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Voith announces launch of MegaDrive Voith announces launch of MegaDrive
8/3/2026
Voith announces the launch of MegaDrive, a next-generation rubber wire drive roll cover designed to improve traction, reduce wear and minimize maintenance effort in the forming section of paper and board machines.
Metsä Board opens design studio in Milan Metsä Board opens design studio in Milan
8/1/2026
Metsä Board has opened a new packaging design studio in Milan, Italy, to accelerate packaging development in collaboration with customers, particularly across its key European markets.
Stora Enso targets 90% material circularity by 2030 Stora Enso targets 90% material circularity by 2030
7/29/2026
Stora Enso has set a target to achieve 90% material circularity in its direct operations by 2030, adopting a broader framework for measuring material circularity across its business. The company reported a 2025 baseline of 79%.
BC Community Forest Association AGM BC Community Forest Association AGM
7/27/2026
FSC Canada was pleased to attend the BC Community Forest Association Annual General Meeting, held in Vernon, BC, in early June.
Recycled containerboard producer Gemdoubs still in receivership Recycled containerboard producer Gemdoubs still in receivership
7/26/2026
French recycled containerboard producer Gemdoubs remains in receivership.
Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola on World Cup packaging Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola on World Cup packaging
7/23/2026
Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels.
Kruger Launches Tuckamore Project for Corner Brook Mill Kruger Launches Tuckamore Project for Corner Brook Mill
7/21/2026
Kruger Inc. has launched the Tuckamore Project, a long-term revitalization initiative for its Corner Brook Pulp and Paper (CBPP) mill in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Domtar reports Q2 progress on 2030 sustainability goals Domtar reports Q2 progress on 2030 sustainability goals
7/19/2026
Domtar has reported further progress on its 2030 Sustainability Strategy, highlighting advances in environmental stewardship, people and communities, and responsible business in its Q2 2026 update.
Velvet Care to expand tissue converting capacity Velvet Care to expand tissue converting capacity
7/16/2026
Polish tissue paper and products manufacturer Velvet Care is pressing ahead with the development of its new coverting site in Sulęcin in western Poland, close to the German border.
AI-driven packaging design takes centre stage at Metsä Board's new Milan studio AI-driven packaging design takes centre stage at Metsä Board's new Milan studio
7/14/2026
Metsä Board is strengthening its presence in the European packaging market with the opening of a new packaging design centre in Milan. The investment is intended to enable customers to develop and test new packaging solutions in collaboration with the company from the earliest stages of the product development process.
Domsjö Advances Swedish Liquefied Biogas Project Domsjö Advances Swedish Liquefied Biogas Project
7/12/2026
Domsjö Fabriker is moving ahead with plans to produce liquefied biogas (LBG) from industrial biogas streams at its biorefinery in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The project aims to reduce fossil fuel use in heavy transport while strengthening the country's energy security.
Södra Boosts Recycled Content in Timber Packaging Södra Boosts Recycled Content in Timber Packaging
7/9/2026
Södra is increasing the recycled content of its timber packaging to 70%, advancing its circular economy strategy while reducing the carbon footprint of its packaging operations.
Folbb's cartonboard mills in Baiersbronn and Eerbeek file for insolvency Folbb's cartonboard mills in Baiersbronn and Eerbeek file for insolvency
7/7/2026
Baiersbronn Frischfaserkarton, the German subsidiary of folding boxboard producer Folbb, has run into financial difficulties.
Industrial Data Moves Closer to the Mill Floor Industrial Data Moves Closer to the Mill Floor
7/5/2026
Industrial data becomes valuable when it reaches the people closest to production and when it reflects how the process runs.
Kruger Cuts CO₂ Emissions 13% at Sherbrooke Mill Kruger Cuts CO₂ Emissions 13% at Sherbrooke Mill
7/2/2026
Kruger Products expects to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 13% at its Sherbrooke, Quebec, tissue mill following the commissioning of a new heat recovery system on its TAD (Through-Air-Dried) tissue machine.
Decision on future of Fibre Excellence postponed Decision on future of Fibre Excellence postponed
6/30/2026
Fibre Excellence is France's last producer of market pulp for the paper industry
Cascades Unveils 2026–2030 Sustainability Plan Cascades Unveils 2026–2030 Sustainability Plan
6/28/2026
Cascades has unveiled its new 2026–2030 sustainability plan, titled Rising Together, outlining the company’s priorities and commitments for the next five years.
German recovered paper market returning to normal after “logistics chaos” German recovered paper market returning to normal after “logistics chaos”
6/22/2026
RCP exports currently sluggish but could become more attractive in July
Coreboard producer Cenpa is being liquidated Coreboard producer Cenpa is being liquidated
6/20/2026
Cenpa has been in financial difficulties for some time and will now shut down.
