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Metsä Board’s Kemi Mill Reaches Production Milestone with 15 Million Tonnes of Kraftliner Metsä Board’s Kemi Mill Reaches Production Milestone with 15 Million Tonnes of Kraftliner
1/13/2023
Metsä Board’s Kemi mill in Finland recently reached the milestone of fifteen million tonnes of premium kraftliner on the 12th of December 2022.
New generation of matt coated inkjet papers from Mitsubishi HiTec Paper New generation of matt coated inkjet papers from Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
1/13/2023
For many years, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper’s matt inkjet papers have established themselves as the standard in the market. Now the Bielefeld-based specialty paper manufacturer has revised the entire matt portfolio of its jetscri‌pt inkjet media.
USDA Appoints 2023 Paper and Packaging Board Members USDA Appoints 2023 Paper and Packaging Board Members
1/12/2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Paper and Packaging Board.
Central National Gottesman Acquires Business Products Wholesaler S.P. Richards Central National Gottesman Acquires Business Products Wholesaler S.P. Richards
1/12/2023
Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire S.P. Richards (SPR), an independent business products wholesaler based in Atlanta, Georgia. The closing is expected to take place on January 31, 2023.
Packaging Corporation of America Resuming Production at Jackson Mill Packaging Corporation of America Resuming Production at Jackson Mill
1/12/2023
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reportedly is resuming production at its Jackson, Alabama paper mill, bringing about 400 employees back to work.
Asia Symbol Paper successfully starts up Andritz tissue production line Asia Symbol Paper successfully starts up Andritz tissue production line
1/7/2023
Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper, China has successfully started up its tissue production line delivered by ANDRITZ for its mill in Xinhui district, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China.
Midway opens wood fiber export facility in Tasmania Midway opens wood fiber export facility in Tasmania
1/7/2023
Midway Limited officially opens Tasmania’s newest wood fibre export facility at the Bell Bay Industrial Complex. The facility will increase export capacity by up to 500,000 tonnes per annum and support jobs both onsite and in the field.
Andritz to supply pressurized refining system to Wisewoods in Thailand Andritz to supply pressurized refining system to Wisewoods in Thailand
1/6/2023
International technology group Andritz has received an order from Wisewoods Co., Ltd to supply another pressurized refining system – the second from Andritz – to its mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand. Start-up is scheduled for the first half year in 2024.
CPM announces expansion plans in Saudi Arabia CPM announces expansion plans in Saudi Arabia
1/6/2023
Crown Paper Mill is pleased to announce that it has acquired 90,000 Square meters of land in Jubail 2, for building a paper complex to cater to our future needs in Saudi Arabia.
Ilim Group Nearing Start-up of New Kraftliner Machine at Ust-Ilimsk Mill in Russia Ilim Group Nearing Start-up of New Kraftliner Machine at Ust-Ilimsk Mill in Russia
1/6/2023
Ilim Group has successfully completed the first water run of the Voith XcelLine kraft linerboard machine (KLB machine) at the company’s new KLB Mill in Ust-Ilimsk, Russia.
RDM’s Santa Lucia mill resumes operations RDM’s Santa Lucia mill resumes operations
1/4/2023
Italian recycled cartonboard producer Reno de Medici is resuming operations at its Villa Santa Lucia mill at the beginning of the new year, EUWID reports. This happens following four months of imposed stoppage, the company reports.
Sylvamo Completes the Acquisition of Stora Enso’s Nymölla Pulp and Paper Mill Sylvamo Completes the Acquisition of Stora Enso’s Nymölla Pulp and Paper Mill
1/3/2023
Sylvamo today completed the acquisition of Stora Enso’s uncoated freesheet paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden, for 150 million euros.
Resolute, Paper Excellence Merger Receives Canadian Competition Bureau Approval Resolute, Paper Excellence Merger Receives Canadian Competition Bureau Approval
1/2/2023
The Paper Excellence Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation, and Resolute Forest Products, on Dec. 28 jointly announced that the Canadian Commissioner of Competition has entered into a consent agreement regarding the parties’ business combination.
