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| Contact | www.ipwonline.de | Imprint | November 26 2013 |
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Susanne Haase Editor-in-chief |
Dear ipw reader,
could it be possible that UPM is really turning over a new leaf in car production? The company just announced that its Biofore concept car is to premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. Various parts of the futuristic vehicle will be made from UPM Formi biocomposite and UPM Grada thermoformable wood material, it will be fuelled by UPM BioVerno wood-based renewable diesel and UPM Raflatac label materials will be used to mark spare parts as well as in the interior and exterior design of the car. In the recent edition of our biofibre magazine we have already reported on this unique project and I am really curious to see how much attention it will draw at one of the automotive industry’s most esteemed events! It could be the perfect occasion to demonstrate the power of renewable biomaterials from this industry to a new world-wide audience. As always, we will report on it in any event! Sincerely,  PS: Interested Zellcheming Exhibitors are invited to a Get Together on Dec. 3rd, 2013 at the new venue in Frankfurt. Please contact zellcheming@mesago.de for details. ipw looks forward to seeing you there (greetings from the Cepi Paperweek in Brussels)! |
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UPM: Biofore concept car to premiere at Geneva International Motor Show
The Biofore concept car, a joint production by UPM and Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is to premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in March. › more |
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Finnish Forest Industries: Production volumes and exports increased slightly
In January to September, forest industry production volumes increased except in the graphic paper segment. “Despite the growth in production volumes, the Finnish forest industry’s competitiveness continues to suffer due to, for example, its high cost structure. The situation in the printing and writing paper segment continues to be especially difficult due to overcapacity across the European paper sector,” says Timo Jaatinen, Director General of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation. › more |
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Toscotec: New Milltech yankee hood & air system for Wepa Cassino
Milltech, the Lucca-based supplier of advanced solutions for drying to the tissue and paper industry, owned by Toscotec, started up a new SMART-eMT Yankee Hood complete with Air system and Heat Recovery, at Wepa Cassino tissue mill in August 2013. › more |
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WRQ: Pulp mills in Latin America had lowest wood costs
Pulp mills and sawmills in Latin America had among the lowest wood costs in the world in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly › more |
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Sustainable Forest Initiative: Partnership with Scouts Canada
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Scouts Canada have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening and expanding their mutual goals for environmental stewardship. › more |
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Ahlstrom: Approval to sell pre-impregnated décor paper and abrasive businesses to Perusa
The European Commission and the Brazilian competition authority CADE have approved Perusa Group as the buyer for Ahlstrom's pre-impregnated décor papers and abrasive paper backings businesses. › more |
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Jussi Pesonen: New Chairman of Finnish Forest Industries Federation
The Board of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation has elected Mr. Jussi Pesonen, the President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, as its Chairman for 2014. President and CEO Kari Jordan, Metsä Group and CEO Jouko Karvinen, Stora Enso Oyj were elected as deputy chairmen. › more |
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UPM: concept car to premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show
The Biofore concept car, a joint production by UPM and Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is to premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in March. The unique concept car is designed to be a futuristic, street-legal vehicle which demonstrates the use of renewable biomaterials in the automotive industry. › more |
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SCA Lucca increases occupational safety with Voith systems
SCA Hygiene Products S.P.A. Lucca, Italy, has chosen the ProTect system from Voith to continue to ensure safety while performing press fabric measurements during paper machine operation. › more |
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Tappi: Announcing winner of Jasper Mardon Prize
Paul Krochak has been named the winner of the Jasper Mardon Memorial Prize recognizing the Best Papermaking Technology Paper presented at PaperCon 2013. The prize was awarded for the presentation entitled “Bridging Chemical Dosage, Mixing Quality and Variability in Paper Sheets.” › more |
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Sappi and KAPAG announce direct sales and marketing partnership in France
Sappi Fine Paper Europe and Swiss Karton + Papier AG (KAPAG) are joining forces to launch Sappi’s bright white cellulose carton brands Algro Design and KAPAG’s Algro Duo to the French printing and packaging market. In the spirit of "Total Brand Consistency", the purpose of this collaboration is to harness the power and expertise of both companies, enabling them to enhance the product portfolio and service levels for companies in France that are in the premium printing and packaging sectors. › more |
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Stora Enso: Refinancing revolving credit facility
Stora Enso has signed a new EUR 700 million committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of 14 banks to refinance its existing EUR 700 million facility. The new facility matures in January 2017 and will be used as a backup for general corporate purposes. › more |
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Pöyry: Starting statutory employee negotiations in Finland
Pöyry will start statutory employee negotiations in Finland in industry related business units of the Regional Operations and the Industry Business Group. These negotiations are aimed at reducing the overall capacity by approximately 200 people including layoffs and permanent reductions of some 25 people. › more |
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Ahlstrom: Increasing prices for masking tape base papers
Ahlstrom announced price increases on its masking tape materials produced by the Food and Medical business area. The price increases will be made to compensate for the continued high costs of raw materials and chemicals as well as energy related inflation. › more |
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Illim: Starting production of Russia's first coated freesheet
Ilim Group has launched production of the country's first coated freesheet. After the ramp-up, Ilim Group will produce up to 90,000 t/y of high-quality matte and gloss double-coated paper, with basis weight ranging from 80 to 150 g/m2. › more |
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Kemira: Increasing prices
Kemira will implement a price increase up to 15 %, depending on product segment, for its Pulp and Paper Chemicals. The adjustment will affect selected product lines between 5-15% and will be immediately implemented or as existing contracts allow. › more |
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