum speed of 500 m/min. The replacement of existing Jumbo presses with shoe presses will ensure not only a higher production and increase the efficiency of both lines, but also lead to higher and more stable quality of the final product. The scope of supply includes complete press sections with TurboPress shoe presses, framing, guide rolls, felt conditioning equipment as well as all auxiliary systems like hydraulic units, mechanical drives and the automation system. With a history of 30 years for “Dev Priya Industries Pvt. Ltd.”, this project is just one step within the strategy of constant development.

Signing of agreement for two projects between Dev Priya Industries Pvt. Ltd. and Bellmer GmbH

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Under the able leadership of Amit Gupta, the company not only gears up to meet the growing demands of high-quality packaging paper, but also thereby strengthens its position as one of the biggest paper and board producers, both in their home state of Uttar Pradesh and in India. n

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Shree Rama Newsprint:

Equipping Itself for the Future As a strategic move, Shree Rama Newsprint Limited has ventured into packaging grades by manufacturing kraft paper in the range of 42-100 GSM. The company will revamp PM 2 including installation of film sizer for high BF Kraft paper.

Mr. Siddharth Chowdhary, Whole-Time Director, Shree Rama Newsprint Ltd.

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n an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart, Mr. Siddharth Chowdhary, Whole-Time Director, Shree Rama Newsprint Limited, talks about the business journey of his company, recent expansion, future plans and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company. Excerpts: Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about the business journey of your company? Siddharth Chowdhary: We acquired the company from West Coast Group in May, 2015 with a view to turn it around. The company is one of the largest producers of recycled paper-based writing and printing paper and newsprint

“We have been manufacturing writing & printing paper since October 2019. We have successfully exported 40% of our production till date. We aim to be a leading player in the western part of India in writing & printing paper segment. In the next quarter we will launch A4 size paper."

in the country, and its capacity is 1.32 lakhs TPA. The declining newsprint offtake by the print medium due to the dumping of imported newsprint gave us an opportunity to shift to quality production of writing and printing paper. We have been manufacturing writing and printing paper since October 2019. We have successfully exported 40% of our production till date. We aim to be a leading player in the western part of India in writing & printing paper segment. In the next quarter we will launch A4 size paper. The lockdown from March 25, 2020, due to COVID-19 has presented different types of challenges. We, therefore, chalked out a new

SRNL team with the first Kraft Paper Reel produced from Paper Machine 2; Machine deckle size of 6.3 metres.

strategy and successfully produced Kraft paper in the wide range of 42-100 GSM and thus expanded our product basket. PM: You have manufactured Kraft paper for the first time in your mill. What will be your marketing strategy for this paper? Which markets will you be covering? SC: We will be revamping some of the facilities to make value-added products in this segment. Also, we will focus on the export market. PM: Have you gone for any expansion or technological enhancement since the acquisition? SC: After the takeover of the company from West Coast Group in May, 2015, we started revamping our PM1 production facility. The machine has been erected, and we are in the process of re-commissioning it by July 2020. The revamp is being done by various

“After the takeover of the company from West Coast Group in May, 2015, we started revamping our PM1 production facility. The machine has been erected, and we are in the process of recommissioning it by July 2020.''

reputed machinery suppliers including Voith, Valmet, ABB, Siemens, DNB, Globe and Saloni. We have upgraded our deinking plants with state-of-theart equipment. PM: Do you have any future plans for investment, capacity expansion and/or product development? SC: We will revamp PM 2 including installation of film sizer for high BF Kraft paper. This is our investment plan for this financial year. PM: Could you tell us about your corporate vision for Shree Rama Newsprint? SC: Our vision is to make Shree Rama Newsprint the most efficient recycled paper-based paper mill in the western part of the country and a major player in the exports market, as the plant is situated just 25 kms from Hazira port. This gives us an advantage over other inland mills that are far from the port. Our main goal is to earn 50 percent of our revenue from exports, constituting all our product lines. PM: What has been the impact of the lockdown on your business? What steps are you taking to face the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? SC: We have not been impacted as far as our internal operations are concerned, as labor has been retained. We have given them free housing and other facilities. Sales has been affected owing

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T•H•E C•H•A•N•G•E•O•V•E•R industry will improve only when the entire economy revives. PM: What kind of market trends do you foresee for the initial couple of quarters post normalcy and in the next FY? SC: Much will depend on the resolution of the COVID -19 problem. It will be difficult to predict the same. We hope normalcy is restored at the earliest, without any further loss of life and disruption in trade and industry. Prices of raw materials have shot up drastically, as collection of waste paper is very poor or negligible in foreign countries – and in India as well – due to the lockdown. Availability of containers also poses a huge challenge for suppliers who ship waste paper from Europe and the USA.

Paper Machine 1 with deckle size of 5.3 metres

to a sharp decline in paper consumption; and that's because offices and schools have been closed down. Work on PM1 has been affected, as the suppliers were not in a position to reach the plant due to travel restrictions in Europe, China and India. This has led to a delay in the commissioning of the machine after the upgrade. Having said that, we do not operate in isolation; our business has been affected as well. The normalization of the entire trade and industry will depend on how quickly the pandemic is overcome or brought under control. The situation will normalize only when all

Aerial view of the manufacturing plant near Surat

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''SRNL will ultimately produce approximately 18,000 tons of various grades of paper per month. Our exports will grow 100% compared to the last financial year.'' industries revert to normalcy. Paper consumption is not confined to a specific industry; all kinds of industries use paper; and so, the prospects of the paper

PM: Do you think Indian manufacturers will get bigger opportunities post COVID-19? Can India become a global manufacturing hub? SC: We have no doubt that India has a bigger role to play in the future, given our strategic location, young population and business-friendly policies. We will emerge stronger to lead the world. Our country is going to benefit from the post-COVID-19 scenario, as we see shifting of manufacturing facilities from abroad. India will surely become a strong industrial force.

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Sri Andal Paper Mills:

Going for Major Expansion Sri Andal Paper Mills has ordered key technologies from Valmet for its new 200,000 TPA containerboard-making line in Tamil Nadu. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for the first half of 2021.

n an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart, Mr. P. Subramaniam, Managing Director, Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited, talks about his company, product range and future goals. Excerpts: Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about your company, especially its infrastructure and product range? P. Subramaniam: Sri Andal Paper Mills (P) Ltd. (SAPML) was started in the year 2000 with a 20 TPD production capacity in Kraft paper manufacturing business. It is now a 20-year-old professionally managed and wellmaintained industrial unit located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. SAPML manufactures plain Kraft paper and special high burst-factor packaging paper out of local waste paper, old corrugated containers purchased from local and overseas markets and purchased unbleached wood pulp.

Mr. P. Subramaniam, Managing Director, Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited

The company presently manufactures plain Kraft paper on the following paper machines (basis weight range – 100 to 240 grams per sq. m., and burst factor range – 12 to 28): • Machine 1 - Capacity of 50 TPD with a reel trim of 2200 mm • Machine 2 – Capacity of 80 TPD with a reel trim of 2850 mm

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K•E•Y P•R•O•J•E•C•T • Machine 3 – Capacity of 185 TPD with a reel trim of 3100 mm SAPML is a professionally managed company with all the modern technical plant and machinery and control systems in place – from the raw material processing stage to the treatment of waste water from the plant.

“The lack of availability of trained and motivated manpower for not only the operation of plant and machinery but to take care of the highly automated sections is another big challenge.” The company practices stringent quality control norms, and each stage of manufacture compulsorily passes through tight quality/quantity control

tests. The entire manufacturing process is monitored by a qualified and well-trained team of core members. PM: You have recently ordered key technologies for a 200,000 TPA containerboard machine from Valmet. What are the special features of this machine? Could you tell us about the technical aspects of this delivery from Valmet? PS: Valmet's delivery will include three OptiFlo Fourdrinier head boxes for excellent cross machine profiles and good formation, an OPTIPRESS linear press section to achieve high dewatering capacity, good runability and excellent end product properties, and an OPTISIZER Film size press with an automated starch supply system. This delivery will also include a start-up package of spare parts and consumables, a Valmet DNA machine c o n t r o l s y s t e m , VA L M E T D N S

Distributed Control System for Process control, Valmet IQ quality measurement system and Valmet Performance Centre connectivity for real time trouble shooting from remote location. The 4,800-mm-wide (untrimmed sheet width on reel) will produce recycled liner, recycled fluting, and corrugated Kraft (Kraft top recycled liner) grades with the basis weight range of 70-300 g /m2. The design speed of the machine will be 750 m/min and annual capacity 200,000 tonnes. PM: What made you choose Valmet as your supplier for containerboard machine technologies? What is the value and scope of this order/project? PS: Sri Andal was looking for a holistic combination of critical components for the manufacture of high-quality uncoated packaging grades meeting the quality requirement of indigenous and overseas market. In this quest, Sri

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K•E•Y P•R•O•J•E•C•T Andal availed the help of Valmet Technologies in the selection of critical components of not only the paper machine but also for fibre preparation 7 approach flow sections. Valmet offered its valuable suggestions for achieving Sri Andal's objectives. Valmet has a strong reputation, and we believe that Valmet's technology will help us in achieving our high-quality targets. It was vitally important for Sri Andal to maintain a good management-level r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h Va l m e t Technologies. PM: What are your target markets? PS: The rise in demand for Kraft paper in various end-use industries, such as food and beverages, building and construction, cosmetics and personal care, automotive, and consumer durables, is the key factor that is projected to drive the growth of the Kraft paper market across the globe. Continuous growth in the demand from the retail sector is expected to bolster paper-bag sales. This growth in demand is due to the strong consumer preference for biodegradable packaging and gradually emerging mindset of environment-protection agencies. This is bound to create high sales opportunities. There will be a lot of emphasis on eco-friendly products to promote the market growth of bio-degradable and recyclable packaging material. PM: The market in India is rather pricesensitive. How do you strike a balance between price and quality? PS: The packaging market is definitely price-sensitive. An entrepreneur in this line has to strike a balance between technology and operating cost. That is one reason why we chose Valmet Technologies to deliver all the critical components of the machine; our fibre

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processing line is from KADANT LAMORT of France and Approach Flow System is from KADNAT NOSS of Sweden. The non-critical components too are procured from reputed manufacturers in China, GAW Paper Coating Technology of USA and RUNTECH Systems of Finland. All these systems are being integrated for us by a well-known engineering consultant M/s Mech Tech Projects, Chennai. The manufacturing process, being highly automated, will enable us to manufacture the required quality products on a sustained basis. We have selected pieces of equipment that are highly power-efficient. Once the plant operation is optimised, we will stabilize our operating cost to deliver the required quality products on a sustained basis.

“Our fibre processing line is from KADANT LAMORT and Approach Flow System is from KADNAT NOSS. The non-critical components are procured from reputed manufacturers in China, while other critical components are sourced from GAW Paper Coating Technology of USA and RUNTECH Systems of Finland.” PM: What challenges does the containerboard segment in India face today? PS: The major challenge in the container-board segment is sustained availability of raw material at a stable price. Another big challenge that is faced by the pulp and paper industry is

environment protection. The industry is highly water-intensive, and any new venture will have to ensure a bare minimum of water consumption and NIL effluent generation, which calls for a very high capital investment. Handling and disposal of solid plastic waste and other materials in the fibre preparation plant pose a big challenge, as end use is extremely limited. The lack of availability of trained and motivated manpower for not only the operation of plant and machinery but to take care of the highly automated sections is another big challenge.

“The rise in demand for Kraft paper in various end-use industries is the key factor that is projected to drive the growth of the Kraft paper market across the globe.” PM: What are your views on having integrated containerboard manufacturing and corrugated packaging companies in India? PS: We are very positive on integrated containerboard manufacturing and corrugated packaging because recycling can be done at a higher rate and real time. Integrated units can lead to sustained high strength of products and reduction in transportation cost because of backward integration. PM: What are your goals for the future? PS: We will concentrate on the Kraft paper manufacturing process only. In the long term, Sri Andal will make special efforts to meet the demand of the market for quality and quantity of products through continuous upgradation of manufacturing technology in partnership with reputed manufacturers, as quality and technology are inseparable partners.

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Bindal Papers Mills:

Reaching New Heights The company was the first mill to produce photocopier paper with 100 percent Kolhu bagasse; it currently produces 110,000 TPA of writing and printing and photocopier paper.

n an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart, Mr. Ankur Bindal, M a n a g i n g D i r e c t o r, B i n d a l Papers Mills Limited, talks about his company and the major landmarks it has achieved and technological breakthroughs and expresses his views on paper made from agro fiber as compared to wood pulp. Excerpts. Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about your company and business journey?

Mr. Ankur Bindal, Managing Director, Bindal Papers Mills Limited

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Ankur Bindal: Bindals Papers Mills was commissioned in May 2009 with the installed capacity of 72,000 TPA. It is in Muzaffarnagar, which is a hub of “jaggery trading business”, where more than 40 percent of the human population is engaged in the cultivation of sugarcane. In this region, agricultural residue as the basic raw material is abundantly available. Bindals use Kolhu bagasse, mill bagasse, wheat straw, and farming wood to produce writing and printing paper (surface sized and non-surface

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sized) and photocopier paper. Bindals Papers Mills is the first mill to produce photocopier paper with 100 percent Kolhu bagasse. It currently produces 110,000 TPA of writing and printing paper and photocopier paper.

“The future is quite promising, as it gives an edge in cost of production over waste paper or wood-based mills.” PM: What technological and operational breakthroughs have been achieved by your company with regards to agricultural residue?

recovery boiler of 400 TPD (WBL firing) and started producing additional steam of 40 TPH; and other sections were balanced like adding n e w e v a p o r a t o r , e t c . Wi t h t h i s additional steam, paper machine speed was raised from 650 mpm to 780~800 mpm. TG of 5 MW: After installing a recovery boiler in 2015, we further installed TG of 5 MW; hence the total power generation was 20 MW. We also started power export. Technological Modification in Paper Machine: The machine itself has been upgraded on continuous basis and the following have been incorporated to enhance quality and productivity:

• Lime Kiln, Second Stage-caustisizers line • High capacity and highly automated A4 sheeter and packing unit • An upgraded Hood and Ventilation system In 2018, we applied for CII best water practices award and invited the CII team to visit our plant. The CII team visited and verified all our schemes and Bindals achieved the “CII award for adopting best water practices among pulp and paper industries in the year of 2018”.

• Sizing Film Press

AB: They are as follows:

• Post Dryers

Technologies adopted: In the initial phase, we had a power plant of capacity 100 TPH and TG of 15 MW, a pulp mill with Continuous Digester (Pandya type), Brown stock washing, ECF bleaching (D-E-D), Soda ash recovery (LTI), a paper machine with hydraulic head box, top former, Tri-nip press, controlled crown calendar, etc.

