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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.
Arauco Mill Produces First Bale of Pulp on New Production Line in Chile Arauco Mill Produces First Bale of Pulp on New Production Line in Chile
1/27/2023
Arauco on January 20 produced the first bale of eucalyptus kraft pulp by the new production line (Line 3) at Arauco Mill in southern Chile.
Graphic Packaging International Moving Its Bristol, UK, Packaging Operations to New Site Graphic Packaging International Moving Its Bristol, UK, Packaging Operations to New Site
1/26/2023
Graphic Packaging International is moving its Bristol, UK beverage packaging manufacturing operations to a new, state-of-the-art facility nearby, creating up to 30 new jobs in the process.
Crown Van Gelder files for bankruptcy Crown Van Gelder files for bankruptcy
1/26/2023
Dutch paper producer Crown Van Gelder has run into financial difficulties. The company has filed for bankruptcy with the responsible court of Noord-Holland.
renovation to Add New Value for $425 Billion Fibre-based Packaging Market renovation to Add New Value for $425 Billion Fibre-based Packaging Market
1/26/2023
The sustainability agenda means corrugated board, folding cartons, moulded pulp, flexible and speciality papers, are all receiving new interest from packaging buyers. Worth a total of $425.4 billion in 2022,
International Paper Reaches Agreement to Sell Ownership Interest in Ilim Joint Venture International Paper Reaches Agreement to Sell Ownership Interest in Ilim Joint Venture
1/25/2023
International Paper today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 50% interest in Ilim SA, the holding company for its Ilim joint venture (JV), to its JV partners for US$484 million equity value.
Opal Considers Closure of White Paper Operations at Maryvale Mill Due to Wood Fiber Supply Shortage Opal Considers Closure of White Paper Operations at Maryvale Mill Due to Wood Fiber Supply Shortage
1/25/2023
Opal Australian Paper announced that it is “seriously considering” closing the “white side operations” (inkjet, printing and copy paper) of its Maryvale pulp and paper mill due to a supply shortage of timber used for the production of pulp.
ABB invests in new QCS ASM program to provide new features for pulp and paper mills ABB invests in new QCS ASM program to provide new features for pulp and paper mills
1/24/2023
ABB has introduced its new QCS Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) program that not only allows system evolution from older versions to the latest, but also provides continuous improvements between versions through access to regular software updates, therefore helping pulp, paper, packaging and tissue mills to maximize their system investment.
Global companies propose list of actions to reduce energy costs in 2023 Global companies propose list of actions to reduce energy costs in 2023
1/24/2023
It focuses on mature, widely available technology solutions that will deliver rapid results and ROI – and are capable of being deployed at scale.
Polymer Packaging acquires The William-Allen Company Polymer Packaging acquires The William-Allen Company
1/23/2023
Polymer Packaging, Inc., (PPI) has acquired The William-Allen Company, a leading supplier of flexible packaging and containers.
Mercer International announces downtime at its Celgar mill Mercer International announces downtime at its Celgar mill
1/23/2023
Mercer International Inc. reports that, due to a lack of appropriate fiber availability, its Celgar mill in British Columbia, Canada, is planning to take approximately three weeks of downtime. This curtailment is expected to commence in March 2023.
Domtar’s Kingsport Mill resumes operation; produces first containerboard roll Domtar’s Kingsport Mill resumes operation; produces first containerboard roll
1/22/2023
Domtar’s Kingsport Mill recently produced its first 100% recycled containerboard. The milestone marks the culmination of a two-year, $350 million investment project to convert the former uncoated freesheet paper mill into Domtar’s first 100% recycled packaging facility.
Domsjö Fabriker to increase price for Domsjö Cellulose with $75 in China Domsjö Fabriker to increase price for Domsjö Cellulose with $75 in China
1/22/2023
Domsjö Fabriker AB in Sweden increases the price of Domsjö Cellulose (softwood dissolving) by USD 75 effective January 20, 2023 until further notice.
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.

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