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Celebrating 20 years at Tumut
20 JULY 2021 Visy Today the Tumut mill, Visy’s paper manufacturing operation in NSW, celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the VP9 pulp mill start up. Read more
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Packaging eco-evolution or eco-revolution?
20 JULY 2021 Paper Advance Packaging has the potential to become a sustainability hero. But designing solutions with the best possible impact on the planet, people and brands is a delicate balancing act. Read more
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On the path to net zero, Canada must grow a circular bioeconomy
08 JULY 2021 Paper Advance Bathroom sinks made of wood fibre, energy derived from garbage, skyscrapers built of cross-laminated timber, and carbon fibre that is used in Formula 1 cars are all examples of bioproducts that are helping us replace the use...
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UJL SOLUTIONS NEWS
manufacturer of Quality Testing Instruments has received an order to supply Laboratory Testing Instruments for their new Paper Testing Laboratory at the Australian Manildra Group in Sydney. The delivery and start up will be early 2021. FRANK-PTI is...
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2021 Global Market Outlook
pm AEST Overview: 2021 Global Market Outlook Presenter: Tim Woods, IndustryEdge Across the globe, from fibre to pulp, to paper and board, what is the global outlook for 2021 and beyond? Leading global experts from Forest2Market, Fisher International and...
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Beverage container recycling solutions: good for entire supply chain
to the local market. Their efforts are set to deliver for the producers and their brand owners, and the entire recovered paper supply chain. Read more.
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Vic govt pumps $2.1m into recycling innovation
to ten research organisations with the aim of creating new products that can use recycled materials including plastic, paper, glass, cardboard and tyres. Read more.
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Rudra Bandyopadhyay
Redeployment of the BKM Condensate Heater Rudra Bandyopadhyay Process Engineer, Australian Paper Maryvale Mill, Australia Email: Rudrashish.Bandyopadhyay@australianpaper.com.au Keywords : Condensate, heat exchanger, waste heat recovery There is a close...
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RCP Market: Value of Australian exports down 1.8% year-ended February
01 May 2023 | IndustryEdge Australian recovered paper exports were valued at AUD284.5million year-ended February 2023, down 1.8% compared with a year earlier. Exports totalled 1.038 million tonnes for the period, down 2.3% on the year earlier. The...
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Conference 2024 thank you
industry. Stay tuned for the summary and updates – and we hope to see you at our next event which is the Appita Pulp & Paper Conference 3rd April 2025 at Cliffton Melbourne, Freshwater Place, Southbank. Kind regards Adele Elice-Invaso Executive Director...
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Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced
16 June 29025 | ipw Mondi is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. Read more
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BTG, has launched a new solution for accurately measuring the chemical additive demand of fibers
2 June 2025 | BTG BTG, has launched a new solution for accurately measuring the chemical additive demand of fibers in the paper production, leading to cost savings: SZP-16 is a compact, portable and easy-to-use solution to accurately measures the Zeta...
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ABB News
15 July 2025 | ABB Innovations across the pulp and paper value chain—from renewable textile fibers to paper-based alternatives to plastic—are driving real progress toward a circular economy and low-carbon future. R ead more
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Subscriptions
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Runtech Systems delivered a web stabilization improvement project to Visy
19 August 2025 | Paper Advance Runtech Systems delivered a web stabilization improvement project to Visy. The delivery to Gibson Island PM8 included RunPro Web Stabilizers for single- and double-felted drying sections and EVst pocket ventilators. R ead...
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Program - FutureProof
and refreshments. 10:30 – 11:40 AM New Speaker Competition Final An exciting opportunity for emerging voices in the pulp and paper industry to showcase their knowledge and presentation skills. Winners from the Australian and New Zealand runoffs compete...
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PaperSystems (Ross Bradford)
30 September 2025 | PaperSystems Agent for Cellwood Machinery AB, announce that Bellmer GmbH, a leading international supplier of paper and board machinery, have acquired the Swedish-based Cellwood Machinery AB, an internationally re-nowned...
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Annual Visy shutdown under way
17 October 2025 | Timberbiz The annual maintenance shutdown at the Visy Pulp and Paper Tumut mill started this week, with all major equipment shut down to be cleaned and inspected, ensuring safe and reliable operations for the next 12 months. Read more
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Aurelia extends its reach beyond Europe
that continuously reports important property measurements for packaging, carton board, gypsum board and extensible sack paper machines, typically demonstrating savings of around USD 5-10M per year. Read more
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Sponsorships
at FutureProof 2026. Sponsorship places your brand at the centre of the conversation, connecting you directly with the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts sector across Australasia. We offer tangible benefits and high-impact opportunities that...
