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Mondi breaks ground on €200 million recycled containerboard mill investment Mondi breaks ground on €200 million recycled containerboard mill investment
5/26/2024
Mondi held a groundbreaking ceremony in Duino, Italy, today laying the cornerstone on its €200 million investment in the mill acquired in January 2023.
Runtech EP1000 Turbo Blower started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey Runtech EP1000 Turbo Blower started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey
5/26/2024
RunEco vacuum system with RunEco EP1000 Turbo Blower has started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey.
Nordic Paper Embarks on Digital Transformation with AFRY's Production Solution Nordic Paper Embarks on Digital Transformation with AFRY's Production Solution
5/22/2024
Nordic Paper, a major Scandinavian pulp and paper manufacturer, has partnered with AFRY to modernize its production processes through AFRY's digital solution, AFRY PaperLine.
Billerud will not convert its Escanaba mill Billerud will not convert its Escanaba mill
5/22/2024
Billerud’s Board of Directors has decided to not proceed with plans to convert its Escanaba mill to cartonboard production. Instead, the company will target to shift its product mix gradually towards packaging materials in North America with a moderate investment level.
Stora Enso postpones conversion of paper machine at its Langerbrugge site Stora Enso postpones conversion of paper machine at its Langerbrugge site
5/22/2024
Stora Enso’s Langerbrugge mill in Belgium produces recycled newsprint and recycled supercalendered magazine paper at two paper machines. The mill has the capacity to produce 540,000 tonnes per year of recycled paper.
Andritz to deliver a complete OCC line to Indah Kiat, Indonesia Andritz to deliver a complete OCC line to Indah Kiat, Indonesia
5/21/2024
Andritz has received an order from lndah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject treatment system to the mill in Karawang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
The Watermill Group invests in Musser Lumber Company The Watermill Group invests in Musser Lumber Company
5/21/2024
The Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm, announces it has completed an investment in Musser Lumber and its principal operating subsidiary, Musser Biomass and Wood Products (collectively, "Musser"), the mid-Atlantic region's leading producer of premium dried hardwood fiber and associated converted products.
Poland’s Kompap posts positive results for 2023 Poland’s Kompap posts positive results for 2023
5/21/2024
New data released Polish printing machine specialist Kompap has released positive financial results for last year.
One Equity Partners closes sale of Walki Group One Equity Partners closes sale of Walki Group
5/19/2024
One Equity Partners (“OEP”) recently announced that it has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation (“Oji Group”), a Japanese paper products technology company.
DS Smith invests €6M in production machinery for “La Chevrolière” packaging plant DS Smith invests €6M in production machinery for “La Chevrolière” packaging plant
5/19/2024
According to DS Smith, the announced investment is in response to growing customer demand for corrugated cardboard by DS Smith customers in the region.
Stora Enso raises its guidance for the full year 2024 adjusted EBIT Stora Enso raises its guidance for the full year 2024 adjusted EBIT
5/19/2024
Stora Enso estimates that the previous full year 2024 adjusted EBIT guidance will be exceeded, thanks to successful implementation of profit improvement actions and more favourable market conditions.
Lightweight kraft paper producers busy, while converters see room for improvement Lightweight kraft paper producers busy, while converters see room for improvement
5/15/2024
Germany’s lightweight kraft paper (40 g) market is split in two in early May. On the one hand, many paper mills report machines operating at decent capacity utilisation and lengthy lead times.
Canfor Pulp to indefinitely curtail one production line at Northwood facility Canfor Pulp to indefinitely curtail one production line at Northwood facility
5/14/2024
Canfor Pulp Products Inc., announced that it will indefinitely curtail one production line at its Northwood facility in Prince George, British Columbia due to the decline in availability of economic fibre in the northern BC region.
Canada’s Supremex reports quarterly results Canada’s Supremex reports quarterly results
5/14/2024
New data Canadian manufacturer Supremex has announced total revenues of $73.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.
CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants
5/14/2024
Spanish CL Grupo Industrial is investing €6m in two of its containerboard mills to strengthen its position in the packaging market.
