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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.
FEFCO launches its Climate Neutrality Roadmap FEFCO launches its Climate Neutrality Roadmap
11/30/2022
In a context where consumer awareness and expectations around packaging are rising, and where climate change is becoming a major concern, FEFCO is proud to present the corrugated cardboard sector’s plan to achieve climate neutrality by the year 2050.
Koehler Paper to increase thermal paper prices Koehler Paper to increase thermal paper prices
11/30/2022
Koehler Paper, leading manufacturer of thermal paper, is increasing prices for its thermal paper product range globally by 8 % for all grades, effective for deliveries from February 1st 2023.
Resolute adds drones to its Ontario seeding and mapping techniques Resolute adds drones to its Ontario seeding and mapping techniques
11/29/2022
The latest drones in Resolute’s Ontario woodland operations will help the company reduce its carbon footprint, and could even lead to faster forest regeneration after harvesting.
Voith successfully starts up world´s largest kraftliner machine for SCA in Obbola Voith successfully starts up world´s largest kraftliner machine for SCA in Obbola
11/29/2022
Voith has successfully started up the world’s largest kraftliner machine for SCA, the Swedish forest industry company, at its Obbola site. The state-of-the-art machine features a design speed of 1,400 meters per minute and a wire width of 10,200 mm
Nippon Paper Announces Price Increase for Its Liquid Packaging Carton in Japan Nippon Paper Announces Price Increase for Its Liquid Packaging Carton in Japan
11/28/2022
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has announced a price increase for its Liquid Packaging Carton in Japan.
A.Celli will deliver paper rewinder to Qifeng Group A.Celli will deliver paper rewinder to Qifeng Group
11/28/2022
The business partnership between A.Celli Paper and Qifeng Group, which began more than 10 years ago, will be strengthened even more thanks to the order placed in October for a new E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder, the sixth purchased over the years.
Environmental permit granted to Metsä Tissue’s Katrinefors mill expansion Environmental permit granted to Metsä Tissue’s Katrinefors mill expansion
11/28/2022
The Land and Environment Court in Vänersborg (Mark- och Miljödomstolen vid Vänersborgs tingsrätt) in Sweden has today granted an environmental permit to the modernization and expansion of the Katrinefors Mill of Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group. The next step in the process is the preparation of the final investment decision by Metsä Group.
Huhtamaki invests Euro 20 million to expand packaging capacity in Spain Huhtamaki invests Euro 20 million to expand packaging capacity in Spain
11/27/2022
Huhtamaki inaugurates its extension of 12 500 m2 to its existing paper-based packaging manufacturing site in Nules, Spain. This latest investment reflects the growing demand from for renewable and recyclable paper-based packaging to substitute rigid plastics.
CCE International returns in 2023 CCE International returns in 2023
11/27/2022
CCE International 2023, the 6th International Exhibition for the Corrugated and Folding Carton Industry will take place from 14 – 16 March 2023 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany.
Solenis opens two new virtual center of excellence Solenis opens two new virtual center of excellence
11/26/2022
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has opened two new international centers of excellence to help drive more sustainable solutions for the consumer paper packaging industry.
Renewed PulPaper 2024 invests in effective meetings Renewed PulPaper 2024 invests in effective meetings
11/26/2022
The international PulPaper organised in Helsinki is one of the leading professional events in the forest industry.
Toscotec starts up two tissue machine rebuilds in North and South America on the same day Toscotec starts up two tissue machine rebuilds in North and South America on the same day
11/26/2022
Toscotec has started up two tissue machine rebuilds at the production facilities of two major producers in North and South America.
Rengo begins construction of Ehime Toon plant to relocate Matsuyama plant Rengo begins construction of Ehime Toon plant to relocate Matsuyama plant
11/25/2022
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has begun construction of its Ehime Toon Plant in Japan.