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Suzano and Kimberly-Clark Form $3.4B Global Tissue Joint Venture
5 June 2025 | Paper Advance Suzano acquires majority stake in international tissue business spanning over 70 countries, including iconic brands like Kleenex and Scott. Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in...
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What's shaping the packaging industry in 2025
12 June 2025 | Opal As a leading recycling, paper and cardboard packaging business, we have a clear view of the emerging trends shaping the packaging industry. As packaging continues to evolve, sustainability, efficiency and customer experience are at...
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Workshop
agriculture, superabsorbent for nappies and personal care products, clear and air/water resistant cellulose/paper composites for packaging to replace single-use plastics, food additives, and biopolymer gels to grow cells, tissues and organoids. Why...
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Adrian Berton, Director of Manufacturing Australasia, Essity
operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Previously, Adrian held key positions at Opal Australian Paper and InfraBuild, driving performance and cultural transformation. Adrian has led strategic delivery in complex manufacturing...
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INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY
28 February 2025 | ABB Global Technology Leader ABB is helping to make the Pulp and Paper Industry more sustainable amid global and regional energy challenges | energy management. The ABB AbilityTM Energy Management System helps you achieve...
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Kelly Thompsell
23 years with KCA, where she started as a Graduate Chemical Engineer in 1997, she has worked in all areas of pulp and Paper Production, in both Engineering and Production roles. In her position as CI Leader Kelly has the opportunity to guide the careers...
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Conference 2025 thank you
Appita Industry Forum 2025 brought together leaders, innovators, and technical experts to explore the future of the pulp, paper and packaging industries. A big thank you to our sponsors ABB, Solenis, and Wood Beca, and our conference partner Visy for...
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Opal recycles uniforms with BlockTexx
PKN Packaging converter Opal has joined forces with textile recycling company BlockTexx to repurpose used uniforms from its Paper & Recycling Botany Mill. The uniforms will be processed into reusable fibres Read more
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Albanese pledges $24M for Boyer Mill
16 April 2025 | Print 21 Anthony Albanese has pledged up to $24M to Tasmania’s Boyer Paper Mill to transition to a low emission future, if he wins the upcoming election. Read more
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Verified study shows that Metsä Board paperboard can reduce carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%
20 March 2025 | Paper Firstweb According to recent life cycle assessment* conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA...
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Exhibition 2026
at Hyatt Place Melbourne, the exhibition gives companies direct access to decision-makers and industry leaders across pulp, paper, packaging, and fibre-based bioproducts. DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS Why Exhibit? Showcase Solutions:...
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Memberships
of the Appita Association, the YPN group has access to the significant depth and broad scope of knowledge of the pulp, paper and packaging industry, dating back to 1947. Experienced professionals in our industry are always on hand to support and guide...
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Awards
Award - Brice Charles Landman Memorial Award Jasper Mardon Memorial Prize Ken Maddern Award New Speakers Prize Best Mill Paper Appita Past Award Winners
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Neil Louwrens
Operations Manager, Visy Smithfield (VP3 & 6) Neil Louwrens began his career in the paper industry in 1994 as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and has since built more than 30 years of experience across papermaking operations and leadership roles. He...
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Jano Crema, Sustainability and Public Relations Manager, Huhtamaki
almost 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry across a wide range of industries including plastics forming, paper production, petrochemical and food production. Jano has been with Huhtamaki for over 15 years and has held a number of...
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Tech Talk Notes
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Patrick Dooley, Director & General Manager, Boyer Corporation Ltd
Patrick Dooley has served as General Manager of Boyer Paper Mill since April 2020 and has been with the mill since February 1999, representing more than 27 years of continuous service. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering...
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Steven O’Donoghue, Manager – Sales and Applications Excellence, Kemira
joined Eka Chemicals / Kemira in 2012 with 25 years of extensive technical, management and sales experience in the pulp and paper industry. Steven holds a B.Tech Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Witwatersrand University of Technology in former...
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David Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Spicers Ltd
18, 2016, when Spicers was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, then sold and de-listed the business, to Kokusai Pulp & Paper (KPP) in Sept, 2019. He joined Spicers after a long and distinguished career with Avery Dennison, a NYSE-listed...
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Corrugated Packaging Evolves Through Tech and Sustainability
4 February 2026 |Paper Advance Once viewed primarily as a shipping solution, corrugated packaging is increasingly recognized as a strategic component of modern supply chains. Read more
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A renewable pulp grade for fiber cement and filters
23 February 2026 | Paper Firstweb Nova F, part of Stora Enso’s unbleached kraft pulp portfolio, is a high-purity grade produced at their Enocell Production Unit in Finland. Known for its long, stiff fibers and consistent quality, Nova F is trusted for...
