Interview

Saica Pack UK&I Leaders Meet in Manchester for Key Event Saica Pack UK&I Leaders Meet in Manchester for Key Event
7/14/2025
Senior leaders from Saica Pack UK & Ireland convened in Manchester last week for a full-day event dedicated to aligning the company’s key business objectives and strengthening its collaborative culture.
Suzano-Kimberly-Clark Tissue JV: Strategic Intent Beyond Financials Suzano-Kimberly-Clark Tissue JV: Strategic Intent Beyond Financials
7/13/2025
It’s been some time since Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announced their joint venture in the tissue segment—excluding North America and South Korea. And yet, many observers still question the deeper strategic rationale behind the move.
No Disruption After Boiler Incident at Metsä’s Kreuzau Plant No Disruption After Boiler Incident at Metsä’s Kreuzau Plant
7/10/2025
Metsä Group has confirmed that operations at its Kreuzau plant in Germany remain unaffected following an incident in the boiler house area early Saturday morning.
New Guidelines Unify Tissue Industry Data in Europe New Guidelines Unify Tissue Industry Data in Europe
7/9/2025
The European Tissue Symposium (ETS), in collaboration with the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi), has announced the adoption of harmonised terminology and statistical guidelines for the tissue industry.
Ahlstrom Thilmany Wins 2025 Energy Efficiency Award Ahlstrom Thilmany Wins 2025 Energy Efficiency Award
6/30/2025
Ahlstrom’s Thilmany plant in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, has been recognized with the 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award by Focus on Energy.
Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion
6/18/2025
Green Bay Packaging has officially broken ground on its $1 billion expansion of the Arkansas Kraft Division in Morrilton, marking the start of what is now the largest capital investment project in Central Arkansas history.
Rand-Whitney Highlights Hidden Costs of Damaged Products Rand-Whitney Highlights Hidden Costs of Damaged Products
6/18/2025
Delivering products in perfect condition is critical, but for many brands, damaged goods remain a costly reality. In a recent release, Rand-Whitney examines the often-overlooked impacts of product damage and how strategic packaging choices can mitigate them.
Ence Invests €12M in Cellulose Packaging Production Ence Invests €12M in Cellulose Packaging Production
6/12/2025
Ence, a Spanish leader in sustainable cellulose and renewable energy, has announced the launch of a new line of molded cellulose packaging at its Navia plant, designed to replace plastic in the food sector.
Preventing pulp and paper factory fires with monitoring equipment Preventing pulp and paper factory fires with monitoring equipment
6/10/2025
Moisture meters like Kett’s KB30 Smart Incline NIR Moisture Meter can prevent the overdrying of grain, flour, and other food products. Photo: Kett
Canada’s Forest Products Sector Recognizes Top Talent and Innovation Canada’s Forest Products Sector Recognizes Top Talent and Innovation
6/10/2025
PhD candidates Assira Keralta from Université Laval and Shayan Narani of the University of British Columbia are the 2025 winners of the Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national competition for young researchers.
Stora Enso Names Jutta Mikkola Head of Investor Relations Stora Enso Names Jutta Mikkola Head of Investor Relations
6/3/2025
Stora Enso has appointed Jutta Mikkola as Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations, effective 22 May 2025.
International Paper Eyes Growth in 2025 After DS Smith Deal International Paper Eyes Growth in 2025 After DS Smith Deal
6/2/2025
Nearly five months into a pivotal year, International Paper is advancing a sweeping transformation strategy marked by a major acquisition, targeted mill closures, and an intensified focus on operational efficiency.
Weyerhaeuser divests its Princeton lumber mill Weyerhaeuser divests its Princeton lumber mill
5/28/2025
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review, with the sale of the mill expected to be completed in third-quarter 2025, and the forest tenures to follow over the ensuing months.
AFT to Supply a full stock preparation system for PAPERTECH Industries Ltd. in Bangladesh AFT to Supply a full stock preparation system for PAPERTECH Industries Ltd. in Bangladesh
5/26/2025
Helsinki - 16 May, 2025 - Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is proud to announce it has been selected to supply a complete stock preparation system for a new 250 TPD production line at Papertech’s mill in Bangladesh.
Amazon Expands Automated Packaging to Cut Waste in Europe Amazon Expands Automated Packaging to Cut Waste in Europe
5/22/2025
Amazon is ramping up its commitment to sustainability in Europe with a major rollout of automated packaging machines designed to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Sylvamo is releasing first quarter 2025 earnings Sylvamo is releasing first quarter 2025 earnings
5/21/2025
Sylvamo Delivers Results In Line With Outlook, Well Positioned With Strong Balance Sheet
Maryland Adopts EPR Law: What It Means for the Industry Maryland Adopts EPR Law: What It Means for the Industry
5/20/2025
Maryland has become the sixth U.S. state to adopt extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging as well as paper products.
