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Graphic Packaging to acquire Bell Incorporated Graphic Packaging to acquire Bell Incorporated
8/7/2023
Graphic Packaging Holding Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Incorporated, a well-capitalized U.S. packaging provider.
Mondi expands ISTA-approved testing services to all its eCommerce packaging solutions Mondi expands ISTA-approved testing services to all its eCommerce packaging solutions
8/7/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is pleased to announce the expansion of its International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS) certified Performance Lab services to cater to the growing demands of eCommerce customers.
WestRock Announces Plans to Close Pulp and Paper Mill in Tacoma, Washington WestRock Announces Plans to Close Pulp and Paper Mill in Tacoma, Washington
8/6/2023
WestRock today announced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in Tacoma, Washington, and will conclude production by September 30, 2023.
Opening of BTG Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, India Opening of BTG Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, India
8/6/2023
BTG announces the opening of its new Indian Center of Excellence located in Hyderabad, India. The facility is a state-of-the-art technical support centre and digital hub that will greatly enhance BTG capability to serve the Indian and regional markets.
Mativ announces proposed sale of engineered papers business for $620 million Mativ announces proposed sale of engineered papers business for $620 million
8/6/2023
Mativ Holdings recently announced that it has received a binding offer from Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd., to acquire Mativ’s Engineered Papers business (“EP”), part of Mativ’s Fiber Based Solutions reporting segment, for $620 million.
Maximising the recyclability of paper sacks Maximising the recyclability of paper sacks
8/6/2023
The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste.
Kemira’s President & CEO Jari Rosendal has died Kemira’s President & CEO Jari Rosendal has died
8/5/2023
Kemira’s long-serving President & CEO Jari Rosendal has died after a short illness on July 31, 2023.
Ilim Group appoints Alexey Chernyaev as Acting CEO Ilim Group appoints Alexey Chernyaev as Acting CEO
8/5/2023
The Board of Directors of JSC Ilim Group appointed Alexey Chernyaev as acting CEO.
Hood Container acquires Sustainable Printing LLC Hood Container acquires Sustainable Printing LLC
8/5/2023
Hood Container Corporation has acquired the corrugated packaging business of Dalton, Georgia based Sustainable Printing LLC.
DS Smith to acquire Serbian packaging company DS Smith to acquire Serbian packaging company
8/5/2023
DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging provider, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia.
Whakatane Paper Mill’s investment to boost folding boxboard production Whakatane Paper Mill’s investment to boost folding boxboard production
8/3/2023
New Zealand’s Whakatane Mill Ltd (WML) announces a significant investment upgrade, and progress is already well underway.
ProJet to supply two cleaners for BioPappel’s Veracruz mill in Mexico ProJet to supply two cleaners for BioPappel’s Veracruz mill in Mexico
8/3/2023
ProJet received an order for 2 ProCleaner forming fabric cleaners from BioPappel, Mexico, for Paper Machine # 1 at Veracruz mill.
Crisis looms over Russian pulp and paper industry amidst sanctions and plummeting Chinese demand Crisis looms over Russian pulp and paper industry amidst sanctions and plummeting Chinese demand
8/2/2023
The Russian pulp and paper industry is facing an acute crisis in product sales. The main reasons for this difficult situation are sanctions and a severe lack of demand in the Chinese market, exacerbated by exorbitant export logistics costs.
Billerud’s President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, Leaving Company Billerud’s President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, Leaving Company
8/2/2023
Billerud today announced that its President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, is leaving the company, with immediate effect. Michalski has held the position of CEO since November 2020.
The Paper Excellence Group Announces Renewed Business Unit Structure The Paper Excellence Group Announces Renewed Business Unit Structure
8/2/2023
The Paper Excellence Group (Paper Excellence) today announced its updated organizational structure for its business units following the recent acquisitions of Resolute Forest Products in March 2023 and Domtar in November 2021.
Gardner Systems Joins Deublin Company Gardner Systems Joins Deublin Company
7/29/2023
Deublin Company, a leading provider of steam joints and siphons for the paper industry is pleased to announce that Gardner Systems is now a key part of Deublin.
UPM to Close Its Publication Paper Mill in Plattling, Germany UPM to Close Its Publication Paper Mill in Plattling, Germany
7/29/2023
UPM Communication Papers today announced plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Bavaria, Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.
