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Advanced Industries Packaging introduces a counterfeiting solution: UV mark Advanced Industries Packaging introduces a counterfeiting solution: UV mark
11/18/2023
Recently the market faced a serious threat of products counterfeiting. To support its customers and secure final users AIP (Advanced Industries Packaging) has developed an easy-in-use solution: UV mark on the surface of the sack.
Toscotec to supply a complete drying section rebuild to Rexcell in Sweden Toscotec to supply a complete drying section rebuild to Rexcell in Sweden
11/18/2023
Toscotec will supply a complete rebuild of PM1’s drying section to Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden.
Clearwater Paper suspends Idaho operations due to natural gas pipeline incident Clearwater Paper suspends Idaho operations due to natural gas pipeline incident
11/18/2023
Clearwater Paper Corporation, a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility.
Tissue World Miami 2024 announces key note speaker Tissue World Miami 2024 announces key note speaker
11/16/2023
Tissue World Miami announces its initial line up of confirmed speakers. Key note speaker will be Jean-David Tardif, President & COO of Cascades.
Huhtamaki completes a sale of real estate in Thane, India Huhtamaki completes a sale of real estate in Thane, India
11/16/2023
Huhtamaki’s subsidiary in India has recently consolidated five manufacturing sites into larger local units.
Supremex reports 2.8% revenue increase in Q3 Supremex reports 2.8% revenue increase in Q3
11/16/2023
Supremex Inc. , a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper based packaging solutions, recently announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Unicorr Packaging Group Has Acquired Pennsylvania-based TriState Container Unicorr Packaging Group Has Acquired Pennsylvania-based TriState Container
11/15/2023
Unicorr Packaging Group today announced the acquisition of TriState Container Corporation.
preparation led to significantly reduced downtimes during project implementation. preparation led to significantly reduced downtimes during project implementation.
11/15/2023
“PM 2 and PM 3 in Nanning are the 13th and 14th paper machines in the partnership between Sun Paper and Voith.
Cascades Announces the Death of Bernard Lemaire, a Great Entrepreneur and Builder Cascades Announces the Death of Bernard Lemaire, a Great Entrepreneur and Builder
11/15/2023
Cascades deeply regrets and is saddened to announce the death of one of its cofounders, Mr. Bernard Lemaire, at the age of 87.
Voith introduces new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings Voith introduces new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings
11/12/2023
Voith is supplementing its proven Pluralis family with new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings.
Jessica Nordin new director of sustainability at Södra Jessica Nordin new director of sustainability at Södra
11/12/2023
Jessica Nordin is taking up the role as new Director of Sustainability at Södra with responsibility for leading and developing Södra’s overall sustainability agenda moving forward.
ABB upgrades drive control system at Jujo Thermal paper mill in Finland ABB upgrades drive control system at Jujo Thermal paper mill in Finland
11/12/2023
Jujo Thermal selected ABB to upgrade its drive control system at its mill in Kauttua, Finland, for improved runnability and efficiency.
SPG completes acquisition of complete packaging SPG completes acquisition of complete packaging
11/11/2023
Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a leading, vertically integrated provider of protective packaging products, today announced the acquisition of Monroe, Michigan-based Complete Packaging (Complete), a portfolio company of the Spell Family Office.
VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
11/11/2023
Enabled by foam forming technology, VTT’s formable cellulose-based webs with 30% extensibility were used to make rigid packages using an industrial product packaging line.
Toscotec supplied a dryer section rebuild to Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine Toscotec supplied a dryer section rebuild to Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine
11/9/2023
Graphic paper manufacturer Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine started up PM6 after a dryer section rebuild supplied by Toscotec at its Etival Clairefontaine mill in France.
EETC secures Nine Dragons Paper Jingzhou ESP Project EETC secures Nine Dragons Paper Jingzhou ESP Project
11/9/2023
Enelco Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (EETC) today announced that it has been selected to supply electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) to Nine Dragons Paper (Hubei) Co., Ltd.