Suzano S.A. announces its 1Q25 results Suzano S.A. announces its 1Q25 results
5/18/2025
São Paulo, May 8th, 2025. Suzano S.A. (B3: SUZB3 | NYSE: SUZ), one of the world’s largest integrated pulp and paper producers, announces today its consolidated results for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25).
SupplyOne acquires The BoxMaker SupplyOne acquires The BoxMaker
5/17/2025
SupplyOne, Inc., a value-added North American packaging distributor with custom converting capabilities, is adding digital printing to its offering of packaging solutions with the acquisition of The BoxMaker.
Georgia-Pacific Selects dataPARC for Process Data Visualization and Analysis Across Containerboard and Cellulose Divisions Georgia-Pacific Selects dataPARC for Process Data Visualization and Analysis Across Containerboard and Cellulose Divisions
5/14/2025
Georgia-Pacific, a global leader in tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, and building products, is deploying dataPARC’s PARCview platform across its containerboard and cellulose manufacturing facilities.
Graphic Packaging Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Graphic Packaging Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
5/12/2025
ATLANTA, May 1, 2025 - Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) ("Graphic Packaging" or the "Company"), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today reported first quarter 2025 results.
Multipli Machine Launches ProEYE® Series for Real-Time Process Monitoring and Control in Pulp and Paper Mills Multipli Machine Launches ProEYE® Series for Real-Time Process Monitoring and Control in Pulp and Paper Mills
5/11/2025
Multipli Machine Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its ProEYE® Series, delivering a full line of durable, real-time monitoring solutions designed for the demands of the pulp and paper industry.
Runtech at TAPPICon: Showcasing Sustainable Vacuum Solutions for the Paper Industry Runtech at TAPPICon: Showcasing Sustainable Vacuum Solutions for the Paper Industry
5/10/2025
Runtech Systems will proudly showcase its industry-leading RunEco vacuum system at TAPPICon 2025, underlining its continued commitment to sustainable innovation in the pulp and paper sector.
Women in Manufacturing: Diana’s Journey at Atlantic Packaging Women in Manufacturing: Diana’s Journey at Atlantic Packaging
5/7/2025
In a sector traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly shaping the future of manufacturing. Diana Nikolaev, Converting Superintendent at Atlantic Packaging Products’ Brampton Corrugated Plant, shares her inspiring career journey, the challenges she has overcome, and her vision for fostering greater inclusivity and opportunity in the industry.
Georgia-Pacific Invests $83M in Palatka Mill Expansion Georgia-Pacific Invests $83M in Palatka Mill Expansion
5/6/2025
Georgia-Pacific has announced an $83 million expansion at its Palatka, Florida mill, including the construction of a new 400,000-square-foot warehouse and trailer yard to enhance storage, shipping, and operational efficiency.
Norske Skog completes sale of Boyer publication paper mill Norske Skog completes sale of Boyer publication paper mill
5/5/2025
Norske Skog has concluded the sale of its Boyer newsprint and LWC paper mill in Tasmania to Boyer Capital, a local private equity investment company. The new owner will continue operations at the mill and is willing to invest and develop it for the future, Norske Skog said in a press release. In earlier reports, the purchase price was put at NOK190m, based on the enterprise value.
Stora Enso Restructures for Renewable Packaging Focus Stora Enso Restructures for Renewable Packaging Focus
5/3/2025
Stora Enso has announced a sweeping organisational overhaul aimed at sharpening its focus on renewable packaging and driving operational efficiency.
Kadant - Liquid Cyclone™ Cleaner Kadant - Liquid Cyclone™ Cleaner
4/28/2025
Removes sand, grit, glass, staples, and other high-density materials.
T.CON received the 2025 SAP Diamant Award for BTP expertise T.CON received the 2025 SAP Diamant Award for BTP expertise
4/27/2025
Success in a row: for the second time - after 2024 – T.CON is among the renowned winners of the SAP Diamant Initiative, in the category SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Keith Hamilton Named President of GP’s Corrugated Business Keith Hamilton Named President of GP’s Corrugated Business
4/22/2025
Georgia-Pacific has appointed Keith Hamilton as president of its Corrugated business, overseeing a network of 35 sites including box plants, sheet feeders, and key initiatives such as Hummingbird® digital print and EarthKraft® mailers.
Voith is modernizing PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra to improve MG paper quality Voith is modernizing PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra to improve MG paper quality
4/21/2025
Scope of supply includes rebuild of the forming, press and dryer sections, approach flow system and installation of MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet.