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Three Mills, One Failure, Three Different Responses
11 February 2026 | Paper Advance The white liquor clarifier rake failed in three pulp mills, two in the United States and one in Canada. You might think that the same event would be addressed the same way by different organizations, but the truth is...
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Conference Registration
Registration Join us at FutureProof 2026 — the leading forum for pulp, paper, packaging and fibre-based industries. Register now to secure your place at two days of insights, networking, and innovation.” REGISTER NOW! REGISTRATION RATES Registration...
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Ardi Sastrohartoyo, Manufacturing and EHSQ Manager, Kemira Australia
utility sectors in the Asia-Pacific region, Ardi has held senior roles including Business Systems Manager at Opal Australian Paper, Group HSE Manager – Process Safety/Chemicals at Toll Group, and Major Hazard Facility & Risk Specialist at Melbourne...
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Brayden Whitton, PhD Student, University of Waikato (New Zealand)
journey. Brayden have gained some experience in material engineering and packaging areas, in particular, around the pulp & paper industry.
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Executive Committee
bylaws. The Appita Executive Committee comprises members from the corporate sector of the Australian and New Zealand pulp, paper and packaging industry. {loadmodule mod_simple_grid,Executive Committee} {loadmodule mod_simple_grid,Executive Committee...
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Focused Industry Training
individual organisations within the industry. With over 75 years experience in training and development within the Pulp and Paper industry Appita is ideally placed to meet your training needs. Through our FIT service we offer organisation tailored...
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Renewable Bio-Gas Future
to identify viable, sustainable alternative energy sources to replace natural gas, which is currently used at the Maryvale Paper Mill in Gippsland. Read more
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Short Course
that knowledge with you through our conferences, forums, symposia, workshops, courses and technical meetings. ABC of Pulp & Paper Course NZ Wednesday 10th March 2026 Distinction Hotel, Rotorua, New Zealand Details here
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Jonathan Dolan, Policy Officer, APCO
now works as part of APCO’s regulatory policy team. He has recently played a key role in developing APCO’s PFAS Discussion Paper, and is currently working with stakeholders on updates to APCO’s Action Plan, a national, industry-led approach to phasing...
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Nokian concept tyre made with birch bark
of raw material from birch bark. The renewable material by Swedish company Reselo utilizes the residue of the global pulp, paper and plywood industry. Read more
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Stora Enso launches new lightweight folding boxboard Performa Lumi
26 January 2026 | Premium Beauty News The paper and cardboard manufacturer has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) designed for brands seeking both premium visual impact and efficient material use . Read more
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RISE outlines biomass priorities in energy systems
12 January 2026 | Paper Advance Biomass remains a controversial yet essential component of Europe’s energy transition, according to researchers at Sweden’s RISE research institute. While forest residues already supply a significant share of renewable...
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Tim Woods, Managing Director, IndustryEdge
Woods is Managing Director of IndustryEdge. Tim has more than 25 years expertise in the fibre, wood products and pulp and paper industries. He has a solid background in research, policy, strategy and project management. Tim leads IndustryEdge...
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Tara O’Brien, Environment & Sustainability Specialist, Opal (Australia)
for developing Opal's environmental compliance and water sustainability strategy. Although relatively new to the pulp, paper and packaging industry, Tara has experience in strategy development, corporate sustainability and project management related to...
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UJL Pty Ltd provides local sales and support in the ANZ region
30 April 2023 | UJL Recently Sensorik Austria GmbH has installed their new SensoWeb moisture meters for paper machines: press/input pre-dryer section, within pre-dryer section, output pre-dryer section and after film press/input. These on-line web...
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FRANK-PTI Spectro Analyser
determining brightness, colour, colour differences, fluorescence and opacity. Colour and brightness of measurements in the paper and board industry need to match the highest standards while the precision of measurements also needs to match the necessary...
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Kiril Dimitrov
and materials innovation. Professional career across the entire packaging supply chain, working for some of the leading paper and packaging manufacturers and recyclers, with many years in food retail and currently a Packaging Expert at Nestle’s...
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Shiree Murdoch
Dress for Success Auckland and the NZ Chiropractic College. Joining Oji Fibre Solutions in 2022 as Head of HR for Pulp and Paper, she moved into her newly created leadership team role in August last year.
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Juan Sepulveda
ANDRITZ Juan Sepulveda is an Electrical Engineer by education, with a career spanning two decades in the Mining and Pulp & Paper industries. His journey has been marked by a diverse array of roles, including Engineering, Business, and Technology...
