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Disruption abounds in global politics and the U.S. is in the center of the ac-tion. After a little more than one year with President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. political system remains unpredictable. With the 2018 federal midterm elections only eight months away, the electorate is fully engaged and Washington, D.C. is on alert. The country remains as divided as ever. Substantial political and policy changes are expected should either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate flip from Republican to Democratic control. Historically, the current president’s party has lost congressional seats during his first midterm congressional elections. These losses are compounded in mid-term election years when the president’s party also controls both chambers of

The 2018 Political Landscape

Despite 2017 indicating a large wave

election could be forming against

Republicans, signals also suggest

Republicans may not lose their

majorities in either chamber.

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Schedule of Events

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018• 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Paper2018 Registration & Convention Daily Desk Mezzanine, 2nd Floor

• 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Connections Lounge Reid Salon, 2nd Floor

• 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Official Hospitality Suites Check-In

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Official Hospitality Suites Open*

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018• 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Paper2018 Registration & Convention Daily Desks Mezzanine, 2nd Floor

• 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Connections Lounge Reid Salon, 2nd Floor

• 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Official Hospitality Suites Open

• 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Paper Industry Leadership Forum: Adapting to Disruption (suites closed) Sponsored by Sappi Villard Ballroom, 2nd Floor Open to all registrants

• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Paper2018 Reception (suites closed) Sponsored by Paper & Packaging Board Reid Salon, 2nd Floor Open to all registrants

* Suite meetings are by appointment only; contact the suite holder directly to schedule. See page 30 for a complete list of suites and locations

Welcome to Paper2018!

On behalf of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the National Paper Trade Association (NPTA), welcome to New York! We are thrilled you are joining us for Paper2018. Paper2018 is the premier annual paper industry event. Throughout the next few days, you will have exclusive opportunities to learn and discuss current industry trends, hear perspectives of business leaders, be inspired by guest speakers,

network with executives across the industry and pay tribute to the Stanley O. Styles award winner. Tomorrow, our Paper Industry Leader-ship Forum: Adapting to Disruption will focus on key trends disrupting society, our workforces, customer relationships and consumer behaviors influencing our industry’s future. We are pleased to have Frank Newport, Ph.D., Gallup’s Editor in Chief, offer thought provoking ideas on the key disruptors in society and their influence on our business. Members of our industry leadership panel, moderated by Donna Harman, will offer thoughts on how we can lever-age disruption to create future success. We look forward to questions from the audience on this important topic. Tuesday, RISI will be sponsoring two seminars focused on Global Printing-Writing market trends and Global Paper-

Donna Harman Matthew Bruno

Donna Harman, President and CEO, AF&PAMatthew Bruno, Executive Vice President, NPTA

based Packaging and Recovered Fiber market trends. These seminars will be led by John Maine and Ken Waghorne. The Paper2018 luncheon will feature presentation of the Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award and inspi-rational speaker, Billy McLaughlin. An internationally-recognized world-class guitarist, composer and inspirational performer, Mr. McLaughlin will share his story of overcoming a rare neuro-muscular disorder that left him unable to play guitar and how he succeeded in relearning his passion. Throughout Paper2018, we hope you will take full advantage of all oppor-tunities, including business meetings, networking in our Connections Longue, attending association and committee meetings and learning from our speakers. Thank you for being here and we hope you enjoy Paper2018!

Congress. The most recent example of this reversal of fortunes is in 2010 when President Barack Obama lost 63 seats

in the House of Representatives and six seats in the Senate. Furthermore, the president’s party has lost 16 of the last 18 midterm elec-tions. 2018 is predicted to produce simi-lar results. Congressional Republicans are facing three significant obstacles: President Donald Trump’s low national approval ratings; a mixed bag of legislative achievements; and the historical disad-vantage of the political party in power. Despite 2017 indicating a large wave election could be forming against Re-publicans, signals also suggest Repub-licans may not lose their majorities in either chamber. In last year’s House special election results, Republicans maintained all five contested seats; how-ever these races saw increased voter

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turnout and attention in traditionally safe Republican districts. Participation was up on both sides, but national polling has revealed Democrats hold a double digit advantage over Republicans among women voters. Due to the Alabama Senate special election of 2017, in which Democrats managed to flip the traditionally red state, Republicans hold a one seat majority in the Senate heading into the 2018 midterms. Yet, it will be an uphill battle for Democrats to take the majority, as they will need to pick up a net of two seats (a 50-50 tie in the U.S. Senate would be broken by Vice President Mike Pence). The likelihood of netting two seats is a challenging task for Democrats, as they are defending 24 seats to the Republicans’ eight seats. Of those 24 states, President Donald Trump won eight in 2016. In contrast, only two of the eight states that Republicans will defend were

(continued from page 1) won by Hillary Clinton. In the House, Democrats need to win 24 seats to win the majority. This is not out of the realm of possibility; 23 Republican-held congressional dis-tricts voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. As noted, Republicans picked up an astonishing 63 seats in 2010 in the first midterms of President Obama’s administration. Democrats can also take some encour-agement in the retirement of multiple swing district incumbent Republicans. However, Republicans may still have an edge, however, as they have controlled state legislatures drawing the district lines during the past decade. Some polling numbers and historical trends suggest Democrats would have a strong election if voting were today. Yet many factors present a tough combina-tion for them to truly ride the forming wave to congressional majorities. Eight months out, it is anyone’s game.

Appvion on Feb. 8 announced that it filed a motion in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for approval of a stalking horse asset pur-chase agreement bid from a group of its lenders (the “Purchaser”) to acquire substantially all of Appvion’s assets in

a sale process under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. “After evaluating options to address our capital structure and conducting extensive negotiations with our lenders, we determined that a sale would be the best path forward for Appvion,”

said Kevin Gilligan, CEO of Appvion. “We expect that the sale process will be seamless for our stakeholders and will not disrupt our operations. This process will bring a timely and efficient conclusion to our restructuring and ensure that our company emerges as a healthier, financially-stable business poised to compete long term in the spe-cialty paper market and further invest in the innovation that has made Appvion a market leader.” Gilligan continued, “We believe that launching the sale process with a going-concern offer from the Purchaser — a long-term lender to and supporter of our business — is the best option for Appvion. The transaction would maxi-mize the value of our assets and create the optimal long-term outcome for our employees, customers, and vendors. “Importantly, this transaction would result in a substantially deleveraged bal-ance sheet for Appvion, upon which to continue executing our business strategy. We are confident that Appvion would be an even stronger partner to all of our stakeholders in the years to come as a result of this transaction.” The agreement with the Purchas-er, which is subject to higher or oth-erwise better offers, provides a total consideration of $325 million plus the

assumption of substantial liabilities. Pursuant to Section 363, Appvion intends to implement bid procedures to allow other qualified bidders the opportunity to submit competing bids through a court-supervised sale process. After the Court considers the proposed bid procedures (March 1), Appvion has requested authorization to proceed with an auction on April 23, 2018, pro-vided the Company receives qualified overbids no later than April 19, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. (ET). The Company would then select the best bidder for the on-going business at the conclusion of the auction, as applicable, and seek approval of the sale to the Purchaser, or the successful bidder, at a hearing shortly thereafter. As previously announced, on Octo-ber 1, 2017, Appvion and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary Chapter 11.

Appvion Enters into Sale Agreement with Group of Lenders for $325 Million“After evaluating options to

address our capital structure and

conducting extensive negotiations

with our lenders, we determined

that a sale would be the best

path forward for Appvion.”

— Kevin Gilligan, CEO, Appvion.

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Facing challenges is nothing new for the paper industry. Disruptive forces from technology, government policy makers, foreign competition and misinformed public perceptions all chip away at consumer demand for paper products. All industry sectors face negative demand pressures to one degree or another. Yet, despite these forces, AF&PA is proud of the work and achievements accomplished on behalf of members and their products. AF&PA works on members’ behalf to address government policies and/or inaccurate messaging that nega-tively impacts consumer demand for paper products.

Printing-Writing Papers• AF&PA opposes federal government

efforts to forego paper-based informa-tion and challenges adoption of certi-fication standards or minimum fiber content mandates that would interfere with market forces or set unreason-able benchmarks that would negatively affect printing paper competitiveness.