Smurfit Kappa invests over €20 million in Central and Eastern Europe Smurfit Kappa invests over €20 million in Central and Eastern Europe
11/25/2022
Smurfit Kappa invests over €20 million in Central and Eastern Europe
Carton Care Group and Van Genechten Packaging announce joint venture Carton Care Group and Van Genechten Packaging announce joint venture
11/24/2022
Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) is delighted to announce the completion of a 50:50 Joint Venture Agreement with CartonCare Group, including CartonCare Ltd, MSO Cleland Ltd, and Pendragon Presentation Packaging Ltd.
Fedrigoni Group to acquire Papeterie Zuber Rieder Fedrigoni Group to acquire Papeterie Zuber Rieder
11/24/2022
Fedrigoni Group, a producer of high-end papers for luxury packaging and other creative applications, premium labels, and self-adhesive materials, has signed an agreement with Papeterie Zuber Rieder, one of the world’s leading producers in these segments, aimed at joining forces and creating the first global player in premium papers for wine & spirits.
PCA Temporarily Idles Paper Mill in Jackson, Alabama PCA Temporarily Idles Paper Mill in Jackson, Alabama
11/24/2022
The Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) paper mill in Jackson announced to its employees last week a layoff of virtually all of its 400-plus workers and a temporary idling of the mill.
Nippon Paper to Increase Prices in 2023 for P&W and Business Communication Papers Nippon Paper to Increase Prices in 2023 for P&W and Business Communication Papers
11/23/2022
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has announced a 15-25% price increase for both its printing & writing paper and business communication paper in Japan.
Uzbekistan will be able to supply paper bleach agent to Russia Uzbekistan will be able to supply paper bleach agent to Russia
11/23/2022
Russia plans to supply sodium chlorate from Uzbekistan, which is used to bleach pulp in the production of white paper. According to the data, agreements on this were concluded by the Russian delegation with Uzbek partners at the Innoprom forum in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan launches one of largest paper productions in Central Asia Uzbekistan launches one of largest paper productions in Central Asia
11/23/2022
The only production of various types of paper in Central Asia was launched in Samarkand region of Uzbekistan several days ago, according to representatives of the investor and some local media reports.
Sulzer inaugurates pump production line and logistics center in Kotka, Finland Sulzer inaugurates pump production line and logistics center in Kotka, Finland
11/23/2022
Sulzer has successfully finalized an extensive modernization project in the Karhula pump factory. Automation and digitization of the processes will take production to a completely new level, cutting throughput time by 93%. World-class measurement accuracy and digitized quality inspection will guarantee the highest product quality.
Pratt Industries to Invest $5 Billion in Recycling, Clean Energy Infrastructure and Manufacturing Jobs in USA over Next 10 Years Pratt Industries to Invest $5 Billion in Recycling, Clean Energy Infrastructure and Manufacturing Jobs in USA over Next 10 Years
11/23/2022
Pratt Industries executive chairman, Anthony Pratt, has pledged to invest $5 billion in U.S. recycling and clean energy infrastructure to create 5000 American manufacturing jobs over the next 10 years.
Dunn Paper announces ownership and name change Dunn Paper announces ownership and name change
11/21/2022
Dunn Paper, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance, advanced paper and tissue products for use in food, medical, and specialty markets announced today that its first lien-secured lenders have acquired sel‌ect assets of the company as part of a recapitalization of the business
Schumacher Packaging postpones €700 million investment Schumacher Packaging postpones €700 million investment
11/21/2022
Schumacher Packaging Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of corrugated and solid board packaging solutions, announced that it was planning the biggest ever investment campaign in the company’s history, amounting to 700 million euros will be invested – 300 million euros of which will be invested in Germany alone.
Monadnock Launches HP Indigo Solutions Portfolio of 100% Post Consumer Waste Recycled Material Monadnock Launches HP Indigo Solutions Portfolio of 100% Post Consumer Waste Recycled Material
11/21/2022
Monadnock Paper Mills announced its HP Indigo Solutions Portfolio of 100% Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) paper, packaging, and environmental graphics materials. The product portfolio, complete with a comprehensive listing of available weights, sizes, and properties, is now featured in a comprehensive Stock Guide publication.
