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Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, recently released the 2024 edition of the Afera Test Methods Manual, most notably including the latest test method (TM) to be developed and finalised by Afera’s Next-Level TMs Working Group: Determination of Dynamic Shear Strength of Double-Sided PSA Tapes, or Dynamic Shear. The contents of the TMs Manual has been developed, edited and provided as a resource for the European adhesive tape industry. The new, exclusively digital, 138-page edi Read more...
Employee consultations for UPM Communication Papers were concluded at the Jämsä River mills this week. The UPM Kaipola paper mill in Jämsä, Finland, will be closed permanently by mid-December. UPM’s second paper mill in Jämsä, UPM Jämsänkoski, will continue operations with one graphic paper machine and two specialty paper machines. The parties were not able to identify an economically viable solution for the future operation of UPM Kaipo Read more...
After the conversion, PM 6 will produce packaging paper from a unique mix of OCC and TMP fibers – a groundbreaking raw material composition for the production of packaging paper. Volga Pulp and Paper Mill is currently producing packaging paper from 100% TMP fibers and has now opted for this innovative solution to save resources. The rebuilt PM 6 will have an annual production capacity of 140,000 tons and a design speed of up to 720 m/min, producing lightweight fluting and testliner in t Read more...