Jabali papers, MP goes for major expansion Jabali papers, MP goes for major expansion
1/1/2023
Jabali papers limited goes for major expansion for improving quality of Kraft papers.
Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill appoints Michael Shamma as GM Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill appoints Michael Shamma as GM
1/1/2023
Set up in the year 2000, Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill (ADNPM) is the largest and most advanced manufacturer of hygienic jumbo tissue rolls in the United Arab Emirates with an annual production capacity of more than 90,000 tons.
Russian plywood production falls 38% in November Russian plywood production falls 38% in November
12/31/2022
In January – November, Russia decreased plywood production by 28% y-o-y to 3.0 million m3. According to Rosstat, production of plywood in November fell 38%.
SCA Acquires Wind Farm with 36 Turbines in Piteå, Sweden SCA Acquires Wind Farm with 36 Turbines in Piteå, Sweden
12/26/2022
SCA has acquired its first wind farm with the purchase of 36 wind turbines in Markbygden in Piteå municipality, northern Sweden. The acquisition is in line with the company’s previously stated goal of becoming one of the Sweden’s leading providers of fossil-free electricity generated by wind power.
Marcal Paper acquires von Drehle Corporation Marcal Paper acquires von Drehle Corporation
12/26/2022
New Jersey-based tissue producer Marcal Paper today announced that it has acquired von Drehle Corporation, a premier provider of quality towel and tissue products for the away-from-home market. Von Drehle Corporation will operate as a division of Marcal Paper.
UPM in Final Phases of Construction on Its Eucalyptus Pulp Mill in Uruguay UPM in Final Phases of Construction on Its Eucalyptus Pulp Mill in Uruguay
12/25/2022
UPM is finalizing the construction works of the greenfield eucalyptus pulp mill in Uruguay and enters the final phases of the project. The start-up of the 2.1 million tonne/year mill near Paso de los Toros is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
Ahlstrom advances base paper technology to replace plastic and film Packaging Ahlstrom advances base paper technology to replace plastic and film Packaging
12/25/2022
Through continued innovation and collaboration with brand owners, Ahlstrom has identified specific technology enabling highly developed base papers – the key to solving the barrier requirements in flexible packaging, while still utilizing the inherent end-of-life benefits that paper has to offer
CHAR Technologies to receive government funding over $11.3 million to expand Thorold in Ontario, Canada CHAR Technologies to receive government funding over $11.3 million to expand Thorold in Ontario, Canada
12/25/2022
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced that they are investing more than $11.3 million to expand CHAR Technologies’ facility in Thorold, Ontario, to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and biocarbon – creating the largest facility of its kind in Canada, and the only RNG facility in the country to exclusively use woody biomass.
Saica Group expands in Poland Saica Group expands in Poland
12/24/2022
Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire the majority of shares (76%) of Fox Recykling, a waste management company in Poland. Thanks to this acquisition, Saica strengthens its growth strategy in Eastern Europe and expands the footprint of one of its business divisions: Saica Natur.
Valmet introduces new lime kiln flame profile application for pulp mills Valmet introduces new lime kiln flame profile application for pulp mills
12/24/2022
Valmet introduces a new flame profiling application that enables real-time flame detection and monitoring in a pulp mill’s lime kiln environments. At the same time, the Valmet Furnace Imaging System, IR is updated with new optics and a port rodder, improving the overall Valmet Boiler Diagnostics Systems offering.
Valmet to Deliver Coating Section Upgrade with Electric Heated Air Dryers to Stora Enso Imatra Mills Valmet to Deliver Coating Section Upgrade with Electric Heated Air Dryers to Stora Enso Imatra Mills
12/23/2022
Valmet announced that it will upgrade the coating section of Board Machine 5 at Stora Enso Imatra Mills, Tainionkoski in Finland. In addition to electric heated OptiDry Coat air dryers, the upgrade includes a drying capacity increase in the coating section, a new wire loop to the existing dryer group and automation.