• AF&PA educates companies to cease using unsubstantiated or misleading marketing claims to “go green” or “save trees”.

• As the future of the Postal Service is shaped by upcoming legislative and regulatory actions, AF&PA prioritizes

ensuring that mail continues to be a viable and competitive choice for marketers.

Paper-based Packaging• AF&PA actively opposes state and local

authorities’ efforts to pass regulatory schemes such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

• AF&PA upholds the environmental benefits of paper bags, opposing state and local bag bans and fees.

Tissue• AF&PA influences international

flushability standards development that could exclude tissue products from being labeled as flushable.

Emphasis on CollaborationAF&PA staff work closely with members, both large and small, to defend member company interests. AF&PA collaborates with allied associations and coalitions to amplify messages and leverage AF&PA’s unique expertise in influencing policy makers and regulators. Addressing public and marketplace challenges requires heavy lifting. Through AF&PA, companies have access to specialized resources that wouldn’t be practical to have on their own. By working together, we can help create a stronger industry where companies can grow and thrive. Whether large or small, commodity or specialty product, AF&PA is a place where each company can have a voice and contribute to a strong future for our industry.

AF&PA Counters Demand Destruction for Paper Products

Boise Paper’s ASPEN Awarded Green Seal CertificationBoise Paper is pleased to announce that its ASPEN® line of multi-use recycled copy papers recently earned Green Seal® certification under its GS-7 Printing and Writing Paper Standard, one of the most rigorous environmental certifications in the industry.

Green Seal’s thorough review and on-site audit has verified that ASPEN recycled papers conserve natural resources and protect human and envi-ronmental health while delivering the performance customers expect. Specifi-cally, ASPEN recycled papers contain a significant percentage of post-consumer materials, are processed without chlo-rine, and contain minimal heavy metals. Formulated for exceptional run-ability in all home, office, and high-speed print equipment, ASPEN multi-use recycled copy papers feature the same hardwork-ing characteristics and brightness as non-recycled sheets. They are performance certified by the Buyer’s Laboratory, Inc., and 99.99% Jam-Free® guaranteed. ASPEN multi-use recycled copy paper is manufactured with 30%, 50%, or 100% post-consumer recycled content. Boise Paper is a division of Packaging Corporation of America, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Boise Paper manufactures a full line of quality papers including imaging papers for the office and home, printing and converting papers, and papers used in packaging, such as label and release papers.

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Geoff Searcy Sr., Vice President of Atlantic Commercial Converting, (Greensboro, Hazleton, Sturgis, and Dallas) officially retired at the end of 2017 after 36 years of leadership and dedication to Atlantic. Geoff has had a remarkable career at At lant ic and led an equally remarkable evolution of the converting division. Joining Atlantic in 1981 after being a supplier to Atlantic Printing through

Virginia Paper Company, Geoff has been the one driving force

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market are known by all. He brings great esteem to h imse lf and to Atlantic through his years of business integrity and through the many friendships he has built in this industry. Geoff ’s knowledge of the paperboard market has made him a household name in the world of bleached board and his expertise is sought after by customers and suppliers alike. He has built endless friendships over his career with people who routinely seek his insights. Always known for his commitment to the customer, Geoff has set a high bar that commitments made are commitments kept. The entire Atlantic family and the paperboard industry toast Geoff Searcy for his career of integrity, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We further salute Geoff for his legacy of business advancement, customer satisfaction and personal friendships.

Geoff Searcy, Sr.VP Converting for Atlantic Packaging for 36 years, Retired December 31, 2017

Progroup Announces Plans for Containerboard Mill in Germany and Four Sheetboard Plants in EuropeProgroup said with the construction of a new mega-corrugated sheetboard plant in Ellesmere Port (United Kingdom) in October of 2017 and the start of produc-tion in its latest corrugated sheetboard plant in Drizzona (Italy) in February of this year, the company is now announc-ing further expansion plans. Progroup said that it plans to build a containerboard plant in Germany and up to four corrugated sheetboard plants in Central Europe by 2021. In a press release, Progroup said, “With the construction of up to four more corrugated sheetboard plants between 2019 and 2021 in Central Europe and the start of the active phase of preparation for the construction of another paper factory for containerboard in Germany, which is scheduled to start production in 2021, Progroup is embarking on the intensive phase of its Two Twentyfive expansion strategy.” Progroup noted that with the its two new corrugated sheetboard plants in Italy and the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2017, the new corrugat-ed sheetboard plant in Drizzona, and the corrugated sheetboard plant in

Packaging Corp of America (PCA) recently announced plans to discontinue production of uncoated freesheet (UFS) and coated one-side (C1S) grades at its Wallula, Washington mill in the second quarter of 2018 to begin the conversion of its 200,000 tpy No. 3 paper machine to a 400,000 tpy high-performance 100% virgin kraft linerboard machine. The conversion of the No. 3 paper machine at the Wallula Mill is planned for the second quarter of 2018 with an initial production rate of approximately 60 percent of capacity. Ultimately, pro-duction will increase to 1,150 tons per day once a new headbox, forming section, and shoe press are added in the fourth quarter of 2018. The capital cost of the conversion is expected to be about $150 million. PCA Chairman and CEO Mark Kowl-zan said, “Our strategy is to improve the overall profitability of the paper business for PCA by focusing our people and in-vestments on increasing our competitive-ness and ensuring a sustainable future in the office and printing & converting markets with our mills in International Falls, Minnesota and Jackson, Alabama. “In addition, at our current contain-erboard integration rate of 95%, the

low-cost conversion of the No. 3 paper machine at our Wallula Mill provides us with much needed linerboard capacity, allows us to integrate over 200,000 tons of containerboard to our Sacramento Container acquisition, and enables further optimization and enhancement of our current mill capacity and box plant operations. The conversion will significantly enhance the mill’s profit-ability and viability,” Kowlzan added. The Mill’s No. 2 paper machine will continue to produce 150,000 tons- per-year of semi-chemical medium, PCA noted.

PCA to Convert Paper Machine at Wallula Mill to Linerboard

Ellesmere Port, which is scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2018, Progroup’s production capacity for corrugated sheetboard will be about 3,000 million m²/year. To ensure that Progroup will meet its customers’ requirements in respect of reliability of supply and the quality of products, between 2019 and 2021, the company is planning to open up to four more corrugated sheetboard plants in Central Europe. This will increase the company’s total production capacity to approx. 4,200 million m²/year. In addition, Progroup has started to make preparations for the construction of another paper mill in Germany. The company expects start-up the mill’s new containerboard machine in 2021, which will have an annual produc-tion capacity of around 750,000 tonnes of containerboard. Together with the two paper mills PM1 in Burg and PM2 in Eisenhüttenstadt, which are already manufacturing products in Germany, the total annual production capacity of containerboard will increase from 1.1 million tonnes to around 1.85 million tonnes.

The capital cost of the conversion of the No. 3 paper machine is

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Verso Expands GlazeArmor Line to Include New Natural Kraft Lightweight Oil and Grease Resistant Papers

Norkol’s Michael Doherty Celebrates 35th Paper Convention

Graphic Packaging Appoints Spencer Maurer to Sr. VP, Americas Foodservice

Paper2018 marks the 35th year that Michael J. Doherty, N o r k o l ’ s V i c e President of East Coast Sales, has

attended AF&PA’s annual business convention (formerly Paper Week). He noted that the convention has been an invaluable resource not only to himself, but to his company. Discussing business, Doherty pointed out that Norkol made the decision several years ago to shift its focus to special grades such as flexible packaging and pressure sensitive while growing

Verso recently added Natural Kraft (NK) oil and grease resistant (OGR) paper options to its GlazeArmor™ fam-ily of lightweight uncoated machine-glazed papers. The GlazeArmor product family now features machine-glazed bleached and natu-ral kraft virgin fiber papers that are designed for demand-ing OGR foodservice and microwave popcorn bag applications. “Foodservice packaging converters and end users are seeking natural kraft OGR paper options that offer the right combination of quality, performance and run-to-run consistency,” said Mike Weinhold, Verso President of Graphic Papers. “Our GlazeArmor family of OGR papers excels in these critical areas, and we will deliver these solutions with the same level of highly personalized customer service, experienced technical resources, and overall attention to detail that customers have come to expect from Verso.”

their export markets – a decision that has more than offset declines in other markets. “Our export business continues to grow aided by the proximity of our Newark Delaware facility to the Ports of Baltimore, Elizabeth New Jersey, Phila-delphia and Wilmington, which in turn has allowed us to provide value added products to our export customers,” Doherty explained. Norkol is one of the nation’s largest independently owned converters and distributors of commercial printing papers as well as packaging papers and paper board.

