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Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers
4/2/2024
Sappi Europe has restarted price negotiations for fine papers, the company announced.
Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy
3/27/2024
The sentiment on the Italian recovered paper market is positive. Although the general private consumption situation has not improved, the outlook is brightening and prices of some grades are trending higher.
Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills
3/27/2024
Stora Enso has confirmed that the company started fully ramping down its Imatra and Oulu mills on Sunday due to ongoing political strikes that are hitting ports and transportation in Finland.
Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled
3/27/2024
Due to the continued strikes at Finnish ports, Mayr-Melnhof's Koktamills site will temporarily cease production.
RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant
3/16/2024
Reno de Medici (RDM) will exit cartonboard production in France.
Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes
3/16/2024
The temporary shutdowns will effect deliveries to customers and are expected to have a significant financial impact, Metsä Group says.
Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland
3/14/2024
Temporary closures amid ongoing strikes in the transport and logistic sector are also planned at UPM and Stora Enso mills, reports Finnish public broadcaster Yle.
Recycled containerboard prices in Germany start rising Recycled containerboard prices in Germany start rising
3/14/2024
Price negotiations for brown recycled corrugated case material on the German market entered into the final stretch at the end of February.
Nordic Paper explores potential sale of the company in response to Shanying';;;;s divestment plans Nordic Paper explores potential sale of the company in response to Shanying';;;;s divestment plans
3/14/2024
Swedish kraft and greaseproof paper producer Nordic paper announced that it would initiate a process to "explore potential interest from third parties for all shares in the company" after major shareholder Shanying International had announced that it intends to sell all or part of its stake in Nordic Paper.
Hamburger Containerboard announces price increase Hamburger Containerboard announces price increase
3/12/2024
Hamburger Containerboard has announced plans for a price hike for white containerboard grades.
Mondi awarded the coveted Fastmarket PPI Award Mondi awarded the coveted Fastmarket PPI Award
3/11/2024
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been awarded the coveted Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping.
Unipak Hellas orders ABB gear for Greek mill Unipak Hellas orders ABB gear for Greek mill
3/11/2024
Delivery made Greece’s Unipak Hellas has received the microwave consistency meters the company ordered for its pulp and paper mill from Swedish-Swiss company ABB.
Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement in principle on merger, extend PUSU deadline Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement in principle on merger, extend PUSU deadline
3/10/2024
Packaging giants Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith.
Huhtamaki to close two packaging plants in China Huhtamaki to close two packaging plants in China
3/9/2024
Finnish packaging producer Huhtamaki plans to concentrate its production in China at fewer locations.
Reno de Medici restarts Villa Santa Lucia board mill as planned Reno de Medici restarts Villa Santa Lucia board mill as planned
3/9/2024
Reno de Medici’s (RDM) cartonboard plant in Villa Santa Lucia in Italy is up and running again.
Advanced industries Packaging sells Turkish sack plant to textiles manufacturer Advanced industries Packaging sells Turkish sack plant to textiles manufacturer
3/9/2024
Paper sack producer Advanced Industries Packaging (AIP) will divest its Turkish sack plant in Izmir.
Suzano invests R$18.6 billion in 2023 Suzano invests R$18.6 billion in 2023
3/6/2024
The company's record annual investment, which turns 100 years old in 2024, includes the construction of the largest single pulp line in the world.
Irving Pulp & Paper invests $110 Million in Woodyard Irving Pulp & Paper invests $110 Million in Woodyard
3/6/2024
The woodyard at Irving Pulp & Paper in west Saint John, New Brunswick is reaching new heights in technological advancement with a $110-million project to upd‌ate how the site receives and stores woodchips.
Woodfree uncoated paper producers launch new price hike initiative Woodfree uncoated paper producers launch new price hike initiative
3/5/2024
The price hike attempt targets deliveries as of the start of the second quarter.
Domtar to halt operations at Arkansas paper mill Domtar to halt operations at Arkansas paper mill
3/3/2024
Plans to shut down facility U.S. paper manufacturer Domtar is planning to indefinitely stop production activities at its Ashdown paper mill in the state of Arkansas.
Valmet’s social responsibility program continues with several area-specific projects around the world Valmet’s social responsibility program continues with several area-specific projects around the world
3/3/2024
Valmet expanded its global social responsibility program with several area-specific local projects promoting science, nature and equal opportunities in 2022.
DS Smith to upgrade fibre line at Kemsley paper mill DS Smith to upgrade fibre line at Kemsley paper mill
3/2/2024
British paper and packaging company DS Smith has unveiled a £48m (€56m) investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) for the PM 3 at the Kemsley paper mill in Kent.
DS Smith sheetfeeding plant in Louth closed on 29 February DS Smith sheetfeeding plant in Louth closed on 29 February
3/2/2024
DS Smith Packaging has provided more details on the closure of the Louth site, affecting 70 staff.
Turkish Ministry of Trade requests safeguard measures on CCM imports from Europe Turkish Ministry of Trade requests safeguard measures on CCM imports from Europe
2/29/2024
In January, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey has requested safeguard measures within the WTO regulations regarding imports of corrugated case material, mainly from Europe.