• Press Ceramic Roll

Te c h n o l o g i c a l u p - g r a d a t i o n : Conventional Recovery Boiler (M/s Enmass): In 2014, we installed a

Other Plant Additions: Additionally, we are installing the following to further improve economy and the overall performance of the mills:

• Press PU covering for Suction Press Roll • Automatic Tail threading mechanism for Unirun and Unirun to 1st dryer group • Basis Weight and Caliper Profiler modifications to improve paper profile • Cross direction Moisture profiler is under installation

PM: Logistics is one of the key factors for an agro residue-based paper mill. What is the overall outlook on the availability of raw material for your mill? What kind of challenges are you facing in this area? AB: We are using Kolhu bagasse, which is unique. It is procured directly from farmers/Kolhu operators in the area. As we are in the sugar belt and have a very large mandi for sugarcane products close to the mills, the supply of Kolhu bagasse (and mill Bagasse as well) is

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A•G•R•O F•O•C•U•S • Adopted new technology in the bleaching plant by Oxidative chemical bleaching (Ox) in place of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) enriched caustic extraction (Eop) stage to reduce pollution load in bleaching effluent. • Introduced post-bleaching enzyme to reduce bleaching chemicals for the same brightness which helps in reducing pollution load. • Recycling of sealing water of pumps back into the pumps after treating in turbo screen and replaced fresh water.

excellent in the season. We have installed a special plant unit to process Kolhu with the help of our own homegrown technology. The following are the advantages: • Much higher realization for the farmers, as no middlemen are involved • Lower transportation cost due to locally available material • The paper produced is cleaner as compared to other raw materials We have also developed the capacity to absorb any raw material mix available in the respective seasons and no variations take place in the final paper quality. The rising cost of mill bagasse and wheat straw has posed a bigger challenge for paper mills that are dependent on agro waste as input. It is a matter of concern.

“We have installed a special plant at our unit to process Kolhu bagasse with the help of our own homegrown technology.” The local transportation cost for raw material is bearable, but if the local supply dries up for any reason, the longer distance logistics cost is not

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quite bearable; it is perceived as a threat to agro-based industries. PM: What are your views on paper made from agro fiber as compared to wood pulp? AB: We benchmarked papers from various wood-based mills after achieving all the desired properties, including better cleanliness. After a combined effort made by our technical and marketing teams, we have been able to replace wood-based mills at various end users. PM: Effluent is the key challenge for agro residue-based paper mills. What kind of effluent-treatment infrastructure do you have? AB: In 2012 and 2015, two nos. of charter were implemented in River Ganga Basin for pulp and paper industries by CPCB with more stringent norms for the final discharge followed by “ZLD” from mill premises. Bindals adopted the following strategies: • Reduction of pollution load at source itself • Minimum discharge of effluent from individual sections of the mill. • Up-gradation of ETP • Reuse of wet washing water after clarification and treatment which reduced the pollution load in ETP.

• In order to reduce pollution load from paper machine, the stock coming out from the head box, ideally should retain in the paper sheet and clear water should come out from the wire section. To achieve this, we introduced the four component microparticle-based chemistry. • Further, excess cloudy water is treated in DAF and Micro filters, and clarified water is used in the wire and press section and replaced fresh water. Recovered fiber is used in machine through the Broke handling system. • Installed the Heat and Recovery system from dissolver vent in Chemical Recovery Boiler. • Reuse of all leakages from sealing of pumps, etc., in Chemical Recovery plant back into the cooling tower after treatment and reused as make up water (replaced fresh water). Technological up-gradation in ETP: After implementing all innovative concepts in ETP, our fresh water consumption reduced from 50 m3/T of paper to 20 m3/T of paper, and quantity of effluent from different plants also reduced to 16 m3/T of paper. ETP adequacy was further studied and the following modifications were done in ETP: • Installed the MIST Cooling system and Mist aeration system to maintain ETP in-fluent temp within range and increase of DO in the aeration system.

A•G•R•O F•O•C•U•S • Installed Jet Aerators in ETP along with Surface Aerators and the Mist Aeration system to maintain desired DO in Aeration tank. • Installed tertiary physio-chemical treatment for removal of COD, BOD and colour, and commissioned DAF. PM: Are there any areas where you think technological advancements are required for agro-based mills? What kind of technological advancements do think will take place in the future? AB: Although we have achieved huge reduction in water consumption and our conservation figures are good enough to be benchmarked for agrobased mills, we are looking forward to enhancements in pulping technology which can further reduce the effluent load to achieve and set a higher benchmark. For further improvement in water utilization, an RO plant has been installed and we need to find a viable economic solution for reuse of RO reject water in the process.

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“We have achieved huge reduction in water consumption and our conservation figures are good enough to be benchmarked for agrobased mills.” PM: What are the key challenges for agro-based paper mills and what are the best possible ways of facing these challenges?

lesser availability of fiber as a whole. This is a challenge that all agrobased paper mills are facing. • Higher silica content is a process problem for the service life of equipment We also need to focus on the following areas: • Further improve on the strength properties of end product • Invest in yield improving mechanisms

AB: The key challenges for agro raw material-based mills can be summarized as follows:

• Control the silica content to enhance the life cycle of equipment

• Bulky and hence expensive transportation

PM: What have you to say for the future of agro-based paper production in India?

• New variety of sugarcane being used in sugar mills have improved the sugar making yield but at the same time it has reduced the raw material fiber content in bagasse. This has adversely affected the economy of papermaking using bagasse and

AB: The future is quite promising, as it gives an edge in cost of production over waste paper or wood-based mills. As far as availability of raw material is concerned, since it is a byproduct of essential food production processes, it will remain sustainable.

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Parason Machinery:

Adopting a

Winning Strategy

Parason Machinery is constructing a new plant at Chikalthana Industrial Area, Aurangabad. Once the plant gets operational, Parason Machinery will be able to mass manufacture cast iron dryers, headboxes and other critical components that India has been importing from China.

n an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart, Mr. Kishor Shekhar Desarda, Director, Parason Machinery Private Limited, talks about his company, product portfolio and new manufacturing facility. Excerpts. Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about your company and product portfolio with regards to the pulp and paper industry? Kishor Shekhar Desarda: Parason Machinery is a 45-year-old company founded by Dr. C. P. Desarda who was metallurgist. Today, Parason is a company known for its products and services for stock preparation and approach flow lines. Parason products are widely used in tissue, kraft, writing printing and duplex board paper mills across India and in around 60 countries. Parason products mainly cover pulping, cleaning, screening, refining, and the dispersion areas of stock preparation lines. With production addition every year, Parason has been able to expand its portfolio and serve the paper industry efficiently.

From left to right - Mr. Kishor Shekhar Desarda, Director, Mr. Shekhar C. Desarda, Chairman & MD and Mr. Madhure Desarda, Director, Parason Machinery Private Limited

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Apart from Indian operations, we also have a manufacturing base in Brazil. There we have a full fledged manufacturing setup. With the team of around

T•H•E B•I•G L•E•A•P 85 employees in Brazil we are actively engaging with customer base in Latin America.

“We have also started our own hard chrome and chemical coating facility.” PM: Could you tell us a little bit about your infrastructure, workforce and manufacturing capabilities? KSD: At Parason, we are focused on quality products for our customers. Our facility in total is spread across 15 acres with around 4,00,000 sq. ft. of covered area. Our manufacturing infrastructure is divided into 5 verticals. Foundry: We have two dedicated modern special alloy steel foundries where we manufacture refiner disc and tackles. Machining: We have machines shops with dozens of CNC machines with the capability to machine critical components with high accuracy. Heavy Duty Fabrication: We also have a heavy-duty fabrication facility where we can handle jobs up to 50 tons, and we carry a good amount of expertise in welding technology. Chemical Coating Facility: Recently We have also started our own hard chrome and chemical coating facility. Engineering Services: We also provide engineering services to most of our clients where we do mill engineering for them. Mill engineering involves sizing and engineering of all the equipment along with motors, pumps, chest, and electrical systems. Mill engineering makes sure that all the piping layouts are correct and the entire system is mass balanced. We have delivered many projects which have the complete 3-D mill layout with virtual reality objects. With 3-D layout and virtual reality, customers can have firsthand feel of their mills. They can see how each and every corner of the mill looks like. This eliminates chances of error at

a later stage and makes sure the customer gets the maximum output with minimal operating costs. We have been doing this for more than five years now mainly for our international customers. We also have a manufacturing plant in Brazil which caters to the Latin American market.

“The new plant will be equipped with multiple CNCs and heavy duty machines which are required to manufacture dryer cylinders and critical components.” Parason has skilled workmen who are expert in the area of engineering and manufacturing technology. With a dedicated team of 38 design engineers, we are always a step ahead to deliver innovative products to the market. Overall, Parason has around 1,200 employees in India and Brazil. PM: Parason recently commenced the construction of a new paper machine manufacturing plant at Chikalthana, Aurangabad. Could you tell us a little bit about this new project?

KSD: Parason is in the process of coming up with a facility on a newly allotted 4 acres of industrial land. The facility will be used for manufacturing critical components for the paper industry. It will be used for manufacturing cast iron dryers, which are currently being imported from China. From very early days, Parason has always focused to create import substitutes. At Parason, we have always invested in R&D and have taken various projects for the advancement of our manufacturing capabilities. We feel that indigenization with superior quality of each component and product is very much important for every company and country to sustain and grow. With the new facility we are focusing on creating a reliable and cost-effective alternative for the products which are currently imported in India. We also appeal to every customer of ours to come forward and develop products in India. Ultimately every product development revolves around current demand of industry. And with right engineering approach we are ready for it...!! PM: Could you tell us about the technological capabilities to be installed in the new plant? What is the total outlay for the project?

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KSD: The new plant will be equipped with multiple CNCs and heavy duty machines which are required to manufacture dryer cylinders and critical components. We are also aligning our facility to mass manufacture headboxes. We carry a good amount of expertise in headboxes, and our capability to mass manufacture headboxes would allow us to compete with the Chinese manufacturers of headboxes. We will offer headboxes that are much better than those offered by China. And we will offer them at a competitive price. The same is the case for dryers. With our expertise in metallurgy and foundry technology, we will manufacture dryers that are qualitatively far better than Chinese dryers. And we will offer them at Chinese prices. PM: What are your thoughts on India's growing paper sector? How responsive has been the Indian pulp and paper industry when it comes to buying your products?

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KSD: I think that Indian paper industry is growing at a CAGR of 7 percent and that our products figure prominently in it. We are not only selling capital equipment but also taking care of after sales services, engineered consumables and spare parts. Our products play a vital role in energy saving, and with the continues improvements we make, we deliver the latest technology to our customers.

“With the recent acquisition of Calpher in Brazil, we are actively expanding on the Latin American market.” PM: Could you tell us about your global footprint? Is the global market for your machines lively enough for your business? KSD: Parason is a widely known name in the international paper world. We are regularly doing business in 60

countries. Around 50 percent of our revenue comes from exports. With the recent acquisition of Calpher in Brazil, we are actively expanding on the Latin American market. Our quality products and ability to resolve customer problems with correct solutions makes us the preferred partner on the global market. We are adding customers in every country and wining the trust of our customers with our quality products. PM: What new challenges is the Indian pulp and paper industry facing because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? KSD: The pulp and paper industry is a substantial part of the foundation of an economy. We see supply-chain issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but in the long run, we will witness further growth of the Indian paper industry. India's 1.3 billion population is a very big consumer base in itself.

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JMC Paper Tech:

Adding Value for Customers A leading manufacturer cum exporter of pulp and paper mill plant and machinery, JMC Paper Tech Private Limited undertakes design, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of new pulp mills and paper machines and the modernization of existing pulp mills and paper machines. The company has the necessary capabilities in project engineering, design, manufacturing and project management to take up assignments on a turnkey basis. JMC's expertise lies in applying state-ofthe-art technology to provide costeffective custom-designed solutions to suit the varied needs of its customers. Mr. Rajni Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, JMC Paper Tech Pvt. Ltd.

n an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart, Mr. Rajni Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, JMC Paper Tech Private Limited, talks about his company, recent developments and expansion plans. Excerpts. Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about the new developments that have taken place at JMC Paper Tech?

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Rajni Patel: As you already know, JMC was started in the year 2002. To meet the growing market demand, the company has taken many steps for development in the fields of sales and marketing, manufacturing processess, infrastructure development, technology upgradation and many other fields. In 2015, JMC shifted its existing manufacturing facility to the most developed industrial area of Sanand GIDC, which

V•A•L•U•E A•D•D•I•T•I•O•N is preferred by many MNCs. JMC started a new workshop in a 5000 sq. m. area with a vision to meet all international standards and facilities for innovative working. Later on, the workshop was expanded to 10000 sq. m. with additional precision machinery like CNC machine, heavy duty machines, best housekeeping, etc. Still, the company has an open area of approximately 5000 sq. m. for future expansion. JMC also went for a sand blasting chamber and acid pickling unit to meet the demand for products with accuracy and quality on the Indian and global markets.

“The company has expanded its production facility to 10000 sq. m. It still has an open area of approximately 5000 sq. m. for future expansion.” PM: Could you tell us about your technological capabilities and the quality and R&D practices you follow? RP: RP: Today, JMC is the largest manufacturer and exporter of pulp and paper plant and machinery with turnkey project solution under a single roof. The company does regular R&D on the market in order to take feedback and implement it in upcoming projects. JMC has the capacity to manufacture and supply multi-fourdrinier paper projects up to 500 TPD production capacity, maximum up to machine deckle of 5.5 MTR – also offered with multi wire technology and TDU. Machine manufacturing is carried out by using the latest imported technologies like high precision heavy duty CNC boring machine, CNC lathe machine, fabrication and machining facility with SS cladding, MIG/TIG welding, over dimension job manufacturing machining and handling capacity up to 80 tonnes. Strict quality control and inspection are given a lot of importance

during manufacturing and after its completion as well. The company has a large and clean working floor with best housekeeping. PM: Could you share with us your thoughts on India's growing paper industry with regards to the challenges it faces and the opportunities it can seize? RP: The industry is expected to grow at the rate of 7 percent per annum. Studies have shown that the growth of paper consumption changes from linear to exponential trends once the GDP growth rate crosses the doubledigit mark. Analysts often draw comparisons between the growth seen in bottled drinking water and tissue paper industries. Even if one assumes an average of 9 percent GDP growth rate in the medium term, linear extrapolation suggests that by 2025, the country will consume over 24 million tonnes of paper. Paper consumption is poised for a big leap forward in sync with economic growth and is estimated to touch 13.95 million tonnes by 2015-16. This clearly shows that there is a lot of

opportunity for growth in India. From the point of view of demand, every 1 kg incremental per capita consumption results in additional demand of more than one MT a year. Besides, policy factors also have a key role to play in the growth of the domestic paper industry in India. The government's sustained focus on literacy, increased consumerism and expansion in organised retail are expected to positively increase paper consumption and demand in India. PM: Could you tell us about your global market presence? Is the global market for your machines lively enough for your business? RP: JMC is the most preferred, favoured and recommended brand name and star-holding export house on the global market, especially for turnkey solution; only JMC is the frontrunner and first choice for newcomers as well as well-known and established industrialists in this field. JMC has its presence in around 45plus countries – like South Africa, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Kenya, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, Qatar,

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Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Indonesia, Jorden, etc. I can proudly say that 60 percent of JMC's turnover comes from its export sale only. Not only in India but also in places outside the country, we have more than 20 installations of complete paper plants supplied on a turnkey basis and many successfully executed expansion projects and regular supply of spares. A few big and prestigious projects are in the pipeline, and we are sure that we will bag them within a short span of time. PM: Is there anything that you would like to add? RP: JMC has been active in the paper industry since 2002; and with the help of regular R&D on the Indian and global

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“JMC is upgrading its quality standards and following the European standards for the domestic as well as global supply of paper plants.” markets, it has been able to understand the upcoming requirements of the industry. It has therefore started to work on the same in advance. In 2005, JMC made around 50 TPD single wire paper machines only, but as per the market requirement, it took the initiative to serve its clients with better products. As a result, JMC designed double wire, triple wire, four wire and multi wire paper

machines with Top Dewatering Unit (TDU). Recently, we installed the sand blasting and acid pickling plants for better product quality. Right now, JMC is upgrading its quality standards and following the European standards for the domestic as well as global supply of paper plants. JMC now has technical associations with Papcel Group and a leading Chinese manufacturer of calendars and coaters, Shashi Light Ind. Machineries Company Limited (SLMC), with a view to serve the paper industry with its quality products at cost-competitive prices. JMC has also adopted the European standards for manufacturing and quality inspection. In this way, JMC, PAPCEL GROUP and SLMC are following the “One Belt, One Road” strategy.

