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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.
Rottneros extends partnership with Sting Bioeconomy Rottneros extends partnership with Sting Bioeconomy
10/14/2023
Rottneros is extending its commitment as an active partner in Sting Bioeconomy’s Industrial Partner Program.
A.Celli to supply a new film size press to Alkim Kağıt A.Celli to supply a new film size press to Alkim Kağıt
10/14/2023
As part of Alkim Kağıt latest investment to extend the range of paper grades and achieve the highest product quality standards, A.Celli will provide an ÆGO™ SIZER Film Size Press.
Toscotec to supply a turnkey tissue line to Softys subsidiary in Mexico Toscotec to supply a turnkey tissue line to Softys subsidiary in Mexico
10/14/2023
Softys has selected Toscotec for the supply of a complete tissue line at their facility in Altamira, Mexico. Scheduled for start-up in the first quarter of 2025, the new AHEAD 2.2 line (PM5) will be supplied on a turnkey basis.
Wind power gets a boost from Mondi and NKE Wind power gets a boost from Mondi and NKE
10/13/2023
Mondi Grünburg has partnered with NKE, a prominent manufacturer of bearing solutions for wind, railway and industrial applications, to create a new packaging solution for wind power components.
Haleon joins PulPac’s and PA Consulting’s Blister Pack Collective as a founding member Haleon joins PulPac’s and PA Consulting’s Blister Pack Collective as a founding member
10/13/2023
PA Consulting (PA), the company bringing ingenuity to life, and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind Dry Molded Fiber, announce that global consumer health company Haleon has joined its Blister Pack Collective as a founding member.
Sappi concludes consultation process at Stockstadt mill Sappi concludes consultation process at Stockstadt mill
10/13/2023
The persistent global economic downturn is proving to be much tougher than anticipated with depressed markets, geopolitical instability and weak economic growth combining to put significant pressure on Sappi, particularly in Europe.
DS Smith launches global R&D centre DS Smith launches global R&D centre
10/12/2023
DS Smith recently announced the launch of our global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’.
Andritz to rebuild Holmen paper machine for flexible production of book and packaging paper Andritz to rebuild Holmen paper machine for flexible production of book and packaging paper
10/12/2023
Andritz will rebuild a paper machine at Holmen Paper’s Braviken mill in Sweden to provide maximum production flexibility.
PT. Adiprima, PM1, awards order for 4 power cleaners for dryer fabrics to ProJet PT. Adiprima, PM1, awards order for 4 power cleaners for dryer fabrics to ProJet
10/12/2023
ProJet received an order for a total 4 ProJet High Pressure Cleaners from PT. Adiprima Suparinta for their PM1. Adiprima PM3 already ordered 8 ProJet Cleaners for their PM3 in July of 2023.
OptiCept enters agreement with a forestry company in Brazil OptiCept enters agreement with a forestry company in Brazil
10/11/2023
OptiCept Technologies has entered an agreement with a world-leading forestry company in Brazil.
RYAM to temporarily idle production at its paperboard and high-yield pulp operations RYAM to temporarily idle production at its paperboard and high-yield pulp operations
10/11/2023
Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM) is announcing that in order to optimize inventory levels and address lower-than-anticipated demand, its Témiscaming Paperboard operation and one of its High-Yield Pulp lines will be idled for 3 weeks, beginning on October 7.
Owner of AIP group to discuss progress achieved within the last 6 months Owner of AIP group to discuss progress achieved within the last 6 months
10/11/2023
Mr. Reuswich, the owner of AIP group, and Top Management team visit the Advanced Industries Packaging plant in Achern, Germany, to discuss the progress achieved within the last 6 months since the acquisition and future strategy of AIP group development.
Andritz plant to prepare date palm waste for fiberboard production Andritz plant to prepare date palm waste for fiberboard production
10/10/2023
Andritz will supply a complete fiber preparation line for a greenfield plant in the Toshka area in the south of Egypt.
AB Grigeo expands into Poland: purchases a tissue paper factory AB Grigeo expands into Poland: purchases a tissue paper factory
10/10/2023
AB Grigeo, one of the largest paper and wood industry company groups in the Baltic States, has signed a preliminary agreement for the purchase of shares regarding the acquisition of one of the factories of Głuchołaskie Zakłady Papiernicze sp. z o.o (GZP), a tissue paper and cardboard manufacturer in Poland.
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging
10/10/2023
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers.
Sofidel CEO named 2023 game changer by Store Brands Sofidel CEO named 2023 game changer by Store Brands
10/9/2023
Luigi Lazzareschi, the CEO of Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, has been recognized as a 2023 Store Brands Game Changer.
Fourstones prepares for Q2 2024 launch of new paper machine Fourstones prepares for Q2 2024 launch of new paper machine
10/9/2023
Fourstones Paper Mill announces the installation of a new paper machine at their Sapphire Paper Mill site in Leslie, Scotland.
Graphic Packaging to permanently decommission CRB machine at its Kalamazoo mill Graphic Packaging to permanently decommission CRB machine at its Kalamazoo mill
10/9/2023
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a leading consumer packaging company, announced it will permanently decommission the K3 coated recycled paperboard (CRB) machine in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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