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US printing-writing paper shipments up 2% in June 2024 US printing-writing paper shipments up 2% in June 2024
7/28/2024
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published its June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
New barrier coating machine: a milestone for innovation New barrier coating machine: a milestone for innovation
7/28/2024
Sappi Europe, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, has made significant advancements in its flexible packaging papers division.
Green Bay Packaging announces expansion of Germantown facility Green Bay Packaging announces expansion of Germantown facility
7/20/2024
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) recently announced the expansion of its Great Lakes Packaging Division in Germantown, WI. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on July 9, 2024, at the new location.
Sappi to divest Lanaken paper mill to UTB Sappi to divest Lanaken paper mill to UTB
7/18/2024
Sappi has found a buyer for the 530,000 tpy Lanaken paper mill. UTB specialises in industrial property conversions and will examine the options for the future utilisation of the Lanaken site. The purchase price amounts to €50m, of which €40m will be paid in cash, says Sappi.
Sappi awarded platinum level by EcoVadis for five consecutive years Sappi awarded platinum level by EcoVadis for five consecutive years
7/14/2024
Sappi, a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, has again achieved the highest Platinum medal in EcoVadis’ sustainability rating across all three of its manufacturing regions – Europe, North America, and South Africa.
Smurfit Kappa to upgrade board mill in Mexico Smurfit Kappa to upgrade board mill in Mexico
7/14/2024
ABB has secured a landmark contract to modernize Smurfit Kappa’s Paper Machine 5 (PM5) at its Cerro Gordo corrugated cardboard mill near Mexico City.
Fibres from recycled food and beverage cartons produce high-quality moulded pulp packaging, concludes research from Innofibre Fibres from recycled food and beverage cartons produce high-quality moulded pulp packaging, concludes research from Innofibre
7/8/2024
Packaging made from cartons has been shown to be stronger than conventional products made from old newspaper
Sappi Europe Launches Algro Volume: A Premium Paperboard for High-End Packaging and Graphics Sappi Europe Launches Algro Volume: A Premium Paperboard for High-End Packaging and Graphics
7/8/2024
Sappi Europe has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Algro Volume, a high-quality one-side coated paperboard designed to meet the demanding needs of packaging and graphic applications.
Klabin Announces 300 millions Modernization Project for Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná Klabin Announces 300 millions Modernization Project for Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná
7/8/2024
Klabin, Brazil’s largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and the largest producer of paperboard in the country, has announced plans to modernize its Monte Alegre Unit located in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná.
SCA announces changes in Group Management SCA announces changes in Group Management
7/6/2024
Mats Nordlander, Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp, has decided to leave SCA during 2024.
ABB launches Do More With Digital campaign to accelerate digitalization across process industries ABB launches Do More With Digital campaign to accelerate digitalization across process industries
7/4/2024
Global technology leader ABB has today launched Do More With Digital, a global campaign highlighting the opportunities for the process industries to realize their full potential through digital transformation.
Raumaster Paper Oy has made a significant investment in Pori Raumaster Paper Oy has made a significant investment in Pori
7/3/2024
Raumaster Paper Oy is constructing a new hall at their Pori location. The investment will increase the facilities by over 30 percent.
Sappi Signs 175GWh PA Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading Sappi Signs 175GWh PA Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading
6/1/2024
Under the Power Purchase Agreement, Enpower Trading will supply Sappi with a utility-scale renewable power solution over a five-year period in South Africa, reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of Sappi Southern Africa by 6 percent and 4 percent, respectively.
Valmet Appoints Rocky Matuska to Vice President, Services, North America Valmet Appoints Rocky Matuska to Vice President, Services, North America
5/22/2024
Valmet has announced the appointment of Rocky Matuska as Vice President, Services, North America. Matuska’s appointment will become effective on August 1, 2024.
Stora Enso Puts Langerbrugge Mill Conversion on Hold Stora Enso Puts Langerbrugge Mill Conversion on Hold
5/22/2024
Stora Enso, a leading provider of renewable packaging solutions, has announced that it is postponing its decision to convert two paper machines at its Langerbrugge site in Belgium into a high-volume recycled containerboard production line.
Cascades appoints new President and CEO Cascades appoints new President and CEO
5/19/2024
Cascades Inc. announces the appointment of Mr. Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO.
