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Toscotec to supply major rebuild to Hamburger Containerboard Group Toscotec to supply major rebuild to Hamburger Containerboard Group
12/31/2023
Toscotec will supply an entire dryer section rebuild to Hamburger Turkey, part of the Hamburger Containerboard Group, at their paper mill in Çorlu in Northern Turkey.
Andritz to deliver complete old corrugated containers line to Papel Prensa, Argentina Andritz to deliver complete old corrugated containers line to Papel Prensa, Argentina
12/31/2023
Andritz has received an order from Papel Prensa S.A. to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject handling system to its mill in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Moelven Wood and Billerud Collaborate to Develop Paper-based Packaging to Replace Shrink Wrap Moelven Wood and Billerud Collaborate to Develop Paper-based Packaging to Replace Shrink Wrap
12/30/2023
Moelven Wood and Billerud are joining forces to examine the possibility of developing a new sustainable packaging solution for Moelven’s interior panels.
Valmet to Acquire Brazilian Wood Handling Equipment Company, Demuth Valmet to Acquire Brazilian Wood Handling Equipment Company, Demuth
12/30/2023
Valmet on December 21 entered into an agreement to acquire Demuth, a Brazilian company specializing in wood handling solutions for the pulp industry.
Klabin acquires Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná, Brazil Klabin acquires Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná, Brazil
12/28/2023
The largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, Klabin announces the acquisition of Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná.
BTG Group to acquire Fitnir Analyzers Inc BTG Group to acquire Fitnir Analyzers Inc
12/28/2023
BTG Group announces its intention to acquire FITNIR Analyzers Inc..
ProJet receives order from Grünewald Papier, Kirchhundem, Germany ProJet receives order from Grünewald Papier, Kirchhundem, Germany
12/28/2023
ProJet b.v. received an order from Grünewald Papier for 1 ProCleaner for the Forming Wire of their PM1 Paper Machine.
Georgia-Pacific concludes 2023 with approximately $2 billion in capital improvements Georgia-Pacific concludes 2023 with approximately $2 billion in capital improvements
12/27/2023
Georgia-Pacific reinvested approximately $2 billion back into its business and operations in 2023.
Andrei Krés Appointed CFO of Billerud Andrei Krés Appointed CFO of Billerud
12/27/2023
Andrei Krés has been appointed as the new CFO of Billerud. Andrei has been the acting CFO since August 2023 and will assume the permanent role immediately.
DS Smith box plant reduces energy use by 20 per cent DS Smith box plant reduces energy use by 20 per cent
12/26/2023
DS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable, fiber-based packaging worldwide, recently completed the installation of new steam recycling technology that will reduce energy consumption by 20% in its Columbia, S.C. corrugated packaging facility.
Andritz to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup, Spain Andritz to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup, Spain
12/26/2023
Andritz has received an order from Kartogroup España S.L. to supply a new high-temperature PrimeDry Hood HT and an air system for a tissue machine rebuild at the mill in Burriana, Spain.
Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River
12/25/2023
On December 15, 2023, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited was ordered to pay a $1 million fine after pleading guilty at the Provincial Court of Manitoba to one charge under the federal Fisheries Act, one of the largest environmental fines in Manitoba history.
Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River Canadian Kraft Paper fined $1M for effluent release in Saskatchewan River
12/25/2023
On December 15, 2023, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited was ordered to pay a $1 million fine after pleading guilty at the Provincial Court of Manitoba to one charge under the federal Fisheries Act, one of the largest environmental fines in Manitoba history.
Afry to support Nordic Paper’s strategic investments for sustainable kraft paper production Afry to support Nordic Paper’s strategic investments for sustainable kraft paper production
12/25/2023
Nordic Paper, a leading specialty paper producer with its base in Scandinavia, has selected AFRY as its engineering and project management partner for the strategic investment projects at its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden. The projects include a new wood room and a new electrostatic filter.