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Guest Speakers
David Platt Strategist & CEO, Future Resilient Jean Yves Nouaze Executive General Manager Visy Pulp & Paper Tim Woods Managing Director IndustryEdge Dr Errol Brandt Founder & CEO Knowledge Orchestrator Alistair Swanson Founding Director Future Work...
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Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite trial fibre-based wrap for beverage multipacks
14 September 2023 | Packaging Europe Coca-Cola HBC is piloting a cardboard and paper alternative to plastic shrink film for 1.5-litre multipacks of Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite sold in Austria – a move anticipating a 200-tonne reduction in plastic...
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Bio-Sourced Asphalt Paves a New Road for Clean Economy in Quebec
12 September 2023 | Paper Advance Natural Resources Canada announced over $1.5 million to FPInnovations for an innovative project that aims to develop asphalt that contains wood-derived products from Canada’s forest sector. The new asphalt being tested...
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OjiFS rolls out pallet label to boost material recovery
07 September 2023 | PKN Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS), one of Australasia's leading manufacturers of pulp, paper and wood-fibre based packaging solutions, has introduced a recoverability message on pallet flags to help its B2B customers to correctly...
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Guest Speakers
General Manager People, Culture, & Safety Oji Fibre Solutions Jean Yves Nouaze Executive General Manager, Visy Pulp & Paper David Platt Strategist & CEO Future Resilient Juan Pablo Sepulveda Regional Manager Australia & New Zealand ANDRITZ Nataša...
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Fellow
At least 10 years of membership of Appita in an eligible classification. At least 15 years of practice in the pulp and paper and related industries or a related research institution. No impediments which, in the view of the Executive Committee, would...
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Sponsorship
Fibre Value Chain Conference - Creating our biofuture is a great way to promote your organisation/business to the pulp, paper, packaging and biomanufacturing industries. Appita will ensure that your investment is worthwhile, and the benefits offered by...
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Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
11 February 2022 | Opal Australian Paper Science plays an important role in Opal’s day to day operations in Australia and New Zealand and we’re proud to recognise the contribution our female team members make, through science, across our different...
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From side streams to soil improvement fibres and carbon storages – How fibre fractions from paperboard industry are utilised in agriculture
15 May 2023 | Paper Advance Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is improving the soil of Finnish fields together with Soilfood by utilising the side stream fibre fractions created during paperboard production. What was once considered waste, is now...
https://appita.com/news/1207-from-side-streams-to-soil-improvement-fibres-and-carbon-storages-how-fibre-fractions-from-paperboard-industry-are-utilised-in-agriculture -
Aurelia partners with AI group
May 2023 | Aurelia Group Aurelia Group, the developer of on-line, continuous paper machine stiffness measurement, the PSM-Q, is excited to announce they have entered into a development project with The A I Team, a cutting edge and award winning...
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Training & Development
Appita offers many training and development options to benefit the career advancement of people in the pulp, paper and associated industries. The Association offers a balanced and flexible complement to the current Nationally Accredited training...
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Tasowheel’s innovative and modular QCS systems
1 June 2023 | UJL Solutions Pty Ltd introduces Tasowheel the Quality Control System for paper, board, pulp and tissue machines. Tasowheel’s innovative and modular QCS systems are always tailored to the customer’s needs, including all profiling systems,...
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Norske Skog announces sale of the Tasman mill industrial site
11 October 2023 | Pulpapernews.com Norske Skog has completed a transaction for the sale of the Tasman mill industrial site and remaining mill assets to the Australasian pulp, paper, and packaging group Oji Fibre Solutions for approximately NOK 70...
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OjiFS Soars Beyond the Boundaries for 150 Year Oji Anniversary: Making Over 9,000 Origami Cranes
organisation that has stood the test of time and had a remarkable journey of growth to become the fourth-largest pulp and paper company in the world. Read more
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Fibre moulding is a hot topic
24 October 2023 | Paper Advance Fibre moulding is an area that is developing rapidly, not least because new technologies enable the manufacture of products with properties that can compete with plastic applications. Read more
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ABB launches campaign to accelerate digitalization across industries
process industries to realize their full potential through digital transformation. Leveraging its deep ties across pulp and paper, mining, metals and cement, the Swedish tech giant believes there is significant opportunity to continue equipping these...
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Fibres from recycled food and beverage cartons produce high-quality moulded pulp packaging, concludes research from Innofibre
4 July 2024 |Paper Advance Packaging made from cartons has been shown to be stronger than conventional products made from old newspaper. Read more
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OjiFS Proposes Penrose Mill Closure
has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will begin consultation on a proposal to close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “It is well known that Oji Fibre Solutions has...