Södra Cell buys PulpEye analyzers for its pulp mills Södra Cell buys PulpEye analyzers for its pulp mills
12/22/2022
Södra Cell has signed an order for four PulpEye analyzers for quality inspection online at the pulp mills in Mönsterås, Mörrum and Värö in Sweden. It is the second-largest order ever signed by PulpEye.
Stora Enso to Divest its Beihai Pulp and Paper Mill and Forestry Operations in China Stora Enso to Divest its Beihai Pulp and Paper Mill and Forestry Operations in China
12/22/2022
Stora Enso has initiated a sales process for a possible divestment of its consumer board production site in Beihai, China. The divestment would also include the Group’s forestry operations in the surrounding region, which supply raw material to the Beihai site.
Sappi Europe Announces Major Paper Machine Modernization Project at Its Gratkorn Mill Sappi Europe Announces Major Paper Machine Modernization Project at Its Gratkorn Mill
12/19/2022
Sappi Europe announced an upgrade and modernization project at its Gratkorn mill in Austria. The project will focus on Paper Machine 11 (PM11), which will undergo extensive modernization of automation and electrical equipment including drives, control systems, quality control and inspection systems as well as upgrades to the coating profile and other areas.
APP Sinar Mas to build giant paper mill in India APP Sinar Mas to build giant paper mill in India
12/19/2022
A feasibility study is currently being conducted for a 1.2 million tpy printing paper, tissue, and cartonboard mill in the Indian state of Maharashtra, according to Asia Pulp & Paper.
Price increase at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Price increase at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
12/12/2022
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing prices for its entire range of coated specialty papers (thermoscri‌pt®, jetscri‌pt®, giroform®, supercote®, barricote®) worldwide by 7 to 9% for deliveries from 1 February 2023.
Kemira joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative Kemira joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative
12/10/2022
Kemira has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) to partner with leading companies and accelerate the industry shift from fossil carbon to renewable carbon and raw materials.
Georgia-Pacific to Invest $160 Million to Modernize Operations at Brewton Containerboard Mill Georgia-Pacific to Invest $160 Million to Modernize Operations at Brewton Containerboard Mill
12/9/2022
Georgia-Pacific’s Brewton Containerboard mill in Alabama recently announced its plans to invest $160 million to modernize its operations.
Germany: Producers planning some extended downtime over the year-end holidays Germany: Producers planning some extended downtime over the year-end holidays
12/8/2022
Producers of both recycled corrugated case material and cartonboard are being confronted with a demand in Germany that is far too weak for this time of year. Consequently, prices for recycled corrugated case material softened further in November….
Ahlstrom Advances Base Paper Technology to Develop Replacement Solutions for Plastic and Film Packaging Ahlstrom Advances Base Paper Technology to Develop Replacement Solutions for Plastic and Film Packaging
12/7/2022
Through continued innovation and collaboration with brand owners, Ahlstrom has identified specific technology enabling highly developed base papers — the key to solving the barrier requirements in flexible packaging, while still utilizing the inherent end-of-life benefits that paper has to offer.
WestRock completes acquisition of Grupo Gondi WestRock completes acquisition of Grupo Gondi
12/7/2022
WestRock Company recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings, subject to customary purchase price allocations.
Andritz to supply key components for broke handling to Sappi Austria, Gratkorn mill Andritz to supply key components for broke handling to Sappi Austria, Gratkorn mill
12/6/2022
Andritz has received an order from Sappi Austria Produktions GmbH & Co KG to supply key components for a new broke handling system for its mill in Gratkorn, Austria.
Envoy Solutions acquires Pennsylvania Paper & Supply Company Envoy Solutions acquires Pennsylvania Paper & Supply Company
12/6/2022
Envoy Solutions recently announced that it has acquired Scranton, Pa.
