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Canfor Pulp to divest Taylor BCTMP pulp mill site Canfor Pulp to divest Taylor BCTMP pulp mill site
2/10/2024
Canfor Pulp Products will part with the Taylor BCTMP pulp mill site. The mill has been standing idle for more than two years.
Mondi considers possible takeover of DS Smith Mondi considers possible takeover of DS Smith
2/10/2024
DS Smith confirms that it has received "a highly preliminary expression of interest from Mondi regarding a combination with DS Smith."
Smurfit Kappa will invest €54 million to double the capacity of its Ibi plant in Alicante, Spain. Smurfit Kappa will invest €54 million to double the capacity of its Ibi plant in Alicante, Spain.
2/6/2024
Smurfit Kappa’s latest investment is set to strengthen the sustainability of both the plant’s operations and its product portfolio, with enhanced waste management systems and significant savings in energy consumption.
Valmet introduces new calender roll covers for maximal performance and robustness Valmet introduces new calender roll covers for maximal performance and robustness
2/6/2024
Valmet is launching two new calender roll covers to extend its roll cover selection.
Mondi completes takeover of West Fraser';;;s Hinton pulp mill Mondi completes takeover of West Fraser';;;s Hinton pulp mill
2/6/2024
The acquistion by Mondi is to secure the future of the Hinton pulp mill while supporting Mondi's growth in North America in the kraft paper segment.
PulPac’s IP exceeds 50 patent families with a potential of reaching 1500 granted patents PulPac’s IP exceeds 50 patent families with a potential of reaching 1500 granted patents
2/3/2024
PulPac’s patent portfolio continues to grow and currently holds 54 families with soon +330 granted patents in 56 countries.
McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
2/3/2024
McLaren Packaging has acquired Glenhaze Ltd, a leading protective packaging specialist based in Bathgate, UK.
Antalis to take over Baltic packaging company Pakella Antalis to take over Baltic packaging company Pakella
2/1/2024
Paper, packaging and visual communications materials distributor Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire packaging distributor Pakella, based in Riga, Latvia.
Stora Enso announces restructuring and further job cuts Stora Enso announces restructuring and further job cuts
2/1/2024
Due to the continued weak and uncertain market environment, Stora Enso plans to initiate a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m improvement of the operational EBIT.
McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
1/31/2024
Scottish corrugated sheet and packaging producer McLaren Packaging has acquired Bathgate-based protective packaging specialist Glenhaze Ltd. at an unknown purchase price.
Strikes in Finland affecting forest products industry Strikes in Finland affecting forest products industry
1/31/2024
The strikes announced in Finland for 1-3 February 2024 will also affect companies in the paper and the whole forest products industry.
RDM announces price increase RDM announces price increase
1/30/2024
Italian recycled cartonboard manufacturer Reno de Medici (RDM) has informed customers of plans to increase cartonboard prices by 60 € or 50 £/t.
Smurfit Kappa one of the first Adopters of the TNFD Smurfit Kappa one of the first Adopters of the TNFD
1/25/2024
Smurfit Kappa Group is one of the first companies to adopt the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
Paper and Board to represent Pankaboard in Hungary and Balkan countries Paper and Board to represent Pankaboard in Hungary and Balkan countries
1/25/2024
Paper and Board Kft. will start to represent Pankaboard in Hungary and Balkan countries as of 1st January 2024.
Bernice Andrew new Group Procurement Director at Logson Group Bernice Andrew new Group Procurement Director at Logson Group
1/24/2024
Logson Group has appointed Bernice Andrew as new Group Procurement Director to streamline and optimise purchasing capabilities across all brands.
VPK Group founds JV with corrugated packaging producer IEMME in Italy VPK Group founds JV with corrugated packaging producer IEMME in Italy
1/24/2024
The VPK Group is further strengthening its presence in Italy.
Genpak launches new molded fiber packaging with no added PFAS Genpak launches new molded fiber packaging with no added PFAS
1/20/2024
Genpak, a leading food service packaging manufacturer and innovator, recently launched its new, sustainable molded fiber packaging line without intentionally added PFAS.
