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Valmet to deliver an electrostatic precipitator to Shandong Huatai Paper in China Valmet to deliver an electrostatic precipitator to Shandong Huatai Paper in China
9/10/2023
Valmet is set to supply an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for Shandong Huatai Paper’s ambitious 700,000-tonne chemical pulp project in Shandong province, China.
DS Smith divests four UK recycling depots to Veolia DS Smith divests four UK recycling depots to Veolia
9/10/2023
DS Smith has carried out a strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia.
Integrate paper quality control into digital systems Integrate paper quality control into digital systems
9/10/2023
Equipment manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH will participate as an exhibitor at the MIAC conference, presenting a range of solutions to common issues in the industry, such as resource waste in the wet-end, and the objective determination of advanced haptic parameters.
Progroup appoints Dr. Marc Sesterhenn as Chief Operating Officer Progroup appoints Dr. Marc Sesterhenn as Chief Operating Officer
9/9/2023
Dr. Marc Sesterhenn will be joining the Board of Progroup, the containerboard and corrugated sheetboard manufacturer, as Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2023.
Nippon Paper Crecia continues its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue Nippon Paper Crecia continues its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue
9/9/2023
Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd. – leading manufacturer of tissue paper products for the Asia-Pacific area, part of the Nippon Paper Group – continues in its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue as a reliable partner to further strengthen its competitive position in the Family Care sector in Japan.
Daio Paper to reconstruct damaged boiler Daio Paper to reconstruct damaged boiler
9/9/2023
Japanese Daio Paper Corp. will spend approximately 19 billion yen to reconstruct the boiler at its subsidiary, Iwaki Daio Paper Corp., based in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, according to a press release from the company.
The logistics solution for Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill is ready The logistics solution for Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill is ready
9/9/2023
The new logistics solution designed for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill in Kemi is ready to serve the mill’s transport needs.
Stora Enso announces restructuring actions Stora Enso announces restructuring actions
9/6/2023
Stora Enso has progressed with its restructuring actions, announced on 15 June 2023, aimed at strengthening the Group’s long-term competitiveness and creating a decentralised and more customer centric operating model.
Metsä Wood and SRV have signed an agreement to build a Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski Metsä Wood and SRV have signed an agreement to build a Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski
9/6/2023
Metsä Wood and construction firm SRV have formalized an agreement for the construction of Metsä Wood’s forthcoming Kerto® LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland.
Pro-Gest plant at standstill – sales negotiations underway Pro-Gest plant at standstill – sales negotiations underway
9/6/2023
Rumors bubble around the Italian packaging and tissue group Pro-Gest, Istrana di Treviso, and most especially around the corrugated base paper plant in Mantua.
Albany International completes acquisition of Heimbach Group Albany International completes acquisition of Heimbach Group
9/6/2023
Albany International Corp. announced it has completed its acquisition of Heimbach Group (Heimbach).
Lotus Teknik Tekstil invests in Andritz digitalization platform for its new nonwovens line Lotus Teknik Tekstil invests in Andritz digitalization platform for its new nonwovens line
9/5/2023
The Metris All-in-One platform developed by ANDRITZ provides full support for industrial plants throughout their entire life cycle.
Paper Excellence Crofton mill extends shutdown Paper Excellence Crofton mill extends shutdown
9/5/2023
Members of Unifor Local 1132 at the Crofton mill in British Columbia, Canada, received notice that the scheduled restart of the mill, slated for the end of the month, has been delayed by at least another 30 days, leaving workers and their families in the lurch.
Valmet to Supply Key Pulp and Paper Technologies to Naini Papers in India Valmet to Supply Key Pulp and Paper Technologies to Naini Papers in India
9/5/2023
Valmet will deliver key technologies, automation and services to Naini Papers’ cooking and fiber line rebuild and new specialty paper machine PM 3 at their mill in Kashipur, India.
ANDRITZ to Deliver and Install New Shoe Press at Lee & Man Paper Mill in Malaysia ANDRITZ to Deliver and Install New Shoe Press at Lee & Man Paper Mill in Malaysia
9/5/2023
ANDRITZ has received the ninth order for a PrimePress X shoe press from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
Greif buys 51% stake in paper partitions supplier ColePak, LLC Greif buys 51% stake in paper partitions supplier ColePak, LLC
9/4/2023
Greif, Inc. has acquired 51% of the ownership interest in ColePak, LLC in an all-cash transaction funded through Greif’s existing credit facility.
Sappi Saiccor signs long-term service agreement with Andritz Sappi Saiccor signs long-term service agreement with Andritz
9/4/2023
Dissolving pulp producer Sappi Saiccor signed a three-year service contract with technology group Andritz for two recovery boilers operating at the mill in Umkomaas, South Africa.
