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Packaging Innovations hits new heights with blockbuster 2023 showcase Packaging Innovations hits new heights with blockbuster 2023 showcase
3/2/2023
Leading multi-format event organizer Easyfairs is celebrating following a blockbuster showing from its Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment showcase, which was met with a rapturous response from attendees and exhibitors alike.
RDM Group inaugurates new boiler house at Ovaro mill RDM Group inaugurates new boiler house at Ovaro mill
3/2/2023
Recently, RDM Group officially inaugurated the new boiler house at the Ovaro Mill in Italy, in the presence of the Group’s top management.
Domtar sells Dryden pulp mill to First Quality Enterprises Domtar sells Dryden pulp mill to First Quality Enterprises
3/1/2023
Domtar Corporation, a part of the Paper Excellence Group, and First Quality Enterprises, Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Domtar’s Dryden pulp mill to First Quality.
Smurfit Kappa invests Euro 27 million in lime kiln and gas treatment system at paper mill in Spain Smurfit Kappa invests Euro 27 million in lime kiln and gas treatment system at paper mill in Spain
3/1/2023
Smurfit Kappa is investing Euro 27 million in a state-of-the-art new waste management and recovery facility at its Nervión paper mill in Iurreta, Spain.
Schumacher Packaging introduces paper-based top-seal tray Schumacher Packaging introduces paper-based top-seal tray
3/1/2023
The Schumacher Packaging Group is launching Stackpack, a new type of top-seal tray for food. Stackpack is made of 100% solid board, is recyclable, and can completely replace conventional plastic trays.
Bracell commissions 100% electric truck for pulp transport Bracell commissions 100% electric truck for pulp transport
2/27/2023
Bracell starts the year 2023 with an innovative project: the use of an electric truck to transport pulp.
Stora Enso invests EUR 30 million in its Heinola mill Stora Enso invests EUR 30 million in its Heinola mill
2/27/2023
Stora Enso will invest approximately EUR 30 million in its Heinola Fluting site in Finland to renew the energy set-up and process equipment. After the investment, the site can replace also the remaining fossil-based fuels with renewable bioenergy. This will reduce the site’s greenhouse gas emissions with more than 90%.
PulPac and PA Consulting announce Bottle Collective to minimise single-use plastic waste PulPac and PA Consulting announce Bottle Collective to minimise single-use plastic waste
2/26/2023
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind the proprietary production process of Dry Molded Fiber, have launched the Bottle Collective. The Collective will create a fiber bottle alternative to help minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles in food, drink, consumer health and FMCG industries.
Paper industry impacted by high energy prices and eroding economic growth in 2022 Paper industry impacted by high energy prices and eroding economic growth in 2022
2/26/2023
Preliminary statistics for 2022 released by Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, show the impact of high energy prices and of an eroding EU and global economic growth. The sector can however capitalize on positive long-term trends, which the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan could accelerate, according to Cepi.
Södra investigates new large-scale sawmill – initiates preliminary project Södra investigates new large-scale sawmill – initiates preliminary project
2/25/2023
Södra has decided to investigate the conditions for a new large-scale sawmill in Kinda in Östergötland. A preliminary project will be undertaken and serve as a basis for a future investment decision.
CELAB-Europe launches new web hub for liner recyclers CELAB-Europe launches new web hub for liner recyclers
2/22/2023
CELAB-Europe, a collaboration of the whole self-adhesive label value chain, has announced the launch of their new website that includes an interactive map that lists liner and matrix recyclers in Europe.
Unipak Hellas to install new RCCM machine in Greece Unipak Hellas to install new RCCM machine in Greece
2/22/2023
Indevco subsidiary Unipak Hellas is set to increase its production capacity for recycled corrugated case material. A new Toscotec-supplied PM will produce testliner and recycled fluting grades at the Pelasgia mill.
Update: No settlement reached in Finnish logistics sector Update: No settlement reached in Finnish logistics sector
2/21/2023
Negotiations between the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT and employers have so far not been successful. A new round of negotiations is starting today at 1 pm EET.
CMPC: Forest fires in Chile without impact on supply security CMPC: Forest fires in Chile without impact on supply security
2/21/2023
CMPC underlines that pulp supplies are not disturbed by the pulp fires and that all contracts can be served without restrictions.
Cascades invests $9 million in Piscataway Cascades invests $9 million in Piscataway
2/20/2023
Cascades, a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and hygiene products, is pleased to announce that it has purchased a new printing press at its Piscataway, New Jersey, corrugated packaging converting facility.
Nippon Paper’s Australian subsidiary to cease graphic paper production Nippon Paper’s Australian subsidiary to cease graphic paper production
2/20/2023
Nippon Paper Industries has decided its Australian consolidated subsidiary Paper Australia Pty Ltd (“Opal”) will withdraw from the graphic paper business at the Maryvale Mill due to the recent suspension of timber harvesting in Victoria’s state forests.
Smurfit Kappa embraces green energy at Spanish paper mill Smurfit Kappa embraces green energy at Spanish paper mill
2/19/2023
Smurfit Kappa has announced a €6 million investment at its Sanguesa paper mill in Spain, which will see the construction and installation of up to 12,000 solar panels on land adjacent to the mill. The solar panels will reduce CO2 emissions by over 3200 tonnes annually and provide significant cost savings.