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Khanna Paper Mills Touches New Milestone with Manufacturing of Kraft Paper Khanna Paper Mills is one of Asia's leading, trusted and efficient producers of paper and paper products. The company's main objective is the development of recycled, eco-responsible and innovative papers that offer clients unmatched level of quality and performance. waste paper and export it to India. Having its own paper mill gives the mill an edge, since it not only buys but also consumes.

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hanna Paper Mills has achieved a major milestone in KPM history. The Punjab-based paper mill has success-

fully completed the manufacturing of Kraft paper. Khanna Paper Inc., company's subsidiary in New Jersey, USA, buys all grades of

The mill has is plant located in Amritsar, Punjab. The facility is spread over 80 acres making it the largest single location plant in the country to use recyclable paper waste. The annual production capacity is half a million tons with four paper machines, deinking plants and in-house captive power plant of 30 MW. The mill boasts with highly skilled production teams, capable of dealing with rising demand of producing a wide range of paper and its products. n

Trident Group Ventures into Kraft Paper Production The company has successfully completed the trial run of unbleached virgin kraft paper. May 23, 2020

r i d e n t L i m i t e d, t h e f l a g s h i p company of Trident Group and the world's largest wheat straw-based paper manufacturer introduces a new product to its product portfolio – "Kraft Paper". Using advanced technology in existing wheat-straw pulp-based paper manufacturing, the company is able to have sustainable growth by reducing input costs and adding environmental sustainability. Trident uses its byproducts to generate co-generation power to save energy cost and has its focus on producing eco-friendly paper. Kraft paper can be used for packaging material due to its durable and useful

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Trident announces the launch of kraft paper

nature. Further applications for kraft paper include carry bags, business cards, kraft envelopes, etc. Kraft paper is

stronger than regular paper due to its reduced lignin content and high sulphur ratio. n

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The Success Story of Japan’s Waste Recycling System In Japan, it's not called waste. It's called recovered resources or recovered paper! Japan is a recyclingdriven society.

apan strictly follows 3 R's (reuse, reduce and recycle). The government plays a major role in creating awareness among people to segregate their waste. It has incentive systems and clear policies for a successful recycling system. Anyone who has visited Japan will know how the Japanese people follow these rules meticulously.

Segregation Success Schools and institutions play a major role in creating awareness among young minds. In general, citizens volunteer to

keep the society clean. Municipalities share the segregation and collection guidelines document with every household. Community associations play a major role in collecting waste and transporting it to the municipality for a reward. The main pillar of paper recycling success is their direct delivery rights to sell to wholesalers as well as to export it.

“Japan has taken the responsibility of adopting various measures and policy guidelines for waste management, like its waste management cleansing act and more.” Households and businesses separate their trash into burnable items (everything from kitchen scraps to plastic bags, paper and clothing), non-burnable items (glass, metal, batteries, crockery and electronics) a n d r e c y c l a b l e s . Ty p i c a l l y , burnable garbage is collected twice a week, non-burnable twice a month and recyclable materials, such as PET

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R•E•C•Y•C•L•I•N•G T•R•E•N•D•S intervals like three days in a week etc., depending on the volume of waste generated.

bottles, glass, newspapers and cardboard, once a week; oversized trash and appliances are handled under a separate system.

Waste Collection in Japan To reduce total waste ending in landfills, an effective waste disposal system has been put in place. Japan has taken the responsibility of adopting various measures and policy guidelines for waste management, like its waste management cleansing act and more. It also follows the circular economy model where waste is handled by manufacturers in their premises (extended producers' responsibility). Manufactures also have the responsibility of manufacturing and designing products that are worth collecting and recycling. A specific labeling system has also been put in place for recycling.

schedules. Any resident and commercial establishments can volunteer and provide a space outside their premises to set up a collection point. This collection point will be used by the area locals to drop off their segregated waste in the appropriate boxes. Waste is collected by municipalities at timely

2. Group Collection: Any association or a group of people can set up a collection point, collect waste from residents and transport it to m u n i c i p a l i t i e s . Te n o r m o r e household can form a group. Business operators like supermarkets are also doing collection. This provides employment to people; they are able to make good profit out of the waste group collection system. Incentives are provided by the corporation to these group collectors. Most of the group collects only paper waste to sell to paper mills at a better rate. This also creates a demand in local recovered paper production, as this collected paper waste is exported to other countries. The group collectors cannot use municipality collection points.

Main Reason for Recycling Success Is the Collection System Waste collection is done in three ways; and to encourage recycling, a lot of subsidies are also provided. To avoid illegal trading of waste, MoU is signed to use GPS in the collection points to track where the waste is being transported. 1. Drop off or Collection Point: Walk around any neighborhood and you'll soon come across detailed roadside signs with colorful icons and weekly

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R•E•C•Y•C•L•I•N•G T•R•E•N•D•S processing including incineration and pulverization, and landfills. Waste is collected from these collection points by the municipality and taken to be treated at local decentralized recycling centers, which is intermediate processing. Wastes are getting bailed appropriately, categorized and sent to manufacturers to recycle them and use as raw material. Non-recyclables are treated in their decentralized recycling centers or transferred to a centralized largest recycling center. Centralized incineration treats waste in an environment friendly manner, and the residuals are sent to Japan Last Landfill.

Japan follows the circular economy model where waste is handled by manufacturers in their premises (extended producers' responsibility).

Japan Last Landfill: From Trash to Ash

Jbrand: Japan has developed its own recovered paper brand called Jbrand, which is high-grade-quality recovered paper. In general, Japanese waste paper is high grade and has huge export market demand, which has led to the direct selling of group collection to sell to paper mills and not to municipalities for a better rate. 3. Municipalities: Municipalities collect waste from these collection points; treat them in their decentralized recycling centers. Recyclables get bailed accordingly and sent to respective manufacturers and nonrecyclables are incinerated in their small decentralized units or sent to the centralized recycling unit.

The Waste Collection System: Challenges 1. Reduction of volume of waste for municipalities. Group collectors collect more waste and sell it to

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manufacturers directly, which ends up with corporation getting less volume of waste. 2. Segregation of recovered paper from other waste. 3. In Japan, waste should be segregated into 10-plus different kinds, which often ends up in mixing of garbage 4. Collection points are at risk because of market value, which leads to stealing and weather conditions 5. The younger generation does not want to take further group collection business 6. Shortage of labor in waste collection 7. Due to market fluctuation, it is difficult to continue with the process

Waste Management in Japan Waste management happens in three stages: collection, intermediate

This landfill turns garbage to land that can be used in future. Incinerated residual ash is disposed in soil with layers scientifically designed to treat the waste. Japan Landfill is no surprise; it looks beautiful and doesn't look like a landfill.

Interesting Facts In order to avoid trucks with mudded tires inside the premises, Japan has developed this system where mudded tires are cleaned before entering the premises. One paper mill has a dog named “Silk”. It has been trained to inspect odor in the recovered paper blocks for effective recycling of paper. n - This article has been written by Uma Dotc. About the Author Sustainability lifestyle promoter with years of experience in creating awareness and setting up sustainability initiatives. Her passion for promoting sustainable lifestyle and waste management influenced her to start a sustainability initiative called “UpcycleIt”.

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The Story of Eco-Packaging –

How Upcycling Is Transforming TV Packaging

ast April, Samsung Electronics introduced its new 'eco-packaging' – a new kind of product packaging that facilitates the upcycling of the boxes that come with the company's global lifestyle TV models, which include 'The Frame,' 'The Serif' and 'The Sero'. The special cardboard boxes are designed to allow consumers to upcycle the packaging their televisions come in into small, versatile pieces of furniture. The thick, corrugated cardboard that the packaging is comprised of can be used to construct small tables and shelves, and building instructions can be accessed by scanning QR codes on the outsides of the boxes. Samsung Newsroom interviewed the designers from Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Business who, in developing the new eco-packaging, sought to “not only work to develop an outstanding product, but also to realize the promise of environmental sustainability.”

Eco-Packaging – Inspired by the Way People Use Their TVs

However, the core idea of reusing packaging material was not enough by itself – concrete measures were required to truly realize the designers' vision. While the designers were planning the project, the ways in which consumers were using The Serif gave them an idea. Many consumers who were buying the new TV were also purchasing additional drawers or cabinets in which to store their television accessories. “With this in mind, we began to study corrugated cardboard products in the market and visit producers of small furniture,” explained designer Jonathan Whang.

“The thick, corrugated cardboard that the packaging is comprised of can be used to construct small tables and shelves.”

'Dot Pattern' Matrix Design – Making DIY Easy

Eco-packaging designers, Daehee Yoon from the Product Design Group (left) and Jonathan Whang from the Future Experience Design Group

“Mustn't there be a way to turn TV packaging into something useful, rather than just disposing of it?” The development of the eco-packaging initiative began with this simple question. “Nowadays, more and more consumers are interested in protecting the environment,” explained designer Daehee Yoon, “With eco-packaging, they could realize environmental protection simply by purchasing goods like they usually would. That was the idea that drove us.”

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Dot Pattern Matrix Design

While making a product aesthetically pleasing is important, designers can never lose sight of usability. Therefore, for the eco-packaging designers, the goal was to develop a product that not only met the brief, but was also both easy to use and durable. At first, the designers thought of cutting guiding lines into the cardboard and providing printed plans. However,

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Sungdo Son, one of the designers from Future Experience Design Group

(From left) Designers Jonathan Whang, Sungdo Son and Daehee Yoon holding pieces of furniture constructed with eco-packaging

they soon realized that such methods could limit the number of building methods made available and lead to goods sustaining damage during delivery.

ers faced a significant challenge when it came to developing plans that were easy to follow and a final product that was both durable and attractive. “We had to change our strategy several times over before we eventually came up with a final solution that ticked all the boxes,” explained Whang.

Eventually, the designers came up with the 'dot pattern' design. By printing a dot matrix directly onto the cardboard, users would receive easy-to-follow guidance for upcycling, and the product would be protected, all with barely any additional costs or carbon emissions incurred. “One out of every five dots is larger than the others, and the number of dots serves as the unit of measurement,” explained Yoon, “This makes building your own upcycled furniture easy and accessible, and additionally makes the furniture look good once it's built.”

“Although our eco-packaging may not bring about a drastic reduction in paper waste, we hope that our efforts will seek to increase awareness for the relevant environmental issues.” In addition to facilitating upcycling, the eco-packaging initiative provides paperless electronic manuals with a wide range of building plans that can be accessed by scanning QR codes printed on the tops of the boxes. “The QR codes enable you to access building manuals swiftly without the need to install an app,” Sungdo Son related, “The electronic format also makes it easier to add and modify plans.”

Innovative Sustainability Printing dots on boxes and providing digital building plans might sound quite straightforward. However, the design-

Elaborating on what the building experience is like for consumers, Whang related that, “The level of building expertise required and the time it takes to build each respective piece of furniture are noted in the manuals so that consumers can make informed choices about what to make with their packaging. After the eco-packaging was distributed, it was interesting to see how much the final products varied in terms of shape and appearance, despite the fact that they were built using the same sets of plans.” Commenting on the eco-packaging initiative, the designers said, “Although our eco-packaging may not bring about a drastic reduction in paper waste, we hope that our efforts will seek to increase awareness for the relevant environmental issues.” It was this wider conscientiousness that contributed to the team winning a 'CES Innovation Award' in 2020. What's more, the story of the eco-packaging initiative has not drawn to a close yet. “We are cooperating with Dezeen, a lifestyle design magazine based in the U.K., to hold an ecopackaging design competition, which will be open to all,” reports Son. “The participants will be asked to create designs for different types of eco-packaging using environmentally friendly materials and corrugated cardboard.” n -The original article was published in Samsung Global Newsroom

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Greenwashing:

Misleading the Consumers

reen marketing owes its existence to corporate environmental responsibility and the urgency about combating the issue of climate change. A business practice that takes into consideration consumer concerns about driving preservation and conservation of the natural environment, green marketing highlights the superior environmental protection features of a company's products and services. In other words, it is the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe. While some companies are sincerely putting green marketing into practice, others are “greenwashing” their labels to woo the ever-increasing number of eco-conscious customers. “Greenwashing”, to put it simply, is the act of misleading consumers about the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. Greenwashing claims that it champions the cause of environmentalism and sustainability, but in reality, it fudges or misrepresents facts. It underplays harm to the environment through incomplete or misleading statistics. Bottled water companies choke the ocean with plastic bottles, but they try to relieve consumers of worries by stamping their bottles as recyclable material. The recycling that they refer to never happens, but

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consumers feel that they are helping the environment by buying the water

Types of Greenwashing One of the types of greenwashing that can be identified is the hidden trade-off. It is a claim that suggests that a product is 'green' based on just a few characteristics with no attention to other signific a n t e n v i r o n m e n t a l i s s u e s . Fo r example, shampoo is not environmentally preferable just because it comes from organic material as shown on the bottle. The chemical ingredients and contents that are not disclosed may be harmful for the consumer and environment. A claim about a product that cannot be supported by evidence is another type of greenwashing. For example, the diapers and napkins companies that claim percentages of recycled content without providing evidence. Greenwashing also commits the sin of vagueness. It is a claim that is too broad or not legally defined. 'All-natural' is an example. Arsenic, uranium, mercury and formaldehyde are all naturally occurring and poisonous. So, 'all natural' is not necessarily 'green'. Resorting to the use of fake labels is also a type of greenwashing. This type of greenwashing takes place when a product, through either words or

I•N•D•U•S•T•R•Y T•R•E•N•D•S images, gives the impression of thirdparty endorsement where no such endorsement actually exists. Irrelevance is another type of greenwashing. It means that an environmental claim may be truthful but is irrelevant or unhelpful. For example, 'CFC-free'. It is a frequent claim despite the fact that Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are banned by law.

Greenwashing can also involve the 'lesser of two evils'. It is a claim that may be true within the product category, but that risks distracting the consumer from the greater environmental impacts of the category as a whole. For example, organic cigarettes and fuel-efficient sport-utility vehicles. Fibbing has also been quite prevalent in recent times. It is an environmental claim that is simply false. Examples of

fibbing are products falsely claiming to be energy star certified or registered.

Greenwashing: Examples Consider a couple of examples of greenwashing, where no actual steps were taken to follow what was preached. Rhude, a French luxury fashion brand, choreographed a show about climate change and the pressing need to “open our hearts and our

“Environmentally-conscious consumers rely on corporate messages to inform their purchasing choices. Yet, it is not uncommon for organizations to make misleading environmental claims that promote switching from paper to electronic services as better for the environment,” says Phil Riebel, President, Two Sides North America Inc. Paper Mart: Could you tell us a little bit about the good work that Starbucks and Two Sides recently did together? Phil Riebel: Two Sides operates an antigreenwashing campaign globally where we work with organizations who are using “anti-paper” ma rke t ing cla ims t o p romote lower-cost Phil Riebel, President, Two Sides digital services over North America Inc. paper-based communications. The majority of the green claims used are not substantiated with facts and do not consider the growing and significant environmental impact of our digital infrastructure. Finally, they also do not comply with environmental marketing rules and guidelines published in many countries. We approach the companies and request that they change or remove the claims, and use factual messages instead. The work with Starbucks has been underway for over 4 years. The company was great to collaborate with and they immediately understood and agreed with our position. First, all the printed messages were changed on paper bags and napkins in the U.S., and then in 2019, Canada followed. All claims of “saving trees” were removed from all bags and napkins at all outlets in the US and Canada – in total 7,200 Starbucks outlets.