UPM Expands Adhesive Offering for Specialty Labels UPM Expands Adhesive Offering for Specialty Labels
6/17/2026
UPM is streamlining adhesive selection for complex label applications with a new range of purpose-built solutions tailored to specific end-use requirements. The company has introduced UPM PharmaSure™ for pharmaceutical packaging, UPM Vetro™ for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance™ for oil and industrial chemicals, all within its UPM Raflatac™ portfolio.
AFT Launches MaxBarrier Screen AFT Launches MaxBarrier Screen
6/15/2026
AFT Launches MaxBarrier for Bale Wire Removal and Refiner Protection
Cellulose Films Advance Plastic-Free Packaging Cellulose Films Advance Plastic-Free Packaging
6/13/2026
A Finnish research initiative has developed fully cellulose-based films and coatings that could help advance plastic-free packaging while maintaining the performance of conventional plastics and improving end-of-life outcomes.
Saothair Capital Partners acquires EAM Corp. from Domtar Saothair Capital Partners acquires EAM Corp. from Domtar
6/11/2026
Saothair Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, announced it has completed the acquisition of EAM Corp. from Domtar Corporation through a newly-formed affiliate.
US proposes new tariffs over forced labour concerns US proposes new tariffs over forced labour concerns
6/9/2026
The United States has proposed new tariffs of ten and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, arguing that the countries concerned have failed to adequately prevent imports of goods produced with forced labour. The proposed measures were announced by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) following a Section 301 investigation.
Strong demand from export markets pushes British recovered paper prices higher Strong demand from export markets pushes British recovered paper prices higher
6/7/2026
Fairly robust demand and persistently scant supply continued to shape the British recovered paper and board market in the month of May.
May brought logistical troubles but stable prices on France’s recovered paper market May brought logistical troubles but stable prices on France’s recovered paper market
6/3/2026
French paper mills navigated the traditionally difficult month of May without any major difficulties in recovered paper sourcing
Mondi: Packaging Key to eCommerce Loyalty Mondi: Packaging Key to eCommerce Loyalty
6/1/2026
While artificial intelligence is reshaping how consumers shop online, packaging remains a decisive factor in whether they return to a retailer, according to Mondi’s latest eCommerce trend report.
DS Smith and SOMFY Replace EPS With Corrugated DS Smith and SOMFY Replace EPS With Corrugated
5/30/2026
DS Smith and SOMFY have developed a recyclable corrugated packaging solution designed to replace expanded polystyrene (EPS) inserts used to transport roller shutter motors.
Industrial Shortages Have Been Addressed Industrial Shortages Have Been Addressed
5/25/2026
The head of the Industry Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce stated: “Industrial shortages have been resolved by replacing units and utilizing idle capacity, and production continues.”
Smurfit Westrock plans LSE delisting Smurfit Westrock plans LSE delisting
5/23/2026
Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Following a delisting, the company will retain a sole listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Gifco reports 2025 another year of growth for Italy’s corrugated board industry Gifco reports 2025 another year of growth for Italy’s corrugated board industry
5/21/2026
The Italian corrugated board market continues on its path of recovery.
Graphic Packaging announces job cuts and divestment of Croatian operations Graphic Packaging announces job cuts and divestment of Croatian operations
5/19/2026
US packaging group Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPI) is planning to cut more than 500 jobs and divest operations in Croatia as part of a broad restructuring and efficiency programme.
Paper Prices Drop, Zinc Prices Rise: Oversight and Inspections Put the Brakes on Inflation in the Printing and Publishing Market Paper Prices Drop, Zinc Prices Rise: Oversight and Inspections Put the Brakes on Inflation in the Printing and Publishing Market
5/16/2026
In recent weeks, Iran’s printing and publishing market has witnessed significant developments in the prices of raw materials. A notable decline in the price of printing paper, alongside rising prices of domestically produced inks and fluctuations in zinc plate prices, presents a mixed picture of the market’s current condition.
New Signal from the Money Market; Interbank Rate Rises New Signal from the Money Market; Interbank Rate Rises
5/16/2026
The interbank interest rate returned to the 23 percent range in the final week of Ordibehesht, following a significant jump.
Large Paper Hoarding Warehouse Discovered in Shahr-e Kord Large Paper Hoarding Warehouse Discovered in Shahr-e Kord
5/12/2026
The Deputy Director of Inspection and Supervision at the Industry, Mine and Trade Department of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province announced that a large warehouse used for hoarding paper was discovered and seized in Shahr-e Kord, with the cooperation of the anonymous soldiers of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) from the provincial Intelligence Organization of the IRGC.