SCA becomes wholly owner of Gällö Timber AB SCA becomes wholly owner of Gällö Timber AB
9/4/2023
SCA and Persson Invest began their collaboration around Gällö Timber and the sawmill in Gällö, Jämtland in 2010.
April Group invests in paperboard packaging mill in Indonesia April Group invests in paperboard packaging mill in Indonesia
9/4/2023
Leading sustainable fiber and product producer Asia Pacific Resources International Limited has strengthened its commitment to supporting the growth of the green economy in Indonesia.
Metsä Group to draw up biodiversity plans for its mill areas – Kemi the first in line Metsä Group to draw up biodiversity plans for its mill areas – Kemi the first in line
9/3/2023
Metsä Group plans to boost biodiversity on its land areas in Kemi. Covering more than 650 hectares, the designated site encompasses Metsä Group’s mill area and other areas in the Kemi urban environment.
Nordic Paper decides on strategic investments for Bäckhammar Nordic Paper decides on strategic investments for Bäckhammar
9/3/2023
The Board of Directors of Nordic Paper has today decided to invest approximately SEK 850 m at the Bäckhammar mill.
Velvet Care to halve tissue factory’s carbon footprint with PLN 63 million heat and power plant Velvet Care to halve tissue factory’s carbon footprint with PLN 63 million heat and power plant
9/3/2023
Velvet CARE, the consumer tissue producer owned by ESG transformation specialist private equity fund Abris Capital Partners, will slash its CO2 emissions by 46% with an investment of PLN 63 million ($15 million) in a gas-fired combined heat and power plant (CHP).
Amcor Launches High-Barrier Performance Paper Packaging in North America Amcor Launches High-Barrier Performance Paper Packaging in North America
9/3/2023
Amcor today announced the North American launch of curbside-recyclable AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging, part of the company’s AmFiber portfolio.
Valmet to Deliver Seventh Tissue Production Line to Papel San Francisco in Mexico Valmet to Deliver Seventh Tissue Production Line to Papel San Francisco in Mexico
9/2/2023
Valmet will supply an Advantage DCT 100TS tissue production line to Papel San Francisco in Mexico.
UPM Appoints Aki Temmes as Executive Vice President of UPM Fibres UPM Appoints Aki Temmes as Executive Vice President of UPM Fibres
9/2/2023
UPM announced the appointment of Aki Temmes as Executive Vice President responsible for UPM Fibres Business Area, effective December 1, 2023.
Nippon Paper starts cooperative marine transport with Daio Paper Nippon Paper starts cooperative marine transport with Daio Paper
9/2/2023
Nippon Paper Industries started cooperative marine transport between the capital region and the Kansai area, Japan, in cooperation with Daio Paper Corporation.
Mercer International Inaugurates New Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill in Germany Mercer International Inaugurates New Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill in Germany
9/2/2023
Mercer International inaugurated the Mercer Lignin Center, which is located on the site of Mercer’s Rosenthal pulp mill in Germany.
Ahlstrom to sell Stenay paper mill in France Ahlstrom to sell Stenay paper mill in France
8/30/2023
Ahlstrom has entered into an agreement to divest its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, following the announcement of Accursia Capital’s binding offer in July.
Norske Skog restarts PM5 at Saugbrugs Norske Skog restarts PM5 at Saugbrugs
8/30/2023
Following the rockslide and subsequent production stop at Saugbrugs PM6 (paper machine 6) in April this year, Norske Skog has decided to restart production at the previously idled PM5.
Moorim PP, South Korea, invests in HERB recovery boiler from Andritz Moorim PP, South Korea, invests in HERB recovery boiler from Andritz
8/30/2023
Andritz has received an order for a new HERB recovery boiler including advanced digitalization solutions to be installed at Moorim P&P’s pulp and paper mill in Ulsan, South Korea.
Reducing plastic with an eye-catching hexagonal truffle package Reducing plastic with an eye-catching hexagonal truffle package
8/30/2023
Kultasuklaa is a Finnish, family owned company that has, for more than 30 years, been handcrafting chocolate treats in the village of Lasimäki.
Saica Group acquires minority share of Pacapime in Belgium Saica Group acquires minority share of Pacapime in Belgium
8/28/2023
Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire a minority share of Pacapime, the Belgian corrugated cardboard company.
Australia’s most advanced paper and cardboard recycling facility comes online Australia’s most advanced paper and cardboard recycling facility comes online
8/28/2023
Visy recently unveiled a major $42.5 million upgrade to its paper recycling and remanufacturing campus in Coolaroo with Premier Daniel Andrews and Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek.