PM: Starbucks recently worked with Two Sides to remove claims of "trees saved" on all bags and napkins across all 7,200 outlets in the U.S. and Canada. What are the implications of this removal? PR: The implications are important for the paper and printing industries because fewer people see negative claims about print and paper products. In fact, the Starbucks project alone influences at least 1.3 billion impression per year, just for napkins. This assumes an average of 500 customers per day for each Starbucks outlet, and 1 napkin used per customer. With revenues of $26 billion US per year, companies like Starbucks can reach a lot of consumers – so getting the message changed is critical.

“Greenwashing claims that it champions the cause of environmentalism and sustainability, but in reality, it fudges or misrepresents facts.” PM: In one of your articles you wrote "Starbucks was a great company to work with and we certainly hope more will follow their suit." Are you currently working with some other companies along similar lines? PR: Yes, since the launch of our campaign in 2012 we have worked with over 195 companies, just in North America. They include many of the Fortune 500 banks, telecoms, utilities, insurance companies – some of the world's largest corporations. Our success rate in getting companies to change or removed claims is currently at 65 percent.

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PM: What are the misleading aspects of most paperless marketing slogans? PR: There are several: • They do not comply with environmental marketing guidelines. For example, in the U.S., this would be the US Federal Trade Commission Green Guides which requires claims to be substantiated with solid facts and specific. • They do not consider the environmental impact of switching from paper to digital. • They do not consider the unique sustainable features of paper, such as coming from renewable resources and highly recyclable. • They assume paper is a cause of deforestation as opposed to coming from sustainable managed forests.

“Two Sides North America Inc. has engaged with over 195 companies to change or remove negative environmental claims used to promote electronic services over paper-based communications.” PM: What is greenwashing? Could you give us examples of greenwashing? Why do some businesses go for it? What are the signs that we should look out for to avoid greenwashing brands? PR: Greenwashing is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as, “to make people believe that your company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is.” Environmentallyconscious consumers rely on corporate messages to inform their purchasing choices. Yet, it is not uncommon for organizations to make misleading environmental claims that promote switching from paper to electronic services as better for the environment, i.e. 'go paperless – go green' and 'save trees.'

the claims are actually ineffective from a marketing point of view. PM: How do you define deforestation? What are the causes of deforestation? Is paper production, especially tissue paper production, responsible for deforestation? What does “going green” really mean? PR: Deforestation is the conversion of forest to another land use. It EXCLUDES areas where trees have been removed as a result of harvesting or logging, and where the forest is expected to regenerate naturally or with the aid of silviculture (United Nations FAO, 2001). In other words, it is the long-term or permanent loss of forest cover. This includes areas converted to agriculture, pasture, water reservoirs and urban areas.

“Tackling greenwash is an ongoing challenge that requires significant resource to research, monitor and engage many organizations.” Globally, the #1 cause of deforestation is agriculture. In North America, the paper industry is not a cause of deforestation due to sustainable forest management, government regulations and forest certification programs. PM: What is the best advice you can give the internal marketing teams of businesses in India regarding greenwashing?

The main driver is to lower cost by switching customers from paper and print to online billing and services.

PR: First of all – respect environmental guidelines for environmental marketing. If you plan to compare products or services based on environmental criteria, make sure you have all the facts and that you have analyzed environmental impacts over the life cycle of each product or service. Don't assume digital has no impacts – this is false – in fact, it has many impacts and they are growing every day.

The main signs are unsubstantiated green claims. Companies should just focus on factual messaging to promote online services. Furthermore, studies have shown that green claims do not sway consumers to go paperless – so

Stick to factual and substantiated messaging. There is no need for “go green”, “save trees”, etc. – they mislead consumers and show that you have not done your homework and perhaps do not understand sustainability.

minds” before it is too late. However, soon after the show, one of the designers admitted to the press that “there was nothing sustainable about his collection.” Last year, the state of Massachusetts accused Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM. N) in lawsuit of climate change deceit. Massachusetts sued Exxon, accusing

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the oil giant of misleading investors and consumers for decades about the role fossil fuels play in climate change. According to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), marketing claims must be absolutely clear, truthful, accurate and not misleading. Companies or marketers must base environmental claims on the full life

cycle of the advertised product, unless the marketing communication states otherwise, and must make clear the limits of the life cycle. They need to ensure that claims that are based on only part of the advertised product's life cycle do not mislead consumers about the product's total environmental impact.

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The Need of the Hour: Stricter Laws and Regulations Although many countries have framed laws to stop greenwashing and made progress in thwarting it, new stricter laws and regulations to prevent greenwashing are surely required. Greenwashing needs to be monitored, and the companies should be punished for misleading environmental claims. The use of environmentally friendly images on products which have no environmental impacts should be prohibited. Companies should be forced to stay away from using green color in the logos of their products. Green audit needs to be developed to evaluate the nature-conservation performance of the companies. Advertisement standards and corporate codes of conduct require reform. It is time the majority of the governmental bodies, NGOs and environmentalists launched sustained anti-greenwash campaigns.

The Two Sides AntiGreenwash Campaign By running its anti-greenwash campaign, Two Sides North America Inc. is doing the paper industry a great service. Since early 2012, it has engaged with over 195 companies to change or remove negative environmental claims used to promote electronic services over paper-based communications. It contacts companies and provides them with the real facts about responsible paper production in North America including the fact: • That electronic communication also has environmental impacts • That in North America, many more trees are grown than harvested • That many consumers value paperbased communication Glowing testimonials have come from companies that have benefited from their relationships with Two Sides. Says

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Sprint's Alan Anglyn, Director, IT Care & Billing Services Business Management, “One of the benefits of our relationship with Two Sides has been the opportunity to reflect on how we communicate our efforts. This caused us to review Sprint's messaging about electronic media across multiple touch points.” According to Andrew Woodroffe, Senior Project Manager & Sustainability Leader, HSBC Group, “Our two organizations are very close on our approach to paper and its role within the Finance Industry. We also agree that the (e-billing) statements in place were too simplistic about this positive impact and would benefit with being re-worded to be more specific. The HSBC global sustainability team has agreed to draft some new wording which we will share with Two Sides for review prior to issue as guidelines to our marketing and communications teams.” It is worth noting that 2019 was the busiest year to date for Two Sides' antigreenwash campaign. During this year, 388 organizations across the world were found to be using unsubstantiated claims about print and paper's impact on the environment. These organizations were identified by Two Sides throughout Europe, North and South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Two Sides gladly reported that 131 of those organizations had removed or changed their messaging. During 2019, in North America, Two Sides worked with several major organizations to achieve significant changes in messaging, including Cigna, ComEd, Comcast, JP Morgan Asset Management, JP Morgan Chase, Pr i n c i p a l , S e l e c t i v e I n s u r a n c e , Starbucks, to name a few. It should be noted that Starbucks worked with Two Sides to remove claims of "trees saved" on all bags and napkins across all 7,200 outlets in the U.S. and Canada.

It is alarming to note that in their efforts to cut costs, many banks, telecom providers, utility companies and even governmental organizations have been encouraging their customers to switch to digital services by using unfounded environmental claims such as “Go Green – Go Paperless” and “Choose ebilling and help save a tree.” Phil Riebel, President of Two Sides North America, says, “Not only are these claims misleading and in breach of advertising rules, they also ignore the growing and significant environmental impact of today's massive electronic infrastructure. Far from 'saving trees,' a healthy market for forest products such as paper encourages the long-term sustainable management and growth of forests. Many of the organizations we engage with are always surprised to learn that net forest growth in the U.S. is equivalent to over 1,500 NFL football fields per day.” Jonathan Tame from the Two Sides global team concludes, “Tackling greenwash is an ongoing challenge that requires significant resource to research, monitor and engage many organizations. Because of the huge reach of some of these corporations, these unsubstantiated claims about print and paper have a negative effect on consumer perceptions about paper. For this reason, the antigreenwash campaign will continue to be a priority of Two Sides. We are grateful for the cooperation of the hundreds of organizations we have worked with in recent years. We are also thankful for the many industry stakeholders and members of the public who send Two Sides examples of greenwash.” Two Sides continues to actively engage organisations found to be using unsubstantiated environmental claims about the use of paper. So far, around 70 percent of the companies engaged by Two Sides have changed or removed misleading messages. n

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Defoamer or Antifoam: Mr. Richard West, Product Manager, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals

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am often asked the question: “Do I need a defoamer or an antifoam?” The answer is neither yes nor no, for there is a difference between them.

Many customers contact me because they want to solve their 'foaming' problem – something they cannot control. The problem is typically heavy surface foam which is generated in various locations in the pulp or papermaking process. Wire tray, wire silo, drains, effluent treatment plant, size press, coating color kitchen, brown stock washers, and blow tank are a few examples. Surface foam can lead to various problems. We need to focus underneath the surface of the liquid where the foam starts as an air bubble.

in the liquid phase is known as dissolved gas, entrained air or free air and the size of the air bubble dictates whether it remains in suspension or rises to the surface of the liquid. The impurities present in the liquid phase (such as surfactants) dictate the stability of the air bubble in both the liquid phase and at the surface of the liquid.

Why do air bubbles and surface foam occur? To form a stable foam, we need to meet the following criteria: • A liquid (water is a major component of the pulp and paper making process) • An impurity in the liquid (there are many chemicals and surfactants found naturally in wood which are released during the pulping process; paper makers use many additives in the wet end to give the paper different functional properties) • Mechanical energy (the process of making pulp and paper is very dynamic) Pulp and papermaking systems contain all these three criteria; therefore, foaming is a common occurrence. Air bubble is generated in the liquid phase by mechanical energy and occasionally by chemical or biological reaction. Air

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Air and foam stabilizers (surfactants) are common in the liquid phase: In the pulping process, the natural wood lignin is converted into soaps at high temperature and pH; they foam excessively. In paper making, additives such as dry strength, wet strength, sizing and starch are a few examples of chemicals that stabilize air and foam. If the stabilized air bubble remains in the liquid phase, it contributes to various negative aspects of the production process such as:

T•E•C•H - T•A•L•K Paper • Poor formation resulting in reduced sheet strength, reduced production due to sheet breaks and sheet defects such as pinholes and light spots

Defoamers destroy existing surface foam

• Reduced pump efficiency resulting in reduced production • Reduced drainage resulting in reduced production and higher steam consumption

Pulp • Poor washing efficiency resulting in dirtier pulp • Lower liquor solids resulting in higher energy costs at the evaporator • Higher soda loss resulting in more alkali to purchase

Antifoams/Deaerators remove air from the liquid phase and prevent stable surface foam

• Decreased VAT dilution resulting in slower speed / drainage • Increased dirt count resulting in dirty pulp • Increased bleaching costs • Knock on effects to paper machine and ETP If the stabilized air bubble rises to the liquid surface it will not burst and will remain until physically or chemically destroyed. Surface foam has some of the following negative aspects: • Water level in chests difficult to control • Deposition on the walls of chests resulting in microbiological problems • Dried foam on the walls breaking off causing sheet defects and breaks. • Housekeeping / safety / appearance (foam in drains, rivers etc.) • Loss of additives • ETP foaming problems create environmental risks All of the above add $$$$$ to the production cost, which an effective antifoam / defoamer can significantly reduce. How do we control the air in liquid and surface foam? The air in the liquid phase and surface foam can be controlled by mechanical and chemical treatment.

Mechanical • The use of water spray/shower bars directly over the surface foam will physically knock down the foam • Deculators are vacuum systems designed into the engineering of the mill; the liquid phase is put under reduced pressure at which point the air can be easily removed

Chemical • A defoamer reduces or destroys existing surface foam • An antifoam reduces the air content in the liquid phase and prevents surface foam from stabilizing; if this can be achieved, there is less need for a defoamer • An effective foam control agent should combine both effects to some extent

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How do we choose the correct foam control agent? Like all chemical applications, there are some basic rules we should follow.

“I recommend using both defoamer and antifoam for mills that can benefit from reduced entrained air and surface foam.” For defoamers, we target heavy surface foam. We simply need to test different chemical types in order to see which one effectively destabilizes the surface foam. The most effective defoamer chemical type will likely be a surfactant, but opposite to the surfactant types which stabilize the foam. After we have chosen the most suitable defoamer to use, we need to select the best addition point. It is important to select a positon with good mixing to ensure even distribution of the defoamer. Because the defoamer is fast acting it can be added just before or at the point of heavy foaming. For antifoams, we target a reduction in the liquid phase entrained air. Product selection is easier. The most effective antifoams used in the paper making wet end are typically fatty alcohol dispersions and stock temperature dictate the product of choice. I recommend using both defoamer and antifoam for mills that can benefit from reduced entrained air and surface foam. Pulp mill foam control agents are a combination of defoamer and antifoam; they are typically silicone-based emulsions or concentrates and are designed for use at high temperature and high pH. Finally, the pulp and paper making process is dynamic and never stable, which means that defoamer and antifoam performance can also change. It is therefore advisable to regularly survey the products used in order to ensure optimum performance. n – The article was written by Richard West, Product Manager, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals

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IFC to Infuse USD 35 Million in JK Paper to Fund its Working Capital Need The proposed IFC infusion would fund the incremental working capital requirements due to the impact of current pandemic crisis. May 30, 2020

he International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is planning to support JK Paper Limited's (JKPL's) working capital requirements by infusing nearly $35 million in the company. The infusion will help the company address liquidity constraints in the midst of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania, Director, JK Organisation and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, JK Paper Ltd.

The incremental working capital requirements and shortfall in cash flow generation to fund planned and future capital expenditures are expected to aggregate to approximately $35 million, which would be financed by the IFC investment.

