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Valmet to Deliver Two Wash Presses to Holmen’s Mill in Iggesund, Sweden Valmet to Deliver Two Wash Presses to Holmen’s Mill in Iggesund, Sweden
7/9/2023
Valmet will deliver two TwinRoll wash presses to Holmen Iggesund Paperboard’s Iggesund Mill in Sweden. The start-up is scheduled for October 2024.
Andritz to upgrade complete pulping line for South Africa’s largest paper packaging producer Andritz to upgrade complete pulping line for South Africa’s largest paper packaging producer
7/8/2023
Andritz has received an order from Mpact Operations (Pty) Ltd. to upgrade a pulping line at its Mkhondo Paper Mill in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
New Leaf Paper acquires Arnold Grummer’s New Leaf Paper acquires Arnold Grummer’s
7/8/2023
New Leaf Paper, Inc has acquired Arnold Grummer’s LLC. The Wisconsin-based company distributes nationwide as the preferred supplier of hand papermaking kits.
Walki Group inaugurates production line at its Valkeakoski plant Walki Group inaugurates production line at its Valkeakoski plant
7/8/2023
The next-generation production line in Walki’s Valkeakoski plant was officially inaugurated today with a festive ceremony that brought together customers and other stakeholders from various parts of the world.
Mondi completes sale of three Russian converting operations Mondi completes sale of three Russian converting operations
7/8/2023
Following the announcement on 15 December 2022 of the agreement to sell its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for a total consideration of RUB 1.6bn, Mondi plc (“Mondi”) confirms that Gotek Group received all requisite approvals and the sale has now completed. Mondi has received net proceeds of €30.4m from this disposal into its Austrian bank account.
Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper invests in new headbox and refiners Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper invests in new headbox and refiners
7/6/2023
Valmet has been selected to supply an OptiFlo Layering Fourdrinier headbox with Aqua layering technology, Valmet Conical Refiners Pro and Conflo to Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Limited for their Unit 2 Mill at Vapi, Gujarat in India. The start-up is planned for the first quarter 2024.
BMH to supply a combined biomass and waste processing system to Saica Paper BMH to supply a combined biomass and waste processing system to Saica Paper
7/6/2023
BMH Technology has signed a contract with SAICA Paper France for the delivery and installation of a combined biomass fuel and paper rejects handling plant in Nogent Sur-Seine, France. The system will process waste wood collected from the surrounding 150 kilometers as well as use the pulper and fibrous rejects from the paper mill process.
Musser Biomass and Wood Products to invest $7.5 million in expansion project Musser Biomass and Wood Products to invest $7.5 million in expansion project
7/6/2023
Musser Biomass and Wood products, a division of family-owned and -operated Musser Lumber Company based in Virgina, US, will invest $7.5 million (€6.8m) and create ten new jobs to expand its operation in Wythe County.
UPM Sells Recovered Paper Sorting Plant in Germany to Fisel Holding UPM Sells Recovered Paper Sorting Plant in Germany to Fisel Holding
7/6/2023
UPM has signed an agreement on the sale of the recovered paper sorting plant ASK Kinsau in Germany to Fisel Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a recovered logistics and municipal waste disposal company.
UPM Biomedicals’ FibDex Wound Dressing in Clinical Trials for Superficial Dermal Burns UPM Biomedicals’ FibDex Wound Dressing in Clinical Trials for Superficial Dermal Burns
7/3/2023
UPM Biomedicals’ innovative wound dressing FibDex is undergoing a clinical investigation of performance and safety in patients with superficial dermal burns. The clinical investigation will be conducted by the Burn Centre of Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden, and is estimated to be completed in the beginning of the year 2025.
Avery Dennison introduces four new premium labeling papers made from recycled pulp Avery Dennison introduces four new premium labeling papers made from recycled pulp
7/2/2023
Avery Dennison, has today introduced four labeling papers made from recycled pulp and alternative fibers aimed at the premium packaging segment including wine and spirits, craft beverages, gourmet food, beauty and fragrances.