Metsä Group and Sweco have signed an agreement for the design of Kerto LVL mill Metsä Group and Sweco have signed an agreement for the design of Kerto LVL mill
12/24/2023
Metsä Group and Sweco, a specialist in the built environment and industry, have signed an agreement for the implementation planning of the new Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland.
Runtech rebuilds vacuum system at Enstra Paper, South Africa Runtech rebuilds vacuum system at Enstra Paper, South Africa
12/24/2023
Runtech Systems rebuilds vacuum system and improves dewatering at Enstra Paper (Pty) Ltd PM6, South Africa.
Toscotec starts up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line at Europap Tezol Kağit Toscotec starts up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line at Europap Tezol Kağit
12/24/2023
Europap Tezol Kağit started up a Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine at its integrated production facility in Mersin, Turkey.
Velvet Care acquired by Partners Group Velvet Care acquired by Partners Group
12/23/2023
Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, has agreed to acquire Velvet CARE, Central Europe’s fastest-growing consumer tissue producer, from Abris Capital Partners and plans to build value through initiatives including expansion in Central Europe and beyond.
Valmet has been included in the DJSI World and Europe indices for the tenth consecutive year Valmet has been included in the DJSI World and Europe indices for the tenth consecutive year
12/23/2023
Valmet has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the tenth consecutive year. The company was listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices.
Valmet and Saipem sign MoU to develop solutions to support decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries Valmet and Saipem sign MoU to develop solutions to support decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries
12/21/2023
Valmet and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop joint solutions to decarbonize the industrial sectors that face significant challenges in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, also known as hard-to-abate industries.
Sentrex chooses Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping Sentrex chooses Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping
12/21/2023
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has introduced its Advantage StretchWrap, a paper wrapping solution that replaces plastic stretch film and enables a more efficient logistics process, to Sentrex, a European manufacturer of paper bags.
Valmet invests in roll cover production in the Columbus service center in the United States Valmet invests in roll cover production in the Columbus service center in the United States
12/21/2023
Valmet is investing in state-of-the-art process equipment at its roll service center in Columbus, Mississippi, United States to broaden the scope of process covers being manufactured.
Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai
12/20/2023
Valmet will supply Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) and Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with the latest web-based Valmet DNA User Interface to Union Paper Mills’ paper machine PM 2 in its Dubai facility, in the United Arab Emirates.
Metsä Group invests in startup FineCell Metsä Group invests in startup FineCell
12/20/2023
Metsä Group has made its second Swedish investment in FineCell (FineCellOx AB), developer of the FineCell technology and producer of CellOx dry cellulose powder.
Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant
12/19/2023
Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant in Barcelona.
Rottneros invests in Blue Ocean Closures Rottneros invests in Blue Ocean Closures
12/19/2023
Rottneros AB, one of the world’s leading suppliers of first-class market pulp, is now investing in Blue Ocean Closures and becomes a co-owner of the Swedish start-up, developing proprietary fiber-based packaging materials.
Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai
12/18/2023
Valmet will supply Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) and Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with the latest web-based Valmet DNA User Interface to Union Paper Mills’ paper machine PM 2 in its Dubai facility, in the United Arab Emirates.
ABB wins automation and drive system scope of supply for Gascogne Papier’s new paper machine project ABB wins automation and drive system scope of supply for Gascogne Papier’s new paper machine project
12/18/2023
ABB has been selected as a project partner for the installation of the world’s widest uncoated machine-glazed (MG) paper machine at Gascogne Papier’s kraft pulp and paper production plant in Mimizan, France.
PA Consulting acquires the first Scala machine for PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology PA Consulting acquires the first Scala machine for PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology
12/18/2023
PA Consulting, a global leader in innovation and transformation consulting, reinforces its pivotal position in sustainable packaging by acquiring the first PulPac Scala production line.
Suzano again selects Andritz solution for major fluff pulp expansion project Suzano again selects Andritz solution for major fluff pulp expansion project
12/16/2023
Andritz has received a follow-up order from Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano for a major conversion project at the Limeira pulp mill.