MoRe Research installs RedEye in its pilot digester plant MoRe Research installs RedEye in its pilot digester plant
5/8/2024
The PulpEye analyzer RedEye measures liquor properties online during the cooking process as well as in the chemical recovery cycle. MoRe Research, a subsidiary of RISE Sweden, has purchased a RedEye analyzer for continuous monitoring of the cooking process in the unique pilot digester. At the same time also PulpEye's new colour meter was installed.
Ahlstrom simplifying its divisional structure from five to three Ahlstrom simplifying its divisional structure from five to three
5/1/2024
Ahlstrom continues to strengthen its leadership position by defining strategic pillars for growth and simplifying its divisional structure from five to three.
Södra’s Q1 2024 results decreased 5 per cent Södra’s Q1 2024 results decreased 5 per cent
4/29/2024
In the first quarter of 2024, net sales for the Södra Group amounted to SEK 7,613 million (8,002), down 5 percent year-on-year.
EU Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable EU Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable
4/29/2024
The EU Parliament recently adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU.
Radix to demonstrate key AI and IIoT benefits for the pulp and paper industry at TAPPICon 2024 Radix to demonstrate key AI and IIoT benefits for the pulp and paper industry at TAPPICon 2024
4/25/2024
Cleveland, OH, April 18, 2024: Radix, a global technology solutions company, announced its participation as a Sapphire sponsor at TAPPICon 2024, which is being held at Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH, from April 28 - May 1, 2024.
FESBC boosts sustainable forest management efforts in Northwest British Columbia FESBC boosts sustainable forest management efforts in Northwest British Columbia
4/21/2024
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable forest management practices through its funding for wildfire risk reduction and fibre utilization projects across the province of British Columbia.
Peter Oswald reappointed as Mayr-Melnhof Chairman and CEO Peter Oswald reappointed as Mayr-Melnhof Chairman and CEO
4/2/2024
The Supervisory Board of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has unanimously reappointed Peter Oswald as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO.
Andritz reports record results for 2023 Andritz reports record results for 2023
3/3/2024
In 2023, international technology group ANDRITZ again achieved the best results in its history.
Valmet Appoints Thomas Hinnerskov as Its Next President and CEO Valmet Appoints Thomas Hinnerskov as Its Next President and CEO
2/24/2024
Feb. 19, 2024 - Valmet's Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet. He will start in the position during the second half of 2024 — by the end of September at the latest.
Graphic Packaging Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Graphic Packaging Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
2/24/2024
Feb. 20, 2024 - Graphic Packaging Holding Company today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
Clearwater Paper Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Results;; Strategic Update Clearwater Paper Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Results;; Strategic Update
2/24/2024
Feb. 21, 2024 - Clearwater Paper Corporation on Feb. 20 reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
Italian company to take over U.S. paper manufacturer Italian company to take over U.S. paper manufacturer
2/21/2024
Deal underway Italian company Fedrigoni is readying to buy U.S. paper maker Mohawk Fine Papers, taking the relationship between the two companies, which have closely collaborate since 2022, to the next level.
Pioneering emission-free Pulping: A collaborative leap towards sustainability Pioneering emission-free Pulping: A collaborative leap towards sustainability
2/17/2024
In a significant stride towards sustainability, the forest industry, alongside the scientific community, has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize pulping processes.
British recycling industry is facing a challenging new year British recycling industry is facing a challenging new year
2/3/2024
With Paul Sanderson at the helm, TRA is repositioning itself
Fedrigoni completes the acquisition of Arjowiggins China Fedrigoni completes the acquisition of Arjowiggins China
1/25/2024
The Fedrigoni Group, after concluding an industrial agreement a year ago with Arjowiggins HKK3 Limited, owner of the Arjowiggins China Group, had finalized the acquisition of the entire share capital of Arjowiggins HKK3 Limited on December 2023.
Aiming for emission-free pulping, forest industry and scientific community join forces Aiming for emission-free pulping, forest industry and scientific community join forces
1/25/2024
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.
VOITH AND SUN PAPER ACHIEVE EARLY START-UP OF NANNING PM 2 AND PM 3 STATE-OF-THE-ART PACKAGING PAPER MACHINE VOITH AND SUN PAPER ACHIEVE EARLY START-UP OF NANNING PM 2 AND PM 3 STATE-OF-THE-ART PACKAGING PAPER MACHINE
1/20/2024
Recently, Sun Paper's two state-of-the-art packaging paper machines PM 2 and PM 3 were successfully commissioned at the Nanning, China site within one month.
Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe is the incoming Chairperson of Cepi Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe is the incoming Chairperson of Cepi
1/20/2024
As of January 2024, Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe takes over as Chairperson of Cepi from his predecessor Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group.
Why printed receipts still matter Why printed receipts still matter
12/2/2023
Printed receipts are important for consumers and retailers alike. Here’s why.
Pioneering research into reducing water footprint paper industry in Eerbeek and Loenen Pioneering research into reducing water footprint paper industry in Eerbeek and Loenen
11/14/2023
After more than a year of technical and practical preparations, the Eerbeek Water Roundabout (The Netherlands) pilot was officially launched in September.
Advanced Industries Packaging introduces renamed companies and launches new website Advanced Industries Packaging introduces renamed companies and launches new website
9/20/2023
Advanced Industries Packaging announces a significant transformation within its group of companies.
Liquid-cooled drives: turning a new page for pulp and paper Liquid-cooled drives: turning a new page for pulp and paper
9/19/2023
Jarkko L. Mattila, and Roger Ekstrom, Global Product Managers, ABB System Drives explain why liquid-cooled drives are the ideal solution for challenging pulp and paper environments.
Printed promotions deeply embedded in shopper behaviour Printed promotions deeply embedded in shopper behaviour
3/4/2023
48% of shoppers use printed promotions for making buying decisions every week. And 73% use them more than once per month. The annual European Shopper survey is answered by 7,000 consumers from 8 countries.
Södra aims to achieve net zero emission by 2040 Södra aims to achieve net zero emission by 2040
3/1/2023
Södra has laid out its commitment to science-based targets for 2030 in its annual and sustainability report, and to reach net zero by 2040. The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) will provide support in quantifying its emissions and following up emission reductions in a way that is structured, recognized and transparent.
Global Advanced Materials Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia: Hollingsworth & Vose to invest $40.2 million, create 25 jobs in Floyd County Global Advanced Materials Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia: Hollingsworth & Vose to invest $40.2 million, create 25 jobs in Floyd County
1/26/2023
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V), a global manufacturer of advanced materials used in filtration, battery, and industrial applications, will invest $40.2 million to expand its operation in Floyd County.
Frans Timmermans: “We are building a whole new economy, a reuse economy” Frans Timmermans: “We are building a whole new economy, a reuse economy”
12/8/2022
he European Commission has published its official proposal for revising EU packaging legislation. It will replace the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) with an EU Regulation in order to achieve greater harmonisation in the implementation of EU packaging rules by member states and to strengthen the internal market.
Resolute raises over $300,000 for local charitable and community organizations Resolute raises over $300,000 for local charitable and community organizations
11/19/2022
Throughout the month of September, Resolute hosted multiple supplier events in Quebec, where some 120 suppliers and other business partners helped raise over C$300,000 for community and charitable organizations located in the company’s Canadian operating regions.
The decrease in newsprint consumption to 15 thousand tons The decrease in newsprint consumption to 15 thousand tons
8/24/2022
The head of the Syndicate of Paper and Cardboard Producers said, "The consumption of newsprint has decreased from an average of 130,000 tons to 10,000 to 15,000 tons per year."
The production of 70,000 tons of paper is targeted at Pars Haft Tappe Paper Company. The production of 70,000 tons of paper is targeted at Pars Haft Tappe Paper Company.
8/3/2022
The CEO of Pars Haft Tappe Paper Industrial Group said, "The production of 70,000 tons of various types of paper, including paper pulp, is targeted in this company this year in order to meet a part of the country's need for paper.
We produced only 15% of capacity of printing and writing paper / clear horizons in front of Iranian packaging paper We produced only 15% of capacity of printing and writing paper / clear horizons in front of Iranian packaging paper
3/15/2022
The head of the Paper Manufacturers' Syndicate says, "In 2021, only 20,000 tons of 150,000 tons of printing and writing paper capacity were produced."
Drewsen invests in paper processing efficiency Drewsen invests in paper processing efficiency
8/17/2021
To be able to grow with its speciality papers DREWSEN is investing in a highly efficient Questec sheeter from BW Papersystems. In this interview, DREWSEN’s CEO Dr. Matthias Rauhut explains why.
What kind of challenges will 2021 bring for the British recovered paper market? What kind of challenges will 2021 bring for the British recovered paper market?
5/9/2021
Simon Ellin, Chief Executive of The Recycling Association, spoke on the challenges facing the British recovered paper market in 2021.

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