The IFC investment is in the form of secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of up to Rs 2.6 billion ($35 million equivalent). The proposed IFC investment would fund the incremental working capital requirements due to the impact of Covid-19, and any potential shortfall in cash flow generation for planned and future capital expenditures, said IFC. In 2018, IFC disbursed $44.7 million in the form of an INR denominated A loan (category description) to the company to help improve its productivity and refinance its existing debt. n

Rayana Paper Starts 100 TPD Writing & Printing Plant The project was successfully completed and started in February 2020. recycled fibre based writing & printing paper, maplitho and copier. The Uttar Pradesh-based paper mill has s o u rce d t h e p a p e r m a c h i n e a n d equipment from M/s. Peer Paper Machines Pvt. Ltd., Saharanpur (UP). The machine has a deckle size of 2.8 meters and speed of 600 MPM. It has also been i n c l u d e d w i t h te c h n o l o gi e s a n d functionalities like Bi-nip press and fully automatic DCS system. The raw material used for paper production are imported waste paper, children copies, books and its cuttings. The total outlay of the project is 40 crore. June 23, 2020

ayana Paper Board Industries has recently started a new 100 TPD Writing & Printing paper machine. According to Mr. Ram Ji Singh, Director, Rayana Paper Board Industries Limited, the company will be manufacturing

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The PM 2 has been erected perfectly making use of latest technologies such as levelling and alignment has been done through the theodolite, dial gauge and with letter system. The result being machine runs without vibration and any sound even at a high speed of 600 MPM. According to Mr. Singh, the company

Rayana Paper Board Industries Limited.

intends to target domestic and overseas market through dealership network. Mr. Singh also stated that the demand and supply are badly affected due to the global lockdown. The temporar y shutdown of schools and colleges has also affected the paper business specifically writing and printing paper. The operations at Rayana Paper was also put on hold due to the countrywide lockdown. n

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Century Pulp and Paper Orders Profilers from Valmet for Its Lalkaun Mill This investment is targeted to improve process performance and product quality. April 23, 2020

almet will supply Valmet IQ Induction Profiler and Valmet IQ Steam Profiler to Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) in Lalkuan, India. The new profilers will be installed on Paper Machine 3. The PM3 also has existing Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) at reel. The installation of both profilers is scheduled by September 2020. “We have already witnessed great technology and excellent service support from Valmet through PM3's Valmet IQ Quality Control System. This was the main criterion to choose Valmet over others,” says J. P. Narain, CEO, Century Pulp and Paper. “Customer's decision is the best acknowledgement of our achievement on PM3's reel section. We are happy to share the journey forward with CPP to further optimize the performance of PM3,” says Pravin Tripathi, Head of Sales and Services, Automation, India, Valmet. The new Valmet IQ Induction Profiler with IQ Caliper Control will be installed on PM3's calendar section to optimize the paper caliper profile. Valmet IQ Steam Profiler steambox will be installed on couch helping to contribute to smoother steam distribution in cross direction as well as accurate zone definition in moisture profile control. The new profilers will integrate

Valmet IQ Induction Profiler

with existing Valmet IQ QCS at reel to increase PM3's production and improve end-product quality. CPP is a division of Century Textile and Industries Ltd (CTIL). The company's manufacturing unit, located in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, manufactures a wide range of paper products including writing and printing paper, tissue paper, and paper board. The premises also house a manufacturing facility for producing raw material for viscose filament yarn, staple fibre, and paper grade pulp. Over the years, it has augmented its capacities by commissioning a prime-grade tissue paper plant along with three sheet-cutting units across the northern and eastern part of India. n

Mahadev Craft Papers Starts 200 TPD Kraft Paper Plant in Gujarat Mahadev Craft Papers brings in state-of-the-art production line to produce high BF kraft paper. June 16, 2020

ahadev Craft Papers Pvt. Ltd. has successfully started the new 200 TPD Kraft paper plant at Ganeshpura, Mehsana in Gujarat. The Gujarat-based paper mill will produce high BF kraft paper ranging from 120 to 300 GSM. Mahadev Craft Papers has sourced pulp mill from Parason Machinery, and has installed Multilayer wire kraft paper machine. The fully automatic machine was supplied by Ahmedabad-based DM Engineers. The total outlay of the project is 45 to 50 crore. Mahadev Craft Papers will commence its commercial production in June 2020. n

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Satia Industries Signs Agreement with Minerals Technologies to Construct 42,000 MTPA Satellite PCC Plant The Indian papermaker has inked an agreement with Mineral Technologies for building a 42,000 metric ton per year satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant in its paper mill in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. May 26, 2020

atia Industries Limited has signed an agreement with Minerals Technologies, (MTI) U.S.A., who will invest completely in building a 42,000 metric ton per year satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant in the paper mill in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab District, India. Dr. Ajay Satia, CMD, Satia Industries Limited, commented that "We are proud to associate with MTI for building the PCC plant which is a specialty pigment for filling and coating high-quality paper and by substituting PCC for lower performing ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and talc. This will provide our customers with high opacity, brighter quality printing paper at a very competitive cost." He further added, "On the cost front we are looking to bring efficiency through no capex which will enhance the customer's confidence in us. We are happy to share that we have secured our order book for the next two months in spite of the current obstacles posed by Covid-19. We look to further create value by getting a dedicated in-house source of supply of quality filler replacing indigenous abrasive soap stone powder and Ground Calcium Carbonate. This alliance will be commercially beneficial, will enhance quality of the final product and will increase the life of machinery and clothing in the times to come."

The facility is scheduled to begin operation in the second quarter of 2021.

value of our PCC technology in their fine paper grades. Our PCC will be used as a paper filler to improve brightness, opacity, and bulk, and to reduce costs for the papermaker." n

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a New York-based resourceand technology- based growth company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services and excels amongst the best producer of quality Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). This is their eighth satellite plant in India for deploying their PCC technology while they have set up 55 such satellite plant globally with reported sales of $1.8 billion in 2019. While committing to this heavy capital expenditure returns for which will come to them in the next 10 years, D. J. Monagle III, Group President, Specialty Minerals and Refractories commented, "We are very pleased that Satia Industries, a well-established paper maker in India, has selected Minerals Technologies to construct and operate a satellite PCC plant that will provide our technology for their machine. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding partnership with Satia." He commented further, "Satia Industries is an innovative paper company, and we are pleased that they have recognized the

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Domestic Paper Makers Seek Protection from Cheap Chinese and Korean Imports Paper manufacturers fear that with factories remaining shut during peak season, China may resort to dumping; Indian manufacturers want government to levy customs duty on imports. May 12, 2020

ndian paper manufacturers have urged the government to levy customs duty on various paper products to prevent their dumping from China, ASEAN and South Korea to protect domestic mills from closure. As reported in a leading daily, the seven-week nationwide lockdown has halted production, distribution, and sales of all marketable commodities, and paper is no exception. The lockdown was introduced during the peak demand season for the paper industry, when students appear for examinations. During this period, there is a spurt in the demand for writing and printing paper and other items of stationery. “With factories remaining shut during the lockdown period and demand of writing and printing paper increasing continuously, we fear an increase in Chinese dumping. The government should take measures to restrict possible increase in import from China,” said A. S. Mehta, President, Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). India's overall import of paper and paperboard (barring newsprint) rose by as much as 16 percent to 1.28 million tonnes between April and December 2019, from 1.1 million tonnes for the corresponding period the previous year. Of the total imports, China sold 240,000 tonnes during April-December 2019 as against 199,000 tonnes in the same period the previous year. The share of ASEAN and South Korea also increased significantly to 276,300 and 91,700 tonnes for the period between April and December 2019, from 201,500 tonnes and 78,100 tonnes, respectively, in the comparable year-ago period. Apart from paper mills, kraft paper makers also suffered a lot due to the lockdown, with estimated demurrage and detention charges on import of paper waste (raw material) of Rs 1,000 crore. “The nationwide lockdown has brought all courier, transportation and other activities to a standstill. Therefore, the government must exempt demurrage and detention charges for the survival of kraft paper manufacturers. Collection of goods and services tax (GST) should be deferred for a year and interestfree working capital loans must be provided to be repaid in 120 installments for survival of the industry,” said Sunil Agarwal, President, Gujarat Paper Mills Association (GPMA). The lockdown has forced factories to remain shut, resulting in

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The lockdown has forced factories to remain shut, resulting in lower production.

lower production. With the offtake being proportionately lower, the unsold inventory has been maintained at lower levels accordingly. The receivables are stuck for the quantity sold before the lockdown began as distributors' money got stuck with wholesalers and thereafter retailers. “Paper industry witnessed very good financial performance over the last two years. Hence, they may not go for additional working capital requirement. For dealers and distributors also, availability of channel financing would reduce requirement of working capital loan from banks,” said Mr. Mehta. Because of closure of factories and steady fixed costs, margins of paper mills are likely to remain under pressure during the first quarter of the financial year 2020-21. But the future would depend upon how long this lockdown continues, said Mr. Mehta. “Online courses are temporary respite for education seekers. On opening up of school and colleges, written examinations are bound to be conducted. Also, books are required for physical education in classrooms. Therefore, demand of writing and printing paper is unlikely to decline on sustained basis. The session for the academic year 2010-21 is set to start in June and hence, demand of printing and writing paper would rebound by then,” Mr. Mehta added. The Indian paper recycling industry is largely dependent on imported waste paper from various countries. n

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CellMark Paper Signs Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with Anika International CellMark Paper has decided to take a prominent foothold in the Middle East region in collaboration with Anika International. April 30, 2020

ellMark Paper has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Anika International FZE expanding its partnership to also include sales of paper products into the Middle East. Anika International is a prominent paper agent on the Indian market since some 50 years, and already a partner of CellMark since many years. Anika has had a presence in the UAE for almost two decades. CellMark Paper is a global distributor of a wide variety of paper products with a sales and marketing team that has extensive years of experience and outstanding knowledge of the industry.

CellMark Paper and Anika International Collaborate to expand business in the Middle East

Our global reach allows us to create the best in industry solutions. CellMark Paper has decided to take a prominent foothold in the Middle East region, and we are pleased to do this in collaboration with Anika International. Together, CellMark and Anika look forward to jointly meet the region's requirements of paper products from our global supplier network. n

Paper Industry Expects 6% Growth in the Next Three Quarters Excluding first quarter, the Indian paper sector is expecting a growth at 6 percent in the subsequent nine months. May 7, 2020

he Rs 75,000-crore paper industry, which has resumed production after relaxations were issued effective from April 15, may have a negative growth in the first quarter of this fiscal as demand lost in this lockdown cannot be compensated entirely. However, the industry is hopeful of around 6 percent growth in the subsequent nine months. “To some extent it will be compensated, as we cannot make up entire production if it was down for 30 days. Before lockdown, the industry was operating at an average 90-95 percent, some even more than 100 percent,” said Mr. A. S. Mehta, President, Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). Any recovery, however, will depend on opening up of shops and normalization of transport, said Mehta, who is also president and director of JK Paper. Only units having newsprint and packaging material production were running during the lockdown while others were completely stopped. As the factories normally keep an inventory of two weeks, the running of factories from April 15 will not disrupt supplies whenever lockdown is lifted. After the opening of books and stationery shops along with government offices, the demand for paper will keep rising. Mr. Mehta mentioned that the more usage of electronic gadgets during the lockdown will not have any major longterm impact on the consumption of paper. “Any change in the situation is a disruptive change, there will be some disruption and some drop in consumption. At the same time every situation also creates new consumption point. As home delivery grows, the demand for packaging material will

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The industry is hopeful of around 6% growth in the subsequent nine months

have substantial growth,” he said. Once normal life is restored, the paper consumption will return to same level as in pre-lockdown period, he added. “This impact is one-time impact. Excluding this quarter sales, the paper sector will grow at around 6 percent,” he said. As the sales were only at 15-20 percent of the year-ago levels during April, the first quarter will be negative for the paper sector. Mr. Mehta also said JK Paper has started its two plants in Gujarat and Odisha while third plant in Telangana is yet to be opened. Local administration has given passes for the movement of the staff and since most of the employees stay within the industrial township built around the plant, commuting is not a major problem. Since the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented, the company would like to cut fixed costs rather than slashing salary or any job cuts, he added. n

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Flipkart Achieves 50% Reduction in Plastic Packaging by Shifting to Paper The achievement is part of the company's efforts to reach zero waste. It has started removing plastic packaging and using paper-based packaging starting 1st May. May 18, 2020

-commerce major Flipkart has cut down the usage of plastic packaging in its own supply chain to about a half. The Walmart-owned company has also started phasing out plastic packaging through usage of paper-based packaging from this month. As reported in a leading daily, Flipkart said it has been working across the ecosystem to evaluate and introduce sustainable packaging materials in its supply chain. As part of its efforts to move towards zero waste, the company has been able to reduce plastic packaging in its supply chain. In Maharashtra, the retailer is replacing plastic security bags with security envelopes made of paper and recycled paper made cushioning materials. The company has been driving several initiatives as it pursues sustainable growth, which includes the introduction of eco-

Flipkart has introduced complete paper-based packaging initiative in Maharashtra

friendly paper shreds, replacing poly pouches with recycled paper bags, replacing bubble wraps and airbags with carton waste shredded material and 2 Ply roll to name a few. n

Cachar Paper Mill and Nagaon Paper Mill Revival Request to PM Modi's Local Call Restarting factories critical to achieving self-reliance: Worker union May 14, 2020

he Cachar Paper Project Workers' Union, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to the nation to be “vocal about local”, drew his attention towards the revival of two paper mills in Assam. The Cachar Paper Mill at Panchgram in Hailakandi district and Nagaon Paper Mill at Jagiroad in Morigaon district have been non-functional since October 2015 and March 2017 and the employees have not received their salaries for 36 and 34 months respectively. Writing to the Prime Minister a day after he stressed on the importance of promoting “local” products for the country to achieve economic self-reliance, the union's president, Manobendra Chakraborty, agreed that local and national industries were the only option to rebuild the economy and make India self-reliant. “In his address to the nation on Tuesday, the Prime Minister spoke of revamping and reviving local industries to overcome the economic disaster brought upon the country by the Covid19 pandemic. In this context, we invite his sincere attention to the fact that two heavy paper mills under Hindustan Paper Corporation (HPC) are non-functional in Assam while India is importing paper from countries like China and South Korea to

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Cachar Paper Mill at Panchgram

meet huge domestic requirement at the cost of forex reserve,” Chakraborty said. He said the HPC owns around 2,000 acres of land, is a brand name and has market chains with sustainable stabilities. Most importantly, it has the capacity to provide employment to two lakh people and boost the rural economy through bamboo cultivation, harvesting and supply systems. He said in keeping with the Prime Minister's stress on “local” to make India self-reliant, it is necessary to revive the mills which have tremendous potential to boost employment generation and economic growth and reduce the import of paper. n

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Indian Paper Recycling Industry Needs Breather The paper recycling industry has urged the government to compensate towards COVID-19 damages. May 13, 2020

he Indian paper recycling industry is largely dependent on imported waste paper from various countries. The price of waste paper mainly determines the price of finished paper. In 2019 alone, there was a 30 percent downward trend in imported waste paper prices, and Indian Kraft Paper Mills had to reduce prices of finished paper by around 30 percent even after having export orders in hand. "This implies that they had an excess supply even after fulfilling domestic demand," said Sunil Agarwal, President of GPMA (Gujarat Paper Mills Association). Beginning of 2020 saw an upward trend in waste paper prices globally, which forced Indian paper mills to hike prices by around 20 per cent prelockdown, which was yet to be absorbed by the packaging industry – as reported in a leading daily. Then came lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemonium. During this lockdown, loads of containers full of waste paper were detained at various ports due to shutting of courier services, transportation, offices of shipping lines and restriction of movement of manpower, resulting in heavy detention

Indian Paper Recycling Industry looks forward to financial aids from the government.

charges, demurrages, ground rent, interest, late filing fees, etc. Then lockdown two gave permission to few paper mills to operate for essential packaging demand of paper, which were catered somehow by the mills taking stock of the inventories being diluted, but this would not have held for too long. "The prices of Kraft paper will skyrocket in coming times due to waste paper availability issues domestically and abroad

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penalized, no court proceedings. It should be a simple standing order which everyone has to obey, no between the lines meaning and/or taking advantage of language and interpreting the government order in their own interest. Government order should be taken in full spirit of the covid19 situation and benefits passed on.

"The employment/manpower involved, directly and indirectly, in this paper industry is to the tune of around 100 lakhs and many would be jobless post lockdown," said Agarwal. Therefore, for the survival of the paper industry, Gujarat Paper Mills Association (GPMA) earnestly requests the Government of India, the following:

• The lockdown period be deleted from calendar, as if these days were never there, this should imply for everything, March 24 to May 17 should be no more in the calendar of 2020, to treat May 18th as March 24th and onwards, so no bank interest, no bank overdues, no delays in payment, no nothing during these days for recycling industry.