Andritz to increase mechanical pulp production at Dezhou Taiding with another high-performance line Andritz to increase mechanical pulp production at Dezhou Taiding with another high-performance line
12/16/2023
Andritz has received an order from Dezhou Taiding New Material Science and Technology Co., Ltd., China, to deliver a second chemi-thermomechanical (P-RC APMP) line to the mill in Pingyuan County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China.
ProJet to deliver four ProCleaners for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C. ProJet to deliver four ProCleaners for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C.
12/15/2023
ProJet b.v. is ready for delivery of 4 ProCleaners (Power Cleaners) for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C.
Microline for the South American tissue market Microline for the South American tissue market
12/14/2023
Microline, an Italian company specialising in the design and development of packaging solutions for tissue products, has excelled for over twenty years in the dynamic South American market, where it has a reputation for providing versatile, high-performance and high-quality machines.
The Pulp & Beyond 2024 conference program is released The Pulp & Beyond 2024 conference program is released
12/14/2023
The Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference will bring together key people in the forest industry on 9 April 2024 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.
Pulp & Beyond 2024 Pulp & Beyond 2024
12/13/2023
Pulp & Beyond is the leading forum bringing together the latest forest-based bioeconomy innovations, products, services and technologies as well as key people throughout the ecosystem.
Evergreen Hill Enterprise acquires SWM International Evergreen Hill Enterprise acquires SWM International
12/13/2023
SWM International has been successfully acquired by Evergreen Hill Enterprise.
DS Smith announces CEO succession DS Smith announces CEO succession
12/12/2023
DS Smith Plc recently announced that Miles Roberts has informed the Company of his intention, following 13 years with the Company, to retire from the Board and from his role as CEO.
Toscotec starts up a tissue line at Jumbo Centre in South Africa Toscotec starts up a tissue line at Jumbo Centre in South Africa
12/12/2023
South African tissue producer Jumbo Centre has started up an AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at their Johannesburg facility.
Lucart appoints new Sustainability and Energy transition manager Lucart appoints new Sustainability and Energy transition manager
12/12/2023
Michele Noera joins the Lucart Group in the role of Sustainability and Energy Transition Manager.
PulPac reveals a phone tray insert PulPac reveals a phone tray insert
12/11/2023
PulPac, a leader in dry molding technology, announces the latest addition to its “Highway Products”: the Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert.
Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill moves towards full capacity production Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill moves towards full capacity production
12/11/2023
Kemi bioproduct mill is ramping up towards full capacity production and pulp deliveries to customers have started.
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters
12/11/2023
Kuura textile fibre, which is made out of softwood pulp from the Äänekoski bioproduct mill, received a ‘Green Shirt’ rating based on the evaluation arranged by not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy.
Lucart factories in Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne obtain ISO 45001 safety certification Lucart factories in Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne obtain ISO 45001 safety certification
12/10/2023
After Porcari, Diecimo, Torre di Mosto, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Avigliano, Altopascio in Italy), Artziniega in Spain), Blackmore Park in UK) the factories of Nyergesújfalu in Hungary and Laval sur Vologne, in France, have also obtained ISO 45001:2018 certification on the health and safety management system.
NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VISUTECH NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VISUTECH
12/10/2023
VISUTECH DIGITAL AB ANNOUNCES THAT ITS FOUNDER AND CEO, JAN-OLOF JUNGERSTEN, WILL BE PASSING THE MANAGING DIRECTOR ROLE TO JOHAN LIDSTRÖM.
Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for Its New Liquid Carton Production Plant Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for Its New Liquid Carton Production Plant
12/10/2023
Elopak has announced plans to build its first U.S. production plant with the latest state-of-the-art technology for the production of Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs.
Mativ announces completion of sale of engineered papers business Mativ announces completion of sale of engineered papers business
12/9/2023
Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of its Engineered Papers business to Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd.
Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers the advantage Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers the advantage
12/9/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its range of saturating kraft paper and increased capacity, in order to improve and enhance its service to manufacturers of internal and external building panels, worktops, furniture and technical films.
Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region
12/8/2023
Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e Hijos.

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