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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.
Toscotec to supply a complete hood system rebuild to Lucart Toscotec to supply a complete hood system rebuild to Lucart
10/8/2023
Lucart has selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM14’s Yankee hoods and air system at their Aranguren tissue mill in Spain. The project is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.
Mondi makes mulching more sustainable with Cotesi, replacing unnecessary plastic with paper Mondi makes mulching more sustainable with Cotesi, replacing unnecessary plastic with paper
10/8/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is helping farmers grow their crops, having partnered with Cotesi, a producer of twine, nets and ropes made from synthetic and natural raw materials for the agricultural sector, to replace conventional plastic mulch film with a paper solution, Advantage Kraft Mulch.
Zhejiang Jingxin starts up deinking line in 3-loop design Zhejiang Jingxin starts up deinking line in 3-loop design
10/8/2023
Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully started up a deinking pulp (DIP) line supplied by ANDRITZ to its mill in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, China.
PulPac signs a strategic sales partner deal for Japan with Correns Corporation PulPac signs a strategic sales partner deal for Japan with Correns Corporation
10/7/2023
Swedish packaging tech company PulPac is ready to launch Dry Molded Fiber on the Japanese market.
Ahlstrom achieves recyclability certification for a wide range of food packaging papers Ahlstrom achieves recyclability certification for a wide range of food packaging papers
10/7/2023
Continuing a rapid development journey of sustainable and fiber-based packaging innovations, Ahlstrom passes Western Michigan Recyclability Certification for several food packaging base papers that utilize Ahlstrom’s proprietary FluoroFree® technology.
Solvay launches new PVDC coating solution for more sustainable pharmaceutical blister films Solvay launches new PVDC coating solution for more sustainable pharmaceutical blister films
10/6/2023
Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has introduced Diofan® Ultra736, a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution with ultra-high water vapor barrier that allows carbon footprint reduction for pharmaceutical blister films.
Ahlstrom completes the divestment of Stenay plant to Accursia Capital Ahlstrom completes the divestment of Stenay plant to Accursia Capital
10/6/2023
Ahlstrom has completed the divestment of its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital. The planned transaction was announced on 25 August 2023.
Smurfit Kappa inaugurates pioneering industrial water treatment plant in Serbia Smurfit Kappa inaugurates pioneering industrial water treatment plant in Serbia
10/5/2023
Smurfit Kappa has inaugurated a pioneering purification and wastewater treatment plant in Belgrade, Serbia, the first of its kind in the country.
Iberpapel closes the sale of its forestry assets in Uruguay Iberpapel closes the sale of its forestry assets in Uruguay
10/5/2023
The Iberpapel Group has informed the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) that yesterday, September 28, it signed the definitive agreement for the sale of the forestry assets in Uruguay on a total of 11,280 hectares.
West Fraser to sell two pulp mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings West Fraser to sell two pulp mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings
10/4/2023
West Fraser Timber and Atlas Holdings recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the sale of West Fraser’s Quesnel River Pulp mill in Quesnel, British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Slave Lake, Alberta to Atlas.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper announces price increase for thermal papers Mitsubishi HiTec Paper announces price increase for thermal papers
10/4/2023
As of 1.10.2023 Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the prices for thermoscri‌pt thermal papers by up to 10%.
Metsä Tissue chooses Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire for planned landmark UK investment Metsä Tissue chooses Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire for planned landmark UK investment
10/4/2023
Metsä Tissue announces that it has chosen Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire as the site for its planned new state-of-the-art tissue paper mill in the UK.
UK food market first as Mondi launches new recyclable paper-based packaging with Veetee UK food market first as Mondi launches new recyclable paper-based packaging with Veetee
10/3/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK for the first time, by collaborating with award-winning rice supplier Veetee.
The recruitment of a new CEO for Paper Province will start immediately. The recruitment of a new CEO for Paper Province will start immediately.
10/3/2023
“Sandra has achieved a lot during these years. She joined the cluster organizations in a phase when Paper Province faced a strategic choice.

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