NX Filtration has begun a pilot project with Industriewater Eerbeek (IWE) a subsidiary of three Dutch paper mills focusing on wastewater treatment which aims to reuse wastewater and so reduce the extraction of groundwater and the overall water footprint of the paper mills IWE has been purifying surplus process water from three paper mills in Eerbeek with a strong focus on achieving a circular process IWE seeks to use NX Filtration’s direct nanofiltration membranes for upgrading the wastewater stream to enable reuse as process water at the paper mills said that IWE is happy to play a role in maintaining natural resources “This pilot with NX Filtration’s direct nanofiltration technology supports us in further reducing the water footprint of our operations.” added: “Our tight direct nanofiltration membranes remove micropollutants (including pharmaceuticals We are proud to support the sustainability initiatives of IWE.” Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com We use functional and anonymous analytical cookies to ensure that our website functions properly and to gain insight into its use we place third-party cookies to show personalised advertisements and offer social media functions By selecting "Accept" you accept all cookies By selecting "Reject" you only accept functional and anonymous analytical cookies Select "Cookie settings" to customise your cookie preferences and read more about our privacy and cookie policy Interview17 March 2021 by Triodos Investment Management the Eerbeek solar park (Zonnepark Eerbeek) will start supplying solar power And quite a lot of it too: the park's 15,570 panels will generate enough power for 1,600 households Time to celebrate for the BrummenEnergie co-operative social project development company Solar Green Point and investors Oost NL and Triodos Groenfonds the solar park is a shining example of effective use of space on a landfill site that has been given a second It is illustrative of the smooth realisation of the Eerbeek solar park that the construction had the full approval of the local population. Zero objections were submitted, says Guus Koster. As a member of BrummenEnergie he has been involved with the initiative undertaken by residents of the municipality to jointly generate sustainable energy from the word go “This is a win-win situation for all parties involved” He briefly outlines the project's history: “In 2014 a number of residents of the municipality decided to join forces in their quest for sustainability One of the opportunities they spotted concerned the old disused landfill site in a wood on the outskirts of the village of Eerbeek From the 1960s until 2001 this site had been used mainly for dumping paper pulp The local paper industry dates back to the 17th century The owner of the landfill site at Doonweg proved interested in giving the 13 hectares of landfill a creative new purpose The completion of the project still took some doing, but the parties involved never doubted that it would be brought to a successful conclusion. Solar Green Point's Stan Verheijen joined in the talks at an early stage as a developer of medium-sized collective solar parks In 2011 he developed the first cooperative solar project in The Hague “I believe that participation by the local community is essential.” According to Verheijen every solar park is just that little bit different and therefore requires a customized approach “The early stages are always a bit of puzzle This was especially true in those first few years when we did not yet have much experience with cooperatives and everything was new.” Looking back on the Eerbeek solar power project he notes that this project stood out for him I look back on a very pleasant and smooth collaboration.” The idea of installing solar panels on a landfill site was perhaps not new but paper pulp behaves differently from regular landfill sites that have been covered with a thick layer of soil As a member of BrummenEnergie he had been appointed as project leader In consultation with and subsidised by the province of Gelderland a study was carried out into the best method for generating solar energy “Around 4000 m2 was covered partly with solar foil and another part was covered with panels in a rooftop configuration.” But the foil For the province of Gelderland and the landowner the idea of installing solar panels on the old landfill site was attractive The regime for landfill sites is very strict and subject to all sorts of environmental regulations Although in Eerbeek the developers were not dealing with hazardous waste any harmful effect for the surrounding area had to be avoided As a temporary capping layer for a period of up to 25 years it was decided to use steel slag in Eerbeek Steel slag is a waste product produced by the Tata steelworks in IJmuiden.  Road builders have found that steel slag is very effective for stabilising motorways and the product has the additional benefit of preventing water from seeping through “This type of capping is very suitable as a stable base for solar panels” Before the solar panel constructions were installed the layout of the site was designed to achieve the optimum orientation of the panels This was done in close consultation with the landowner and the surface was covered with little mounds In order to achieve a favourable orientation towards the sun an even plateau of 6 hectares was created and this area was covered with a temporary capping layer of steel slag.”  