• Collection of GST for one year be deferred and allow the Kraft Paper Industry to pay in 120 EMI, interest free.

• To adequately compensate the industry towards "COVID19" damages.

• During the lockdown period, no detention, no demurrages, no ground rent, no late filing fees, no interest whatsoever should be an order by GOI and violation of the order to be

It is very much feared that unless a proper relief package is given by the government, the paper industry will be doomed. n

35,000 Containers of Imported Waste Paper Stuck at Ports; Customs Demands Demurrage Despite Waiver According to the association, raw material is urgently required by paper mills for manufacture of packaging to be used by food, pharmaceuticals and other essential products. April 27, 2020

mall paper mills have claimed that over 35,000 containers with imported waste paper are held up at various inland container depots and container freight stations despite the government's directive to waive port logistics charges. According to the Indian Agro and Recycled Paper Mills Association (IARPMA), customs officials are not implementing the government directive on waiver of logistics charges during the lockdown period and asking for penalties cumulating around Rs 1,000 crore. The charges were waived for a period from March 22 to May 3. Contending that small paper mills are incurring heavy losses as their raw material is stuck at ports and are unable to commence operations, the association has requested commerce and finance ministries as well as the Directorate General of Shipping, under the shipping ministry, to look into the issue. "The ICDs and CFSs are not honoring the directives of the government and are demanding unwarranted penalties which amount to nearly Rs 1,000 crore and are beyond the paying capacity of small paper mills," said IARPMA in a statement. According to IARPMA, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and the Directorate General of Shipping directed ports and all principal commissioners and chief commissioners

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Imported waste paper

of customs for waiver of demurrage, detentions and ground rent for export or imports of goods and consignments. "The non-availability of raw material i.e. waste paper is adding to the miseries of small-scale paper manufacturers who are required to comply with all the statutory liabilities, payment of salaries besides bearing other heavy expenses like power bills, sanitization of plant and workers and putting up facilities for workers' stay in the mill premises," said IARPMA President Pramod Aggarwal adding that "mills should not be unnecessarily hassled". n

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Voith Group Successfully Completes the Acquisition of Toscotec Toscotec specializes in the design and manufacture of machinery and equipment for the production of tissue, paper and board. May 6, 2020

he Voith Group has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Toscotec, an Italy-based manufacturer of tissue paper and paperboard equipment. Andreas Endters, President and CEO of Voith Paper, says: “Toscotec's acquisition matches Voith's targets of strategic growth in a perfect way. Toscotec's range of products and services effectively supports our portfolio and further strengthens our position as a full-line supplier in important areas of the paper industry.” Toscotec will continue to offer its portfolio as established. The company will remain entrepreneurial in nature and will operate under the established Toscotec brand. In the area of tissue, Toscotec will carry out the business with new lines and major rebuilds for the whole Voith Group in the future. Voith Paper will continue to serve its delivered tissue machines. All other business activities will remain unaffected, and Voith and Toscotec customers will be able to purchase via their existing sales channels as usual.

Toscotec in Lucca, Italy

Alessandro Mennucci, CEO of Toscotec, says: “This acquisition is a landmark in the history of our company. By joining forces with Voith, we plan to pursue new ambitious goals. We will build on our expertise and strong reference base in the paper industry and will be able to offer added value to our customers.” n

BTG Introduces Pulp 4.0, an Integrated Solution to Improve Overall Fiberline Performance Pulp 4.0 improves pulp quality while decreasing process variability resulting in an optimized production cost. May 8, 2020

ptimizing fiberline productivity and profitability is a key challenge for pulp mills across the globe. To support this objective, BTG has introduced an integrated approach: BTG Pulp 4.0. With this solution, cutting-edge process measurements are combined with advanced process controls, all supported by BTG expert application and services. Delivered economic benefits are up to 10 USD / ton, when applied across the fiberline. Key critical process measurements including fiber kappa measured by Single Point Kappa Analyzers (SPK), total kappa measured by Bleach Load Transmitters (BLT), brightness measured by Brightness Transmitters (BT) along with foundation measurements of production rate, temperature, pH, etc., are critical to the success of any fiberline optimization initiative. These differentiated BTG measurements have been well received with global pulp producers over the last decade and are an integral part of the solution.

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U.S. Paper and Wood Products Industry Sets Record-High Levels of Tissue Production Nearly 700,000 tons of tissue was produced by U.S. mills in March, more than any other month since 2007. May 1, 2020

he American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, reports that the U.S. tissue and wood products industry set record-high levels of tissue production in February and March. According to a news release from AF&PA, U.S. tissue mills manufactured about 700,000 tons of tissue in March. Heidi Brock, president and CEO of AF&PA, says more tissue was produced in March than any other month since 2007, which is when AF&PA began collecting this historical data. In February and March, AF&PA members safely and reliably delivered more than 22,000 short tons of parent roll tissue per day – an all-time high for the industry. In March alone, tissue mills produced nearly 700,000 short tons of parent roll tissue, more than any other month since 2007. Brock says record-high levels of tissue production are tied to demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The men and women who work in the paper and wood products industry continue to do their part to respond to demand for products like bathroom tissue and paper towel

U.S. Paper and Wood Products Industry Sets Record-High Levels of Tissue Production During COVID-19 Pandemic

during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,” she says. “As daily production reached new thresholds, AF&PA member companies stayed the course, delivering sustainable tissue products to meet every day, essential needs. I am heartened by the industry's commitment to safety and its ability to move products to the global market—just as we do 52 weeks each year.”n

Online Negotiations Can Reduce Procurement Cost Gaurav Singha from Sapeap states that negotiating procurement prices online can reduce the cost and that too with less effort specifically under severe financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. May 26, 2020

t the time when paper industry is under severe financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiating procurement prices online can reduce the cost and that too with less effort, according to Gaurav Singhal who owns a web portal “sapeap.in” which helps companies increase their efficiency of procurement. For the purpose, companies should increase competition among their suppliers. Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the world, once said: "Industries run on marketing but survive on procurement." According to Mr. Singhal, it is possible to increase profit by 50 percent by 3 ways—by saving 10 percent in procurement, by increasing sales by 50 percent, or by increasing sale price by 5 percent. "All of us are well aware that in the competitive market it is a very tough task to increase sale price or sales by 50 percent, but reduction in procurement is not so tough."

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Web portal www.sapeap.in

"We have to increase competition among our suppliers, and we have to just change the way of our negotiations from offline to online—the concept adopted by all major paper industries like Tamil Nadu Newsprint, Khanna Paper Mill, etc. Online negotiations of price can definitely reduce the procurement cost in less efforts," the statement added. n

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International Paper Commits 2 Million Corrugated Boxes for COVID-19 Relief This product donation will benefit hunger-relief organizations such as Feeding America® and the Global Food Banking Network (GFN), among other relief agencies in communities where International Paper employees live and work. May 20, 2020

ood banks around the world are experiencing dramatic increases in demand for food assistance driven by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, food banks need support. International Paper is responding with one of its essential products — corrugated boxes. The company has committed to donating two million corrugated boxes to hunger-relief organizations. "Our employees are passionate about supporting critical community needs, and we recognize that our boxes are essential for distributing food to people hit hardest by the pandemic," said Mark Sutton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our employees and our boxes are helping improve the ability of food banks to serve communities around the world." Lisa Moon, president and CEO, Global FoodBanking Network, agrees. "Many food banks have had to shift their model from serving daily hot meals to distributing food rations in boxes. International Paper's gift of two million boxes is extraordinary and desperately needed. Without boxes, we simply cannot get food to people," said Moon.

Increased Need Around the World Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, estimates that an additional 17.1 million Americans could face hunger in the next six months as a result

Corrugated boxes are essential to food banks' ability to distribute food during this time of unprecedented demand

of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Ensuring the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and our neighbors while serving our communities is Feeding America's top priority. We are tremendously grateful for International Paper for their donation of boxes — an essential component of food distribution during the pandemic," said Claire BabineauxFontenot, CEO of Feeding America. The Global Food Banking Network believes the coronavirus pandemic could double the number of people facing lifethreatening food shortages. n

Amit Engineers Introduces Hi-Flo Thickener Drum with Vat The new HI-FLO Thickener is altogether different from conventional thickener – with perforated plate or with spiral wire winding on drum face. May 25, 2020

s the name goes, the HI-FLO Thickener has been especially designed to have an open area of practically 200 percent more of the conventional thickener of the same size. Open area of conventional thickener (with perforated plate) is approximately 40 percent while in HI-FLO thickener, effective open area is 83 percent. The thickener is known for more output at higher consistency. It means: • More production/output • Saving pulp section running hours • Saving power n

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Smurfit Kappa Cuts CO2 Emissions by Almost a Third Smurfit Kappa is making significant progress in reducing its relative CO2 emissions according to its 13th annual Sustainable Development Report (SDR). May 7, 2020

he leading provider of paper-based packaging, Smurfit Kappa reported a 32.9 percent reduction in fossil CO2 emission intensity between 2005 and 2019. While this is an impressive achievement, the company's current target is even more ambitious as it seeks to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 40 percent by 2030, in comparison to the 2005 baseline. Smurfit Kappa will also discuss its current CO2 reduction target with the Science Based Target (SBT) initiative to confirm that it is aligned with the Paris Agreement and the recommendations of the latest climate science findings. In addition to seeking SBT validation*, Smurfit Kappa is also looking to build on more than a decade of providing full CO2 disclosures by supporting the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures, a global body which develops climaterelated financial risk disclosures which are used to provide information for investors, lenders and insurers. The new SDR report, which is structured on the three strategic focus areas of People, Planet and Impactful Business, provides comprehensive detail on the contributing factors in the reduction of emissions. These include a strategic focus on energy efficiency and the use of renewable sources of fuel such as biomass. There are a number of other achievements outlined in the SDR. Considerable progress was made in the area of safety with a 17 percent reduction in its Total Recordable Injury Rate. Smurfit Kappa also reached 92.1 percent for all packaging solutions sold as Chain of Custody certified, which is cast-iron assurance for customers of the sustainable origin of the raw material used. Further improvements in the quality of its discharged water were made with a 35 percent reduction of relative Chemical Oxygen Demand. Other highlights for 2019 include the creation of a Boardappointed Sustainability Committee and €3.5m investment in social initiatives including children's education and health. Tony Smurfit, Group CEO, said: "We have been deemed an 'essential business' during the Covid-19 pandemic and at this

The SBT initiative was born from a collaboration between the UN Global Compact, WWF, CPD and World Resources Institute.

challenging time, our immediate, primary focus is to protect our employees and meet our customers' needs. I am immensely proud of how our 46,000 employees are playing their part to maintain vital supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Sustainability remains a key focus for us. Today's report gives an insight into how it continues to underpin our all business operations and outlines the progress we are making in the areas of environmental, social and governance criteria.” Steven Stoffer, Group VP Development at Smurfit Kappa, added: “During these uncertain times we will continue to focus on our sustainability offering, not only to customers, but also on where we can make a tangible difference in the communities in which we operate. “For Smurfit Kappa, sustainability is more than mitigating climate change and minimizing environmental impact by our operations; the Sustainable Development Report also demonstrates how we are using our scale, experience and expertise to help deliver solutions to a broad range of global issues including inclusion and diversity, safety and human rights.” n

United Arab Emirates Suspends Recovered Paper Exports for Four Months Bureau of International Recycling reports that UAE has suspended exports of recovered paper and ferrous scrap for a period of 4 months. May 19, 2020

he Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) cited recent press reports stating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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has suspended exports of recovered paper and ferrous scrap as of May 15 for a period of 4 months. Although this measure is aimed at strengthening the UAE's

N•E•W•S domestic demand, the Bureau of Middle East Recycling has warned that local industry will be unable to handle all available scrap and thus exports will need to resume shortly. Meanwhile, an improvement has been witnessed in UAE exports to India but some customers are unwilling to pay up while containers are still detained in ports while others have no liquidity. The UAE economy is expected to reopen fully once Ramadan ends, at which point Saudi Arabia is anticipating an increase in its currently very low scrap export volumes. n Recovered Paper

Paper Towels More Effective in Removing Coronavirus After Washing Hand Paper towels should be the preferred way to dry hands after washing and so reduce the risk of virus contamination and spread. April 18, 2020

sing paper towels to dry hands is substantially more effective than jet dryers for removing viruses, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a study. Hand drying is important to minimize the spread of dangerous microbes since failure to remove them increases transfer to environmental surfaces and increases the opportunities for transmission and spread, the researchers said The researchers, including those from University of Leeds in the UK, investigated whether there are differences in extent of virus transmission, according to hand drying method, beyond the washroom to the hospital environment. Four volunteers simulated contamination of their gloved hands using a bacteriophage — a virus that infects bacteria and is harmless to humans. Their hands were not washed after contamination — this was to simulate inadequately washed hands. Hands were dried using either paper towels (PT) or a jet air dryer (JAD). Each volunteer wore an apron, to enable measurement of clothing contamination during hand drying. Hand drying was performed in a hospital public toilet and, after exiting, samples were collected from public and ward areas. Surface sites were sampled following contact with hands or apron. Volunteers were asked to cross their arms across their chest while using the apron, before resting on the arms of the chair. The team found that both JAD and PT methods statistically significantly reduced virus contamination of hands. According to the researchers, for 10 out of 11 surfaces, significantly greater environmental contamination was detected after JAD versus PT use. All surfaces sampled following JAD use showed phage contamination, compared with only 6 surfaces after PT use. Average surface contamination following hand contact was more than 10 times higher after JAD versus PT use, the researchers said. Viral dispersal to clothing was 5-fold higher with JAD compared to PT, they said.

Paper towels more effective in removing coronavirus than jet dryers

Phage transfer from apron to the armchairs via the crossed arms was detected only after JAD use, according to the study. This suggests transference of microbes to environmental surfaces can occur directly from hands that remain contaminated after hand drying, but also indirectly from a person's body that has itself been contaminated during hand drying, the researchers said. “There are clear differences, according to hand drying method, in the residual microbial contamination of the subject's hands and body,” the researchers said. “Crucially, these differences in contamination translate into significantly greater levels of microbe contamination after jet air drying versus paper towel use from hands and body beyond the toilet,” they said. The researchers believe that their results are relevant to the control of the novel coronavirus that is spreading at pace worldwide. “Paper towels should be the preferred way to dry hands after washing and so reduce the risk of virus contamination and spread,” they said. n

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Stora Enso Launches Box Inc – a B2B Marketplace for Renewable Packaging Box Inc makes it easier for brands and companies to buy packaging that is lowcarbon, renewable, plastic-free and widely recycled. business designed to help companies source packaging easily online, while enabling suppliers to access new customers without having to create their own digital presence.

Box Inc: A smarter way for businesses of any size to submit carton requests

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tora Enso has introduced Box Inc, a digital B2B marketplace for corrugated packaging made of renewable materials. Box Inc is a new platform

“Box Inc digitalizes the traditional buying process by allowing buyers and sellers of packaging to complete the full sourcing journey online,” said Mikael Fristedt Westre, Head of Box Inc. “As customers are increasingly expecting digital convenience, we offer a smart solution that reduces the time and effort needed to find the best offer.” Box Inc has launched in Germany, the largest European market for corrugated packaging, with plans to expand to other markets in Europe.