European Paper Industry Associations Pro Carton and CEPI Cartonboard to Merge European Paper Industry Associations Pro Carton and CEPI Cartonboard to Merge
8/27/2023
Pro Carton and CEPI Cartonboard recently announced that they will merge into one association under the name Pro Carton. The decision follows a 12-month period of consultation.
Sappi Europe to Maintain Prices of Woodfree Coated Paper for Remainder of 2023 Sappi Europe to Maintain Prices of Woodfree Coated Paper for Remainder of 2023
8/27/2023
In an effort to address prevalent supply chain uncertainties and to maintain the commercial viability of its Graphic Paper business, Sappi Europe will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at today’s level for the remainder of 2023.
Change in the Andritz Executive Board Change in the Andritz Executive Board
8/27/2023
Jarno Nymark (M.Sc. Eng.) has been appointed to the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board as of October 1, 2023, assuming responsibility for the Pulp & Paper Business Area.
Sofidel America unveils Nicky Elite brand with new mascot Sofidel America unveils Nicky Elite brand with new mascot
8/27/2023
Sofidel, a prominent global supplier of hygienic and household paper, has unveiled its renowned European brand, Nicky, to U.S. consumers.
Voith and Sichuan Huaqiao Fenghuang Paper successfully start up PM6 packaging paper machine Voith and Sichuan Huaqiao Fenghuang Paper successfully start up PM6 packaging paper machine
8/26/2023
On August 13, Sichuan Huaqiao Fenghuang Paper successfully started up its highly efficient XcelLine packaging paper machine at the Guanghan site.
Greenply produces first fibers with new Andritz pressurized refining system Greenply produces first fibers with new Andritz pressurized refining system
8/26/2023
Greenply Industries Limited has successfully produced first fibers with its new high-performance pressurized refining system from ANDRITZ at its MDF (medium-density fiberboard) production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Valmet to deliver mill-wide optimization to Mercer Rosenthal in Germany Valmet to deliver mill-wide optimization to Mercer Rosenthal in Germany
8/26/2023
Valmet has secured a contract to provide Mercer Rosenthal, a kraft pulp mill in Germany, with a Mill-Wide Optimization solution.
Revitalized industrial site enters final redevelopment stage Revitalized industrial site enters final redevelopment stage
8/26/2023
The owners of the former Verso Paper Luke Mill site in Western Maryland have prepared the property for redevelopment and are now selling the final two parcels, which include the 55-acre main mill site and the 85-acre Beryl Woodyard.
US printing-writing paper shipments down 25% in July US printing-writing paper shipments down 25% in July
8/24/2023
Total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25% in July 2023 compared to July 2022.
Koskisen to invest in new log yard in connection with sawmill Koskisen to invest in new log yard in connection with sawmill
8/24/2023
The wood products company Koskisen will continue to develop Sawmill Industry’s production and has decided to invest in an eight-hectare log yard in connection with the new sawmill in Järvelä.
Valmet to supply machine vision systems to Shanxi Qiangwei Paper in China Valmet to supply machine vision systems to Shanxi Qiangwei Paper in China
8/24/2023
Valmet has received an order from Shanxi Qiangwei Paper Co., Ltd. to supply machine vision systems for Qiangwei’s paper machine PM 6.
Valmet to deliver diffuser rebuild to Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden Valmet to deliver diffuser rebuild to Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden
8/22/2023
Valmet will deliver a complete atmospheric diffuser rebuild to Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden. The delivery is scheduled to take place in May 2024.
Billerud introduces new regional organization for Europe and appoints acting CFO Billerud introduces new regional organization for Europe and appoints acting CFO
8/22/2023
Billerud is introducing a new organization whereby the company harmonizes and operates its business in two distinct geographical regions – Europe and North America. Billerud further appoints Andrei Krés as acting CFO, effective immediately.
Share of paper packaging rise in US$73.5 billion MEA packaging market Share of paper packaging rise in US$73.5 billion MEA packaging market
8/22/2023
The share of paper packaging in the estimated US$74 billion overall packaging market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) continues to see an exponential growth with e-commerce boom and consumer preference veers to sustainable and environment-friendly solutions.
Sonoco adds 2 new EnviroFlex Paper pre-qualifications for How2Recycle labelling Sonoco adds 2 new EnviroFlex Paper pre-qualifications for How2Recycle labelling
8/21/2023
Sonoco has added two new cold seal structures to the growing family of EnviroFlex® Paper products receiving How2Recycle® Widely recyclable pre-qualification.

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