The panels sit on top of small brackets and have been connected to form ‘islands’ of nineteen by twenty panels This makes the system flexible and less sensitive to subsidence “The know-how that we gained will be useful when we execute other collective solar projects" both aspects are important criteria when we decide whether or not to invest in a project.” Koster expects that BrummenEnergie will use the future proceeds to fund other local projects Integration into the landscape and local participation are prerequisites for success “If we are to supply all households in our municipality with green power This park and two other ones that we have in mind will bring us to about a quarter.” Brummen is on the right track and has done so with the support and cooperation of the local population.   Explore our Energy and Climate impact report ‘Accelerating the energy transition’ to find out more about our role as impact investor The report presents our 2020 results in a context of numbers and stories and showcases our mission to make money work for positive change Bridging the gap: How smart investments are shaping Europe's energy futureInsightLong waiting times for grid connections and unpredictable fluctuations in energy supply Is the energy transition at risk of being undermined by its own success ranks #1 in the Clean Energy Pipeline for the 8th time Repowering and energy storage are drivers of the energy transition they are the investment focus of Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund The boom in solar energy comes with a large increase in resources needed to produce solar panels and a large increase in waste We must therefore change the way we design and use solar panels As the oldest green fund in the Netherlands Triodos Groenfonds has always been a driver of sustainable transitions Triodos Bank has been named as the most active clean energy lead arranger by total number of deals in the past year The top spot was achieved after the bank acted on 140 deals in 2022 Renewable energy in emerging economies is an important strategic asset for Triodos Investment Management Altynai Valikhanova explains how to successfully invest in this theme The divestment of part of the Triodos Groenfonds portfolio - all loans for solar and wind projects - has released capital for innovative new projects Emerging market countries face huge challenges Fund Manager Greig Blackie: "Reliable and affordable energy supply is key to further social and economic development." The global scale of the energy transition demands that the choices of policies and investments in the clean energy space take social inclusiveness and income inequality into account {{{ title }}}{{#sizeText.length}}{{ sizeText }}{{/sizeText.length}} Landgoed De Reehorst Hoofdstraat 10 3972 LA Driebergen-Rijsenburg The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 30 693 65 00 > Directions > Contact our press team > Contact our investor relations team > Energy and Climate > Sustainable Food and Agriculture > Financial Inclusion FOLBB will stop production at the FBB mill in Eerbeek on 13 September to carry our upgrades at the machine FOLBB has revealed more details on the planned upgrade of the board machine in at the Eerbeek plant. The company already announced in May that it would replace the shoe press at the folding boxboard (FBB) machine in September The company now revealed that production at the machine will be stopped on 13 September for 25 to 30 days in order to install a new shoe press and upgrade the infrared installation used to dry the cartonboard The current press equipment section has reached the end of its technical life and will be completely replaced by a state-of-the-art shoe press The investment will deliver better performance and increased efficiency for the pressing process the infrared burners used to dry the cartonboard will be upgraded This yields approximately 5 per cent savings on the use of natural gas "This is the first step in a multi-year investment process to modernise the mill and make it more sustainable," says Otto van Beers managing director of Folding Boxboard Eerbeek The Eerbeek mill and its German counterpart Baiersbronn form FOLBB Group which was acquired by funds managed by Oaktree Capital in July 2021 "Our current owner actively supports investments in the modernisation and sustainability of our board mill in Eerbeek over the coming years," says FOLBB Group CEO Daniel Wiktorin "The modernisations and improvements we are announcing today involve an investment of several millions The multi-year investment program comprises a series of major investments to be made over the next years.” Service Customer Service+49 7224 9397-701servicenoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.de Editorial Team+49 7224 9397-0papernoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.com Get the latest news about developments and trends in the industry sent to you once a week free of charge