There are no fees associated with purchasing packaging on Box Inc and p ay m e n t s a re h a n d l e d s e c u re l y. Revenue is generated by charging a commission fee paid by the supplier based on actual orders. Box Inc is fully owned by Stora Enso but operates as its own legal entity and brand. “With Box Inc, we are leveraging Stora Enso's strong market presence and knowledge of the corrugated packaging industry. As a front runner in digitalization in our industry, we see Box Inc as a great example of a platform business adding value to suppliers and customers alike,” says David Ekberg, Head and EVP of the Packaging Solutions division at Stora Enso. n

Valmet to Supply Fine Paper Making Line with Stock Preparation to Sun Paper's New Mill Valmet's delivery is part of Sun Paper's new greenfield mill in Beihai, which will eventually have a total pulp and paper capacity of 3.5 million tonnes annually. The mill will be constructed in two phases over approximately five years. April 27, 2020

almet will supply a fine paper making line with stock preparation, an extensive scope of automation and a recovery boiler for Sun Paper in Beihai, China. Also, another stock preparation line for a different Sun Paper site will be supplied. The new high-capacity fine paper making line is designed to produce high-quality wood free uncoated paper (WFU) grades, and the recovery boiler is designed for high power generation and environmental performance. The startups of the paper making line and the recovery boiler are scheduled for 2021. The recovery boiler order was included in Valmet's first quarter and the paper making line order is included in Valmet's second quarter of 2020 orders received. The value of the orders will not be disclosed. The total value of orders of this type and delivery scope is typically around EUR 130-150 million. “Our overall target of the project is to build a world-class mill. We wanted to choose advanced and reliable technology that is safe to operate. We chose Valmet based on the good coopera-

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Valmet paper making machine to be delivered to Sun Paper's new Beihai pulp and paper mill.

tion in our previous projects. Valmet also met our targets well,” says Fei Da, Recovery Island Project Manager, Sun Paper. “Valmet is the number one supplier with the paper machines this wide and fast. Our good references with excellent start-ups have further strengthened our position. It is a real benefit to our customers that we can deliver complete paper making lines from stock preparation to winders. The key components and most of the engineering will be done in Finland, the rest locally in China. The workload is divided roughly half between Finland and China,” says Xiangdong Zhu, Area President, China, Valmet.

N•E•W•S "With our proven boiler technology, we were able to meet our customer's tight requirements for high efficiency and low emissions. In this project we will utilize our global network, with a major part of the project management, manufacturing and purchases to be done locally in China and engineering in other Valmet locations," says Jussi Mäntyniemi, Vice President of Recovery Business Unit, Valmet. Valmet's delivery comprises a complete fine paper making line (PM 1) from stock preparation to parent roll handling and two winders with related air, chemical and process systems, and startup packages for spare parts, consumables and paper machine clothing. Valmet's paper making line design focuses on machine runnability, which is one of the key factors in fine paper making. The stock preparation delivery for PM 1 includes stock lines for softwood, hardwood and BC TMP (bleached chemithermomechanical pulp), broke collection, stock mixing and an approach flow system. The stock preparation delivery for PM 39 at a different site is very similar to the delivery for PM 1. The extensive automation package includes Valmet DNA

distributed control system with process, machine and drive controls and conditioning monitoring. Also, wet end analyzers and Valmet IQ quality management system with profilers are included. With these automation solutions, the entire production process and the end-product quality can be optimized for maximized business results. The 11,150-mm-wide (wire) machine produces wood free uncoated paper grades in the basis weight range of 50-100 g/m2. The design speed of the machine is 1,800 m/min, and it will produce 500,000 tonnes paper annually.

Details of the high-efficiency recovery boiler Valmet's delivery also includes a new high-power recovery boiler with a capacity of 4,600 tDS/d (tonnes dry solids a day). The recovery boiler has multiple high-power features, including multi-stage preheating of feedwater and heat recovery from flue and vent gases to combustion air. The boiler is designed to burn mill's odorous non-condensable gases and to fulfill tight emission regulations. The multilevel air system helps to optimize the combustion to reach low NOx and SO2 levels. n

Valmet Signs Agreement to Deliver Key Technology and Automation Systems to Metsä Fibre's New Mill Valmet and Metsä Fibre have signed a preliminary agreement for key technology and automation delivery to the planned Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland. April 29, 2020

almet and Metsä Fibre, which is part of Metsä Group, have signed a preliminary agreement according to which Valmet will deliver key technology covering all main process islands and automation systems to Metsä Fibre's planned Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland. The final agreement is subject to Metsä Fibre's investment decision. Metsä Fibre has announced that the readiness for the decision is expected to be reached during autumn 2020. If materialized, the new bioproduct mill would have an annual pulp production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes and in addition produce various other bioproducts. The production of the new mill is scheduled to begin in 2023. The estimated value of Valmet's anticipated delivery for Metsä Fibre's planned Kemi bioproduct mill, covering the core equipment supplied by Valmet, is about EUR 350-400 million. The anticipated delivery will have an important employment impact on Valmet and its subcontractors. The employment impact of Valmet's project delivery is expected to be around 800-man years, out of which about 500-man years in Finland. According to the preliminary agreement, Valmet will deliver the full production process from wood handling to ready pulp bales designed to produce either softwood or hardwood pulp, as well as automation system for the whole mill including features from Valmet's Industrial Internet offering. Additionally, the project would include a smaller rebuild of the existing pulp mill. Valmet's delivery would include engineering, procurement,

Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland.

supply and construction management of the wood handling, cooking and fiber line, pulp drying and baling, noncondensable gases (NCG) handling solution, evaporation, recovery boiler, recausticizing, lime kiln, biomass dryer and gasifier. In addition, Valmet would deliver the sulfuric acid plant and rebuild of the existing fiber line and power boiler with an extended scope of supply including construction. The integrated Sulfuric Acid Plant, which produces sulfuric acid from mill's own odorous gases, was originally developed together with Metsä Fibre for the Äänekoski bioproduct mill. The automation delivery would include industrial control system featuring Valmet DNA control system, plant information management system, advanced process controls (APC), analyzers and online measurements, and dedicated systems for pulp dryer. The Valmet Industrial Internet features include simulators and optimizers for selected process islands as well as Valmet Performance Center connectivity. n www.papermart.in / April-May, 2020 | 81

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Farewell to Foam: Dunkin' Completes Global Transition to Paper Cups Dunkin' shares progress on key sustainability initiatives and sets goal to open 1,000th DD Green Achievement™ restaurant by the end of 2025. May 11, 2020

s Dunkin' continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, the brand has simultaneously continued to advance key sustainability initiatives to serve both people and the planet responsibly. Dunkin' has announced that 100 percent of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years ago. In Dunkin' U.S. restaurants, the foam cups have been replaced by double-walled paper cups. Dunkin' is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. restaurants by the end of the summer, and is committing to doubling its number of DD Green Achievement™ restaurants within five years. The new, double-walled paper cups, made with paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard, are currently used to serve all Dunkin' hot beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and hot chocolate in the U.S. To meet guests' expectations and preferences, the cups maintain heat retention properties comparable to the prior foam cups, keeping beverages hot while keeping hands cool, without the need for a sleeve. Dunkin's transition to paper cups will remove approximately one billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. While a limited number of Dunkin' restaurants may still have foam cups in their inventory, the company's distribution centers are no longer offering foam cups, making only the new, double-walled paper cups available to Dunkin' U.S. franchisees

Dunkin brings in double-walled paper cups

for use in their restaurants. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. restaurants by the end of summer 2020. The new lids are made of polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer recycling. This transition, along with the move to the double-walled paper cups, will remove a collective 19 million pounds of polystyrene from the waste stream annually. By the end of 2020, all Dunkin' Keurig K-Cup® pods sold in-store and on shelves at grocery will also be recyclable. Made with polypropylene, customers can recycle the K-Cup® pods by peeling and disposing of the lid, composting or disposing of the grounds, then recycling the remaining empty cup. n

Smurfit Kappa Launches Covid Safe Distancing Products The paper packaging company said that its Safe Portfolio includes wall dividers, desk and work station separators, hygiene stations, point-of-sale screens and safety signage, all made from corrugated paper/cardboard. May 13, 2020

murfit Kappa has launched a portfolio of products designed to help businesses, schools and offices resume operations in accordance with safety guidelines as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions start to be reduced. The Safe Portfolio comprises wall dividers, desk and work station separators, point-of-sale screens and safety signage made from corrugated. The SafeShield desk protector was first produced in France where schools are re-opening this week after two months. This simple and lightweight product protects the area around each child, ensuring physical and psychological safety, and has a varnish coating so it can be repeatedly cleaned with alcoholbased cleaners.

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Speaking about the product, Jean-Christophe Bugeon, CEO of Smurfit Kappa France, said: “It's great that children can get back to school and businesses are starting to re-open in France. However, it is imperative that we all work together to ensure that we handle the easing of restrictions in a responsible way. “We worked with professors from several schools to create exactly the right product that will protect children and young people in an unobtrusive manner.” Many companies are also currently using Smurfit Kappa's work place dividers on their production lines. Speaking about the product, Charles-Armand de Belenet, Managing Director at leading champagne producer Bollinger, said: “A big thank you to Smurfit Kappa for these separators which are a simple and ingenious idea to protect our teams.”

N•E•W•S There has been similar high demand for the SafeSpace product which is a 2.2m-high screen being used to help workers maintain safe distances in many sectors in Ireland and the UK. Quickly assembled, it can also be branded and is 100 percent recyclable. Speaking about the Safe Portfolio, Eddie Fellows, CEO of Smurfit Kappa UK & Ireland, said: “With plans being unveiled for resuming operations over the next while, we are working with many companies to help them make the necessary social distancing changes. The SafeBarrier in particular, which is used at retail purchase points, is an attractive option for shops that may not want to invest in perspex screens at tills. “I'm proud of our Design Team which has been very quick to turn around these products just in time for when businesses are making the changes they need to open their doors again.” Smurfit Kappa's Safe Portfolio is being widely used across Europe. n

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BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology Launch a Joint System for Shaped Paper Pods With this new solution, Syntegon supplies the manufacturing equipment and BillerudKorsnäs ensures the right configuration of the 3D formable FibreForm® paper. April 29, 2020

ith the TPU paper form, fill and seal machine from Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, and the BillerudKorsnäs 3D formable FibreForm® paper, a new solution is born. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling reflecting the brand and product content. The new sustainable solution is ideal for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging, long awaited by brand owners with high environmental ambitions. The new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms environmentally friendly Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 milliliters. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Shaped Paper Pod can be sealed with any heat-sealable lidding materials; barriers will be completely customized to customer needs. “We achieved a perfect match of technology and material for scalable packaging solutions, which creates a unique sensory experience for brand and customer interactions,” says Matthias Klauser, Sustainability Expert at Syntegon Technology, Germany. To showcase the possibilities and the flexibility of the system, Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously presented the elaborate packaging concept "Pearl”. As of now, shapes of any kind can be formed from the FibreForm paper for many various applications. “FibreForm is the natural alternative

New unique system for tailor-made Shaped Paper Pods

where plastic has been the norm. Allowing for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects that make an impact,” explains Simon Johansson, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs, Sweden. The new packaging system is ideal for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food thanks to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays – the new TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.n

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Valmet to Supply Automation Systems to Shandong Sun Paper Industry in China The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2020. The delivery will take place in the third quarter of 2020. April 30, 2020

almet will supply Valmet DNA automation systems to Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (Sun Paper) in China. The two systems will be installed on the company's paper machine PM 39 and PM 40, enabling the lines to increase availability, production efficiency and optimize operation. "Valmet is our strategic partner, they have strong delivery and service capabilities, wide offering and global expert support. We trust Valmet's technology and solutions. We already have Valmet's stock preparation equipment on PM 39 and PM 40. With the synergy of Valmet's automation solution, we can get tangible benefits from single supplier, such as machine utilization improvement and high production efficiency. In addition, Valmet's automation system is user-friendly, which allows our operators to easily run two new paper machines," says Wenchun Wu, Project Director, Sun Paper. “We have a very good cooperation with Sun Paper. We provided Valmet IQ Process and Quality Vision (PQV) systems and Valmet condition monitoring on their PM 39 and PM 40, and we are very glad that we can now provide a wider range of our offering. Valmet DNA is a single process automation and distributed control system that can be applied for process controls, machine controls, and quality controls. With Valmet DNA, we are ready to bring our customer's automation to the

Valmet DNA automation systems

next level,” says Chenglin Si, Area Sales Manager, China, Automation, Valmet. Valmet's delivery consists of a Valmet DNA automation system. Valmet's comprehensive and scalable automation solution is geared toward optimum productivity and efficiency. Sun Paper was founded in 1982, headquartered in Yanzhou District, Jining City of Shandong Province. It is a leading crossnational papermaking group integrating timberland, pulping and paper making, and a top 50 papermaking company in the world. Sun Paper has a series of products including high-class art paper, high-class cultural and office paper, specialty fiber dissolving pulp, household paper, and industrial paper. n

Michelman's Water Resistant and Repellant Coatings Expand Markets for Paper and Paperboard Packaging The coatings, designed with sustainability in mind, prioritize health and safety during use while helping extend the package life cycle after use. May 14, 2020

ichelman has been opening new markets for paper packaging ever since creating the first repulpable waterbased coating decades ago. Paperboard with water-based coatings provide good barrier properties and is the best combination for environmentally friendly packaging structures. Water-based coatings can be recycled and repulped and are an alternative solution to current wax, PE extrusion coating, and film lamination. Michelman's HydraBan® is a brand of water-based coatings, specifically designed for paper and paperboard. These PFASfree paper coatings provide water repellency, excellent

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gluability, printability, and offer food contact compliant options. They combine two properties critical to packers of perishable and building products – water-resistance and release – without sacrificing recyclability. These properties make Hydraban® ideal for the corrugate and paperboard packaging of seafood, fruits, frozen food, and deep-freeze applications such as ice cream. A recent and important application is corrugate-based hospital beds for hospitals and quarantine centers. Michelman's HydraBan® paper coating has helped increase the performance of beds created by Aryan Paper and B N Pack, as these companies have taken an active role in India's COVID-19 response. The inclusion of HydraBan® makes the beds water-resistant to withstand mopping and

N•E•W•S disinfecting for repeated use. These 100 percent recyclable beds are incredibly lightweight—easily lifted by a single person—but very strong and durable, supporting over 200 kg. Michelman, dedicated to innovating a sustainable future, has invested in the Mumbai-based Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings (MICC). It is a state-of-the-art packaging incubator strategically designed to serve the needs of India and its surrounding markets to allow for the fast and efficient development of sustainable packaging. Michelman has a long tradition of innovation and sustainability with water-based chemistry. Because of this, their technology experts offer all members of the packaging value chain the ability to collaborate and decrease the time it takes to commercialize improved and environmentally-friendly flexible packaging. Collaboration with Michelman's technical and market experts accelerate the concept-to-commercialization cycle with innovations to produce packaging that offers: Ÿ Recyclable structures Ÿ Brand appeal and enhanced graphics Ÿ Increased shelf life and food safety Ÿ Increased productivity and efficiency Ÿ Waste reduction and down-gauging

Michelman's HydraBan® is a brand of water-based coatings

This combination of dedicated materials and application labs, opportunity for collaborative innovation, and infusion of water-based technology allows Michelman to help the region achieve sustainability for the natural environment and the packaging industry. n

BTG Continues to Implement Its New-Generation Yankee Performance Monitoring System through Lockdown Designed to be a networked system or part of a multi-site enterprise solution, VigilancePRO naturally enables offsite connectivity. April 23, 2020

hile many countries in the world are getting lockdown through Covid-19 lockdown, BTG has managed to realize several startups of its Yankee Performance Monitoring system (called VigilancePRO), allowing customers to keep their implementation plans on track, ensuring business continuity. For two systems in Sweden and one in France, configuration has been realized remotely by BTG specialists. In addition, exploiting the remote access capabilities built into VigilancePRO, an operators training seminar took place, repeated on subsequent days to cover different shifts at the site. VigilancePRO uses an advanced data historian and custom graphics to collect and display critical crepe blade vibration data, with several unique real-time data features. In addition, VigilancePRO can collect multiple performance tags from Yankee chemical and steam and condensate systems as well as scanning the unique bar code on a BTG high performance crepe blade label. Operators and engineers thus have a rich environment with which to troubleshoot and enhance Yankee operating performance.

