Board Converting News, February 1, 2021

Board Converting News, February 1, 2021

BoardConverting Serving the North American Corrugated and Folding Carton Industries for 37 years February 1, 2021 VOL. 37, NO. 5

IP To Invest $52.2 Million In Bogalusa Mill In LA Memphis, Tennessee based International Pa- per (IP) has announced plans to invest up to $52.2 million in capital to increase the effi- ciency of its mill in Bogalusa, Louisiana, which has been a manufacturing mainstay in the area for more than a century. Through the project, IP plans to retain the mill’s 492 direct jobs that provide an average annual salary of more than $86,000, plus benefits. In Bogalusa, IP operates a paper mill and a corrugated box plant. The moderniza- tion program would enhance the paper mill’s efficiency by upgrading the recovery boiler system, along with filtration, condenser and acid system enhancements in the papermak- ing process. The latest project plan would bring Interna- tional Paper’s investment in capital upgrades at the Bogalusa Mill to $487 million since the company purchased the Washington Parish site in a 2012 acquisition of Temple-Inland Inc. “Our planned investment represents the mill’s ongoing focus on maintaining safe and reliable operations, producing essential prod- ucts that meet the needs of our customers and providing good jobs to the region,” said

Retooling Work Environments For The Industry’s Milennials BY PHILLIP M. PERRY Every manufacturer wants motivated employees. A productive work- force, though, doesn’t happen by accident: Employers must create an operating environment that inspires their people and gives them the tools needed to succeed.

If the tools vary with the times, lately the times are all about Millenni- als. These employees, ranging in age from roughly 25 to 40, now make up the largest workforce component, according to the Pew Research Center. They tend to job hop more frequently than previous genera- tions—all the more reason for employers to make the right moves now so high performing “A players” don’t jump ship for the competition. “Millennials can be very loyal employees and can bring important talents to the factory floor,” says Jason Dorsey, President of The Center for Generational Kinetics, Austin, Texas ( jasondorsey.com ). “However, businesses must take the time to understand their priorities and recog- nize how to best meet them. None of this is about spending more mon- ey, but about understanding the Millennial mentality and then building a work environment that reflects common ground.” Meaningful Work The Millennial mentality is rooted in the need to believe in the value of their daily work. How do their assigned tasks contribute to the bot- Employees ranging in age from 25-40 now make up the largest workforce component, according to the Pew Research Center.

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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indi- cated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.

REGION E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest

42# Kraft liner $885.00-890.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $930.00-940.00 $903.00-912.00

26# Semi-Chem. Medium

Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.

$820.00-850.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $865.00-875.00 $838.00-858.00

West Coast U.S. Average

SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets

E. Coast Midwest South-SW S. CA N.CA/WA-OR US Aver.

200# 275#

$62.26

$72.05

$62.69 $82.80

$85.35 119.54

$73.13 101.29

97.32

99.89

90.86

113.65

OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL

107.46 118.45

114.69 129.32

116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56

141.08

122.76

148.46

131.80

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CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.

42# Kraft Liner 26#

Semi-Chem Medium

East West

$920.00 $965.00

$910.00 $945.00

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Bogalusa Mill Manager, Bernie Chascin. “We are grateful for the support of Louisiana leaders and our community partners who play an important role in our success,” he said. “The plentiful fiber resources and hardworking peo- ple of Louisiana have made doing business here a worth- while investment for over a century, and that is why we continue to invest today.” Since making an initial $44 million capital investment in crane and wood-chipping technology in 2012, IP has in- creased the number of direct employees in its Bogalusa workforce from 411 to 492, a nearly 20 percent gain. Louisiana Economic Development began formal dis- cussions about the Bogalusa Mill project plan with Inter- national Paper in March 2020. To secure the project, the State of Louisiana offered a competitive incentive pack- age that includes a $500,000 Modernization Tax Credit, and the company also is expected to utilize the Industrial Tax Exemption Program. “Upon hearing the news of International Paper’s plans to invest millions of dollars into the mill and into our com- munity, I was elated,” Bogalusa Mayor Wendy O’Quin-Per- rette said. “This is a significant reinvestment by Interna- tional Paper that will affect the lives of every citizen in the City of Bogalusa. By securing nearly 500 jobs, we look for- ward to the economic prosperity this investment will bring to our community for many years to come.”

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ulations, and recommendations, Ronda Bayer began to offer the practical applications of them at LDI. Bayer pro- vided examples of LDI’s real-life experience of working through issues with their teams in multi-plant, multi-state operations. She offered many specific choices they have made about remote employees, continuing to offer ex- tended leave, recommending but not requiring employees to get a covid vaccine, and much more. She also shared several actual company policies, which attendees can use as templates, including their mask pol- icy and the screening questionnaire LDI uses for visitors. The Q&A portion of the event offered attendees the opportunity to clarify legal requirements and the lessons learned from LDI. The next Converter Think Tank will be on Friday, March 9 at 2:00 pm ET. While there is no fee for members to at- tend, registration is required. Register at www.AICCbox. org/Calendar .

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, had near- ly 40 registrants for the most recent Converter Think Tank held Friday, January 15th, which featured Ronda Bayer, Vice President and Corporate Counsel, Liberty Diversified Industries (LDI), and Christine Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM- SCP, SPHR, Founder, FiveL Company. Walters reviewed the key points of the latest EEOC guidance, including if and how an employer may require or encourage vaccinations and the implications and le- gal obligations to consider. She also reviewed changes to leave policies and encouraged all attendees to review their COVID policies to ensure they are up to date with current regulations. After Walters completed the overview of the law, reg-

FBA Requests Info For Safety Awards

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) invites the industry’s participation in the 2020 Corru- gated Container Industry Annual Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Safety Awards Program. The report, which compiles recordable injuries and illnesses >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40

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