by newsletter Sign up for our newsletter We use cookies and external services on our website others enhance your user experience or help us improve this website You can change your privacy settings any time by clicking privacy policy Necessary cookies are required for the correct functioning of the website Content from video platforms and map services is blocked by default. If access to these services is accepted, separate consent is no longer required when using them. You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The mill is capable of manufacturing around 370,000t of recycled paper UK-based sustainable packaging company DS Smith has agreed to divest its De Hoop paper mill in the Netherlands to Dutch corrugated packaging supplier De Jong Packaging the paper mill manufactures different paper grades of recycled paper The deal is valued at a £43m ($59m) cash consideration De Jong Packaging Group CEO Ad Smit said: “The demand for corrugated packaging is accelerating and the acquisition fits in the strategy to be an integrated packaging company “We are pleased to have reached this agreement for the De Hoop paper mill De Hoop is a great mill with a lot of potential which we would like to develop.” DS Smith will continue to buy and supply “a certain amount” of containerboard and fibre to and from the paper mill Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The divestiture is in line with the company’s strategy to have a ‘short paper’ position in Northern Europe It will use the proceeds from the deal to offset investments it has made in its packaging capacity this year which include new greenfield corrugated box plants in Italy and Poland and an expansion of its packaging facility in Arnstadt DS Smith chief executive Miles Roberts said: “While this represents another step to further realign our network of paper mills with the needs of our fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and e-commerce-led sustainable packaging strategy we have also found a good home for De Hoop in De Jong Packaging.” The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of this year subject to customary closing conditions In May, DS Smith announced a planned £100m ($137m) investment in research and development (R&D) over five years to help the packaging industry move towards a circular economy Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network You can read this article in 2 minutesPölös Zsófia Germany-based Duvenbeck has announced its expansion into the Benelux region with the acquisition of Dutch transport and logistics firm The headquarters of Schotpoort Logistics is located in Eerbeek in the Netherlands Schotpoort Logistics is a family-owned business specializing in transport the company manages over 70,000 square metres of warehouse space across the Netherlands caters to clients spanning from Hoogezand near Groningen to Best near Eindhoven Schotpoort Logistics operates a branch in Lithuania all 180 employees of Schotpoort Logistics will join Duvenbeck we’re gaining access to a region pivotal to our growth strategy With proximity to key seaports in Amsterdam Schotpoort Logistics will enhance our import and export logistics capabilities and open doors to new customer segments in the Far East and Europe,” says Hakan Bicil Managing Director of Schotpoort Logistics added: “Joining forces with Duvenbeck allows us to further develop our logistics solutions while leveraging the strong market position of a European logistics leader Our service portfolio in the Netherlands aligns seamlessly with Duvenbeck’s growth trajectory offering mutual benefits for both companies.” Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 Independent folding boxboard supplier (FBB) FOLBB will upgrade its board machine in Eerbeek in order to save energy and improve production efficiency... DS Smith has invested €6m is a new 4-colour converting machine at its Eerbeek packaging plant in the Netherlands The corrugated packaging giant said this was in response to the growing demand for sustainable plastic replacement and fibre-based packaging solutions The converting machine will produce the well-known European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) 0201 bespoke boxes as well as alternative grades The new machine is currently in start-up phase and equipped with an advanced automatic inline error detection system The computer-controlled technology checks the quality of the printing and gluing and enhances the accuracy of the machinery It also applies additional preciseness to the die-cutting lines in the packaging and folding The innovative technologies enable DS Smith to further improve on quality production said: “With this new investment we are continuing to meet our customers supply chain challenges and respond to their requirements for growth We are still seeing an increased demand for products that require sustainable plastic replacement and fibre-based solutions “It is always our intention to inspire and invite our customers to innovate and imagine ways in which we can jointly develop packaging innovations with circularity and the circular economy at the heart of our present and future focused discussions.” New research shows scale of excess Easter packaging International Paper to sell five plants to comply with regulators for purchase of DS Smith Fillcon invests in new fragrance filling kit Saica Group invests €7m at wigan plant, creating up to 20 jobs With over 25 years’ experience in flexible packaging The UK Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy sets out how the country will preserve material .. Is the government right to delay EPR to 2024 View results of this poll .