Huhtamaki invests $30 million in Paris, Texas, factory expansion Huhtamaki invests $30 million in Paris, Texas, factory expansion
7/26/2023
Huhtamaki is making a significant investment in its Paris, Texas facility in the U.S. The investment consists of an expansion of its manufacturing capacity as well as a consolidation of an external warehouse.
COBAP completes PM1 modernization at mill in Brazil COBAP completes PM1 modernization at mill in Brazil
7/26/2023
Brazil’s COBAP completed the modernization process of its PM#1. Hergen has supplied a set of equipment for the modernization of the press section and the installation of a new drive concept for the drying section.
Infinya Containerboard to invest in complete OCC line with reject treatment system at Hadera mill in Israel Infinya Containerboard to invest in complete OCC line with reject treatment system at Hadera mill in Israel
7/26/2023
International technology group Andritz has received an order from Infinya Containerboard Ltd. for a complete OCC line including reject treatment system for its recycled paper mill located in Hadera, Israel.
Valmet to supply winder to Gascogne Papier in France Valmet to supply winder to Gascogne Papier in France
7/25/2023
Valmet will supply a new high-capacity winder to Gascogne Papier in France. The winder will be delivered for the paper machine PM 7 at their Mimizan site. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Ahlstrom receives binding offer for Stenay plant from Accursia Capital Ahlstrom receives binding offer for Stenay plant from Accursia Capital
7/25/2023
In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.
Mondi invests in FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate Mondi invests in FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate
7/23/2023
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing €16 million in new technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate.
Kemira appoints new Interim President & CEO Kemira appoints new Interim President & CEO
7/23/2023
As announced earlier, Kemira’s Board of Directors and President & CEO Jari Rosendal have agreed that Jari Rosendal will leave his position as the President & CEO latest during 2024. Kemira’s Board has decided to initiate the search for his successor.
Meet T.CON at TAPPI CorrExpo 2023 Meet T.CON at TAPPI CorrExpo 2023
7/23/2023
On 28-30 August 2023 the corrugated community will get together in Cleveland, Ohio to discuss the latest industry trends and exchange ideas and experiences.
Cascades Appoints Jérôme Porlier as New President and COO of Specialty Products Group Cascades Appoints Jérôme Porlier as New President and COO of Specialty Products Group
7/22/2023
Cascades announced the appointment of Jérôme Porlier as the new President and COO of Cascades Specialty Products Group (SPG), effective July 1, 2023.
Industrial Fire at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Mill in Longview Fueled by Woodchip Piles Industrial Fire at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Mill in Longview Fueled by Woodchip Piles
7/22/2023
Crews estimated Wednesday they would continue to battle Tuesday night’s large commercial fire at the Industrial Way paper mill complex throughout the day in Longview, Washington.
Valmet to Supply High-Capacity Winder to Gascogne Papier in France Valmet to Supply High-Capacity Winder to Gascogne Papier in France
7/22/2023
Valmet will supply a new high-capacity winder to Gascogne Papier in France. The winder will be delivered for the paper machine PM 7 at their Mimizan site.
Canfor Pulp’s Northwood Pulp Mill Resuming Production after BC Port Strike Ends Canfor Pulp’s Northwood Pulp Mill Resuming Production after BC Port Strike Ends
7/19/2023
Canfor Pulp Products said that production will resume at its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, this week.
Grupo Corporativo Papelera to Expand Tissue Manufacturing in Texas Grupo Corporativo Papelera to Expand Tissue Manufacturing in Texas
7/19/2023
Mexican tissue paper manufacturer Grupo Corporativo Papelera (GCP) is purchasing 32 acres in the East Montgomery Industrial Park in New Caney, Texas, the Houston Business Journal reported.
Manitoba Government supports exploring greener technology at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries’ mill Manitoba Government supports exploring greener technology at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries’ mill
7/18/2023
The Manitoba government and the Community Economic Development Fund are partnering with Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd.
Runtech to rebuild vacuum system at DS Smith Kemsley Mill Runtech to rebuild vacuum system at DS Smith Kemsley Mill
7/18/2023
Runtech Systems has received a repeat order from DS Smith Paper Ltd, Kemsley Mill, for a RunEco vacuum system rebuild on PM4. In the rebuild, existing liquid ring pumps will be replaced by four EP600 Turbo Blowers.
Saica Group acquires minority share of two corrugated board plants in Italy Saica Group acquires minority share of two corrugated board plants in Italy
7/18/2023
Saica Group has reached an agreement with the family owners and has acquired a minority share of their corrugated plants in Annone di Brianza and Pietrasanta, Italy. These two plants have a revenue of Euro 105 million in 2022, and provide direct employment to 247 people.
