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Joining forces: Optimized stock preparation portfolio from Voith and Toscotec for tissue production Joining forces: Optimized stock preparation portfolio from Voith and Toscotec for tissue production
1/22/2023
For more than two years now, the Italian company Toscotec has been a subsidiary of Voith and since then has been serving the business with new lines and major rebuilds in the tissue paper sector for the entire Voith Group. As a result, intensive cooperation began, which among other things resulted in an optimized BlueLine stock preparation portfolio for tissue production.
Sodra Wood to expand lumber supplying to Japan Sodra Wood to expand lumber supplying to Japan
1/21/2023
Sodra Wood, which is a Sweden’s largest forest owners association and an international forest industry group, will expand supplying lumber to Japan of 90,000 m3 as a total volume in a year or two years. About 60,000 m3 of 90,000 m3 will be JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) lumber.
Premier Paper Group acquires Dublin GPMI in Ireland Premier Paper Group acquires Dublin GPMI in Ireland
1/21/2023
Premier Paper Group acquires Dublin-based GPMI in Ireland.
PulPac Announces US-based SustainaPac has Joined Its Licensee Network PulPac Announces US-based SustainaPac has Joined Its Licensee Network
1/19/2023
PulPac announced that USA-based manufacturing venture SustainaPac LLC has joined its licensee network and will use Pulpac’s “Dry Molded Fiber” technology to produce single-use food service packaging products for the North American QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) market.
Mondi celebrates eight WorldStar Awards for outstanding packaging solutions Mondi celebrates eight WorldStar Awards for outstanding packaging solutions
1/18/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has received eight awards in five categories at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards.
Voith Expands Regional Service of OnPerformance.Lab with New Location in China Voith Expands Regional Service of OnPerformance.Lab with New Location in China
1/18/2023
Voith announced that it has opened an OnPerformance.Lab (OPL) in Kunshan, China. Other OPL locations can be found in Heidenheim, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.
Ence signs sales agreements for about 1 million tons of pulp for 2023 Ence signs sales agreements for about 1 million tons of pulp for 2023
1/17/2023
Ence has already closed sales agreements for approximately 1 million tons of pulp for the year 2023, which means covering the maximum production of the company’s biofactories for this year.
ProJet receives order for four wet end tail cutters for Bracell ProJet receives order for four wet end tail cutters for Bracell
1/16/2023
ProJet will deliver four new wet-end Tail Cutters to Bracell. The order was included in ProJet’s January ‘23 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Morcon Tissue USA partners with Indonesian tissue producer Morcon Tissue USA partners with Indonesian tissue producer
1/15/2023
Morcon Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with an Indonesian Tissue Company.
Metsä Board Kaskinen folding boxboard mill EIA procedure has started Metsä Board Kaskinen folding boxboard mill EIA procedure has started
1/15/2023
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started an environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure for a folding boxboard mill it is planning to build in Kaskinen, Finland
Valmet to rebuild cooking, fiberline and evaporation plant for Andhra Paper Limited in India Valmet to rebuild cooking, fiberline and evaporation plant for Andhra Paper Limited in India
1/15/2023
Valmet has been selected to rebuild the cooking, fiberline and evaporation plant of Andhra Paper’s Rajahmundry unit in India. The delivery is scheduled to take place in December 2023, and the start-up is planned for the first quarter 2024.
Colbert Packaging installs new blanking die cutters Colbert Packaging installs new blanking die cutters
1/14/2023
Colbert Packaging Corporation announced the installation of two new Eterna blanking die cutters. The Eterna Line ECUT 1060 Elite ER is a welcome addition to Colbert’s Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Elkhart, Indiana, production facilities, adding die-cutting capacity to complement recent printing press installations.
Duino mill now part of Mondi Group Duino mill now part of Mondi Group
1/14/2023
Following our announcement on 16 August 2022, we are pleased to confirm that Mondi has completed the acquisition of the Duino mill near Trieste, Italy, from the Burgo Group.
Canfor to permanently close its pulp line at its Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill Canfor to permanently close its pulp line at its Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill
1/14/2023
Following extensive analysis of its operating footprint and the long-term supply of economic residual fiber, Canfor Pulp Products Inc.
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.

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