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tarryl Jackson | tjackso1@mlive.comNick Dentamaro | Jackson Citizen PatriotA Jackson-area restaurant and bar will soon reopen its doors under a new name and theme are purchasing Bullinger's Restaurant & Pub "We want to bring back the fun atmosphere that Bullinger's had," said Kim Gamez who hopes to open the new restaurant — Hugo's Bar and Grill — by the end of the summer Hugo's Bar and Grill will feature classic American cuisine like burgers as well as Cajun pasta dishes and  Tex-Mex entrees "A little bit of everything," said Gamez who opened The Crazy Cowboy with Hugo in March 2003 The owners also want to serve meat and produce grown by local farmers and they plan to have interactive trivia and a television in each booth "That will be pretty fun," Gamez said Renovations are estimated to cost about $40,000 Gamez declined to comment on how much it cost to buy the building The restaurant will employ about 40 people and an additional 10 to 20 employees for banquets owned the Irish-themed restaurant for two years closed it in February 2009 because of the struggling economy a wonderful part of Jackson's history," he said at the time "I would love to have somebody make a success of it." 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Peter Hommel was appointed Manager Marketing & Communication of FOLBB Group He was formerly active as global director branding & communication at Dutch engineering company Aalberts "My goal is to work on a brand profile for the FOLBB group and enlarge our brand awareness in the market," Mr Hommel told EUWID FOLBB operates two folding boxboard (GC) mills Both mills have a combined annual capacity of approximately 245,000 t of FBB and employ 400 people Fresh fibre cartonboard producer FOLBB has resumed operations at its board machines in Eerbeek The company reported that the Eerbeek plant re-started production in calendar week 43 after having been idled for a rebuild of the shoe press on 13 September The rebuild will help the Dutch plant to reduce natural gas consumption by at least 5 per cent The Baiersbronn machine resumed operations on 31 October Both machines have a total capacity to produce up to 245,000 t of folding boxboard BookmarkAdd News to dashboardAustria-based cartonboard and packaging producer Mayr-Melnhof Group (MM) sells the folding boxboard (FBB) mills in Eerbeek to investment company Oaktree Capital Managament for an equity value of €104.6m plus net debt Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has added Mayr-Melnhof’s Accurate Freeze GR Kit 9-11 to its range of folding boxboard products The product is available with immediate effect from the firm which will act as its exclusive UK stockist and distributor Accurate Freeze GR Kit 9-11 is manufactured by Mayr-Melnhof at its Eerbeek mill in the Netherlands which is available in a wide range of calipers and sizes It is said to be suitable for packaging convenience foods and other chilled and frozen foods with a high fat content meets all international packaging guidelines and food regulations and is available both FSC and PEFC certified Warren managing director Kieran Ferguson said the company has seen a consistent increase in demand for a high-quality barrier board "Accurate Freeze GR Kit 9-11 is our only barrier treated cartonboard available from pallet stock – its barrier properties allow it to be used for greasy products and stops fat/grease penetration through to the printed surface It has replaced both of our original ranges Lino-Freeze GR Kit 7-9 and 9-11 – both of these products were produced by Mayr-Melnhof Eerbeek too." The product is available in a wide range of sizes and in both multiple long and short grain sizes in each Previously historically known only for its board products, Warren moved into paper distribution for the first time in 2014 The firm – a member of the AIMS Group of independent paper and board merchants in the UK and Ireland – provides a regional service covering the East and West Midlands "Since joining the AIMS Group and introducing our paper range we’ve seen significant year-on-year growth in our paper sales With recent additions to the range including Exceo coated paper from Feldmuehle and extensions to our existing products such as Lumi and Inspira the growth rate has strengthened," said Ferguson paper sales now represent over 25% of the tonnes sold by our business We have plans for further growth across both our paper and board ranges and hope to be in a position to announce some of these in the early part of 2018." ISO 14001-certified Warren has 48 staff and sales in excess of 34,000 tonnes per annum with a turnover of £26m It runs from a 3,902sqm converting facility in West Bromwich in the West