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Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES
8/31/2024
The pulp and paper industry’s historical importance to the global economy cannot be understated. However, like many traditional industries, it now faces unprecedented pressures to step into the digital age.
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products
8/26/2024
The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.
PEFC and osapiens Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Forestry and EUDR Compliance PEFC and osapiens Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Forestry and EUDR Compliance
8/26/2024
In a significant move to promote sustainable forestry practices and facilitate compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), PEFC and osapiens have announced a strategic partnership.
Turkey’s Eren Holding Secures Major Financing for New UK Paper Mill Project Turkey’s Eren Holding Secures Major Financing for New UK Paper Mill Project
8/21/2024
Turkish conglomerate Eren Holding has secured a substantial $850 million loan to finance the construction of a $1.3 billion paper mill in Wales.
CPKC and CN Announce Potential Lockouts Amid Stalled Negotiations with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference CPKC and CN Announce Potential Lockouts Amid Stalled Negotiations with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference
8/21/2024
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) have both announced their intentions to lock out employees represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) if they cannot reach negotiated settlements or agree to binding interest arbitration by 00:01 ET on August 22.
UPM Energy Invests in Ultracapacitor Technology at Kuusankoski UPM Energy Invests in Ultracapacitor Technology at Kuusankoski
8/21/2024
UPM Energy, Finland's second-largest electricity producer, is investing in an ultracapacitor system at the Kuusankoski hydropower plant, marking the second phase of its innovative project.
GAW to carry out upgrades at Sappi';s Ehingen mill GAW to carry out upgrades at Sappi';s Ehingen mill
8/20/2024
Sappi has selected GAW Technologies to provide upgrades to production equipment at its Ehingen mill in Germany.
German recovered paper prices point lower German recovered paper prices point lower
8/20/2024
Prices are falling on the German recovered paper market.
Valmet and Spinnova sign a partnership agreement Valmet and Spinnova sign a partnership agreement
8/19/2024
Valmet and Spinnova Plc have signed a strategic partnership agreement where Valmet is appointed as the exclusive partner to supply process equipment for textile fibre production to Spinnova’s technology customers.
Essity’s targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 Essity’s targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
8/19/2024
Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Sveza acquires Kama pulp, board and paper mill Sveza acquires Kama pulp, board and paper mill
8/18/2024
Russian forest products company Sveza has acquired fellow Russian Kama mill.
Graphic Packaging announces 2050 net zero goal Graphic Packaging announces 2050 net zero goal
8/18/2024
Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, recently announced its aspiration to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 in conjunction with the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report.
Mondi to upgrade its containerboard mill in Kuopio Mondi to upgrade its containerboard mill in Kuopio
8/18/2024
Andritz has provided key equipment for a new hardwood Neutral Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) production line and for a woodyard upgrade to packaging and paper producer Mondi at its containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland.
Paper Arabia 2024 incorporating Middle East Paper and Tissue Forum Paper Arabia 2024 incorporating Middle East Paper and Tissue Forum
8/17/2024
Paper Arabia 2024 is poised to host a first-of-its-kind forum showcasing who’s who of the industry expressing their views on the Middle East paper, tissue, industry forecast, and challenges if any.
Aalto University Leads Pioneering Research in Emission-Free Pulping Aalto University Leads Pioneering Research in Emission-Free Pulping
8/17/2024
Aalto University is making significant strides in the Emission Free Pulping (EFP) program through the expertise of Professors Tapani Vuorinen, Tiina Nypelö, and Luana Dessbesell.
First Quality Tissue to Boost Production with New TAD Paper Machines First Quality Tissue to Boost Production with New TAD Paper Machines
8/17/2024
First Quality Tissue has announced a major expansion to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for ultra-premium towel and tissue products.
Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden
8/13/2024
Procemex, a new Andritz Group member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply a OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world’s largest high quality kraftliner machine.
Creativity and customer focus: the SAP AI discovery workshop at T.CON Creativity and customer focus: the SAP AI discovery workshop at T.CON
8/13/2024
“Hands on AI” was the motto at T.CON’s German headquarters last week.
Flow Link Systems wins award for renewable energy initiatives Flow Link Systems wins award for renewable energy initiatives
8/13/2024
Flow Link Systems, a Voith subsidiary, has been honored with the Solar Award
Klabin distributes 500 native seedlings to the local community in Lages (SC) Klabin distributes 500 native seedlings to the local community in Lages (SC)
8/10/2024
Klabin distributed 500 native tree seedlings together with its employees to the local community of Lages (SC).
Cascades'; Q2 sales increased to $1,180 million Cascades'; Q2 sales increased to $1,180 million
8/10/2024
Cascades Inc. reports its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024.
Suzano encourages partnerships with rural producers from Espírito Santo in the cultivation of eucalyptus Suzano encourages partnerships with rural producers from Espírito Santo in the cultivation of eucalyptus
8/10/2024
Suzano, the world's largest producer of cellulose and a global leader in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, committed to promoting environmental, social and economic growth in all regions of Espírito Santo, is announcing and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable rural development, highlighting its leasing and development programs for producers in Espírito Santo.
Innovation in Coating Preparation at Innofibre Innovation in Coating Preparation at Innofibre
8/7/2024
Decarbonizing various industrial sectors poses numerous challenges.
Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill
8/7/2024
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, will start negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill due to a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet low delivery volumes.
EPIQ Machinery expands footprint into Latin America EPIQ Machinery expands footprint into Latin America
8/6/2024
EPIQ Machinery announces that its Equipment Solutions for Pulp & Paper industry now have a voice in South America, starting with a focus for Brazil territories.