Corrosion in digesters: A critical topic for FPInnovations Corrosion in digesters: A critical topic for FPInnovations
4/20/2025
The heart of the kraft pulping process is the digester, a pressure vessel that is over 60 metres tall that breaks down wood chips into pulp.
Cepi Spotlights Clean Energy Push at European Parliament Cepi Spotlights Clean Energy Push at European Parliament
4/15/2025
The European pulp and paper industry reaffirmed its ambitious commitment to eliminating fossil fuel use during a high-profile event at the European Parliament on April 8, 2025.
Sharp fall in US lumber prices – growing fears of construction slowdown on both sides of the Atlantic Sharp fall in US lumber prices – growing fears of construction slowdown on both sides of the Atlantic
4/14/2025
Lumber futures have recently seen a sharp decline in the United States, reflecting increased uncertainty around residential construction.
Pixelle to divest its Stevens Point facility to Ahlstrom Pixelle to divest its Stevens Point facility to Ahlstrom
4/13/2025
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC, a leading high end solutions provider in food and consumer packaging applications, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Stevens Point, Wisconsin facility to Ahlstrom Oyj , a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials.
World’s first fully electric tissue machine operates at full speed at Fortissue World’s first fully electric tissue machine operates at full speed at Fortissue
4/13/2025
Portuguese tissue manufacturer Fortissue and Toscotec have started up PM1 after a groundbreaking upgrade at their Viana do Castelo production base in Portugal. This Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.0 line, which first began production in 2015, is now the first tissue machine in the world to operate entirely on electricity at 2,000 m/min.
ANDRITZ strengthens its position in the tissue and paper industry by acquiring A.Celli Paper ANDRITZ strengthens its position in the tissue and paper industry by acquiring A.Celli Paper
4/8/2025
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement to acquire the Italian company A.Celli Paper.
Domtar Windsor Mill Modernization Adds Second Bruks Truck Tipper Domtar Windsor Mill Modernization Adds Second Bruks Truck Tipper
4/7/2025
Domtar’s Windsor paper mill in Quebec is set to receive a second Bruks truck tipper platform as part of its ongoing modernization program.
Ahlstrom Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Highlights Progress Ahlstrom Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Highlights Progress
4/6/2025
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing its performance and strategic sustainability efforts.
Can your SAP DM handle trim and cutting processes? It can now! Can your SAP DM handle trim and cutting processes? It can now!
3/26/2025
MES CAT PUBLIC Solutions by T.CON extends SAP Digital Manufacturing with key functionality for the mill industry, thereby offering a new alternative to the popular MES CAT 7 PRIVATE as a strong choice for a SAP-based MES system.
Billerud Unveils Recyclable Heat-Seal Paper Billerud Unveils Recyclable Heat-Seal Paper
3/25/2025
Billerud, a leading packaging materials company, has launched ConFlex HeatSeal, a groundbreaking recyclable and heat-sealable paper packaging material designed to replace plastic in various applications.
Essity Harnesses Geothermal Energy to Revolutionize Tissue Production Essity Harnesses Geothermal Energy to Revolutionize Tissue Production
3/17/2025
Hygiene and health company Essity has unveiled the world’s first tissue machine operating entirely on geothermal steam.
Paper making machine market to reach $7.8 billion by 2034 Paper making machine market to reach $7.8 billion by 2034
3/16/2025
According to the report, the paper making machine market was valued at $4.9 billion in 2024, and is estimated to reach $7.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2034.
American Packaging Corporation celebrates two ESG milestones American Packaging Corporation celebrates two ESG milestones
3/13/2025
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, proudly announces two major Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) milestones:
UPM and Orkla Suomi Launch Paper-Based Wrapper for Panda Chocolate UPM and Orkla Suomi Launch Paper-Based Wrapper for Panda Chocolate
3/12/2025
UPM Specialty Papers and Orkla Suomi are introducing a new paper-based wrapper for Panda Milk Chocolate, replacing traditional plastic packaging.
Kruger Workers Approve Landmark Agreement, Setting Industry Standard Kruger Workers Approve Landmark Agreement, Setting Industry Standard
3/12/2025
Unifor Local 10-B members at Kruger's Kamloops mill have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with a resounding 91% approval, setting a crucial precedent for Western Canadian pulp and paper workers.
Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman
3/11/2025
Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has announced an agreement to acquire Buckman, a family-owned specialty solutions provider for water treatment and industrial processes.
Huhtamaki Unveils Recyclable Paper Cups for Dairy Products Huhtamaki Unveils Recyclable Paper Cups for Dairy Products
3/9/2025
Huhtamaki has introduced ProDairy, an innovative recyclable single coated paper cup designed for yogurt and dairy products.

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