August 2020

Mixed paper

MerQbiz launches next generation BaleVision

MerQbiz, an analytics company that serves the recovered paper supply chain, has launched the next generation of its BaleVision quality assessment and analytics product suite. The launch includes data products… Thank you for checking us…


Balcones

Balcones acquires Single Stream Recyclers

Texas-based Balcones Resources has acquired Single Stream Recyclers (SSR), a Sarasota, Fla. company that Balcones referred to as the state’s first artificial intelligence (AI) powered recycling company. Balcones said the… Thank you for checking us…


Domtar Kingsport TN

Domtar to convert mill to recycled containerboard

By Ken McEntee Domtar Corp. said it will convert its uncoated freesheet paper mill in Kingsport, Tenn. to produce recycled linerboard and corrugating medium. John Williams, president and CEO, speaking… Thank you for checking us…



Lee and Man

Lee & Man revenue down from a year ago

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd., one of the largest containerboard manufacturers in China, said revenue during the first half of the year declined from US$1.67 billion in the year-earlier… Thank you for checking us…


India is the world’s highest waste generator

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last week launched a week-long garbage-free India campaign in the run-up to Independence Day. Announced on August 8, Modi had said his government’s ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ was key in supporting…





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Cascades ‘cautiously optimistic’ about containerboard

By Ken McEntee Cascades is “cautiously optimistic” about current containerboard demand, according to Charles Malo, president and COO, Containerboard Packaging Group. Malo, speaking during the company’s second quarter earnings conference,… Thank you for checking us…