A.Celli starts up its tissue line at Kochavinska Paper Factory in Ukraine during war A.Celli starts up its tissue line at Kochavinska Paper Factory in Ukraine during war
11/9/2023
Despite the extremely difficult situation created by the ongoing conflict, A.Celli and Kochavinska Paper Factory teams managed to start up the new iDEAL® tissue line provided for the plant located in the Lviv region.
Progroup to build containerboard machine at Sappi Stockstadt mill site Progroup to build containerboard machine at Sappi Stockstadt mill site
11/8/2023
Progroup will acquire the site of the Stockstadt mill from Sappi and redevelop it for corrugated case material production.
Metsä Group and Quant Finland agree on a common goal to reduce fossil oil consumption Metsä Group and Quant Finland agree on a common goal to reduce fossil oil consumption
11/8/2023
Metsä Group and industrial maintenance service provider Quant Finland have agreed to halve the consumption of fossil hydraulic oil together in Metsä Group’s plywood and Kerto LVL mills by 2027 compared to 2022.
Cellwood receives three orders from India Cellwood receives three orders from India
11/8/2023
Cellwood announces that its partnership with RC Machinery has resulted in a new order for a Dispersing unit to Star Paper.
Voith and Sun Paper achieve early start-up of Nanning PM 2 and PM 3 packaging paper machine Voith and Sun Paper achieve early start-up of Nanning PM 2 and PM 3 packaging paper machine
11/7/2023
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.
Settlement agreed on insurance coverage for Norske Skog Saugbrugs Settlement agreed on insurance coverage for Norske Skog Saugbrugs
11/7/2023
Norske Skog has worked closely with the insurance company, equipment suppliers, and other parties to determine the extent of damages following the rockslide on 27 April.
Oxygen reactor feed MC pump improves O2 delignification Oxygen reactor feed MC pump improves O2 delignification
11/7/2023
An Indian pulp and paper customer noticed that their MC pump was not up to par and sought help in reaching the targets on their production line.
Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment
11/6/2023
Sappi Limited, a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve, continues to reach new milestones by completing the Higg Facility Environmental Management (FEM) verification audit at its Cloquet mill.
Rayonier names Mark McHugh President av CFO Rayonier names Mark McHugh President av CFO
11/6/2023
Rayonier announced that Mark McHugh has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 20, 2023.
New measurement method for determining the price and quality of wood chips and sawdust New measurement method for determining the price and quality of wood chips and sawdust
11/6/2023
The Swedish greentech company Mantex develops and sells industrial measuring equipment for the analysis of wood raw materials in the paper and pulp industry, wood pellets production and in the bioenergy industry.
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue
11/5/2023
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue, the provider of innovative process technologies and related services for converting tissue jumbo reels into final tissue products.
Metsä Group and Valmet to develop a joint sustainability model for industrial investment projects Metsä Group and Valmet to develop a joint sustainability model for industrial investment projects
11/5/2023
Metsä Group and Valmet are jointly developing a comprehensive operating model to ensure sustainability in technology and maintenance investments.
MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER TO HIKE PRICES FOR GIROFORM CARBONLESS PAPERS MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER TO HIKE PRICES FOR GIROFORM CARBONLESS PAPERS
11/5/2023
MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER IS FORCED TO INCREASE PRICES BY UP TO 14% FOR DELIVERIES FROM JANUARY 1, 2022 FOR THE ENTIRE RANGE OF SPECIALTY PAPERS (THERMOSCRIPT, JETSCRIPT, GIROFORM, SUPERCOTE, BARRICOTE).
Gutex produces first fibers for insulation board with new Andritz fiber preparation system Gutex produces first fibers for insulation board with new Andritz fiber preparation system
11/4/2023
Wood fiber insulation board manufacturer Gutex has successfully produced first fibers with its new ANDRITZ fiber preparation system in Eschbach, Germany.
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.

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