Daily Production of 40 Tons of Recycled Paper in Mashhad: A Step Toward Protecting Forests Daily Production of 40 Tons of Recycled Paper in Mashhad: A Step Toward Protecting Forests
5/12/2026
The CEO of Mashhad’s MAP Organization announced the daily production of 40 tons of recycled paper, a process that plays a vital role in preventing the cutting of trees.
Poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair Released Poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair Released
5/10/2026
The poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair has been designed by Marjan Jalali with art direction from Davood Arsooni. This poster, by relying on Iran's identity structure based on national colors and a conceptual narrative of the book, strives to elevate "reading" from an individual activity to a social, cultural, and national endeavor.
Transfer of Electricity Transactions to the Energy Exchange by the End of the Year Transfer of Electricity Transactions to the Energy Exchange by the End of the Year
5/9/2026
According to a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Energy has been obligated to revise the electricity trading system and transfer the day‑ahead market transactions currently managed by the national grid operator to the Energy Exchange by the end of the year.
Interbank Transfer Market Still Climbing / Dollar Exceeds 146 Thousand Tomans Interbank Transfer Market Still Climbing / Dollar Exceeds 146 Thousand Tomans
5/7/2026
Increasing foreign currency demand in the commercial sector has pushed interbank transfer rates in the exchange center onto a new upward path.
Expand Direct Trade with China Expand Direct Trade with China
5/6/2026
An economic expert, emphasizing the need to activate land and rail corridors to counter the U.S. maritime blockade, said that the main obstacles to direct connection with China’s corridor must be removed and intermediaries must be cut out from direct trade with Beijing.
Digital Economy: The Revolution That Transformed Life Digital Economy: The Revolution That Transformed Life
5/4/2026
Our world today is witnessing a fundamental transformation in its economic structure—one that has impacted the lives of billions of people. The digital economy is not an abstract concept, but a tangible reality we experience daily through online shopping, electronic payments, remote work, and mobile applications.
Report on the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country Released | About 54% of Important Dams' Reservoirs Are Filled Report on the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country Released | About 54% of Important Dams' Reservoirs Are Filled
5/3/2026
According to the data from the monthly report "Review of the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country," the fill rate of important dams' reservoirs in the current water year, up to the first half of April 2026, was approximately 54%.
2.5-Fold Increase in Investment in the Country’s Solar Power Plants 2.5-Fold Increase in Investment in the Country’s Solar Power Plants
4/30/2026
Bojnourd – IRNA – The Deputy Minister of Energy and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for the development of solar power plants in the country, stating that last year, 1.2 billion dollars was invested in this sector.
Employment Growth in Abdanan through the Planting of 90,000 Eucalyptus Saplings Employment Growth in Abdanan through the Planting of 90,000 Eucalyptus Saplings
4/28/2026
*ISNA / Ilam* – The head of the Natural Resources Department of Abdanan County announced that over **90,000 eucalyptus saplings** have been planted in the Central, Sarab-Bagh, and Kalat-Mormori districts with local participation. These efforts are part of wood cultivation projects and farm windbreaks.
Challenges of the Printing Industry: From Energy Imbalance to Currency Fluctuations Challenges of the Printing Industry: From Energy Imbalance to Currency Fluctuations
4/27/2026
Gholamreza Shoja, CEO of the Lithographers’ Cooperative, emphasized the need to resolve structural issues such as currency instability, energy shortages, and social insecurity. He stated that printing units—alongside other producers—have bravely stood on the front line, while profiteers burden the final consumer through overpricing.
Smart Books: An Interactive Revolution in the World of Stories and Knowledge Smart Books: An Interactive Revolution in the World of Stories and Knowledge
4/25/2026
Markazi – An university lecturer and AI researcher in Markazi province has announced the emergence of "smart books" as a new phenomenon that is pushing the boundaries of traditional reading, and discussed the evolution of books in the age of artificial intelligence.
Rising Paper Prices in the Market; Publishers and Printers Concerned About Future Impacts Rising Paper Prices in the Market; Publishers and Printers Concerned About Future Impacts
4/23/2026
In the week ending in Ordibehesht, the market for raw materials in the printing and publishing industry saw price increases. For instance, the price of 70-gram writing paper rose by 300,000 tomans compared to last week. Experts cite recent regional tensions and exchange rate fluctuations as the main causes.
Half of Banks';; Working Capital Resources Allocated to Industry Half of Banks';; Working Capital Resources Allocated to Industry
4/21/2026
In 1404, banks allocated over 29.3 trillion Rials to finance working capital for the industry and mining sectors, accounting for 45.4% of the total working capital in the economy.

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