EC proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model EC proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model
12/6/2022
A proposal for a revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, tabled today by the European Commission, builds on the performance of the EU industry’s recycling model for paper and board packaging. The paper industry now calls for a science-based evaluation of recyclable and reusable options.
Suzano breaks ground on its Innovability Hub development in ChinaSuzano breaks ground on its Innovability Hub development in China Suzano breaks ground on its Innovability Hub development in ChinaSuzano breaks ground on its Innovability Hub development in China
12/5/2022
Suzano China Innovability Hub, Suzano’s first R&D and innovation center in Asia, commenced construction at the Zhangjiang Science City in Shanghai
NEWS Andritz receives follow-up order from Xuan Mai Paper, Vietnam NEWS Andritz receives follow-up order from Xuan Mai Paper, Vietnam
12/5/2022
Andritz has received an order from Xuan Mai Paper Co. Ltd. to supply a PrimeLineCOMPACT S1800 tissue machine for its production line PM2 at its mill located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Fibre Excellence Provence launched its major maintenance shutdown Fibre Excellence Provence launched its major maintenance shutdown
12/4/2022
Fibre Excellence Provence, a market pulp mill located in Tarascon in the south of France, launched its annual maintenance shutdown. During the shutdown, a number of maintenance and modernization operations were implemented.
Thermal POS paper prices steady in US despite global price hikes Thermal POS paper prices steady in US despite global price hikes
12/3/2022
Prices for thermal point-of-sale (POS) paper in October were unchanged compared with September for the fifth month in a row despite global price increase announcements by major suppliers including Hansol Paper and Koehler, according to Fastmarkets’ PPI Pulp & Paper Week survey.
Nijhuis Saur Industries completes the acquisition of Veolia’s European mobile water services division Nijhuis Saur Industries completes the acquisition of Veolia’s European mobile water services division
12/3/2022
Nijhuis Saur Industries (part of Saur Group) announces that it has finalized the Group’s acquisition of Veolia’s European Mobile Water Services division based on the anti-trust commitments made by Veolia to the European Commission.
Pioneering sustainable packaging technology with PulPac Pioneering sustainable packaging technology with PulPac
12/3/2022
Recently Stora Enso became a shareholder of PulPac, a Swedish sustainable packaging technology company working to establish Dry Molded Fiber as the next global standard for sustainable packaging, replacing single-use plastics with circular fiber solutions.
European Commission proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model where reuse and recycling are complementary European Commission proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model where reuse and recycling are complementary
12/3/2022
A proposal for a revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, tabled today by the European Commission, builds on the performance of the EU industry’s recycling model for paper and board packaging. The paper industry now calls for a science-based evaluation of recyclable and reusable options.
Stora Enso Received Approval for the Acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group Stora Enso Received Approval for the Acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group
12/2/2022
Stora Enso announced today that it has received regulatory approval from the EU Commission to proceed with the acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group.
India may consider supplies of raw materials for the needs of Russian paper industry India may consider supplies of raw materials for the needs of Russian paper industry
12/2/2022
India may consider the increase the supplies of raw materials for the needs of Russian paper and consumer packaging industries, as Russia experiences a serious shortage of such products due to Western sanctions.
German paper sector continues to experience serious crisis German paper sector continues to experience serious crisis
12/2/2022
Germany has faced with a significant increase of prices for toilet paper and the reduction of its quality, according to recent statements, made by representatives of German public and local media reports.
Upcoming event: Tissue World Düsseldorf 2023 Upcoming event: Tissue World Düsseldorf 2023
11/30/2022
Next March 28 – 30, the Tissue World Düsseldorf 2023 conference brings alive the theme The Roadmap, the Riskmap: plotting a course for Tissue in uncertain times, including a keynote address given by Martin Krengel, Chairman of the Management Board, WEPA Group.

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