Södra appoints Magnus Örnberg as new CFO Södra appoints Magnus Örnberg as new CFO
2/17/2023
Magnus Örnberg has been recruited as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Södra. He has extensive experience in all areas of finance and most recently served as CFO of SAS.
Kiilto ceased business activities in Russia Kiilto ceased business activities in Russia
2/17/2023
With the approval of the Russian authorities, Kiilto has now been able to sell all its Russian subsidiaries. After a transition period, Kiilto brands will no longer be sold in the Russian market.
Metsä Tissue to invest 370 million Euro in Mariestad mill in Sweden Metsä Tissue to invest 370 million Euro in Mariestad mill in Sweden
2/16/2023
Metsä Group, through its tissue business Metsä Tissue, has made a decision to modernize and expand the Mariestad tissue paper mill in Sweden.
Voith acquires stake in Swedish start-up Yangi Voith acquires stake in Swedish start-up Yangi
2/15/2023
Voith has acquired shares in the sustainability start-up Yangi®, headquartered in Varberg, Sweden. Both parties signed the purchase agreement in December 2022.
Voith to convert Stora Enso’s former paper machine into board machine at Oulu site in Finland Voith to convert Stora Enso’s former paper machine into board machine at Oulu site in Finland
2/15/2023
Stora Enso has entrusted the leading full-line supplier Voith with the conversion of a former paper machine. The machine at the northern Finnish site in Oulu previously produced coated graphic papers.
Huber Engineered Woods cancels plan to build new OSB mill in Minnesota Huber Engineered Woods cancels plan to build new OSB mill in Minnesota
2/14/2023
Leading specialty building products manufacturer Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), a subsidiary of J.M.
Lumin to invest $136 million in new plywood mill in Uruguay Lumin to invest $136 million in new plywood mill in Uruguay
2/13/2023
Lumin, a leading timberland, and forest products company, will invest approx. US$ 136 million to build its third industrial plant in Uruguay, which is expected to create more than 300 jobs and significantly increase the country’s sustainable plywood production.
UPM Biochemicals partner with HAERTOL Chemie to develop new sustainable coolants UPM Biochemicals partner with HAERTOL Chemie to develop new sustainable coolants
2/11/2023
UPM Biochemicals and HAERTOL Chemie GmbH, both headquartered in Germany, have agreed to form a strategic partnership to produce a new range of carbon-neutral engine and battery coolants that will help automotive manufacturers reduce their CO2 footprint.
Metsà Spring invests in fossil-free insulation startup Metsà Spring invests in fossil-free insulation startup
2/10/2023
Finnish startup Fiberwood, a producer of 100% ecological wood fiber insulation and packaging materials made from mechanical wood industry side streams, has raised a late seed funding round.
West Fraser announces Cariboo mill curtailment this spring and fall West Fraser announces Cariboo mill curtailment this spring and fall
2/10/2023
West Fraser Timber announced the planned curtailment of operations at Cariboo Pulp & Paper located in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada, beginning in mid-April for a month and then for another month in the third quarter.
Unilin enters into digital printing license agreement with Surteco Unilin enters into digital printing license agreement with Surteco
2/9/2023
Surteco, one of the world’s leading full-service providers of decorative surfaces, has signed a Unilin license agreement for roll-to-roll digital printing applications.
Three companies collaborate on bioethanol commercial plant in Japan Three companies collaborate on bioethanol commercial plant in Japan
2/9/2023
Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute (“GEI”) agreed to begin trilateral consideration of the first commercial production of cellulosic bioethanol from woody biomass in Japan and its development into bio-chemical products.
NBSK pulp prices soften further in January on weak demand NBSK pulp prices soften further in January on weak demand
2/8/2023
Quite a few contracts for January were still not done and dusted at the start of February.
Ence: Supreme Court rules Pontevedra pulp mill’s concession extension is legal Ence: Supreme Court rules Pontevedra pulp mill’s concession extension is legal
2/8/2023
The Supreme Court of Spain has uphold Ence’s appeal against a previous decision of the National High Court.
Aurelia PSMQ on-line stiffness tester, first delivery to Europe. Aurelia PSMQ on-line stiffness tester, first delivery to Europe.
2/8/2023
Six months ago, the Operations Manager of Hamburger-Container in Europe, Mr Leitner, agreed to a trial and demonstration of a new-to-world technology – the PSM-Q on-line stiffness tester – developed and built by Aurelia Group.
Pfeifer Group completes acquisition of Pölkky Oy in Finland Pfeifer Group completes acquisition of Pölkky Oy in Finland
2/7/2023
On January 31st 2023, the Austrian Pfeifer Holding GmbH was able to successfully complete the acquisition of the largest private wood processing company in northern Finland, Pölkky Oy, by closing the transaction. After signing the contract at the end of December 2022, the competition authority has now given green light for the merger. It was agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
ABB inaugurates revamped premise in Kista to support global demand for solutions ABB inaugurates revamped premise in Kista to support global demand for solutions
2/5/2023
As part of efforts to strengthen operations around the country, the cross-divisional workforce based in or near Stockholm has consolidated under one roof, moving to ABB Pulp and Paper’s Kista-based manufacturing facility.