GlazeArmor natural kraft options are an addition to the broader portfolio of Verso’s machine-glazed laminating and converting papers, which are re-

lied upon by flexible packaging converters worldwide. Featuring OGR levels ranging from Kit 5 to as high as Kit 12, GlazeArmor

NK OGR and GlazeArmor NK Micro are Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free and are designed to work well in low to high oil and grease end uses. These OGR papers offer excellent runnability and converting performance, both key performance requirements for end-use applications such as sandwich and deli wraps, foodservice liners, microwave popcorn bags and laminated food pouches. GlazeArmor NK OGR is offered in basis weights ranging from 18 lb. to 40 lb. (3000ft²) and each weight is optimized for specific end uses. GlazeArmor NK Micro is offered in basis weights ranging from 20.5 lb. to 23 lb. (3000ft²) for inner and outer plies of popcorn bags

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Graphic Packaging International, LLC has announced the appointment of Spencer Maurer to Senior Vice Presi-dent, Americas Foodservice – the busi-ness unit created from the combination with International Paper’s Consumer Packaging business. In this role, Maurer will oversee the foodservice business’s

three U.S. converting plants, commer-cial and innovation teams, and other supporting functions. Maurer has been with Graphic Pack-aging since 1992 and has held vari-ous leadership positions including, most recently, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.

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Session moderator Donna Harman will facilitate a discussion among leading industry CEOs with Dr. Newport about ideas and opportunities for the indus-try in the face of disruption. Panelists include Michael P. Doss, president and

chief executive officer of Graphic Packag-ing International, Inc.; Mark Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Sappi North America;

Thomas D. O’Connor, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.; Andrew Wallach, president and chief executive officer of Central National Gottesman Inc.; and Peter Watson, CEO of Greif Inc. and AF&PA’s first-vice chair. Before heading to the Paper2018 reception, we encourage you to stay for a few minutes to talk with our panel-ists and ask questions. The Paper2018 reception, sponsored by the Paper & Packaging Board, will take place at the New York Palace in Reid Salon.

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Sappi North America will be sponsoring tomorrow’s Paper Industry Leadership Forum: Adapting to Disruption. Gallup Editor in Chief, Frank Newport, Ph.D., will preview key societal trends disrupting our workforces, supply chains, custom-er relationships and consumer behaviors that affect the future of our businesses. A distinguished panel of industry leaders representing differ-ent product segments will offer their perspectives on turning disruptive forces into opportunities. As Gallup’s chief editor, Dr. Newport specializes in analyzing Americans’ views and public attitudes about elected offi-cials, public policies, the economy and other indicators of consumer behavior. His work provides valuable insight into where the country is heading. He will help audience members understand how the industry can anticipate and capitalize on Americans’ attitudes as we shape our future business plans.

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Cascades Acquires Containerboard Packaging Plants in Ontario, Increases Its Ownership in GreenpacCascades Inc. in December acquired four plants in Ontario, Canada to strengthen its position in the containerboard packaging sector, and purchased an ownership position in Tencorr Holdings Corporation. Cascades also increased its equity holding of the Greenpac Mill LLC. “We are very pleased to expand our presence in Ontario and increase our stake in Greenpac for the second time this year. These transactions align perfectly with our vision and strate-gy for our containerboard activities,” said Mario Plourde, President and CEO of Cascades. The following four plants in Ontario were acquired from the Coyle family, and specialize in the manufacturing of boxes and specialty products:

• McLeish Corr-a-Box Packaging & Design (Etobicoke)

• Brown Packaging (Burlington)• Coyle Corrugated Containers Inc.

(Scarborough)• Coyle Packaging ( Peterborough ) Ltd.

(Peterborough)

Cascades said the deal will allow it to expand its presence in Ontario, increase its production capacity by 500 million square feet per year, and strengthen its ability to serve customers in that region.

In addition, the plants already have procurement agreements with Greenpac, and as such the transaction will have little impact on Cascades’ integration rate. Cascades has also acquired the Coyle family’s 33% stake in Tencorr, a company specialized in manufacturing sheet stock for box producers. Furthermore, Cascades has also ac-quired an additional interest in Con-tainerboard Partners, one of Greenpac’s shareholders, thus increasing its holdings in Greenpac to 66.1% from 62.5%. The total cost of the transaction amounts to $49 million, of which $21 million is related to the increased stake in Greenpac and its new position in Tencorr. The containerboard packaging plants were acquired for a consideration of $28 million, including an assumed debt of $4 million, which represents a multiple of 6.5 times the adjusted operating income before deprecia-tion of these operations, and excludes anticipated synergies.

The deal will allow Cascades to

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Sappi Limited in December 2017 signed an agreement to acquire the specialty paper business of Cham Paper Group Holding AG (CPG) for CHF146.5 million (approximately $149 million). Sappi said the deal will be funded through internal cash resources. The transaction includes the acqui-sition of CPG’s Car-mignano and Con-dino mills in Italy, its digital imaging business located in Switzerland, as well as all brands and know-how. The Carmignano Mill is a non-integrated paper mill with two paper machines with a production capacity of 100,000 tons per year of paper grades that include: C1S FlexPack, C1S Label Papers, Wet Glue and Self-Adhesive applications, and base paper for metallization. The Condino Mill is a non-integrated paper mill with one paper machine. The mill has the capacity to produce 60,000 tons per year of paper grades that include: glassine (silicone base

paper) and super calendared, and un-coated flexible packaging papers. The digital imaging business includes a finishing plant located in Cham, Switzerland where base paper from Con-dino or Carmignano mills is converted to

produce 12,000 tons of digital imaging paper. “This acquisition further strengthens Sappi’s specialty pa-per business both in Europe and globally

by combining Cham’s strong brands and assets with Sappi’s global reach,” said Steve Binnie, CEO of Sappi Limited. “This transaction will increase profitability and unlock the significant growth and innovation potential inherent within the specialty paper market.” Sappi said the CPG’s specialty paper business will continue to operate sepa-rately and independently from Sappi until clearances from the authorities are obtained. Sappi expects the acquisition to be completed during the first calendar quarter of 2018.

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announced that Stan Hooker, the com-pany’s long-time Chairman and CEO, has retired and sold his majority interest to his three partners, Ralph DeLetto, Mike Graves, and Jim O’Toole.

Mike Graves, the company’s President and COO, will assume the role of CEO. Hooker said, “The timing of this transition is good for me personally, as my wife and I can devote more time to being with our friends and family.”

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Chalovich, president, Corrugated Packaging, WestRock. “The addition of Plymouth Packaging and the “Box on Demand” capabilities furthers our differentiated packaging and packag-ing machinery strategies, and we look forward to growing this business in our portfolio.” In addition to the market expansion opportunity represented by this acquisi-tion, WestRock intends to fully integrate the nearly 60,000 tons of containerboard used annually by Plymouth Packaging and expects additional containerboard integration opportunities as the Com-pany serves the growing on-demand packaging market.