Kipaş Kağıt's new containerboard machine in Turkey to start up soon Kipaş Kağıt's new containerboard machine in Turkey to start up soon
8/3/2024
Turkish company Kipaş Kağıt had announced in 2021 that it would install a second recycled containerboard machine at the Söke mill.
Kartonsan stopps board machine for indefinite period of time Kartonsan stopps board machine for indefinite period of time
8/3/2024
Due to poor market conditions, Turkish cartonboard producer Kartonsan stopped production on one of its two board machines.
A.Celli Paper starts up tissue rewinder supplied to Xuan Mai Paper A.Celli Paper starts up tissue rewinder supplied to Xuan Mai Paper
8/3/2024
The Vietnamese company and the A.Celli team celebrates the startup of the A.Celli Tissue rewinder and the production of the first roll.
Van Genechten Packaging acquires Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot Van Genechten Packaging acquires Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot
7/28/2024
Belgian folding box manufacturer Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has purchased all shares in the Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot Group.
Schumacher Packaging in talks with potential partners Schumacher Packaging in talks with potential partners
7/28/2024
The latest announcement of Schumacher Packaging's plan to sell its Polish subsidiary to Saica and the German company's comments on market conditions and its standing as a family-run company have raised questions about its future intentions.
Sofidel continues growth in the US and acquires Clearwater Paper';;;;;s tissue business Sofidel continues growth in the US and acquires Clearwater Paper';;;;;s tissue business
7/28/2024
For some time now, tissue products manufacturer Sofidel has set a focus on the US market.
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
7/22/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
7/22/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Subdued demand and downbeat mood still playing out on the caustic soda market Subdued demand and downbeat mood still playing out on the caustic soda market
7/18/2024
Outages and scheduled production downtime curbing supply
HEINZEL GROUP Announces Shutdown of Raubling Papier GmbH Operations HEINZEL GROUP Announces Shutdown of Raubling Papier GmbH Operations
7/18/2024
HEINZEL GROUP has announced the closing of its German subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, citing ongoing difficult market conditions and economic hardships.
Stora Enso Secures €435 Million EIB Loan to Bolster Renewable Packaging Growth Stora Enso Secures €435 Million EIB Loan to Bolster Renewable Packaging Growth
7/14/2024
Stora Enso has secured a €435 million bilateral loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to further its investment in renewable, fiber-based consumer packaging board.
Green Bay Packaging to Expand Germantown Facility Green Bay Packaging to Expand Germantown Facility
7/14/2024
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) is expanding its Great Lakes Packaging Division in Germantown, WI, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on July 9, 2024.
BTG launches a new generation of GAS Analyzer BTG launches a new generation of GAS Analyzer
7/11/2024
BTG launches the GAS-70, a new generation of GAS Analyzer measuring the content of free and dissolved GAS in pulp and paper production, which permits to optimize the use of deaerator and defoamer chemicals as well to reduce energy cost.
Manufacturers want to push for higher prices on German paper markets despite summer lull Manufacturers want to push for higher prices on German paper markets despite summer lull
7/11/2024
While manufacturer of graphic paper are finding it hard to implement the hikes, corrugated sheets and packaging producers are now increasingly resentful of the short intervals between price hikes for corrugated case material.
Poland: Booming recovered paper prices until June, incipient trend reversal in July Poland: Booming recovered paper prices until June, incipient trend reversal in July
7/11/2024
Paper mills scrambled to source paper amid public holidays and speculation
Lecta commits to renewable gas and moves forward with its decarbonization plan Lecta commits to renewable gas and moves forward with its decarbonization plan
7/9/2024
Its recent agreement with Naturgy will enable the integration of biomethane in the production processes at several of the company's mills in Spain.
Klabin approves modernization project for the Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná Klabin approves modernization project for the Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná
7/9/2024
Klabin, Brazil’s largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable solutions in paper packaging, and the largest producer of paperboard in Brazil, will modernize the Monte Alegre Unit, located in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná.
UPM sells its 50% stake in ASD Altpapier Sortierung Dachau GmbH UPM sells its 50% stake in ASD Altpapier Sortierung Dachau GmbH
7/9/2024
UPM has signed an agreement on the sale of its 50% stake in the recovered paper sorting plant ASD Altpapier Sortierung Dachau GmbH in Germany, (“ASD”) to ROWE GmbH, a company specialized in services, processing and logistics in the field of recovered paper.
Ansell Strengthens Position in PPE Market with Kimberly-Clark Business Acquisition Ansell Strengthens Position in PPE Market with Kimberly-Clark Business Acquisition
7/8/2024
Ansell Limited, a global leader in protection solutions, has completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business.
Carton Council of Canada Visits Key Recycling Partners Across North America Carton Council of Canada Visits Key Recycling Partners Across North America
7/8/2024
The Carton Council of Canada (CCC) recently completed a series of visits to three major carton recycling facilities across North America, showcasing the industry's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Zain Paper Industry to implement a new complete tissue production park Zain Paper Industry to implement a new complete tissue production park
7/6/2024
Overmade has been committed by Zain Paper Industry, an important player in the Middle East, to realize the new tissue production park in DOHA QATAR.
VPK summarises 2023 as year of acquisitions VPK summarises 2023 as year of acquisitions
7/6/2024
Positive developments VPK Group has announced that, in 2023, the business carried out a number of acquisitions to develop its market foothold.
Ahlstrom introduces a new range of filtration materials Ahlstrom introduces a new range of filtration materials
7/2/2024
Ahlstrom is leading the marketplace towards more sustainable, fluoro-free solutions for fiber-based solutions.

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