Sappi Europe announces price increase for Packaging and Speciality Papers

Paper Excellence announced the indefinite curtailment of operations at its Catalyst Paper tiskwat mill. The ongoing contraction of global paper markets and paper prices, particularly in Asia, are creating significant on-going financial losses at the mill. Despite the best efforts of the mill’s committed team of employees, the facility is simply not viable under the reality of today’s market conditions. Paper Excellence is engaged with our governments and potential partners investigating promising new opportunities that would take advantage of the facility’s unique access to deep water, natural gas, electricity, and water supplies, as well as its existing biomass boiler with power generating capacity, wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal infrastructure. It is Paper Excellence’s long-term goal that the site continues to provide meaningful employment and economic activity in Powell River.

Drytac is delighted to announce the global availability of its improved ViziPrint Impress Clear UVL film. ViziPrint Impress Clear UVL is an optically clear gloss PET printable film designed for trouble-free installation of graphics onto glass and other smooth, flat surfaces. It incorporates Drytac’s low tack hybrid adhesive technology, creating a strong bond in both high and low temperatures without leaving residue behind when removed. Drytac has now incorporated a new thinner face film, which makes the media easier to work with. Compatible with UV and Latex printing, ViziPrint Impress Clear UVL uses a mechanical bond to gently adhere images to surfaces and can be repositioned and reapplied multiple times. Drytac’s unique adhesion technology eliminates bubbling and ensures the product is unaffected by moisture.

Lecta is set to reinforce its position as a comprehensive supplier of paper solutions by taking a stand for the first time at Fachpack, a leading trade fair for the packaging industry that takes place this year from September 24 to 26 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will showcase its wide range of innovative products for different sectors like industrial and consumer packaging. Lecta offers an extensive portfolio of papers with multiple applications in the packaging market: *Diva Art: The range of coated and metallized paperboards for rigid packaging, with excellent printability and an exceptional finish, ideal for premium and luxury brands. *EraCup: A functional paperboard whose characteristics make it the ideal choice for hot beverage single-use cups and on-the-go disposable food containers. The product is recyclable in standard paper recycling circuits. *Coral (uncoated), Creaset (one-side coated) and KraFit (brown kraft paper): Three versatile ranges of papers for shopping bags, available in a wide variety of grammages and finishes, offering high resistance and durability. *Adestor: Self-adhesive papers and films to meet the labeling needs of different sectors: beverages, food, logistics and transport, retail, personal care and household.