WestRock Completes Acquisition of Plymouth Packaging

This acquisition represents WestRock’s

entry into the growing on-demand

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serves many e-commerce and other

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WestRock Company on Jan. 8 an-nounced that it completed its pre-viously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Plym-outh Packaging, Inc. Plymouth is a corrugated packaging company that derives approximately 70% of its sales from its “Box on Demand”systems and corrugated fanfold, and 30% from traditional corrugated box packaging. This acquisition represents WestRock’s entry into the growing on-demand corrugated packaging market that serves many e-commerce and other custom-packaging applications. The market-leading “Box on Demand” systems are located on the custom-ers’ sites and use fanfold corrugated to produce custom, on-demand cor-rugated packaging that is accurately sized for any product type accord-ing to the customer’s specifications. “We are pleased to welcome the Plym-outh team to WestRock,” stated Jeff

Duni in February acquired 75% shares in Kindtoo Ltd., trading as Biopac UK Ltd., from entrepreneurs Mark Brigden and Eric Graham. Biopac is a leading supplier of sustainable disposable packaging for food and beverages in the UK. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will be consolidated into Duni’s Professional Meal Service business area. Established in 2002, Biopac specializes in food packaging and service products

created with sustainable materials. “The capacity to customize food and drink packaging to suit customer brands and a clear focus on sustainable products, has resulted in Biopac gaining signifi-cant market share in UK,” Duni said in a press release. Biopac has an approximate annual turnover of SEK 55 million and operating margin well in line with Duni’s Business Area Meal Service. Johan Sundelin, CEO of Duni, com-mented, “We welcome Biopac into the

Duni family. The clear shift in demand towards sustainable products in the

restaurant and takeaway segments is a leading factor in this acquisition.”

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company on Jan. 2 completed the combination of Graphic Packaging’s existing businesses with International Paper’s North America Consumer Packaging business. Graphic Packaging owns 79.5 percent of the

Graphic Packaging Completes Combination with IP’s North America Consumer Packaging Business

combined company and will be the sole manager. International Paper will own 20.5 percent of the combined company. Graphic Packaging has assumed $660 million of International Paper debt and concurrently has amended and restated its senior secured credit agreement. IP’s transferred business includes approximately 3,900 employees, two coated paperboard mills and three converting facilities in the U.S., along with one converting facility in the U.K. “Investing in Graphic Packaging gives IP the opportunity to benefit from a much stronger value-creation consumer packaging platform, while allowing us to remain focused on growing value in our core businesses,” said International Paper Chairman and CEO Mark Sutton. There is no change to Graphic Pack-aging’s current Board of Directors or leadership team. International Paper has a 2-year lock-up on the monetization of their ownership interest and cannot purchase GPK shares for a period of 5 years, subject to limited exceptions. Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, said, “We are very enthusiastic about the

platform for future growth created by this combination and expect the transaction will significantly increase our mill pro-duction and converting scale. The com-bination meaningfully increases our exposure to the growing foodservice market, provides significant runway to realize synergies, and will drive strong financial results.” On a combined basis, Graphic Pack-aging is now a leading integrated paper-based packaging company with approximately $6 billion of projected revenue and approximately $1 billion of projected EBITDA post-synergies. Graphic Packaging is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and paper-based foodservice products in the United States, has strategic folding carton and foodservice converting positions glob-ally, and holds leading market positions in solid bleached sulfate paperboard, coated unbleached kraft paperboard and coated-recycled paperboard. “The $75 million in synergies is compel-ling and will be driven by cost reductions, increased paperboard integration, and procurement and mill efficiencies,” Doss added.

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A major investment in equipment, along with the leading experts in the industry, gives Atlantic an edge in offer-ing customers a wide range of products and applications. These include slitting and rewinding from ¼” to 100”; digital sheeting up to 65” x 132”; laminating with board-to-board and paper-to-board up to 54pt board; and carton packing with both digital and folio. When it comes to service, Atlantic is dedicated to providing outstanding, personalized service for every order with a process that makes things easy for its customers. The company’s focus is on building personalized relationships and developing highly customized programs to meet whatever particular challenges or needs their customers may have. Atlantic has both the capacity and the flexibility to deliver on these custom programs. In addition, a large inventory of raw

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materials makes it possible for Atlantic to quickly turn both large and small paper converting orders. Atlantic’s modern, multiple-line ca-pacity and multi-shift operation allows for flexibility in production scheduling and reaction to the changing market and priorities of its clients. Extensive first quality board inventory and a dedi-cated transportation network, put skids at the door of commercial printing, tag and label, and folding carton customers throughout the U.S.

SustainabilityAtlantic Packaging has shown its com-mitment to sustainability and assisting customers in achieving their sustain-ability goals. The company has done this by qualifying for and implementing certified chain-of-custody programs that guarantee paper product coming from certified and responsibly managed forestlands that is traced throughout its process from raw material receipt to finished goods delivery. These certification programs include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ) FSC C016743; Programme for the Endorse-ment of Forest Certification (PEFC); and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). From seasonal packaging to limited runs, high volumes, and custom prod-ucts, Atlantic’s paper converting team works with customers from the very inception of a product. The company strives to make its customers’ jobs easier by taking on responsibilities starting with design and moving through production, inventory management, and delivery throughout the U.S.

Atlantic’s extensive first quality board inventory and a dedicated transportation

network, put skids at the door of commercial printing, tag

and label, and folding carton customers throughout the U.S.

Case Paper Hires Business Development Expert, LaTascha FosterCase Paper announced that LaTascha Foster has joined the company in the area of business development. With many years of experience working with the creative and printing markets on behalf of numerous paper manufac-turers, including International Paper, Monadnock Paper, and most recently Appleton Coated, Foster is well suited for the position. At Appleton Coated, she helped increase sales of their coated free sheet, uncoated offset, inkjet and opaque grades, and C1S Litho paper, earning her multiple Accessories Council

of Excellence (ACE) awards. In her role at Case Paper, Foster will build relationships with the design and creative communities and help promote the company’s converting capabilities and wide product offerings. “We are thrilled that LaTascha has joined our growing team of business de-velopment experts,” says Simon Schaffer, CMO/Vice President of Business Devel-opment at Case Paper Co. “Her in-depth knowledge of the paper industry will help us approach new business opportunities with confidence and conviction.”


global network. By managing the shipping process from inland to over-seas, we are transforming export operations cost-efficiently, rapidly and problem-free.”

Growing beyond borders, Cartonsa’s aim is to expand its warehousing opera-tions in multiple strategic locations. In the next two years, warehousing operations will be expanded to the Southeast U.S. and several locations in Europe. “The warehouse operation is parallel with our expansion plans and will position us for productive business models globally,” Adiyaman explained. “We are creating significant value for our customers by aligning all stages of the supply chain

to perfection and consolidating move-ments of goods.” Adiyaman pointed out that hard work coupled with future investments are key to Cartonsa’s success. “My long-standing commitment and dedication to our business has positioned us to continue to expand and grow. We have put innovation and efficiency in the heart of our strategy and business model. By blending 21 years of paper expertise with our engineering background, we are continuously investing and developing in new grades and markets. From baking papers to shopping bags, greaseproof grades to tea bags, textile transfer papers to the interleaving market, we are active in various sectors. What makes us so unique is that we close the gap between paper mills and local customers, speak-ing their language and understanding their needs. We are planning to grow and expand beyond the limits.”

expectations and informed the kind of improvements needed to bring the other sheeters in Prime Converting’s arsenal up to par with the Econ in 2017. Leveraging machine data has enabled the company to bring new life to older machines such as the three Strachan Henshaw sheeters that bore the major-ity of the sheeting workload prior to the Econ installation.

With 5 sheeters in total, each with its own set of unique features to improve, Prime Converting analyzed two specific sheeters – S2 and S4. Upgrades such as brand new bridges to support the auto-tension controls, shaftless back stands and updated sheet counters made a significant improvement in the quality of sheets produced, as well as the ability to meet or exceed the level of quality found in its newest sheeter, the Marquip Econ, with just one operator at the controls. The performance of machine operators on older machines also improved, as adding back stands helped reduce downtime between machine setup while improv-ing workflow between warehouse staff. Learn more about how Prime Convert-ing can assist your business by visiting: PrimeCC.com.