New pulping research program intends to improve energy efficiency New pulping research program intends to improve energy efficiency
1/20/2024
Thanks to the strong support from the forest industry and public funding, 10 research organizations, universities, and companies are establishing a groundbreaking research program with around 20 full-time researchers.
Willamette Falls Paper appoints new Vice President of sales Willamette Falls Paper appoints new Vice President of sales
1/20/2024
Willamette Falls Paper Company announces the appointment of David M. Diekelman to the role of Vice President of Sales.
AV Terrace Bay announces temporary idling of operations AV Terrace Bay announces temporary idling of operations
1/9/2024
AV Terrace Bay announced the temporary idling of its pulp operations in Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada, with immediate effect.
Fiber Excellence to lease Chapelle-Darblay paper mill Fiber Excellence to lease Chapelle-Darblay paper mill
1/9/2024
The ecological transformation project of the Grand-Couronne paper manufacturing site in France, formerly Chapelle-Darblay, has reached a new stage in its implementation with the takeover of the operational management of the site by Fiber Excellence.
Graphic Packaging appoints Mark Connelly as new SVP Graphic Packaging appoints Mark Connelly as new SVP
1/9/2024
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a leading provider of consumer packaging, today named Mark Connelly Senior Vice President, Investor Strategy and Development.
Paperboard Packaging Council Names Emily Leonczyk Executive Director and Vice President Paperboard Packaging Council Names Emily Leonczyk Executive Director and Vice President
1/4/2024
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has promoted Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President.
Heinzel Group completes acquisition of Steyrermühl paper mill from UPM Heinzel Group completes acquisition of Steyrermühl paper mill from UPM
1/4/2024
Heinzel Group recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the Steyrermühl paper mill in Upper Austria from UPM.
Arup to design Metsä Group’s planned new tissue paper mill in the UK Arup to design Metsä Group’s planned new tissue paper mill in the UK
1/3/2024
Metsä Group has selected Arup as one of its partners to design a planned new, state-of-the art tissue paper mill in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Santiago Arbelaez named Chairman of International Paper’s Paper and Packaging Board Santiago Arbelaez named Chairman of International Paper’s Paper and Packaging Board
1/3/2024
International Paper announces the appointment of Santiago Arbelaez as the Chairman of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) Board of Directors.
Significant decrease in Italy’s toilet paper export Significant decrease in Italy’s toilet paper export
1/3/2024
In September 2023, exports of toilet paper from Italy contracted to 10K tons, reducing by -5.8% compared with the month before.
Klingele signs term sheet with Kyoto Group for Heatcube installation Klingele signs term sheet with Kyoto Group for Heatcube installation
1/2/2024
Kyoto Group announces that it has signed a term sheet for delivering a Heatcube to one of Germany’s major paper and packaging manufacturers—Klingele.
Atlas Packaging Inc. acquires Republic Packaging of Florida Atlas Packaging Inc. acquires Republic Packaging of Florida
1/2/2024
Atlas Packaging Inc. is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Republic Packaging of Florida in Miami.
MM Group to close PM3 at Polish pulp and board mill in Kwidzyn MM Group to close PM3 at Polish pulp and board mill in Kwidzyn
1/2/2024
MM Kwidzyn has completed the consultation process with trade unions and works councils.
Valmet and Saipem signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop integrated solutions to support decarbonization Valmet and Saipem signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop integrated solutions to support decarbonization
12/31/2023
Valmet and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop joint solutions to decarbonize the industrial sectors that face significant challenges in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, also known as hard-to-abate industries.
Toscotec to supply major rebuild to Hamburger Containerboard Group Toscotec to supply major rebuild to Hamburger Containerboard Group
12/31/2023
Toscotec will supply an entire dryer section rebuild to Hamburger Turkey, part of the Hamburger Containerboard Group, at their paper mill in Çorlu in Northern Turkey.
