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Thai Cane PM11 awards order for 3 Dryer Fabric Cleaners to ProJet Thai Cane PM11 awards order for 3 Dryer Fabric Cleaners to ProJet
8/20/2023
ProJet received an order for a total 3 Power Cleaners (dryer fabric cleaners) from Thai Cane (Siam Cement Group) for their PM11 in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
Wepack 2023 lifts a new trend of innovation and development in the global packaging industry Wepack 2023 lifts a new trend of innovation and development in the global packaging industry
8/19/2023
Organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions), WEPACK series exhibitions, including SinoCorrugated 2023, SinoFoldingCarton 2023, DPrint 2023, SinoPaper 2023, Food Pack & Tech 2023 and PACKCON 2023, has been successfully held at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from 12-14 July 2023. T
Andritz to optimize fiberline at Stora Enso’s Enocell mill Andritz to optimize fiberline at Stora Enso’s Enocell mill
8/19/2023
Andritz has received an order from Stora Enso to optimize the fiberline at the Enocell pulp mill in Uimaharju, Finland.
Matrix Pack partners with Curt G. Joa to supply machinery for dry molded fiber Matrix Pack partners with Curt G. Joa to supply machinery for dry molded fiber
8/19/2023
Matrix Pack has entered into an industrialization partnership and machine supply agreement with JOA to support Matrix Pack’s business development in North America and Europe. Matrix Pack partners with JOA for Dry Molded Fiber Machiner – PulPac
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper acquires Thunder Bay mill from Resolute FP Canada Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper acquires Thunder Bay mill from Resolute FP Canada
8/13/2023
Atlas Holdings announces the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the pulp, newsprint and directory paper mill operations in Thunder Bay, Ontario from Resolute FP Canada Inc. by Atlas’ affiliate, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc.
PT. Sun Paper Source awards ProJet order for high pressure cleaners PT. Sun Paper Source awards ProJet order for high pressure cleaners
8/12/2023
ProJet received an order for the supply of 2 new high pressure showers for the Forming Fabric and the Felt Section from PT.
HKB-Hoa Lu Paper starts up OCC line at Nho Quan mill in Vietnam HKB-Hoa Lu Paper starts up OCC line at Nho Quan mill in Vietnam
8/12/2023
HKB-Hoa Lu Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully started up an OCC (old corrugated containers) line and a reject treatment system delivered by Andritz at its mill in Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam.
Pixelle CEO Tim Hess to Step Down Due to Health Reasons;;;;; Ross Bushnell to Succeed Him Pixelle CEO Tim Hess to Step Down Due to Health Reasons;;;;; Ross Bushnell to Succeed Him
8/9/2023
Pixelle Specialty Solutions today announced that Timothy Hess has decided to step down from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer for health reasons, effective August 7, 2023.
Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Lecta’s Torraspapel Mill in Spain Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Lecta’s Torraspapel Mill in Spain
8/9/2023
Valmet will deliver a recovery boiler upgrade to Lecta Group’s Torraspapel combined pulp and paper mill in Zaragoza, Spain.
Mercer International announces temporary curtailment of its Celgar pulp mill Mercer International announces temporary curtailment of its Celgar pulp mill
8/8/2023
Mercer International Inc. recently announced the temporary curtailment of operations at its Celgar pulp mill located in Castlegar, BC, including wood acceptance.
PT Multi Spunindo, Indonesia, orders Power Cleaners from ProJet PT Multi Spunindo, Indonesia, orders Power Cleaners from ProJet
8/8/2023
PT Spunindo, has ordered a Power Cleaner systems from ProJet.
CenturyPly produces first fibers with its new Andritz pressurized refining system CenturyPly produces first fibers with its new Andritz pressurized refining system
8/7/2023
CenturyPly successfully produced first fibers with its recently installed ANDRITZ pressurized refining system at its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production plant in Punjab, India.
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.

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