Cartonsa Expands Warehousing Capabilities, Eyes Further Growth

Cartonsa’s aim is to expand its

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Prime Converting: Focused on Production EfficiencyIn 2017, Prime Converting Corporation (PCC) continued its focus on improving production efficiency by incorporating several new machine upgrades into its converting operation. In an effort to maximize the output of its rewinders and sheeters, PCC identified data points including tension controls, fife guides and linear feet counters and leveraged data from those sources to improve overall product quality. The installation of a brand-new Mar-quip Econ sheeter in 2015 helped set the standard for PCC’s sheet quality

Cartonsa announced that it is growing its global footprint in the pulp and paper industry. The company’s new state-of-the-art warehouse in the heart of Montreal is minutes away from the ninth largest port in North America. Located at the crossroads of a rail and highway network, the warehouse allows for well-organized handling of products from Eastern Canada,

Ontario, Midwest and the Northeast U.S., making export operations more cost-efficient and logistically feasible. Bolkar Adiyaman, President of Cartonsa, said, “We pride ourselves with the quality and effectiveness of our integrated Warehouse Manage-ment System which serves as the glue between our core functions and our

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The Hammermill® brand, the most well-known brand of copy paper manufac-tured by International Paper, has created a new design for reams and cartons of Hammermill paper. The iconic animals found on the front of the reams have been refreshed, and sev-eral new animals have even been added to the “Hammermill Habitat”, including a parrot, a chameleon, a hedgehog, and a peacock. With this redesign, the brand has also incorporated a prominent frame around important paper spec information on the front of every ream. Consumers can look for the paper frame to help them easily locate information on the new Hammermill trade dress. Before introducing the packaging change, the Hammermill brand con-ducted research to better understand customer opinions about their portfolio organization and packaging design. The most commonly requested need was to make it easier for consumers to find the right paper for their project. The new design uses a color-coded system to

divide the portfolio into three categories: Paper for Copy (blue), Paper for Multi (orange), and Paper for Color (green). In the new design, spec information will be

highlighted in the middle of every ream, and framed by the correspond-ing color. The Paper

for Copy category is for printing mostly black-and-white documents. Consum-ers who want to print a document with minimal color can choose a paper from the Paper for Multi category. And for printing color-intensive documents, the Paper for Color line is designed for superior color reproduction to show work at its best. Reams and cartons featuring the new Hammermill Habitat will be available for customer purchase soon. You can learn more about the full line of Hammermill paper prod-ucts from International Paper at www.hammermill.com or follow Hammermill’s social media handles at twitter.com/hammermill and www.facebook.com/hammermill.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. (MPM) introduces Envi Wall Art™. Envi Wall Art is a beautiful, matte canvas-embossed substrate designed for on-demand print-ing of fine art, photography, residential and commercial décor, and point-of-purchase signage. Envi Wall Art provides a unique new revenue stream for photo labs, on-line custom decor portals and

front-gate photographic print service providers (PSPs). Envi Wall Art, when properly scored, die-cut and folded, looks just like a qual-ity canvas gallery wrap, without the fuss of a wood frame construction. It is UV flatbed inkjet printable. It scores, die-cuts cleanly, and folds easily to create beautiful, sturdy, dimensional artwork.

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This canvas-like replacement for con-ventional gallery wrap may be printed, scored, die-cut and shipped flat, sav-ing time and money in assembly and mailing. The consumer can fold and hang their new artwork on the wall in less than a minute. All the PSP needs is a UV flatbed printer, scoring and die-cutting equipment. “Envi Wall Art is a great addition to our EnviPortfolio® of printing substrates,” said Richard Verney, Chairman and CEO of Monadnock. “We are pleased to offer such a unique product to the print-ing industry.” If you are a print service provider or value conscious brand looking to make a big impact with beautiful canvas artwork, contact Monadnock at [email protected] for more details about Envi Wall Art. Monadnock Paper Mills provides and custom engineers a diverse range of products including technical/ specialty papers, and premium print-ing and packaging papers for leading brands worldwide.

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operational environment. This will be supported by several measures in the areas of regional development, environ-ment, forestry and land planning as well as labor and energy conditions.”

According to UPM, the Uruguay government will develop the rail and road network by tendering the construction and long-term maintenance of the network. The total investment by the Government has been reported to be approximately USD 1 billion. This investment is necessary to enable the establishment of efficient logistic infra-structure in the Uruguayan inland. The Government will also promote conces-sion for a terminal specializing in pulp in the Montevideo port with rail access in order to secure reliable and competitive outlet to export markets. Once the permitting requirements are fulfilled, the Government will grant the mill a free trade zone status, which is necessary to ensure competitiveness

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UPM Progressing with Plans to Build Two Million TPY Pulp Mill in UruguayUPM’s President and CEO said that plans to build a world class pulp mill in Uruguay are progressing and that the proposed mill will make a significant change to UPM’s pulp business. “I am pleased that we have reached a cornerstone agreement with the Government of Uruguay, outlining the local prerequisites for a potential pulp mill investment,” said Jussi Pesonen. “The infrastructure projects and the pre-engineering of the mill are in prog-ress. For UPM’s pulp business, the potential mill would imply a step change in business size and earnings,”

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In November of 2017, UPM and the Government of Uruguay signed an investment agreement outlining the local prerequisites for a potential pulp mill investment. The agreement details the roles, commitments and time-line for both parties as well as the relevant items to be agreed prior to the final investment decision. The proposed pulp mill project would be built close to the city of Paso de los Toros, in the department of Durazno in central Uruguay. UPM noted that “a long-term industrial operation requires stable and predictable

on international markets. UPM will carry out an engineering study and permitting process for a pulp mill with an annual capacity of about 2 million tonnes of eucalyptus market pulp. The preliminary estimate for a pulp mill investment on site is approximately EUR 2 billion. In addition, a successful project requires off-site investments in planta-tion land and forestry, road network and nursery capacity, harvesting and transport equipment, rolling stock for the rail, export facilities and human development. Jaakko Sarantola, UPM’s Senior Vice President, Uruguay Development, explained, “Robust infrastructure is elemental for industrial development. The Government of Uruguay is stating their serious intent with this agreement and timeline. The agreement sets the foundation for UPM’s planning of a state-of-the-art pulp mill investment. “The signing of this agreement confirms that we are now entering the second preparation phase of this prospect, which is expected to take some 1.5 to 2 years. Achieving significant progress in the implementation of the infrastructure initiatives is critically important for the final investment decision,” Saran-tola said.

Seaman Paper Company has earned a 2017 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Safety for their “Raising the Reels for Safety” project. “By retrofitting their papermaking equipment, Seaman Paper eliminated a common safety hazard in a simple, foolproof manner,” said AF&PA Presi-dent and CEO Donna Harman. Older paper machines like the ones at Seaman Paper’s Otter River, Massa-chusetts mill were designed with lower reel heights, which exposed machine operators to a safety hazard. Seaman Paper opted to add stands to their reels, elevating the centerline of the hazard and literally moving it out of their em-ployees’ reach. “We thank AF&PA for recognizing our Raising the Reels for Safety project,” said George Jones, CEO of Seaman Pa-per Company. “Safety improvement is important to us as a key component of our Soft Steps Forward Initiative.” Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manu-facturing industry, AF&PA’s annual

sustainability awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories. Projects that support progress toward the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals qualify for recogni-tion in the “Leadership” category, which has five subcategories that correspond to the goals: Paper Recovery for Recycling, Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Sustainable Forest Manage-ment, Safety, and Water. The “Innovation in Sustainability” award is reserved for projects that merit recognition for their contribution to sustainable business practices, not one of the goals specifically. Seaman Paper Company is a global producer of lightweight papers and deco-rative tissue products, with manufactur-ing and warehousing in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, Germany, Italy and Great Britain. To learn more, visit: www.seamanpaper.com

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Georgia-Pacific’s Alabama River Cel-lulose mill in Perdue Hill, Alabama, recently received Conservation Certifi-cation from the Wildlife Habitat Coun-cil (WHC). The certification program recognizes company efforts to create, restore and enhance wildlife habitat on their lands. The mill worked on the certification process for nearly two years, forming an employee committee in early 2016 to identify projects on the 1,800+ acre mill site that would qualify for consideration by the Wildlife Habitat Council. The committee, which included em-ployees from the mill as well as GP foresters from the local wood and fiber supply office, focused its efforts on two projects: a timber management plan and bluebird houses. The timber management plan outlines how the mill’s pine and hardwood timber stands will be sustainably managed for multiple types of forest products as well as to provide different habitats for species such as white-tailed deer, turkeys and songbirds. To attract bluebirds, a group of em-ployees built and put up 10 bluebird houses across the mill site and at the wood and fiber supply office. “We’re very excited about our

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A recent study shows continued progress in the replacement of traditional wax coatings on corrugated boxes. Since the introduction of the corrugated industry’s recyclability protocol in 2005, use of wax has steadily dropped off. In 2016, the corrugated industry shipped less than 10 billion square feet of waxed boxes, just 2.5 percent of total shipments. Wax coatings on boxes have been traditionally used as a moisture barrier to preserve the strength of a corrugated container holding wet or iced products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood. By developing and using wax alterna-tives, the industry continues to increase the amount of recyclable corrugated packaging. In 2016, the corrugated industry shipped 12.4 billion square feet of boxes using recyclable wax alternative coatings. That’s over 849 percent more than the 1.3 billion square feet shipped when first measured in 2002. Progress has been made in replacing all types of wax treated boxes (cascaded, impregnated, and curtain-coated) with recyclable treated boxes.

