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Industry CEOs warn of dire economic consequences from proposed NAAQS standards Industry CEOs warn of dire economic consequences from proposed NAAQS standards
11/4/2023
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock on Nov.
Ilim Group appoints new CEO Ilim Group appoints new CEO
11/4/2023
The Board of Directors appointed Aleksei Lomko as Chief Executive Officer of Russian JSC Ilim Group effective from October 30, 2023.
Suzano invests R$490 million to expand fluff pulp capacity Suzano invests R$490 million to expand fluff pulp capacity
11/3/2023
Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, announces it will invest R$490 million (approximately US$100 million) in a new fluff pulp line.
De Iuliis successfully started dryer section revamping for Favini Group De Iuliis successfully started dryer section revamping for Favini Group
11/3/2023
Favini Group successfully started up its PM of Rossano Veneto after the complete rebuilt of its pre-dryer section by De Iuliis.
Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority
11/2/2023
Water is essential in the pulp and paper industry, so Lecta prioritizes the efficient use of this valuable natural resource.
upgrade aims to substantially increase the machine’s drying capacity and is planned for the second half of 2024. upgrade aims to substantially increase the machine’s drying capacity and is planned for the second half of 2024.
11/2/2023
Toscotec will supply a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer of latest generation, the entire steam and condensate removal system and high-efficiency TT Hoods.
Valmet has received a major order of multiple technologies from Liansheng Pulp & Paper in China Valmet has received a major order of multiple technologies from Liansheng Pulp & Paper in China
11/2/2023
Valmet has received a major order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) in Fujian Province in China covering multiple technology deliveries for the customer’s Zhangpu site.
Asia Symbol brings in ABB to provide manufacturing execution system at three tissue mills in China Asia Symbol brings in ABB to provide manufacturing execution system at three tissue mills in China
11/1/2023
As Asia Symbol Group, one of the biggest wood pulp producers in China, expands its pulp and paper business into tissue manufacturing, it has selected long-term strategic partner ABB to deliver the ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and system integration at three of its tissue mills in China.
Stora Enso increases mixed forests by decreasing spruce density in Finland Stora Enso increases mixed forests by decreasing spruce density in Finland
11/1/2023
Stora Enso has launched a new operating model at its logging sites in Finland to improve the vitality and biodiversity of forests.
Suzano to Invest R$1.66 billion in new tissue paper mill Suzano to Invest R$1.66 billion in new tissue paper mill
11/1/2023
Suzano, the world’s largest producer of market pulp, announces on October 26th a series of projects aimed at expanding its installed production capacity and which will enhance its operational efficiency.
Essity reuses more than half of France’s recycled food and beverage packaging Essity reuses more than half of France’s recycled food and beverage packaging
10/31/2023
The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging. The facility recycles 25,000 tons per year, equivalent to 60% of all collected, sorted and recycled food and beverage cartons in France.
Höganäs Borgestad to build a new and advanced refractory production plant in Bjuv Höganäs Borgestad to build a new and advanced refractory production plant in Bjuv
10/31/2023
Höganäs Borgestad AB has today announced the decision to build a new and advanced refractory plant that allows for more sustainable production while freeing up space for the municipality of Bjuv to develop its city center.
Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland
10/31/2023
Metsa Board, part of Metsa Group, will initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP mills in Finland.
Massimo Reynaudo appointed new President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Massimo Reynaudo appointed new President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene
10/30/2023
Massimo Reynaudo has been appointed President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation as of 1 January 2024.
One Equity Partners to sell Walki to Japan’s Oji Group One Equity Partners to sell Walki to Japan’s Oji Group
10/30/2023
One Equity Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Walki Holding Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation, a Japanese paper products technology company.
Carton Group to take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology Carton Group to take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology
10/30/2023
German Carton Group will take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology.
Voith receives major order for rebuild to state-of-the-art packaging paper mill Voith receives major order for rebuild to state-of-the-art packaging paper mill
10/29/2023
A global packaging and paper manufacturer has commissioned Voith to rebuild its production line into a state-of-the-art production facility for recycled packaging papers.
Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill
10/29/2023
While market conditions continue to support the restart of our pulp operations and employment of more than 300 workers, the curtailment of paper operations at Crofton is being extended to the end of November.
UPM to close its Plattling paper mill UPM to close its Plattling paper mill
10/29/2023
UPM Communication Papers announces plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.
Zain Paper Industry to implement a new tissue production park supplied by Overmade Zain Paper Industry to implement a new tissue production park supplied by Overmade
10/25/2023
Overmade has been committed by Zain Paper Industry, an important player in the Middle East, to realize the new tissue production park in DOHA QATAR.
Metsä Group is looking into the construction of the first mill producing Muoto packaging in Rauma Metsä Group is looking into the construction of the first mill producing Muoto packaging in Rauma
10/25/2023
Metsä Group is conducting a pre-study related to the construction of a first commercial mill for producing Muoto™ packaging products on its Rauma mill site, Finland.
Ilim Group enters into a strategic partnership agreement with China’s Xiamen C&D Inc Ilim Group enters into a strategic partnership agreement with China’s Xiamen C&D Inc
10/25/2023
lim Group presented to Chinese partners its new pulp and paperboard mill (the KLB Mill) in Ust-Ilimsk.
Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third
10/24/2023
According to the goal of Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to develop its Future Mill-concept, the company will aim to have fossil free mill fleet by 2030 and accordingly it has stopped using coal as an energy source in its Kreuzau’s mill.
Metsä Fibre to start demolition of old pulp mill in Kemi, Finland Metsä Fibre to start demolition of old pulp mill in Kemi, Finland
10/24/2023
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, closed down the old pulp mill in Kemi with the start-up of the new Kemi bioproduct mill.
Supremex closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe Supremex closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe
10/24/2023
Supremex Inc. is closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe that it acquired earlier this year as part of Impression Paragraph Inc.
4evergreen announces its first Circularity Success Stories initiative 4evergreen announces its first Circularity Success Stories initiative
10/23/2023
The 4evergreen Alliance today unveils five selected projects from its first “Circularity Success Stories” initiative, which showcases members’ remarkable efforts to increase the recycling rate of fiber-based packaging to 90% by 2030.
Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering paper tape solutions Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering paper tape solutions
10/23/2023
Ahlstrom is extending its product range of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications. MasterTape® Pack supplements the fiber-based product offering supporting megatrends like e-commerce and the global need for more sustainable packaging solutions.
Sofidel opens new automated warehouse in Poland Sofidel opens new automated warehouse in Poland
10/23/2023
Sofidel has opened an automated warehouse at its plant in Ciechanów, Poland. The new 11,000 m2 warehouse can handle 32,000 pallets of goods and is designed to ensure higher efficiency and safety standards.
Andritz to relocate and upgrade fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper, China Andritz to relocate and upgrade fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper, China
10/22/2023
Andritz will relocate and upgrade a fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper to produce premium quality fibers for its new paper machine.
International Paper to permanently close its Orange mill International Paper to permanently close its Orange mill
10/22/2023
International Paper announced a series of actions to further strengthen and optimize its manufacturing system to meet customers’ needs.
Sofidel ranks best in industry for ESG risk management Sofidel ranks best in industry for ESG risk management
10/22/2023
Sofidel, a global household products company ranked first over 103 companies in its industry by Morningstar Sustainalytics for its commitment to the preservation of biodiversity, anti-corruption strategies and transparency.
Essity Reuses More Than Half of France’s Recycled Food and Beverage Packaging Essity Reuses More Than Half of France’s Recycled Food and Beverage Packaging
10/21/2023
The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging.
VPK Group Buys Majority Stake in Corrugated Packaging Company Zetacarton in Italy VPK Group Buys Majority Stake in Corrugated Packaging Company Zetacarton in Italy
10/21/2023
VPK Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Zetacarton, an Italian corrugated cardboard company based near Como. With this new step, VPK Group is setting foot in Italy for the first time.
Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill
10/21/2023
Andritz has received an order from the pulp and paper producer The Navigator Company to supply a new recovery boiler, new ash leaching system and an upgrade of the non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system for its pulp mill in Setúbal, Portugal.
Toscotec starts up a complete press section rebuild at Cartiera Pirinoli in Italy Toscotec starts up a complete press section rebuild at Cartiera Pirinoli in Italy
10/20/2023
Toscotec started up a packaging paper machine at Cartiera Pirinoli after the complete rebuild of the press section at their Roccavione facility in Italy.
What does the future of print look like? What does the future of print look like?
10/20/2023
What does the future of print look like? “Druck & Design – the Conference” explored this question on October 17, 2023 in Munich.
Engraving Solutions innovates the embossing market with two brand new Engraving Solutions innovates the embossing market with two brand new
10/20/2023
Engraving Solutions, a service provider for the development of engraving patterns and the production of embossing rolls, part of the Körber Business Area Tissue, sets a new standard in the field of embossing technology with Warm-Up Ready and FLER, two exclusive solutions based on an electromagnetic induction heating system and an innovative texture concept, respectively.
Georgia-Pacific completes a $175 million investment Georgia-Pacific completes a $175 million investment
10/19/2023
Georgia-Pacific completed a $175 million investment into its Dixie tableware facility in Darlington, South Carolina, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration.
Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill
10/19/2023
Andritz has received an order from the pulp and paper producer The Navigator Company to supply a new recovery boiler, new ash leaching system and an upgrade of the non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system for its pulp mill in Setúbal, Portugal.
Heidelberg supplies WestRock with two longest sheetfed offset presses ever produced Heidelberg supplies WestRock with two longest sheetfed offset presses ever produced
10/19/2023
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has delivered the two longest sheetfed offset presses ever produced to leading global packaging manufacturer WestRock.
Magnus Håkansson new acting CEO of Renewcell Magnus Håkansson new acting CEO of Renewcell
10/17/2023
the Board of Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO.
Kadant to supply green liquor system upgrade for Södra Cell Kadant to supply green liquor system upgrade for Södra Cell
10/17/2023
Kadant Noss AB, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., has announced its agreement to deliver a Green Liquor System upgrade to the Södra Cell Mörrum Mill in Sweden.
Smithers announces P&P 2023 conference agenda Smithers announces P&P 2023 conference agenda
10/16/2023
In Amsterdam, across the 12-13 December 2023 the Plastics and Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs 2023 conference promises to be an exceptional gathering of the whole food contact supply chain, who look to address all topical concerns in the food contact industry and develop their knowledge on how to best comply with all the latest regulations.
Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third
10/16/2023
According to the goal of Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to develop its Future Mill-concept, the company will aim to have fossil free mill fleet by 2030 and accordingly it has stopped using coal as an energy source in its Kreuzau’s mill.
Enstra Paper commissions Voith for comprehensive rebuild of paper machine Enstra Paper commissions Voith for comprehensive rebuild of paper machine
10/16/2023
Enstra Paper, member of the Corruseal Group and one of the largest producers of recycled containerboard grades in South Africa, has engaged Voith to rebuild its PM 6 for packaging paper in Springs, close to Johannesburg, in South Africa.
SCA to increase NBSK price SCA to increase NBSK price
10/15/2023
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe.
Andritz to supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Andritz to supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco
10/15/2023
Andritz will supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s mill in Meppen, Germany, to produce wood-based insulation products.
Russia introduces mandatory sale of foreign currency earnings by Russian exporters of forest based products Russia introduces mandatory sale of foreign currency earnings by Russian exporters of forest based products
10/15/2023
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree “On the mandatory sale of revenue in foreign currency received by certain Russian exporters under foreign trade agreements (contracts),” according to a government statement.

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