Voith and Huawon strengthen their cooperation with the successful start-up of PM16 Voith and Huawon strengthen their cooperation with the successful start-up of PM16
7/2/2023
In mid-June, the leading full-line supplier Voith successfully commissioned the XcelLine PM 16 for Chinese paper manufacturer Huawon at the Ma’anshan site in Anhui Province. With the PM 16, Huawon will produce high-quality, environmentally friendly décor base paper and thus strengthen its market position at home and abroad.
Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch empower forest owners with forest health monitoring solution Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch empower forest owners with forest health monitoring solution
7/1/2023
Metsä Group, an international forest industry group and frontrunner in the sustainable bioeconomy, and CollectiveCrunch, a leading AI company specializing in forestry solutions, have teamed up to release an innovative solution that equips forest owners with detailed and timely information about potential threats in forests.
ProJet receives order from Cartiera Pirinoli, Roccavione (CN), Italy ProJet receives order from Cartiera Pirinoli, Roccavione (CN), Italy
7/1/2023
ProJet, Netherlands received an order for the supply of 4 new high-pressure showers, which will be delivered to PM1 at Cartiera Pirinoli, Roccavione(CN), Italy.
Sofidel to Invest $185 Million to Expand Tissue Operations in Circleville, Ohio Sofidel to Invest $185 Million to Expand Tissue Operations in Circleville, Ohio
7/1/2023
At a groundbreaking in Pickaway County, just south of Circleville, on July 11, 2016, Sofidel committed to employing 300 Ohioans. Today, under a proposed expansion of their Circleville facility, that number could grow to nearly 600. Sofidel, a tissue paper manufacturer from Italy, first established operations in the United States in 2012. It was in Ohio where they’ve found incredible success.
DS Smith to install Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper at Porcari paper mill in Italy DS Smith to install Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper at Porcari paper mill in Italy
6/29/2023
International technology group Andritz has received an order from DS Smith to supply a complete stock preparation line and an innovative reject treatment system for the mill in Porcari, Italy, that produces new packaging papers from 100% recycled paper. The stock preparation line includes Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper.
Metsä Fibre Says Kemi Mill Construction On Schedule;; Testing, Trials Underway Metsä Fibre Says Kemi Mill Construction On Schedule;; Testing, Trials Underway
6/29/2023
Metsä Fibre said construction of its Kemi bioproduct mill is progressing on schedule. Mill test run and trials are currently underway, as is installation work.
Walki Group Partners with The Paper Lid Company to Make Recyclable Paper Lids Walki Group Partners with The Paper Lid Company to Make Recyclable Paper Lids
6/29/2023
Walki Group, through its startup investment initiative Walki Ventures, has invested in Finnish start-up The Paper Lid Company (‘TPLC’). TPLC’s sustainable paper lid manufacturing site in Masku, Finland, is ready for scaling up production volumes supported by Walki’s material conversion and printing capabilities.
Norske Skog officially opens Bruck PM3 in Austria Norske Skog officially opens Bruck PM3 in Austria
6/28/2023
Norske Skog celebrates grand opening of Bruck PM3, and becoming the go-to supplier for sustainable containerboard production, based on 100% recycled fiber.
Pratt Industries Opens New Corrugated Packaging Plant in Cedar Hill, Texas Pratt Industries Opens New Corrugated Packaging Plant in Cedar Hill, Texas
6/28/2023
Pratt Industries will officially open its new $253 million advanced manufacturing box factory in Cedar Hill, Texas, today.
New EU Rules Risk Flood of New Plastic Packaging and Contradict Years of Progress to Curb Plastic in the EU New EU Rules Risk Flood of New Plastic Packaging and Contradict Years of Progress to Curb Plastic in the EU
6/28/2023
The EU is close to agreeing new rules around packaging and packaging waste, but amendments proposed to the Commission’s proposal risk flooding the market with millions of tonnes of new plastic and rolling back a decade of measures to curb plastic use, according to DS Smith, the FTSE 100 leader in sustainable packaging, paper products and recycling.