51 recyclable wax alternatives have passed certification testing for repulp-ability and recyclability and have been registered with the Fibre Box Association.

Corrugated Recovery is a True Success Story

The recovery rate for old corrugated containers (OCC) has been on a steady climb reaching a record 93 percent in 2016. Today, more corrugated packaging is recovered for recycling than any other packaging material primarily due to tremendous recovery efforts at super-markets and retail collection where OCC is baled, then sold to generate substantial revenue and to improve store profitability. Dennis Colley, executive director of the Corrugated Packaging Alliance, said, “Corrugated is the most reliable, cost-effective and sustainable package available for transporting most prod-ucts, including those requiring moisture protection such as fresh produce. Even those boxes can be made with recyclable materials. The continuous decrease in wax coatings means that renewable, recyclable corrugated can be used for

even the most demanding applications.” For more information about recyclable wax alternatives, including a fact sheet, visit www.corrugated.org/recycling/recyclable-wax-alternatives. The Corrugated Packaging Alliance

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Valmet said that it will supply Pratt In-dustries with an OptiConcept M board production line with automation for Pratt’s greenfield paper mill in Wapa-koneta, Ohio. The mill will use 100% recovered paper to produce lightweight and high-performance linerboard and corrugated medium. The new machine will have a wire width of 6.24 meters and a design speed of 1,100 m/min (3,900-4,000 ft/min) with a basis weight range of 127-195 g/m2. The capacity will be 360,000 metric tonnes per year (400,000 short tons). Mike Gray, Vice President, Capital Business, Valmet North America, noted, “OptiConcept M is a new and modular way to design, build and operate a paper machine. Its modular approach enables short delivery times, quick start-up and low project costs. “This will be Valmet’s second Opti-Concept M installation in North America and 15th globally,” Gray added. Start-up of the new board machine, PM 17, is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. in Decem-ber entered into a purchase agreement for the direct and indirect acquisition of approximately 92.84% of the total capi-tal and 99.99% of the common stock of FACEPA (Fábrica de Papel da Amazônia S.A.). The total consideration to be paid for the shares acquired is R$ 310 million, subject to adjustments. FACEPA produces and markets a wide range of paper products including, but not limited to, paper towels, napkins, diapers, toilet paper and tissues under various brands, with a strong presence in the Northern and Northeastern regions of Brazil. FACEPA has plants located in the cities of Belém in Pará and Fortaleza in Ceará, with an installed capacity of around 50,000 tons per year. Suzano said the acquisition is in line with its goals of expanding its opera-tions in pulp-adjacent markets and will strengthen its consumer goods business unit in the tissue segment.

Voith said that it will supply August Koehler with a paper machine for the production of machine glazed specialty papers at Koehler’s Kehl paper mill in Germany. I n m i d - 2 0 1 7 , Koehler announced that would make a primary investment of EUR 300 million for the installation of a specialty paper machine with a Yankee cylinder at the Kehl mill. The new paper production line, Line 8, consists of a Voith BlueLine stock prepa-ration unit, wet end process, XcelLine paper machine, offline coating machine and VariPlus winder. The centerpiece of the dryer section will be a welded Yankee cylinder with a diameter of more than 7,000 mm. Designed for up to 120,000 metric tons per year, Line 8 will produce a flexible range of thermal papers and flexible packaging papers. According to Voith, the new machine will be particularly energy efficient in

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the areas of power, water and steam. The multi-layer coating for differen-tiating the premium paper qualities will be handled by an offline coating machine, CM 8, which is fitted with

ultra-modern coating equipment and offers non-contacting, gen-tle drying with high thermal efficiency. The final smoothing

of the specialty papers is done using an innovative calendaring concept with downstream Sirius reel. Included in the scope of supply, Voith will supply the basic and detailed engi-neering for the machine project. Line 8 is slated for start-up in the sum-mer of 2019. Koehler produces high-quality spe-cialty papers such as thermal papers, carbonless papers, fine papers, technical specialty papers, colored papers, decor papers and mechanical pulp board. Voith Paper, a division of Voith, offers technologies and services for the entire paper production process.

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Designed for up to 120,000 metric tons per year, Line 8 will produce a flexible range of thermal papers

and flexible packaging papers.


You’ve probably seen kids, hobbyists and amateur photographers using drone technology for fun, but drone solutions have a great deal more potential than an afternoon’s worth of entertainment. These small, unmanned aerial vehicles are useful for a wide range of applica-tions, from logistics to manufacturing. For example, e-commerce giant Ama-zon is currently testing Amazon Prime Air, which will deliver packages to cus-tomers via drones. Although it sounds like something from a science fiction movie, the idea has captured the imagi-nation of the media, consumers and corporate executives. Domtar has recently started using drone solutions at the company’s Ash-down Mill in Arkansas. Doug Teale is the sustainability man-ager at the Ashdown Mill, which pro-duces uncoated paper and premium fluff pulp. Teale first learned about drone solutions at a 2015 forestry conference, and he knew immediately that drones could make Domtar’s work faster, safer and more efficient. “The use of drones is absolutely the biggest advance I’ve seen in this busi-ness in a long time,” says Teale. “They improve our efficiency and the accuracy of our calculations, they save us time,

and they keep all of our foresters safer. The impact has been tremendous, so we’re excited to share best practices with others across the Domtar network and potentially expand the use of drones throughout other facilities.”

Here are three ways drone solutions are changing forestry.

1. Drone Solutions Monitor Forest Health. Ashdown Mill began using drones 2016. Today, Domtar colleagues use two drones to monitor local forests for diseased trees or invasive species. The ips beetle, also known as the engraver beetle, is a common pest that can burrow under bark and tunnel through pine and spruce trees, causing severe damage. Using drone solutions, foresters can quickly check for infestations. What used to take half a day is now accomplished in just 20 minutes.

2. Drone Solutions Measure Wood Chip Piles. Drones also improve the speed and accuracy of inventory calculations at the Ashdown Mill which

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produces massive wood chip piles. Pre-viously, survey crews required half a day or longer to measure chip piles for volume. Now, drones take photos of the piles, and those photos are downloaded to a computer and analyzed. The process takes just 30 minutes and is exception-ally accurate.

3. Drone Solutions Monitor Growth and Harvests. Seedling survival is critical to ensuring the next generation of trees creates a healthy ecosystem. In the past, it took foresters several hours to walk a forest floor to check on recently planted trees and record data about survival rates and coverage. Today, drone solutions capture images that the mill’s forestry team can use to make those same ob-servations within minutes. Drones can also monitor harvests to ensure the use of responsible forestry techniques. Commercial drone solutions offer tremendous value to Domtar’s business. The company points out that drones are relatively inexpensive, and they save time. They can also improve accuracy, while safeguarding our colleagues from some of the dangers inherent in for-estry. Other Domtar facilities, such as its Windsor, Quebec mill, have adopted drone solutions, and Domtar is looking

at ways to introduce the technology throughout its business. “The possibilities are endless,” Teale says.

Crane Co. Acquires Boston-based Banknote Producer Crane CurrencyCrane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, in January completed the previously announced acquisition of Crane Cur-rency from private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg, members of the Crane family, and other shareholders, for $800 million on a cash free and debt free basis. Founded in 1801, Crane Currency is a pioneer in advanced micro-optic security technology and a fully integrated supplier of secure and highly engineered banknotes for central banks all over the world. The purchase price represents approximately 8.5x Crane Currency’s estimated 2017 adjusted EBITDA of $94 million. In 2017, Crane Currency had sales of approximately $500 million. “We are extremely pleased to add Crane Currency to our Payment & Merchandising Technologies business,” said Max Mitchell, President and CEO of Crane Co. “Crane Currency is the fastest growing, fully integrated global currency provider in the global banknote supply and security industry, and it is an excellent fit to complement our expand-ing presence in the currency and pay-ment markets.