Canfor announces permanent closure of Polar sawmill, suspension of planned reinvestment in BC Canfor announces permanent closure of Polar sawmill, suspension of planned reinvestment in BC
5/12/2024
After thorough analysis of the persistent shortage of economically available timber and challenging operating conditions in northern British Columbia, Canfor Corporation announced today the permanent closure of its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, BC and the suspension of its planned reinvestment in Houston, BC.
Arctic Paper signs contract for energy storage and system services Arctic Paper signs contract for energy storage and system services
5/12/2024
Arctic Paper has signed a fifteen-year agreement with S.E.R. Sverige to cooperate regarding energy storage and grid system services.
Brazil’s Suzano eyes Canadian startup Brazil’s Suzano eyes Canadian startup
5/12/2024
Potential takeover Suzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Brazilian group Suzano, the globe’s largest market pulp producer, is funding up to US$5 million to invest in Canadian startup Bioform Technologies.
Suzano denies media reports on alleged takeover bid for International Paper Suzano denies media reports on alleged takeover bid for International Paper
5/11/2024
In a public statement Brazilian pulp and paper group Suzano denies reports on an alleged takeover bid for US paper group International Paper (IP) that had been published in the financial press.
CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants
5/11/2024
Spanish CL Grupo Industrial is investing €6m in two of its containerboard mills to strengthen its position in the packaging market.
Meisheng expands production with third Andritz needlepunch line Meisheng expands production with third Andritz needlepunch line
5/8/2024
Meisheng Group has started up a new Andritz needlepunch line at its facility in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Supremex announces the acquisition of Forest Envelope Group Supremex announces the acquisition of Forest Envelope Group
5/8/2024
Supremex Inc., a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of the assets of Forest Envelope Group.
SolarFlow Green suction press roll cover ensures more sustainable paper production SolarFlow Green suction press roll cover ensures more sustainable paper production
5/8/2024
With SolarFlow Green, Voith is setting yet another standard for paper manufacturing products made of renewable raw materials.
Sappi Europe announces price rises for its packaging and speciality products Sappi Europe announces price rises for its packaging and speciality products
5/6/2024
Sappi Europe says it will increase prices for its packaging and speciality products effective on deliveries as from June 2024.
Heinzel starts commissioning new PM at Steyermühl facility Heinzel starts commissioning new PM at Steyermühl facility
5/6/2024
Heinzel subsidiary Zellstoff Pöls has started up the new paper machine 6 at its Steyrermühl site in Austria.
16 percent weight reduction with Holmen Uniq 16 percent weight reduction with Holmen Uniq
5/1/2024
Holmen UNIQ is now available from 37 gsm. It’s a super-calendered paper, bright and smooth, with an opacity that is unmatched in low grammages.
Resolute and Greenpeace parties announce the conclusion of long-running litigations Resolute and Greenpeace parties announce the conclusion of long-running litigations
5/1/2024
Resolute Forest Products, Greenpeace, Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Inc., and Greenpeace International announced that they have resolved Resolute Forest Products, Inc. et al. v. Greenpeace International et al., No. 3:17-cv-02824-JST (N.D. Cal. 2016).
Valmet introduces sustainable low-friction doctor blades Valmet introduces sustainable low-friction doctor blades
5/1/2024
Valmet is introducing new low-friction doctor blades to respond to customers’ energy savings and decreased doctor blade usage sustainability requirements.
Lubrizol announces $20 million investment in acrylic emulsion manufacturing capacity Lubrizol announces $20 million investment in acrylic emulsion manufacturing capacity
4/28/2024
As part of its growth strategy for innovative resin technologies for coatings, Lubrizol announces a $20 million investment to its plant in Gastonia, North Carolina, to enhance production of innovative acrylic emulsions.
India’s paper, paperboard imports increase by 37% in April-December 2023 India’s paper, paperboard imports increase by 37% in April-December 2023
4/28/2024
New data India’s imports of paper and paperboard expanded by some 37 percent between April and December 2023, according to figures released by Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA).
