Board Converting News, September 21, 2020

Board Converting News, September 21, 2020

BoardConverting Serving the North American Corrugated and Folding Carton Industries for 36 years September 21, 2020 VOL. 36, NO. 38

Getting The Job Done With New Technology BY JACKIE SCHULTZ

FBA: Shipments Slip In August

Industry shipments of corrugated products decreased 0.6 percent, from 33.495 bsf in Au- gust of 2019 to 34.285 bsf in August of 2020, the Fibre Box Association (FBA) reported. The decrease is partially due to the fact there was one less shipping day in August of 2020. Av- erage week shipments, however, increased 4.1 percent, from 7.840 bsf in 2019 to 8.163 bsf in 2020. Shipments of corrugated products are up 0.7 percent year-to-date. Containerboard consumption decreased 1.3 percent, from 2.8427 million tons in Au- gust of 2019, to 2.8061 million tons in August of 2020. Consumption is up 0.8 percent year- to-date over 2019, from 21.5716 million tons to 21.7415 million tons. Containerboard inventory at corrugator plants decreased 5.2 percent, from 2.0214 million tons in July to 1.9155 million tons in Au- gust 2020. Weeks of supply shrunk from 3.2 in July to 2.9 in August, or 9.4 percent. The American Forest & Paper Associa- tion (AF&PA) reported that operating rates increased from 89.4 percent in July to 92.1 percent in August. Kraft linerboard mills ran at 93.0 percent and the corrugating medium rate was 92.1 percent.

The Shelby Company has been manufacturing folding cartons for the Northeast Ohio market for almost a century. Founded in 1923 in Shelby, Ohio, it relocated in the 1930s to Cleveland. In 1968 it built and moved into its current 35,000-square-foot facility in the Cleveland suburb of

Westlake. Over the years folding cartons have remained the principal product, primarily for the food, pharmaceutical, and automotive indus- tries. The company also offers sleeves, blister cards, posters, counter displays and various other types of specialized packaging. During a recent Zoom video conference, President and owner Rich- ard J. Rapacz talked about the company’s successful long existence, attributing it to the core values of providing customers with “top notch service” and creative solutions. Rapacz, who purchased The Shelby Company in 1993, says the key is hiring people who have the qualities that align with those value propositions. “Empathy, a caring attitude, selflessness, those are important qualities. We want people in the com- pany to be responsive to co-workers and customers. We try to manage our company to a high degree of the Golden Rule – do unto others. Our current team all have that attitude.” Rapacz sets a good example, sending hand written letters to every prospect. He is gradually transitioning the leadership of the company to a new team of managers, some of whom have spent most of their careers in the folding carton industry and others who are new to the industry. Mat- At The Shelby Company, folding cartons are produced on five main machine lines, all of which can be monitored remotely.

WHAT’S INSIDE 8 Weyerhaeuser To Support Wildlife Relief In Northwest 10 Chicago Electric Establishes New Management Team 14 DS Smith Announces New Appointments Across U.S 38 Getting The Facts Straight On Ontario’s Blue Box

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AF&PA Releases August Packaging Papers, Containerboard Reports The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its August 2020 Packaging Papers and Con- tainerboard Monthly reports. Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in August increased one percent compared to August 2019. • The operating rate was 85.2 percent, down 2.7 points from August 2019 and down 1.0 points year-to-date. • Mill inventories at the end of August increased 4,000 short tons from the previous month and were up 12,000 short tons compared to August 2019. Total containerboard production in August remained essentially flat (+0.4 percent) compared to August 2019. It was up four percent when compared to the same eight months of 2019. • August 2020 production of containerboard for export decreased nine percent compared to the same month last year; it was up 23 percent year-to-date. • The containerboard operating rate was 92.1 percent, essentially flat (-0.4 pts.) from August 2019 and up 2.7 points year-to-date. • Mill inventories of containerboard at the end of August increased 35,000 short tons from the previous month and were up 68,000 short tons compared to August 2019.

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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

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$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.

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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

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.

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Weyerhaeuser To Support Wildlife Relief In Pacific Northwest Seattle, Washington based Weyerhaeuser Company an- nounced it is making an immediate $150,000 donation to the Red Cross to support emergency response efforts in communities affected by wildfires in the Pacific North- west and particularly in Oregon. With multiple fires still burning across that state, tens of thousands of residents have been displaced, and countless homes and structures destroyed. The full scope of impacts is not yet clear, and Weyerhaeuser is committed to supporting affected people and communities as they begin recovery. “These fires have brought devastation and trauma to many communities where our employees live and work,” said Devin W. Stockfish, President and CEO. “This dona- tion is just a first step in helping these communities re- cover and heal. Our company has been operating in the Pacific Northwest since 1900, and we’re going to continue to stay engaged and make sure all these areas are able to recover and thrive again.” Weyerhaeuser manages approximately 1.6 million acres of forests in Oregon and 1.3 million acres of forests in Washington. The company operates three mills in Ore- gon and two mills in Washington, one building materials distribution center in each state, and several nurseries, or- chards and offices across both states.

Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month August 2020

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2020 2019

34.285 34.495

-0.6

8.163 7.840

4.1

Industry Total

Year-to Date

August 2020

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2020 2019

265.688 262.164

1.3

7.814 7.756

0.7

Industry Total

Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)

Year

Month

Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change

2020 2019

2.8061 2.8427

-1.3

21.7415 21.5716

0.8

Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)

Corrugator Plants Only

Date

Percent Change Weeks of Supply

Percent Change

Aug.

1.9155 2.0214

-5.2

2.9 3.2

-9.4

Jul.

Shipping Days

Year

Month

Year-to-Date

2020 2019

21 22

170 169

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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Chicago Electric Establishes New Management Team

cently with Wes-Tech Automation, after serving over 20 years as General Manager of Reis/Kuka Robotics in Chica- go. “I am humbled and honored to lead Chicago Electric and this incredibly talented team into the next phase of our company’s history,” said Clark. McIlroy has over 30 years in the automation industry, most recently as General Manager for JR Automation. “It’s such an honor to be part of the next chapter in Chi-

Carol Stream, Illinois based Chicago Electric Sales, Inc. has announced the establishment of a new Management team. The addition of Christopher Clark as President and Christopher McIlroy as VP of Operations has positioned

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From left, Robert Kaska, VP of Sales & Marketing; Chris Clark, President; and Chris McIlroy, VP of Operations.

Chicago Electric for significant growth. Robert Kaska, the former President with 40 years at the company his grand- father started in 1910, continues in a new role as VP of Sales & Marketing. The new leadership team brings over 50 years of com- bined experience to Chicago Electric. Clark was most re-

we celebrate our next century in business,” said Kaska. “With the support of our parent company, BHS, we are po- sitioned for rapid growth in Robotics and Logistics, Cor- rugated Upgrades, and Automation Systems Integration.” For more information, contact Kaska at kaska@chica- goelectric.com or (630) 784-0800.

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Baler Service Company, Paper And Dust Pros Adds Messerly To Team Grandview, Missouri based Baler Service Company and Paper and Dust Pros reported that Robyn Messerly has

Baler Service Company and Paper and Dust Pros pro- vide air system design and installation and also sell new, used and refurbished equipment. It can also refurbish equipment on site or at its locations. Contact Messerly at (816) 966.8916 ext. 409 or parts@ balerservicekc.com. Gable Named Managing Partner Of BW Forsyth Partners St. Louis, Missouri based BW Forsyth Partners, Barry-Weh- miller’s hybrid equity firm, has promoted Ryan Gable to Managing Partner. He steps into the role after co-leading the organization with Kyle Chapman, who was recent- ly promoted to Barry-Wehmiller President. Chapman will continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance for BW Forsyth Partners.

joined the team as Service Coor- dinator and Parts Manager. She will assume responsibility for all parts-related activity, technician service and maintenance sched- uling. With more than 10 years’ ex- perience, Messerly has devel- oped and maintained strong

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DS Smith Announces New Hires, Appointments Across The U.S.

Atlanta, Georgia based DS Smith announced the appointment of five key leaders within the North America division to compliment an expand- ing U.S. footprint. These strategic hires will be involved in some of DS Smith’s key initiatives for the Paper and Packaging divisions, following

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on DS Smith’s expansion to the U.S. and opening of its Atlanta head- quarters, the launch of its 550,000-square-foot packaging facility in Lebanon, Indiana, and the opening of its first U.S. recycling facility in Reading, Pennsylvania. The new hires are: • Ryan Roberts will serve as the sheeter business unit general manag- er. Roberts’ background includes senior leadership roles in contract packaging, manufacturing engineering, sales, marketing and com- mercial operations in the U.S. and Singapore for Unilever and Sealed Air. Roberts is based out of DS Smith’s headquarters in Atlanta. • Troy Hagenbuch joins DS Smith’s Columbia, SC, Greencoat facility as the Specialty Business Unit General Manager. Hagenbuch brings leadership experience from IP, FiberMark and Cenveo Corp. and is an electrical engineer graduate from Penn State University. • Melanie Galloway, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Innovation for Packaging, will bring her experience from FMC Corp., Kemin In- dustries, JM Huber and MacDermid Graphic Solutions to the role. A chemical engineer, pulp and paper technology graduate from North Carolina State Galloway is based out of headquarters in Atlanta. • Steven Pittler, Sales Director for DS Smith’s Lebanon, Indiana, pack- aging facility. Previously, Pittler was midwest regional manager at Atlantic Tape and Packaging. Pittler brings extensive knowledge in operations, as well as commercial experience across multiple sites. • Adam Olson, Sales Director for Greencoat, brings extensive food in- dustry experience with companies such as Sysco, where he imple- mented strategies to drive top line growth while building relation- ships with key customers. Olson is based in Baltimore, Maryland. “As we expand our sustainable packaging, paper and recycling op- erations in North America, these new hires will help us continue to inno- vate and strengthen the vision and leadership in North America that DS Smith customers across the globe expect, and carry out our company purpose of ‘Redefining packaging for a changing world,’” said Mark Ush- pol, Managing Director of Packaging at DS Smith. DS Smith’s 550,000-square-foot packaging facility in Lebanon, Indiana.

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