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OjiFS Confirms Penrose Mill Closure
2024 | Oji Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “This is a sad day for OjiFS and...
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Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging
19 September 2024 | Pulpapernews.com Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to...
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Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push
10 September | Paper Advance Metsä Board, a leading European producer of sustainable fresh fibre paperboards, has found a new eco-friendly application for its industrial by-products. Read more
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Eva Gaugler, Scientist, Scion New Zealand
Chinese and European experts (including academia, consultancies, and industry). She is a member of the Australasian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (Appita) Committee on Food Contact Materials since its establishment in 2017.
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Ulrich Leberle Raw Materials Director, Cepi
and as a consultant in a Brussels-based company specialising in EU Public Affairs, he joined the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) in November 2005. Having held several positions in the area of raw materials at Cepi, his responsibilities...
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Earthodic raises $6m for bio-based coating breakthrough
Earthodic has raised $6 million in seed funding to further its development of recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging, with plans to expand its footprint into the US. Read more
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Updated screening system improves pulp quality at Norske Skog Boyer
challenges. The solution was to upgrade the pulp mill’s screening system, which immediately led to improved pulp quality and paper strength. Read more
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Stora Enso and Altris Join Forces to Create the World's Most Sustainable Battery
7 June 2024 | Paper Advance European companies Stora Enso and Altris have joined forces to create a game-changer in the battery industry: the world's most sustainable battery. Stora Enso, a leader in biomaterials, brings Lignode® to the table. This...
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Meet Qwarzo – a mineral-based barrier coating validated by Unilever and Innocent
| Packaging Europe Qwarzo is a barrier coating made from silicon dioxide that can be used to replace plastic and PFAS on paper, textiles, and metal – and it has already been validated by brands like Unilever and Innocent. Read more
https://appita.com/news/1284-meet-qwarzo-a-mineral-based-barrier-coating-validated-by-unilever-and-innocent -
Grow you good thing! Forest products sector celebrates AgDay!
this year’s AgDay 2023 theme ‘Grow you good thing’ – recognising that our forestry, timber manufacturing and pulp and paper industries are essential to the food and fibre supply chain across the country and the world, Acting Chief Executive Officer of...
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SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages
30 November 2023 | Paper Advance After four years of research and development, SOFi Products is excited to reveal its new 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that doesn't require a separate lid. The SOFi Hot Cup features three flaps...
https://appita.com/news/1293-sofi-products-unveils-new-plastic-free-biodegradable-cup-for-hot-beverages -
Feltest Capto V4 pull clamp
2023 | UJL UJL Solutions Pty Ltd is introducing the new Feltest Capto V4 pull clamp to help make the installation of Paper Machine Clothing safer for both operators and the fabrics. The Feltest Capto has the following usages: Fabric puller, Canvas...
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How Amazon is making its packaging more efficient
to see if they can be shipped in their original manufacturer’s packaging, eliminating the need for extra cardboard boxes or paper bags from Amazon. Read more
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"Aurelia recognises PSM-Q success in Europe by celebrating at home”
| Aurelia Following another successful trial of the PSM-Q non-destructive stiffness measurement system at a large packaging paper mill in Europe, Aurelia is celebrating by running a sales promotion for customers in Australasia. The promotion gives...
https://appita.com/news/1319-aurelia-recognises-psm-q-success-in-europe-by-celebrating-at-home -
Turning Squares into Globes: OjiFS Humble Cardboard Box Goes Global
design team. This innovative display adds to their impressive portfolio of creative installations, including over 1,000 paper cranes as part of last year’s companywide origami challenge and a life-sized flower cart. Read more
https://appita.com/news/1329-turning-squares-into-globes-ojifs-humble-cardboard-box-goes-global -
Protect floors and the environment with Visy’s first retail product
we're launching an Australian-made temporary floor and surface protection —Visy Tread. Visy Tread is made from 100% recycled paper, made in Australia, and can be easily recycled through Australian kerbside recycling bins. Read more
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Appita New Executive Committee for 2024
Executive Committee of Appita. Their experience, diverse perspectives, passion, and dedication to advancing the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts industries will be invaluable in supporting Appita's mission to drive industry innovation and growth....
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New Sensorik Senoweb Felt Break Detector
Pty Ltd UJL Pty. Ltd. representing Sensorik Austria GmbH has introduced their new SensoWeb Felt web break detectors for in-paper on-felt application as used in the drying group of tier 1 paper machines. Read more
https://appita.com/news/1437-new-sensorik-senoweb-felt-break-detector