“We believe that the combined busi-nesses will be stronger together, offer-ing end-to-end currency and security solutions, from substrate manufacturing and banknote design and printing to micro-optics and banknote validation,” Mitchell added.


WestRock said that it has plans to install a new 330” kraft linerboard machine in its Florence, South Carolina kraft liner-board mill. The new machine and related infrastructure will replace three older, narrow-width paper machines. WestRock said the $410 million invest-ment over two years will significantly increase the mill’s efficiency, quality and service levels. The company expects the new machine to produce 710,000 tons of kraft linerboard annually. In addition, the company plans to invest approximately $60 million over the next five years to support the new machine and other mill projects. When coupled with the recently com-pleted modern woodyard, the Florence mill will become one of the lowest cost kraft linerboard mills in North America, WestRock said. “This investment will make our Florence mill a state-of-the-art manufacturing facil-ity, sustaining good manufacturing jobs and promoting the long-term success of the mill,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock. “The support of the

A New Voice for Specialty and Smaller Paper Manufacturers

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Recognizing that the needs and inter-ests of specialty product manufacturers and smaller companies may be differ-ent from large organizations, AF&PA formed the Specialty/Smaller Enterprise Council (SSEC) in 2017. The focus of SSEC is ensuring the perspectives and nuances of specialty product and smaller companies are reflected in key paper industry policy positions. The group provides members a forum to ensure the voice of smaller companies is heard and an avenue to engage in AF&PA initiatives in a streamlined manner. To join the SSEC, members must meet at least one of the following criteria:

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Mike Grimm, SSEC chairman and CEO of American Eagle Paper Mills, explains the group’s value. “This has been a great platform for us. We can stay on top of the issues we need to, and get help from AF&PA staff when we require expertise we don’t have in-house.” AF&PA will be hosting a Specialty/Smaller Enterprise Council networking reception this evening, March 11, from 4:45-5:45 pm at the New York Palace in Hubbard II. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Florence County Economic Development Partnership and the South Carolina De-partment of Commerce helped make this investment possible and is greatly appreci-ated. We look forward to contributing to the Florence community for many years to come.”

South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster, said, “Any time a company invests in our state, it shows a commitment to our citizens that we couldn’t be more grateful for. This investment is something that South Carolina should be proud of, and we know that the future is bright for the partnership between our state and WestRock,” The new machine will be housed in a building adjacent to the existing complex, and the company expects production on the new linerboard machine and the shutdown of the three existing machines to occur in the first half of calendar 2020.

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WestRock Earmarks $410 Million for New Kraft Linerboard Machine in South Carolina

Verso in mid-February announced plans to upgrade the shuttered pulp line and No. 3 paper machine at its Androscoggin Mill in Jay, Maine, enabling this equip-ment to restart for the manufacture of packaging products. The paper machine and associated pulping capacity were temporarily idled in January 2017 and shut down in July 2017 as a result of declining demand for the graphic paper products formerly produced on the machine. Prior to being idled, the No. 3 ma-chine produced coated paper and had a production capacity of 200,000 tons per year. With an anticipated completion date in the third quarter of this year, this project will help Verso continue to diversify its product mix into growing market segments and is expected to c reate approximately 120 full-time jobs at the mill. The estimated total capital cost of the project is $17 million, $4 million of which will come from a Maine Tech-nology Asset Fund 2.0 challenge grant administered by the Maine Technology Institute. Funds from the grant will be become available as certain milestones in the project are reached. “Verso identified this upgrade and restart of the No. 3 paper machine and associated equipment at the Andro-scoggin Mill as part of our continuing development of a holistic strategy that includes repositioning of certain assets, and we want to thank Governor LePage and the Maine Technology Institute for their support in helping to make it

possible,” said B. Christopher DiSantis, Verso’s CEO. “When this project is completed, the Androscoggin Mill will be more com-petitive in the global marketplace and better positioned for future success,” he added.

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Verso plans to upgrade the shuttered pulp line and

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During the last quarter of 2017, market rates on transportation increased dra-matically due to weather conditions, increase in e-commerce, and also new mandates on ELD’s for all trucks across the country. Hurricanes Irma and Har-vey caused a huge disruption of freight transportation and placed a massive hold on freight entering ports in the south. Capacity was at maximum and it wasn’t until January 2018 when shipping patterns returned to normal. According to Streco, the government will soon mandate that all delivering vehicles have an ELD (Electronic Log-ging Device). The driver will have to purchase the ELD and pay for some-one to monitor it. If they don’t comply, the trucks will not be able to move freight over the road. Small fleet own-ers and line haulers will be faced with increased costs to adhere to these conditions or exit the industry, which will make it difficult to replace capacity. Current drivers are faced with a new age of hauling. As a result, Streco said that all these factors have made, and continue to make, shipping product a challenge. Old patterns of long haul runs are being shelved due to lengthy delivery times and high customer demand. With the forecast of this new era of transporta-tion not expected to change in the near future, the paper industry will have to adapt in order to meet demand. Streco will continue to strategize using alternative methods of delivery including intermodal and rail to warehouses that are closer to customers, enabling the company to continue providing cost-efficient service with next day delivery. Virginia-based Streco Fibres helps many paper product manufacturers worldwide to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by taking on an active role in supply chain management. During Paper2018, Streco is repre-sented by John Strelitz, Ryan Henry, Mike Plunkett, Ken Johnson, Mike White and our International Division head-ed up by Angelica Campomanes and Kateryna Radina. All representatives are available for meetings at the Lotte New York Palace.

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As part of its commitment to serve both people and the planet responsibly, Dunkin’ Donuts, a leading retailer of hot, brewed coffee, in February announced plans to eliminate all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain beginning in spring 2018, with a targeted comple-tion date of 2020. In U.S. restaurants, Dunkin’ Donuts will replace the foam cup with a new, double-walled paper cup. The majority of Dunkin’ Donuts’ international markets are currently us-ing paper cups, and the brand will work with its franchisees to eliminate foam cups from the remaining international markets by the 2020 goal. The move complements Dunkin’ Donuts’ earlier commitments in the U.S. to have 80% of fiber-based consumer-facing packaging certified to the Sustain-able Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard by the end of this year; eliminate artificial dyes from its menu; build new, more energy-efficient restaurants; and partner with the Rainforest Alliance to source certified coffee. The new, double-walled paper cup is already in use at Dunkin’ Donuts’ next generation concept store, which opened in mid-January in the company’s

birthplace of Quincy, Mass. It will be introduced at all Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in New York City and California in spring 2018, and will be phased in across the U.S. as supplier manufacturing capabilities ramp up. The double-walled paper cup is made with paperboard certified to the SFI Standard and will feature the current re-closable lid. With heat retention prop-erties equal to the company’s foam cup, the new double-walled paper cup will keep beverages hot while keeping hands cool, without the need for a sleeve. According to Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, Dunkin’ Brands, “With more than 9,000 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the

Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups Worldwide in 2020

U.S. alone, our decision to eliminate foam cups is significant for both our brand and our industry. We have a responsibility to improve our packaging, making it better for the planet while still meeting the needs of our guests. Transitioning away from foam has been a critical goal for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., and with the double-walled cup, we will be able to offer a replacement that meets the needs and expectations of both our customers and the communities we serve.”Dunkin’ Donuts said that it remains committed to sustainable packaging and will continue to explore additional opportunities to increase recycled or certified content for other consumer-facing packaging.

