Sylvamo Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Effective with all new and existing orders with confirmed delivery dates of January 15, 2018 or later, Verso Corporation is increasing the transaction price of all Coated Economy Freesheet Sheets and Sheeter Roll grades by 4% to 6%. This includes, but is not limited to: Anthem Plus® sheets/sheeter rolls, Blazer Digital® sheets/sheeter rolls. The increase applies to all basis weights, bulks, finishes and related private label grades.

Total European shipments of graphic papers were down 0.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 3.5% year-to-date. Total European shipments of newsprint were down 7.0% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 7.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of sc-magazine were down 1.2% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 8.1% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated mechanical reels were UP 6.8% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are UP 2.9% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated mechanical (improved & others) were UP 7.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are UP 7.1% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated woodfree were down 2.9% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 5.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated woodfree were UP 1.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 3.0% year-to-date. Click Read More below for additional information.

Zhao Lei, President, Wuzhou Special Paper, says: “In collaboration with ANDRITZ, we have set a world record by achieving a capacity of 1,500 admt/d using just one HC refiner in our new production line. With this cutting-edge system, we will be self-sufficient in pulp production, guaranteeing top-quality products without having to rely on outsourcing.” Zhang Yancheng, Vice General Manager, Wuzhou Special Paper, adds: “ANDRITZ's proven technology, coupled with its team of domestic and international experts, has greatly supported our production line start-up. We're very satisfied with the high fiber quality and the low energy consumption.” The new system produces pulp for premium folding boxboard using eucalyptus and acacia chips as raw material. The patented state-of-the-art P-RC APMP (Pre-conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) process ensures optimum pulp quality at minimum operating cost and lowest environmental impact.