New-Generation Yankee Performance Monitoring System

BTG Group has launched VigilancePRO in 2019 by BTG and is now installed in about 20 mills globally. BTG Group is a multinational provider of integrated, highly specialized process solutions for the global pulp and paper industry. BTG is committed to help its customers achieve significant, sustainable gains in business performance. n

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ANDRITZ to Supply a PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1300 Tissue Machine to Xuong Giang Paper Mill in Vietnam International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order to supply a complete PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1300 tissue machine with stock preparation system to Xuong Giang Paper Mill, Vietnam, a subsidiary company of Bac Giang Import Export JSC. June 4, 2020

he new line has a design capacity of 54 tons/d, a design speed of 1,300 m/min and a paper width of 2.85 meters. It will process virgin pulp as raw material to produce high-quality facial and toilet tissue as well as napkins. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2020. The stock preparation plant is split into separate short fiber and long fiber systems and also includes the approach flow system, fiber recovery and broke handling equipment, and pumps. The tissue machine has a 12-ft. PrimeDry Steel Yankee, equipped with a steam-heated hood to ensure highly efficient drying and substantial energy cost savings compared to operations with a cast iron Yankee and gas-heated hood. The Yankee will be manufactured at the ANDRITZ Steel Yankee Business Center located in Foshan, China. ANDRITZ will also supply a tailored automation system, including PrimeControl MCS (Machine Control System), DCS (Distributed Control System) and MMD (Multi-Motor Drive) as well as the complete LV MCC (Low-Voltage Motor Control Center). Detailed engineering, erection work supervision and commissioning services for the high-performance production process complete the scope of supply.

PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1300 Tissue Machine

Excellent performance by ANDRITZ equipment already operating at the mill, successful cooperation during previous projects and responsive service capabilities were the decisive criteria for Xuong Giang Paper Mill to choose ANDRITZ as its partner once again. This ANDRITZ PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1300 is the third tissue machine to be supplied by ANDRITZ to the Vietnamese market in recent years. n

Toscotec Completes Major Rebuild of Arapepco's PM1 in Aleppo, Syria Previously, the paper machine was rebuilt by Toscotec in the forming area with the installation of a TT headbox and modification of the Fourdrinier section, as well as a dryer section rebuild. May 14, 2020

he Arab Company for Paper Products Ltd. (Arapepco) has successfully started up its PM1 at Khan Al-Asal paper mill, near Aleppo, Syria, after a major rebuild supplied by Toscotec. The paper machine features a reel trim width of 2,850 mm, 800 mpm design speed, and produces fluting and test liner in the range of 105 to 200 gsm using 100 percent recycled paper. Toscotec carried out a complete rebuild of PM1 from the press section to the pope reel. The latest rebuild comprises the press section, dryer section and pope reel. The former included the supply of a combi plus jumbo press and a size press. For the dryer section,

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The targets of the rebuild are to increase PM1 production capacity, to extend the range of products produced and to improve paper quality.

N•E•W•S Toscotec provided its energy-efficient TT SteelDryers featuring 10 bar maximum operating steam pressure, and a tail threading system with air and rope. The supply also included some approach flow system equipment, TT Unirolls, as well as a completely new pope reel and a rewinder unwind stand. Hasan Badinjki, Chairman of Arab Company for Paper Products Ltd., says, “This project is a miracle. We implemented it during the conflict with Toscotec's support and it truly required all our efforts to get to today's result. We upgraded the machine with the latest technology and it is currently performing very well.

Arapepco aims to install a top layer in 2021 to meet increasing market demand especially for white top. Enrico Raffanti, Toscotec's P&B Technical Manager, says, “Due to difficult country situation in Syria in the recent past, this project represented a real challenge from many points of view. We continuously supported Arapepco from our headquarters and on site, and finally we carried out a comprehensive rebuild of the existing PM1 into a state-of-the-art paper machine. Such a positive outcome is indeed a source of great satisfaction for both our work teams. I congratulate Arapepco for their strong determination to complete this project successfully.” n

Voith to Deliver Stock Preparation and Key Components to Pt. Mega Surya Eratama's Mojokerto Paper Mill The Indonesian paper producer Pt. Mega Surya Eratama has assigned Voith to deliver the complete BlueLine stock preparation and paper machine key components for a new packaging production line at their Mojokerto paper mill in East Java. 24 April, 2020

oith has signed the contract with Pt. Mega Surya Eratama for the conversion of the Hallsta PM 3 to a state-of-the-art packaging production line at the Mojokerto paper mill in East Java, Indonesia. The scope of supply consists of a complete VOITH BlueLine Stock preparation of 1,500 tons per day and key technology components of the paper machine and reflects Voith's full-line supplier approach. The new packaging production line at the Mojokerto paper mill will produce 350,000 tonnes of testliner and corrugated medium per year. With a paper on reel width of 6,660 mm and a maximum production speed of 1,300 m/min, the PM 2 will be the most productive and advanced line of its kind in Indonesia. The start-up after conversion of the paper machine is scheduled for the end of 2021. Voith's scope of delivery comprises a complete BlueLine stock preparation for 1,500 tons per day of raw material for the paper machine. Product highlights of the OCC stock preparation include the biggest sized IntensaDrum for energy efficient pulping, the leading dewatering technology InfiltraDiscfilter with BaglessPlus Discs and a Compact Dispersion System. Besides, Voith will also deliver a new approach flow system to feed the paper machine. The main scope of supply of the conversion of the paper machine will include a new MasterJet Pro G2 Headbox with advanced features and a rebuild of the forming section to Voith DuoFomer CBh forming concept. The innovative CBh forming concept is running already very successfully for the same application and it now will be the first in use in Asia. A new

During the contract signing ceremony in Surabaya, Indonesia (from left to right): Joachim Huber - Senior Sales Manager Voith Paper, Andrew Holden - Sales Director SEA Voith Paper, Thomas Funner - Vice President Commercial Management Voith Paper, Eric SaDutr - CEO & Owner MSE, and Michael Saputra - Owner MSE

DuoCentri NipcoFlex shoe press and the all-new SpeedSizer AT film press will complete the high-technology key component deliveries to enable the customer to produce highest paper quality with best operational reliability. The new production line will complete the packaging and box production portfolio of the privately owned company Pt. Mega Surya Eratama. The company operates a Boxboard production line and several printers at the same location and at other locations in Indonesia. With the new packaging production line from Voith, the company now will be able to cover additional process steps in the packaging production line which will enable it to be an even more important player in the local and regional packaging business in the near future. n

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UPM Raflatac Launches Range of Paper Face Materials from Recycled Label Waste UPM Raflatac has introduced Label to Label, the first range of paper face materials constructed from up to 30 percent post-consumer waste to help sustainabilityminded converters or brands embrace the circular economy without sacrificing product performance. UPM Raflatac's standard offering. It features up to 30 percent post-consumer waste (PCW) containing recycled label backing and is the sustainable circular alternative to the linear economy. With Label to Label products, UPM Raflatac is returning waste back to the label market as a high-quality semi-gloss face suited to a wide range of end uses.

UPM Raflatac paper label materials

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abel to Label, which is now available in the Americas market, offers the same standards of print quality and high-speed converting as compared to

The label liners are collected via the RafCycle by UPM Raflatac service and through other industry initiatives. Next, they are de-siliconized and converted to raw PCW, and then UPM Raflatac's raw materials supplier makes new paper label face stock from PCW containing recycled label fiber. Finally, UPM Raflatac turns this label face stock into the Label

to Label product, creating a truly closedloop solution. “Our customers and brand owners have been asking for more sustainable paper label materials, and we're pleased to offer the industry's first and only solution that incorporates PCW from label liner,” said Scott Conrad, segment manager of Prime Business, Paper Laminates at UPM Raflatac Americas. “UPM Raflatac's Label to Label is an easy way for converters and their customers to get the same highquality materials, they expect from us while at the same time embracing circular solutions and reducing the amount of virgin materials needed to produce label materials.” n

Sofidel Launches New Disposable Tissue Paper Towel Nicky Defend is a new unique disposable hand towel, offering a safer approach for personal and household hygiene.

Nicky Defend with antibacterial helps to reduce germs and bacteria on hands and towels.

May 27, 2020 Sofidel continues to innovate and diversify its solutions for personal and household hygiene proposing the new Nicky Defend, a disposable tissue paper towel with antibacterial lotion designed for the consumer market and specifically developed to guarantee proper hygiene.

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The issue of hygiene is one of the Group's key concerns, especially now that the Cov i d - 1 9 p a n d e m i c h a s fo c u s e d everyone's attention – thanks to the efforts, among others, of the World Health Organization (WHO) and public health authorities worldwide – on the importance of using disposable paper products to ensure proper personal hygiene and cleanliness in the workplace and at home. Generally used in public spaces and work places (Away-from-Home), disposable paper towels are now making their entrance into homes, offering a soft, strong and absorbent alternative to fabric towels for drying the hands. Disposable antibacterial towels are designed to retain the germs and

bacteria present on wet hands and prevent them from multiplying, and the special interfolded dispensing system allows the towels to be taken out one at a time, protecting the product against external contamination. It actually represents an effective way of further raising the level of personal hygiene and cleanliness at home. Thanks to the DissolveTech technology, Nicky Defend towels are also 100 percent biodegradable and can be individually flushed after use. The towels dissolve in water like normal toilet paper without creating blockages, while preventing the dispersion of germs and bacteria into the air and the environment, thus further contributing to high levels of hygiene and comfort. n

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Toppan Develops Paper-Based Tube Pouch Toppan Printing says that it has improved user-friendliness while reducing resource use with its new paper-based version of the tube pouch design. May 20, 2020

he new product apparently maintains the tube pouch's functionality while, in the view of Toppan, demonstrating even better environmental performance by employing a paper-based material for the body, making possible a reputed 50 percent reduction in plastic volume. Coupled with a redesign of the plastic parts of the head section, this reportedly enables plastic to be reduced by a total of 65 percent. The tube-pouch still maintains its shape even when the volume of content inside decreases, and the company says that the use of its proprietary GL BARRIER film on the inner surface ensures the barrier performance required for items such as food and cosmetics. The body of the paper tube-pouch has a thickness of 0.1 mm and a special folded structure. Combined with a horizontal design for the plastic spout, Toppan claims that this makes it easier to completely squeeze out the contents. In terms of marketing advantages, it is the company's view that the use of paper for the exterior surface will allow brands to effectively communicate more natural and organic product concepts to consumers. “The paper tube-pouch represents a new solution that can meet the needs of manufacturers, consumers, and society as a

Paper Tube Pouches

whole by reducing impact on the environment, enhancing user-friendliness, and also offering new possibilities for design,” said Shingo Wada, general manager of business strategy at Toppan's western Japan division. “It is another example of Toppan's efforts to tackle such issues as marine plastic and the need for efficient circulation of resources by developing eco-friendly packaging and containers that sacrifice nothing in terms of functionality while making use of more sustainable materials, such as recycled and biomass plastics, monomaterials, and paper.” n

P&G Launches Paper Deodorant Tube Earlier in May 2020, Procter & Gamble Beauty has announced that at 500 Walmart stores in the U.S., both Old Spice and Secret brand deodorants will be introduced in all-paper, plastic-free, tube packaging. April 20, 2020

rocter & Gamble Beauty has announced that at 500 Walmart stores in the U.S., both Old Spice and Secret brand deodorants will be introduced in all-paper, plastic-free, tube packaging. Precise details on the composition of the tube, how it's made, who fills it, how it's filled, and the identity of the supplier are considered proprietary. But Anitra Marsh, Associate Director of Global Sustainability and Brand Communications at P&G Beauty, does tell us this. “This paper tube uses 90 percent recycled content and is certified by the FSC. The paperboard tube does not contain wax, plastics, BPA, or PFA. The paperboard has an interior coating that is made from an FDA-approved fluorochemical and corn-derived starch to make the paperboard grease-proof

Paper Deodorant Tube

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N•E•W•S and water-proof. New paper fibers are added to the postconsumer recycled paperboard pulp to strengthen the base material.” Unlike the traditional oval-shaped Old Spice container, the paper tubes are round. They're durable, feature a “push-up” design, withstand normal use, and have a suggested retail price of $9.99, “in line with some of our other product offerings,” says Marsh. P&G, which is completing the second phase of recyclability testing on the new package this fall, hopes to learn how consumers respond to the design. If successful, P&G will expand the new package across more of its line-up. The need for recyclable and reusable package solutions has accelerated dramatically in the past two years with reports of plastic waste accumulating in oceans and landfills. Countries that have historically taken plastic waste from the U.S. for recycling, such as China and the Philippines, have announced they will no longer accept plastic waste imported from abroad.

To combat this growing problem, both P&G and Walmart have publicly declared aggressive goals in sustainability. By 2030, P&G Beauty's brands have committed to using 100 percent recyclable or reusable packaging while reducing the use of virgin petroleum plastic by 50 percent. By 2025, Walmart says it will send zero waste to landfill for its operations in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Japan. According to Freddy Bharucha, Vice President of Personal Care, P&G Beauty, “We co-designed this package with consumers who are interested in cutting back on plastic waste. The majority of Gen Z consumers have high expectations for environmentally friendly products.” “If we convert just 10 percent of our current deodorant packages to recycled paper or another recyclable material, it could eliminate up to 1.5 million pounds of plastic waste annually,” notes Marsh. “This is just one example of how we are trying to make a difference and build a more sustainable future.” n

Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens to Deliver Specialty Paper Machine to Papel Aralar The special sustainable feature of the wet-laid machine ordered is that the adult and baby wet wipes it produces are completely plastic-free, flushable and biodegradable, a characteristic that conventional wet wipes do not have. April 23, 2020

he Spanish paper factory Papel Aralar commissioned Voith and the nonwoven fabric expert Trützschler Nonwovens to deliver a new system for specialty paper production. The PM 5 was developed as a joint project by both companies specifically for the wiping cloth industry. Delivery is planned for September 2020. HydroFormer and AquaJet for high-performance Wet-Laid Spunlacing Voith supplies the HydroFormer, which is one of the main components of the new system. The HydroFormer technology draws on Voith's extensive experience in the papermaking and pulp industries. In this technology, the suspension is heavily diluted to produce nonwoven materials made completely of cellulose, a renewable resource. Besides the HydroFormer, the Heidenheim-based technology company also supplies the stock preparation system, a master reel, and the wet end process for the new system constructed in accordance with the Process Line Package (PLP). A comprehensive automation and control package is also included in the delivery.

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Papel Aralar will start the production of plastic-free, flushable and sustainable wet wipes

Trützschler Nonwovens completes the production process with the proven AquaJet technology for spunlacing and a multi-drum dryer. The many years of expertise and experience of the Trützschler company form the basis of the components that have been adapted to the needs of the wet-laid process. n

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