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American Eagle Paper MillsLotte New York Palace, Suite #46011600 Pennsylvania AvenueTyrone, PA 16686Phone: 814-684-6142www.aepaper.com

Appvion, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #4117825 E Wisconsin AvenueAppleton, WI 54912Phone: 800-774-0867www.appvion.com

Boise PaperLotte New York Palace, Suite #102625 NW Point Boulevard, #100Elk Grove Village, IL 60007Phone: 630-595-6440www.boisepaper.com

Burgo North AmericaLotte New York Palace, Suite #38121177 Summer StreetStamford, CT 06905Phone: 203-569-9000www.burgo.com

Cartonsa Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #37262575 - 32nd AvenueLachine, QC H8T 3G9CanadaPhone: 514-637-6790www.cartonsa.ca

Case Paper Company, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #5201 500 Mamaroneck AvenueHarrison, NY 10528Phone: 914-899-3525www.casepaper.com

Catalyst PaperLotte New York Palace, Suite #5316 2200 Sixth Avenue, #800Seattle, WA 98121Phone: 206-838-2070www.catalystpaper.com

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Charta GlobalLotte New York Palace, Suite #3712100 S Anaheim Boulevard, #250Anaheim, CA 92805Phone: 714-780-0595www.chartaglobal.com

Clearwater Paper CorporationLotte New York Palace, Suite #4717 601 W Riverside Avenue, #1100Spokane, WA 99201Phone: 925-566-7852www.clearwaterpaper.com

CTI Paper USALotte New York Palace, Suite #5012 1545 Corporate Center DriveSun Prairie, WI 53590Phone: 608-834-9900www.thepapermill.com

Deva PaperLotte New York Palace, Suite #4401 500 rue LegerRiviere-Beaudette, QC J0P 1R0CanadaPhone: 450-269-3007www.devapaper.com

Dixie Pulp & Paper, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #5008Box 20204Tuscaloosa, AL 35402Phone: 205-759-2600www.dixiepaper.com

DomtarLotte New York Palace, Suite #4109100 Kingsley Park DriveFort Mill, SC 29715Phone: 803-396-5906www.domtar.com

Dunn Paper Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #5317 218 Riverview StreetPort Huron, MI 48060Phone: 215-913-3178www.dunnpaper.com

Evergreen PackagingLotte New York Palace, Suite #4309 5350 Poplar Avenue, #600Memphis, TN 38119Phone: 901-821-5367www.everpack.com

Expera Specialty SolutionsLotte New York Palace, Suite #4108 600 Thilmany RoadKaukauna, WI 54130Phone: 920-766-8271www.expera.com

Finch Paper LLCLotte New York Palace, Suite #4208 One Glen StreetGlens Falls, NY 12801Phone: 972-567-9388www.finchpaper.com

GallupLotte New York Palace, Suite #4311 945 E Paces Ferry Road NE, #2400Atlanta, GA 30326Phone: 404-267-7712www.gallup.com

GDB International, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #5112 One Home News RowNew Brunswick, NJ 8901Phone: 732-246-3001www.gdbinternational.com

GlatfelterLotte New York Palace, Suite #926228 S Main StreetSpring Grove, PA 17362Phone: 717-225-4711www.glatfelter.com

Graphic Packaging InternationalLotte New York Palace, Suite #4201 6775 Lenox Center Court, #400Memphis, TN 38115www.graphicpkg.com

Hansol America, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #1126400 Kelby Street, 6th FloorFort Lee, NJ 07024Phone: 201-346-3654www.hansolamerica.com

Hood Container CorporationLotte New York Palace, Suite #3626 2727 Paces Ferry Road SE, Building 1, #1850Atlanta, GA 30339Phone: 678-214-6049www.hoodcontainer.com

International PaperLotte New York Palace, Suites #4815 & 48176400 Poplar AvenueMemphis, TN 38197Phone: 901-419-4548www.ipaper.com

Leader Paper ProductsLotte New York Palace, Suite #4408 901 S Fifth StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204Phone: 414-322-7134www.leaderpaper.com

Ledesma SALotte New York Palace, Suite #1012Ave Corrientes 415, #800Buenos Aires C1043AAEArgentinaPhone: 305-373-4460www.ledesma.com.ar

Mactac, LLCLotte New York Palace, Suite #36124560 Darrow RoadStow, OH 44224Phone: 330-689-2236www.mactac.com

Metsa Board AmericasLotte New York Palace, Suites #4808 & 4809 301 Merritt Seven, 2nd FloorNorwalk, CT 06851Phone: 203-229-7204www.metsaboard.com

MohawkLotte New York Palace, Suite #5208 465 Saratoga StreetCohoes, NY 12047Phone: 518-233-6261www.mohawkconnects.com

Moorim USA, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #5109 3700 Crestwood Parkway, #200Duluth, GA 30096Phone: 770-680-5190

The Myrtle GroupLotte New York Palace, Suite #4315 16225 Park Ten Place, #620Houston, TX 77084Phone: 404-317-6910www.myrtlegroup.com

Navigator NALotte New York Palace, Suite #4508 40 Richards AvenueNorwalk, CT 06854Phone: 888-662-2736www.navigator-usa.com

Neenah, Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #38263460 Preston Ridge Road, #600Alpharetta, GA 30005Phone: 678-518-3355www.neenahpaper.com

NekoosaLotte New York Palace, Suite #3912841 Market StreetNekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 800-826-4886www.nekoosa.com

ProAmpacLotte New York Palace, Suite #4901 12025 Tricon RoadCincinnati, OH 45246Phone: 513-671-1777www.proampac.com

Rayonier Advanced MaterialsLotte New York Palace, Suite #50114 Place Ville Marie, #100Montreal, QC H3B 2E7CanadaPhone: 514-943-2693www.rayonieram.com

Sappi North AmericaLotte New York Palace, Suite #4308 255 State StreetBoston, MA 02109Phone: 617-423-5413www.sappi.com

Sappi North AmericaLotte New York Palace, Suite #4302 255 State StreetBoston, MA 02109Phone: 203-260-4901www.sappi.com

Seaman Paper CompanyLotte New York Palace, Suite #4909 35 Wilkins RoadGardner, MA 01440Phone: 978-632-1513www.seamanpaper.com

Simon Miller Paper & PackagingLotte New York Palace, Suite #5111 3409 W Chester PikeNewtown Square, PA 19073Phone: 215-923-3600www.simonmiller.com

Streco Fibres Inc.Lotte New York Palace, Suite #4215, 4515, 4711 & 4715 168 Business Park Drive, #200Virginia Beach, VA 23462Phone: 757-473-3704www.streco.com

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Twin Rivers Paper CompanyLotte New York Palace, Suite #5009 82 Bridge AvenueMadawaska, ME 04756Phone: 404-285-1864www.twinriverspaper.com

Verso CorporationLotte New York Palace, Suite #5301370 Lexington Avenue, #802New York, NY 10017Phone: 715-422-9104www.versoco.com

WestRock CompanyLotte New York Palace, Suite #4617 501 S Fifth StreetRichmond, VA 23019Phone: 804-444-7516www.westrock.com

WestRock CompanyLotte New York Palace, Suite #4609 9309 Southwind CourtIndianapolis, IN 46256Phone: 317 709-0109www.westrock.com

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AJ Schrafel Paper Corp. . . . 18

American Paper Export . . . . 22

APC Paper Group . . . . . . . 24

Atlantic Packaging . . . . .9, 10

Boise Paper . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cartonsa . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Copamex . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Deva Paper . . . . . . . . . . 14

Domtar . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Edgewood Paper Company . . 27

Ekman . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GDB International . . . . . . . .4

Georgia-Pacific . . . . . . . . .5

Glatfelter . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Holland Manufacturing Co. . . 28

International Paper . . . . . . 13

Inter-World Paper Overseas . . 22

Joe Piper . . . . . . . . . . . 20

JP Gould/Ocean Paper . . . . .3

McGrann Paper . . . . . . . . 11

Metsa Board . . . . . . . . . 16

Midwest Converting . . . . . . .8

Monadnock Paper Mills . . . . 17

Montreal Paper Cutting . . 16, 20

Norkol. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Palmetto Paper Trading . . . . 24

Paper Marketing Worldwide . . 25

PENN Warehousing . . . . . . 26

Prime Converting Corp. . . . . 12

Rayonier Advanced Materials . . 14

Roosevelt Paper. . . . . . . . 23

Sappi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Seaman Paper Company . . . 24

Simon Miller Paper & Packaging . 24

Streco Fibres . . . . . . . . . 25

UPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Verso Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 31

WestRock . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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