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne
4/28/2024
SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by €60 per tonne. The new price is valid from June 1, 2024.
Billerud improved sequential performance in the wake of positive market sentiment Billerud improved sequential performance in the wake of positive market sentiment
4/27/2024
Billerud has published its Q1 2024 results. Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, comments the report:
Polish cardboard packaging producer Akomex boosts industry ties Polish cardboard packaging producer Akomex boosts industry ties
4/27/2024
New development Polish cardboard packaging maker Grupa Akomex has announced it is joining the Natureef Association as a supporting member.
Albany International announces discontinuation of manufacturing capacity in South Korea Albany International announces discontinuation of manufacturing capacity in South Korea
4/23/2024
Albany International Korea, Inc., an affiliate of Albany International Corp.
Ahlstrom anticipates closure or divestment of its Bousbecque plant Ahlstrom anticipates closure or divestment of its Bousbecque plant
4/23/2024
Ahlstrom has launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Bousbecque plant in France about the possibility to divest or close the plant and to centralize parchment paper production to its Saint-Séverin plant in France to ensure the long-term future and competitiveness of the specialty materials business.
Lecta';;;s new thermal paper for linerless applications Lecta';;;s new thermal paper for linerless applications
4/23/2024
In keeping with its firm commitment to innovation and the pursuit of excellence in the quality of its products, Lecta announces the launch of its new thermal facestock designed specifically for manufacturing linerless labels.
Ilim Group is partner of Shanghai Pulp Week 2024 Ilim Group is partner of Shanghai Pulp Week 2024
4/21/2024
Ilim Group’s delegation attended the work sessions of SPW 2024 and held a series of meetings with key partners in China.
10.9% rise in paper industry jobs between 2012 and 2022 10.9% rise in paper industry jobs between 2012 and 2022
4/21/2024
Between 2012 and 2022, the number of people in the EU working in the manufacture of paper and paper products industry increased by 10.9%. In absolute figures, this means that 62 500 more people were working in this industry.
Finnish trade unions take no decision on strike Finnish trade unions take no decision on strike
4/20/2024
The umbrella organisation of Finnish trade unions SAK has not decided whether to continue strikes in various industries and segments, the Finnish transport workers' union AKT announced today.
Mondi drops out of takeover race for DS Smith Mondi drops out of takeover race for DS Smith
4/20/2024
After International Paper (IP) and DS Smith have agreed on the conditions for a combination of the companies on Tuesday, Mondi officially declared it would not place an offer to buy the British company.
RemaSawco receives an order from a Canadian sawmill for SEK 1 million RemaSawco receives an order from a Canadian sawmill for SEK 1 million
4/17/2024
RemaSawco AB has received an order from a Canadian sawmill regarding the upgrade of the sawmill's saw line. The order value amounts to SEK 1 million + commissioning costs.
Label Summit Latin America 2024 reports a successful edition Label Summit Latin America 2024 reports a successful edition
4/17/2024
The 20th edition of Label Summit Latin America 2024 has closed on a high note, attracting 750 visitors from 25 countries.
Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch';;;s AI application wins an international innovation competition Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch';;;s AI application wins an international innovation competition
4/17/2024
The AI application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage won the international Innovation of Innovations prize.
Roxcel to take over Kämmerer Paper Holding Roxcel to take over Kämmerer Paper Holding
4/17/2024
Roxcel plans to strengthen its paper manufacturing activities
International Paper to acquire DS Smith International Paper to acquire DS Smith
4/17/2024
International Paper (IP) and DS Smith announced that they have reached a takeover agreement, resulting in a 66.3 per cent ownership of IP in the combined company and 33.7 per cent for DS Smith shareholders, implying a transaction value of about $9.9bn.
Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility
4/15/2024
Project to expand output capacity Polish corrugated cardboard maker Aquila Września has launched construction work on a new production hall wirh a surface of about 13,000 sq. m.
Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business
4/15/2024
Georgia-Pacific recently announced an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon.
The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China
4/15/2024
The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel, is being celebrated by Suzano, the largest market pulp producer globally, and Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, one of the largest maritime transportation companies.

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