Midlands and a 10,405sqm warehouse in Glenfield Its customers range from commercial and general printers through to carton convertors throughout the UK and Europe Printweek welcomes informed debate, but please read our House Rules before posting Printweek is the premier website for the print industry The Indian Pacific train runs between Sydney and Perth. (Flickr: Simon Yeo) Link copiedShareShare articleCross-country rail travel is set to become the sole domain of the wealthy, with economy class services set to be cut from the Indian Pacific by the middle of this year. The 'red' service, the lowest-cost option on the iconic railway, is set to be phased out by July this year on both the Indian Pacific, and The Ghan, its Adelaide-Darwin sister service. The change will see the cheapest everyday fare for a Perth-Sydney trip rise from $939 for a single seat, up to $2299 for a single Gold Cabin. Booking at least six months in advance brings that price down to $2049, while pensioners receive a further discount to $1829. It really is more of a true outback adventure when you're travelling through our area. Indian Pacific operator Great Southern Rail (GSR) said the economy-class service was no longer viable, after the removal of a Federal Government subsidy in last year's budget. "The Federal Government has provided funding for eligible concession travellers since GSR was privatised in 1997," a GSR spokeswoman said. "With this funding unlikely to continue, GSR has made a number of changes to its concession fare structure for the coming 2016/17 travel year." In addition to the removal of economy class, service frequency will be reduced to one per week, with trains lengthened in a bid to compensate. "GSR has made multiple approaches to the Government, and indicated GSR would be happy to continue providing existing services should the level of funding remain," the spokeswoman said. "As it stands, the funding is still set to be withdrawn as of June 30." The number of weekly cross-country services is also set to be cut. Targeted at pensioners and backpackers, the red service offers a basic recliner seat, with communal shower and toilet facilities and access to a licensed cafe. But with GSR increasingly promoting the trip's luxury aspects to the lucrative foreign market, regional tourism officials say the economy-level service had received smaller emphasis over time. Australia's Golden Outback chief executive Jac Eerbeek said the prospect of handing over close to $1000 for a single seat and basic services was not an attractive prospect for tourists. "Going back before the low-cost carriers were there, jumping in a red seat on the Indian Pacific was one if the less-expensive ways of getting across Australia," he said. "But now you can fly to Sydney on a sale fare for around $200; so I really can't see the market." Changes to the schedule include shifts to the timetable for the westbound service, which now stops at the remote Nullarbor outpost of Rawlinna, rather than Kalgoorlie. "It's at sunset, and they're having an outback bush barbecue on the platform," Mr Eerbeek said. "They're trying to make it an overseas experience, for overseas people to experience the 'real Australia'." A move to stop the Indian Pacific visiting Kalgoorlie all together prompted outrage from Goldfields tourism operators and politicians last year. But lobbying from State MP Wendy Duncan eventually saw GSR keep Kalgoorlie as a stop on its eastbound Perth to Sydney journeys. "So there are still passengers stopping here, but overall the passenger numbers will be reduced, because services have been reduced," Mr Eerbeek said. "It's going to be a case of if they can market it correctly overseas, if they can get the increase in luxury passengers, there will be a benefit for all of Australia." Distinctive tourist attractions, like Menzies' Gormley Statues, are still the key to attracting tourists to regional towns. (ABC Goldfields: Sam Tomlin) With his organisation responsible for promoting tourism in most of Western Australia's interior, Mr Eerbeek said regional communities needed to play to their strengths, despite an increased focus on food and wine in Tourism Australia's marketing. "We're different: when you go to Margaret River, there's an endless choice of wineries and restaurants," he said. "But they could almost be transplanted into the Swan Valley or West Perth, it's a very commercial experience." He said the focus on promoting the Goldfields, Pilbara and Midwest to foreign tourists would be on providing a "real" Australian experience. "When you go to Kalgoorlie, you eat on the verandah of a 100-year-old hotel, with fantastic food and huge servings," Mr Eerbeek said. "It really is more of a true outback adventure when you're travelling through our area." He said tourists were increasingly chasing experiences beyond food, wine and hospitality. "We look at our strengths: what have we got, why is it unique, and we push that heavily," Mr Eerbeek said. "Lots of people are going to Margaret River, but when you have been there five, 10, or 15 times, you reach a point where you go: is there somewhere else? Can I do something else?" CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)