Prices for mixed paper and OCC slightly up in Britain in February Prices for mixed paper and OCC slightly up in Britain in February
2/29/2024
The British recovered paper industry continues to face weak demand and low collection volumes as well as the ongoing shipping crisis in February.
Reno de Medici to restart Villa Santa Lucia board mill Reno de Medici to restart Villa Santa Lucia board mill
2/29/2024
The closure of Reno de Medici's (RDM) Villa Santa Lucia board mill in Italy has been averted.
Fedrigoni acquires assets of US company Mohawk Fedrigoni acquires assets of US company Mohawk
2/27/2024
Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is further expanding its business and has now announced its third acquisition this year.
New Andritz line successfully produces first fibers for Pavatex, France New Andritz line successfully produces first fibers for Pavatex, France
2/24/2024
Andritz has delivered a second fiber production line to Pavatex, a member of Soprema Group.
Voith boosts production quality and efficiency on WEIG';;;;s BM 6 in Mayen Voith boosts production quality and efficiency on WEIG';;;;s BM 6 in Mayen
2/24/2024
Board manufacturer WEIG is relying on Voith's technology expertise to upgrade its BM 6 at the Mayen mill in Germany to stabilize production quality.
Mondi boosts eco-friendly packaging with expanded EcoWicketBags production Mondi boosts eco-friendly packaging with expanded EcoWicketBags production
2/24/2024
Mondi, a leader in paper and packaging, is escalating the production of its innovative EcoWicketBags at the Szada facility in Hungary, responding to the surging demand for eco-conscious packaging solutions in the home and personal care (HPC) industry.
Vicksburg Containerboard Mill made eligible for $88 million in grant funding Vicksburg Containerboard Mill made eligible for $88 million in grant funding
2/21/2024
New project The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to pick Vicksburg Containerboard Mill, a plant owned by International Paper, to take part in a feasibility study that could generate a grant worth up to $88 million for a carbon capture pilot.
ND Paper’s Rumford Mill completes historic outage ND Paper’s Rumford Mill completes historic outage
2/21/2024
Project finalised U.S. pulp and paper specialist ND Paper has announced that its Rumfort mill recently completed a historic outage.
Mayr-Melnhof bets on eco-friendly moulded pulp Mayr-Melnhof bets on eco-friendly moulded pulp
2/21/2024
Push for sustainable products In a bid to expand its product range, Austria’s Mayr-Melnhof has announced it is marketing its “latest eco-friendly breakthrough”, MM moulded pulp, a fiber-based, plastic-free solution.
Cepi: consumption and production of paper and board markedly down in 2023 Cepi: consumption and production of paper and board markedly down in 2023
2/18/2024
Production of pulp, paper and board has suffered from an adverse economic context and long-lasting movement of destocking.
Metsä Tissue orders three converting lines for Katrinefors mill in Mariestad Metsä Tissue orders three converting lines for Katrinefors mill in Mariestad
2/18/2024
Metsä Group’s tissue and greaseproof paper business is rapidly expanding its production platform.
European industry body says paper, bord sectors impacted by lower demand European industry body says paper, bord sectors impacted by lower demand
2/17/2024
New market analysis Europe’s paper and board sector players were impacted by a lower level of demand, destocking and high production costs last year, according to a recently released report by the Brussels-based industry body CEPI.
Indian paper producer reports lower sales Indian paper producer reports lower sales
2/17/2024
Sales decrease year-on-year Indian paper maker Rama Paper Mills Ltd has posted net sales of some Rs 2.59 crore ($312,000) in December 2023.
ANDRITZ and Moorim P&P join forces for sustainable mill upgrade in South Korea ANDRITZ and Moorim P&P join forces for sustainable mill upgrade in South Korea
2/17/2024
International technology conglomerate ANDRITZ has been commissioned by Moorim P&P, South Korea, to enhance the efficiency of an evaporation plant at its Ulsan mill.
German packaging specialist to increase Polish production German packaging specialist to increase Polish production
2/12/2024
Manufacturing activities will expand German-owned packaging maker MMP Neupack Polska is planning to further increase its production in 2024 after manufacturing about 1.7 billion cardboard packaging units last year.
Romanian tissue paper maker invests €8 million in new conversion line Romanian tissue paper maker invests €8 million in new conversion line
2/12/2024
Manufacturing project Romanian tissue paper specialist Pehart Group has made an investment of more than €8 million in a new conversion line.
Artic Paper launches new papeterie collection Artic Paper launches new papeterie collection
2/12/2024
New products introduced In a bid to expand the company’s offer, Arctic Paper S.A. has rolled out the Munken Papeterie Collection.
Holmen ends 2023 with downturns especially in wood products and paperboard units Holmen ends 2023 with downturns especially in wood products and paperboard units
2/10/2024
Holmen Group’s 2023 earnings were nowhere near as strong as they had been in the previous year.
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.

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