PaperWorks acquires The Standard Group in Louisville, Kentucky PaperWorks acquires The Standard Group in Louisville, Kentucky
6/27/2023
PaperWorks Industries Inc. has completed the acquisition of The Standard Group. Founded in 1932, The Standard Group is a converter of custom printed paperboard packaging with a manufacturing location in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kelheim Fibres Appoints Mark von der Becke as Sales Director;;; Matthew North to Retire Kelheim Fibres Appoints Mark von der Becke as Sales Director;;; Matthew North to Retire
6/27/2023
Kelheim Fibres announced the appointment of Mark von der Becke as Sales Director and a member of the management team. von der Becke, 48, has many years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and key account management. He has held various management positions in Germany, Switzerland, and China at well-known companies such as Hoechst, Clariant, and DS Smith.
Albany International to Acquire Heimbach Group for EUR 153 Million Albany International to Acquire Heimbach Group for EUR 153 Million
6/27/2023
Albany International on June 14 announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Heimbach Group, a leading supplier of paper machine clothing, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately EUR 153 million, including the assumption of EUR 21 million net debt.
PaperWorks Acquires The Standard Group in Louisville, Kentucky PaperWorks Acquires The Standard Group in Louisville, Kentucky
6/26/2023
PaperWorks Industries has completed the acquisition of The Standard Group. Founded in 1932, The Standard Group is a converter of custom-printed paperboard packaging with a manufacturing location in Louisville, Kentucky.
ABB to supply sectional drive systems to Stora Enso’s Oulu mill in Finland ABB to supply sectional drive systems to Stora Enso’s Oulu mill in Finland
6/26/2023
Stora Enso has selected ABB for supplying sectional drive systems for their Oulu mill in Northern Finland, where their former paper line will be converted into a consumer board line for folding box board and coated unbleached kraft.
Varel scraps plans for new containerboard machine in Germany Varel scraps plans for new containerboard machine in Germany
6/26/2023
German paper and board producer Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel has decided not to install a new recycled containerboard machine in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, as originally envisaged.
Voith Opens New OnPerformance.Lab in Sao Paulo, Brazil Voith Opens New OnPerformance.Lab in Sao Paulo, Brazil
6/26/2023
Voith announced the opening of a new OnPerformance.Lab (OPL) site in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Rengo to achieve zero use of coal at manufacturing sites by 2027 Rengo to achieve zero use of coal at manufacturing sites by 2027
6/24/2023
The Rengo Group will achieve zero use of coal at manufacturing sites in Japan by 2027.
Stora Enso opens new corrugated packaging production factory at De Lier, Netherlands Stora Enso opens new corrugated packaging production factory at De Lier, Netherlands
6/24/2023
Stora Enso opens a new corrugated packaging production factory at De Lier, the Netherlands. The site is part of the recently acquired De Jong Packaging Group, now Business Unit Western Europe in the Packaging Solutions division.
Stora Enso and Tetra Pak start operation of recycling line for beverage cartons in Poland Stora Enso and Tetra Pak start operation of recycling line for beverage cartons in Poland
6/24/2023
With a joint investment of approximately Euro 29 million by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons is starting operations in Poland.
Zeus acquires James Hamilton Group in Northern Ireland Zeus acquires James Hamilton Group in Northern Ireland
6/24/2023
Zeus Group has announced the acquisition of James Hamilton Group, a leading Northern Irish print and packaging business.
4evergreen alliance adds beverage packaging design guidance to its fibre-based circularity toolset 4evergreen alliance adds beverage packaging design guidance to its fibre-based circularity toolset
6/22/2023
The 4evergreen alliance releases version 2 of its Circularity by Design Guideline, with new guidance on how to design beverage packaging that is recyclable from the start. Following months of expert-led research and discussions, the new recommendations cover fiber-based composite packaging types and inform designers on their compatibility with specialized recycling processes.
Upcoming trade show: Paperex Upcoming trade show: Paperex
6/22/2023
World’s largest paper show, Paperex, will take place 6-9 December, 2023, at India Expo Centre, Dehli, India. Paperex is the largest event in the world attended by paper industry and allied business groups.
J&J Green Paper secures global agreements to revolutionize the paper industry J&J Green Paper secures global agreements to revolutionize the paper industry
6/22/2023
J&J Green Paper Inc., the visionary creator of JANUS®, an innovative compound and process for producing water-resistant paper and packaging free from toxic oil-based materials, has closed several transformative global agreements to enable large-scale production of this environmentally friendly solution amid an ongoing global plastics crisis.