Contract talks break down with Dryden Domtar staff Contract talks break down with Dryden Domtar staff
11/19/2022
The union representing over 450 employees at Dryden’s Domtar say contract negotiations have hit an impasse and strike action is possible by early 2023.
AF&PA Releases October 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases October 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
11/19/2022
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Jackson paper mill lays off employees, idles production Jackson paper mill lays off employees, idles production
11/18/2022
The Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) paper mill in Jackson announced to its employees last week a layoff of virtually all of its 400-plus workers and a temporary idling of the mill.
The reduction of paper imports has been achieved by increasing domestic production capacity. The reduction of paper imports has been achieved by increasing domestic production capacity.
7/26/2022
The Director General of Cellulose, Printing and Stationery Industries of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade said, "We hope to reduce the import of printing and writing paper by increasing the production capacity of printing and writing paper in the country, which was more than 95% until last year, and increase domestic production.
He inauguration of the fifth paper and cardboard exhibition with the participation of India, China and Russia He inauguration of the fifth paper and cardboard exhibition with the participation of India, China and Russia
7/24/2022
The fifth international exhibition of paper and cardboard was opened at the permanent location of international exhibitions in Tehran.
The story of the head of the Syndicate of Paper Manufacturers about the serious determination of the government / the construction of pulp making unit from bagasse in Shushtar The story of the head of the Syndicate of Paper Manufacturers about the serious determination of the government / the construction of pulp making unit from bagasse in Shushtar
6/14/2022
The head of the Syndicate of Paper Manufacturers, while complaining about the syndicate absence from the first vice president's working group meetings on paper, announced the government's serious determination to solve the paper problem.
Supplying cheap bank facilities and resources is essential for the modernization of paper mills. Supplying cheap bank facilities and resources is essential for the modernization of paper mills.
5/30/2022
Abolfazl Roghani said, "Paper mills now need high financial facilities and resources for renovation and reconstruction and must be provided with cheap bank facilities and resources to return to the production cycle."
The Production of writing paper resumed The Production of writing paper resumed
5/9/2022
The head of the Paper and Cardboard Syndicate announced the start of producing writing paper in Mazandaran Wood and Paper Company and said, "The price of wheat and flour also affects the price of paper."
Exporting 25,000 tons of Iranian Flute paper to Iraq Exporting 25,000 tons of Iranian Flute paper to Iraq
5/9/2022
The Managing General of Mazandaran Wood and Paper Factory announced the export of the factory's first shipment of paper to Iraq.
60 companies registering for the fifth paper and cardboard exhibition 60 companies registering for the fifth paper and cardboard exhibition
4/27/2022
60 domestic and foreign companies have registered to participate in the 5th International Specialized Exhibition of Paper, Cardboard, Cartons, Cellulose Products and Related Machinery. The registration process will continue until May 4th.
Ukrainian war will likely halt planned investments in the Russian forest industry Ukrainian war will likely halt planned investments in the Russian forest industry
3/8/2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to impact global trade in the coming months. Increased sanctions against trading with Russia and difficulty with financial transactions will probably interrupt and re-direct shipments of forest products throughout the world, according to Wood Resources International LLC (WRI).
The exports of Haft Tappeh pulp to 12 foreign countries The exports of Haft Tappeh pulp to 12 foreign countries
3/5/2022
The CEO of Haft Tappeh Pars Paper Industries Group announced the export of pulp produced by this company to 12 foreign countries, including some European countries, and said, "This product, which is produced from sugarcane bagasse, has been welcomed by different countries due to its high quality.
Russian paper producers continue modernization despite sanctions’ pressure from West Russian paper producers continue modernization despite sanctions’ pressure from West
3/3/2022
Despite the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and associated with it negative economic environment in Russia, most of leading local paper producer plan to continue implementation of their previously announced investment projects.

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