Andritz to deliver complete old corrugated containers line to Papel Prensa, Argentina Andritz to deliver complete old corrugated containers line to Papel Prensa, Argentina
12/31/2023
Andritz has received an order from Papel Prensa S.A. to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject handling system to its mill in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Moelven Wood and Billerud Collaborate to Develop Paper-based Packaging to Replace Shrink Wrap Moelven Wood and Billerud Collaborate to Develop Paper-based Packaging to Replace Shrink Wrap
12/30/2023
Moelven Wood and Billerud are joining forces to examine the possibility of developing a new sustainable packaging solution for Moelven’s interior panels.
Valmet to Acquire Brazilian Wood Handling Equipment Company, Demuth Valmet to Acquire Brazilian Wood Handling Equipment Company, Demuth
12/30/2023
Valmet on December 21 entered into an agreement to acquire Demuth, a Brazilian company specializing in wood handling solutions for the pulp industry.
Klabin acquires Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná, Brazil Klabin acquires Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná, Brazil
12/28/2023
The largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, Klabin announces the acquisition of Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná.
BTG Group to acquire Fitnir Analyzers Inc BTG Group to acquire Fitnir Analyzers Inc
12/28/2023
BTG Group announces its intention to acquire FITNIR Analyzers Inc..
ProJet receives order from Grünewald Papier, Kirchhundem, Germany ProJet receives order from Grünewald Papier, Kirchhundem, Germany
12/28/2023
ProJet b.v. received an order from Grünewald Papier for 1 ProCleaner for the Forming Wire of their PM1 Paper Machine.
Georgia-Pacific concludes 2023 with approximately $2 billion in capital improvements Georgia-Pacific concludes 2023 with approximately $2 billion in capital improvements
12/27/2023
Georgia-Pacific reinvested approximately $2 billion back into its business and operations in 2023.
Andrei Krés Appointed CFO of Billerud Andrei Krés Appointed CFO of Billerud
12/27/2023
Andrei Krés has been appointed as the new CFO of Billerud. Andrei has been the acting CFO since August 2023 and will assume the permanent role immediately.
DS Smith box plant reduces energy use by 20 per cent DS Smith box plant reduces energy use by 20 per cent
12/26/2023
DS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable, fiber-based packaging worldwide, recently completed the installation of new steam recycling technology that will reduce energy consumption by 20% in its Columbia, S.C. corrugated packaging facility.
Andritz to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup, Spain Andritz to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup, Spain
12/26/2023
Andritz has received an order from Kartogroup España S.L. to supply a new high-temperature PrimeDry Hood HT and an air system for a tissue machine rebuild at the mill in Burriana, Spain.
Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River
12/25/2023
On December 15, 2023, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited was ordered to pay a $1 million fine after pleading guilty at the Provincial Court of Manitoba to one charge under the federal Fisheries Act, one of the largest environmental fines in Manitoba history.
Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River
12/25/2023
On December 15, 2023, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited was ordered to pay a $1 million fine after pleading guilty at the Provincial Court of Manitoba to one charge under the federal Fisheries Act, one of the largest environmental fines in Manitoba history.
Afry to support Nordic Paper’s strategic investments for sustainable kraft paper production Afry to support Nordic Paper’s strategic investments for sustainable kraft paper production
12/25/2023
Nordic Paper, a leading specialty paper producer with its base in Scandinavia, has selected AFRY as its engineering and project management partner for the strategic investment projects at its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden. The projects include a new wood room and a new electrostatic filter.
Metsä Group and Sweco have signed an agreement for the design of Kerto LVL mill Metsä Group and Sweco have signed an agreement for the design of Kerto LVL mill
12/24/2023
Metsä Group and Sweco, a specialist in the built environment and industry, have signed an agreement for the implementation planning of the new Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland.
Runtech rebuilds vacuum system at Enstra Paper, South Africa Runtech rebuilds vacuum system at Enstra Paper, South Africa
12/24/2023
Runtech Systems rebuilds vacuum system and improves dewatering at Enstra Paper (Pty) Ltd PM6, South Africa.
Toscotec starts up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line at Europap Tezol Kağit Toscotec starts up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line at Europap Tezol Kağit
12/24/2023
Europap Tezol Kağit started up a Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine at its integrated production facility in Mersin, Turkey.

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