Nordic Paper receives permit to increase production at Bäckhammar mill in Sweden Nordic Paper receives permit to increase production at Bäckhammar mill in Sweden
2/5/2023
The Land and Environment Court in Vänersborg has communicated its decision to grant a permit for increased production output at the Nordic Paper plant in Bäckhammar, Sweden.
MM Board & Paper to modernize board machines at three mills in Austria, Germany and Slovenia MM Board & Paper to modernize board machines at three mills in Austria, Germany and Slovenia
2/4/2023
MM Board & Paper will rebuild the board machines in Frohnleiten, Austria; Neuss, Germany; and Kolicevo, Slovenia, during February-September 2023.
Norske Skog Skogn invests NOK 180 million ($18.2 million) in new pulp production line Norske Skog Skogn invests NOK 180 million ($18.2 million) in new pulp production line
2/3/2023
Norske Skog Skogn will invest around NOK 180 million ($18.2 million), after NOK 40-50 million ($4-5 million) in grant funding from the NOx fund, in a new thermomechanical production line (TMP) that will replace expensive recycled paper with fresh fiber.
Toscotec to rebuild press section of PM1 at Cartiera Pirinoli’s Roccavione site in Italy Toscotec to rebuild press section of PM1 at Cartiera Pirinoli’s Roccavione site in Italy
2/3/2023
Italian carton board manufacturer Cartiera Pirinoli selected Toscotec for the rebuild of the entire press section of PM1 at its Roccavione site in Northern Italy. The project is planned for the second half of 2023.
Canfor to permanently close Chetwynd facility and curtail Houston sawmill in British Columbia Canfor to permanently close Chetwynd facility and curtail Houston sawmill in British Columbia
2/2/2023
Canfor Corporation is restructuring its British Columbia (B.C.) operations by permanently closing its Chetwynd sawmill and pellet plant and temporarily closing its Houston sawmill for an extended period to facilitate a major redevelopment on the site.
Stora Enso to Sell Hylte Newsprint Mill to Sweden Timber for EUR 18 Million Stora Enso to Sell Hylte Newsprint Mill to Sweden Timber for EUR 18 Million
2/1/2023
Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest its paper mill in Hylte, Sweden, and all its related assets to Sweden Timber, a Sweden-based sawmill and planning mill company. The enterprise value is approximately EUR 18 million.
ABB launches newest generation of LW bending tester ABB launches newest generation of LW bending tester
1/31/2023
ABB has enhanced its L&W Bending Tester with new features to deliver easier and more reliable operator-independent bending resistance and stiffness measurements.
Valmet to supply paper machine rebuild to Sappi North America’s Somerset facility Valmet to supply paper machine rebuild to Sappi North America’s Somerset facility
1/31/2023
Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sappi’s Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA. Previously, Valmet rebuilt paper machine 1 (PM1) and with its success, Sappi has chosen Valmet again to rebuild paper machine 2 (PM2).
A.Celli successfully starts up key parts for the Anhui Linping’s PM7 A.Celli successfully starts up key parts for the Anhui Linping’s PM7
1/31/2023
The joint efforts of A.Celli and Anhui Linping’s teams resulted in a smooth start up of the headbox, suction rolls and rewinder delivered to the production plant in Xiao County, Anhui province.
Billerud Gains Funding Approval from Michigan Legislators in Support of Escanaba Mill Conversion Billerud Gains Funding Approval from Michigan Legislators in Support of Escanaba Mill Conversion
1/30/2023
Billerud announced that the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate has passed legislation approving an appropriation of up to USD 200 million in funding to support the company’s plans to convert its paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan, to the production of paperboard.
Jartek to delivery dry sorting line to Pölkky in Finland Jartek to delivery dry sorting line to Pölkky in Finland
1/29/2023
Jartek Invest Oy delivers a modern dry sorting line to Pölkky Oy’s Kajaani production facility in Finland. The delivery consists of both a sticker stacker and a dry sorting line with peripherals. Automation for the sorting system is delivered by Jartek AI Oy.
Kemira acquires Finnish start-up SimAnalytics Kemira acquires Finnish start-up SimAnalytics
1/29/2023
Kemira acquires the advanced process optimization start-up SimAnalytics. Kemira announced in August 2021 its investment in SimAnalytics and has now acquired the rest of the business.
ABB Opens Its Mexico technology and engineering center ABB Opens Its Mexico technology and engineering center
1/27/2023
ABB has established a new regional operations center for North America, bringing technology expertise closer to customers and building on its similar resources globally.
Sinclar Group announces temporary production curtailments at lumber operations Sinclar Group announces temporary production curtailments at lumber operations
1/27/2023
Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. announced it is curtailing its lumber operations at Apollo Forest Products in Fort St. James, Lakeland Mills in Prince George, and Nechako Lumber Co. in Vanderhoof, for two weeks, effective January 30th.

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