Rengo subsidiary Tri-Wall establishes new subsidiary in China Rengo subsidiary Tri-Wall establishes new subsidiary in China
7/17/2023
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Tri-Wall Limited, has established a subsidiary in Suining City, Sichuan Province, China through its wholly owned subsidiary.
UPM Sells Recovered Paper Sorting Plant in Germany to Fisel Holding UPM Sells Recovered Paper Sorting Plant in Germany to Fisel Holding
7/17/2023
UPM has signed an agreement on the sale of the recovered paper sorting plant ASK Kinsau in Germany to the Fisel Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a recovered logistics and municipal waste disposal company.
Fedrigoni Group to Establish Innovation Centre in Verona, Italy Fedrigoni Group to Establish Innovation Centre in Verona, Italy
7/17/2023
The Fedrigoni Group is setting up a 3,000 square metre “Innovation Centre” next to its Verona office in Italy. The investment, which will include a share of public funding through NRRP funds, will be fully operational in the first quarter of 2024.
Canfor Pulp Temporarily Curtailing Northwood Pulp Mill Due to Ongoing labor Dispute at B.C. Ports Canfor Pulp Temporarily Curtailing Northwood Pulp Mill Due to Ongoing labor Dispute at B.C. Ports
7/16/2023
Canfor Pulp Products is announcing the curtailment of its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, effective July 13, 2023.
Billerud to Sell Its Managed Packaging Business Unit to Mimir Group Billerud to Sell Its Managed Packaging Business Unit to Mimir Group
7/16/2023
Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners.
Logson Group acquires majority shareholding in Durham Box Logson Group acquires majority shareholding in Durham Box
7/15/2023
The Logson Group, the UK’s largest independent supplier of corrugated packaging, announces the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Durham Box, an independent sheet plant based in County Durham.
West Fraser to sell Hinton Pulp in Alberta to Mondi Group West Fraser to sell Hinton Pulp in Alberta to Mondi Group
7/15/2023
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced an agreement to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alberta to Mondi Group plc, a global company in sustainable packaging and paper.
Smurfit Kappa opens new corrugated plant in Rabat, Morocco Smurfit Kappa opens new corrugated plant in Rabat, Morocco
7/15/2023
The inauguration of the new integrated corrugated plant in Rabat, Morocco, marks Smurfit Kappa’s first operation in North Africa.
Northwood Consuma tissue expanion plans Northwood Consuma tissue expanion plans
7/13/2023
Northwood Group successfully launched Northwood Consuma Tissue (NCT) in December 2022, the company announces now the expansion of its converting capability with the purchase of a new 14-acre (5.7 hectares) site housing a 235,000 sq ft (22,000 sq m) facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Rottneros secures long-term renewable energy Rottneros secures long-term renewable energy
7/13/2023
Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) including Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) with the third largest German energy group Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW).
Runtech Systems receives repeat order for vacuum systems to Shanying Suzhou Paper, China Runtech Systems receives repeat order for vacuum systems to Shanying Suzhou Paper, China
7/13/2023
Runtech Systems delivers two RunEco vacuum systems to Shanying Suzhou Paper, at its site in Suzhou, Anhui Province, China. The delivery consists of 14 EP Turbo Blowers and parts for the concrete water separators.
Mondi’s TankerBox revolutionises sustainable shipping for Aromsa’s flavourful products Mondi’s TankerBox revolutionises sustainable shipping for Aromsa’s flavourful products
7/12/2023
Industry-leading Turkish flavour company Aromsa, whose products include sauces, toppings, extracts, and seasonings, was faced with a challenge.
Paper One Show will be held in Expo Center Sharjah, UAE, in April 2024 Paper One Show will be held in Expo Center Sharjah, UAE, in April 2024
7/12/2023
Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition since 2007, is dedicated to all kinds of paper and paper manufacturing, paper jumbo rolls, finished products, printing, writing, tissue, and hygienic paper, converters, cartons, paperboard, and more.
Valmet to Acquire Körber’s Business Area Tissue for EUR 380 Million Valmet to Acquire Körber’s Business Area Tissue for EUR 380 Million
7/9/2023
Valmet has on July 7, 2023, entered into an agreement to acquire Körber Group’s Business Area Tissue. The Business Area Tissue specializes in innovative converting and packaging technologies and services for the tissue industry.
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.

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