Supremex announces appointment of new CFO Supremex announces appointment of new CFO
6/21/2023
Supremex Inc., a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, announced today the appointment of François Bolduc as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective July 4, 2023.
VPK Group launches paper machine in Normandy VPK Group launches paper machine in Normandy
6/21/2023
The industrial site in Alizay, acquired in June 2022, has been converted by VPK into a sustainable development hub for circular economy.
Amcor expands AmFiber performance paper packaging to include culinary and beverages Amcor expands AmFiber performance paper packaging to include culinary and beverages
6/21/2023
Amcor has announced the expansion of its AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee, drink powders, spices, seasonings, and dried soups.
Metsä Tissue Joins “Modellfabrik Papier in Düren” Research Network in Germany Metsä Tissue Joins “Modellfabrik Papier in Düren” Research Network in Germany
6/20/2023
Metsä Tissue announced that it will become a shareholder of “Modellfabrik Papier in Düren,” in Germany, effective July 1, 2023.
PulPac receives three new US patents PulPac receives three new US patents
6/20/2023
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted innovative Swedish company, PulPac, three new US patents, two of which concern the divisional applications from PulPac’s original applications filed in 2016/2017, where one is related to the basic process of Dry Molded Fiber, and the second is related specifically to bottle forming.
Papierfabrik Palm to build new corrugated board plant in Alzenau Papierfabrik Palm to build new corrugated board plant in Alzenau
6/19/2023
For Papierfabrik Palm’s Wellpappe Alzenau, ground surveys are currently taking place for the new construc-tion of the corrugated board plant in the industrial area of Alzenau-Nord.
Western Forest Products announces temporary production curtailments in British Columbia Western Forest Products announces temporary production curtailments in British Columbia
6/19/2023
Western Forest Products Inc. recently announced plans to temporarily reduce its lumber production over the next month by approximately 19 million board feet due to weak market conditions.
Celebration Packaging adds sustainable bamboo fibre cups to its EnviroWare range Celebration Packaging adds sustainable bamboo fibre cups to its EnviroWare range
6/19/2023
Celebration Packaging has introduced a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre, under its long-established EnviroWare brand.
Billerud Sees Lower Second Quarter Result than Current Market Expectations Billerud Sees Lower Second Quarter Result than Current Market Expectations
6/18/2023
Billerud expects the EBITDA for the 2023 second quarter to be SEK 100-200 million. The lower result is mainly due to significantly lower sales volume and revaluation of finished goods inventory. Billerud also announces a raised ambition for its efficiency program and a changed financial reporting structure.
Norske Skog Bruck is Now Producing Strato Testliner and Strato Fluting on PM 3 Norske Skog Bruck is Now Producing Strato Testliner and Strato Fluting on PM 3
6/18/2023
Norske Skog announced that the newly converted paper machine, PM 3, at Bruck Mill in Styria, Austria, is now producing Strato Testliner and Fluting.
Stora Enso Announces Restructuring Measures, Including Closures and Employee Cuts Stora Enso Announces Restructuring Measures, Including Closures and Employee Cuts
6/18/2023
Stora Enso is planning to restructure actions to strengthen the Group’s long-term competitiveness, improve profitability and focus capital allocation in strategic growth markets. Stora Enso is also taking the next step in driving a decentralised operating model targeting increased customer centricity, business focus and cost reductions.
Bosch Rexroth Announces Departure of President and CEO, Gregory Gumbs Bosch Rexroth Announces Departure of President and CEO, Gregory Gumbs
6/14/2023
Bosch Rexroth announced its President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gumbs will leave the company July 1, 2023. Gumbs, who joined the organization in late 2020 successfully led the increased growth of the North American region to record achievements, improved competitiveness in the region, and established a strong customer-focused and people culture.
Essity to Sell Its Operations in Russia Essity to Sell Its Operations in Russia
6/13/2023
Swedish hygiene products group Essity (ESSITYa.ST) has divested its operations in Russia, the company said in a statement on Saturday.

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