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Five Continents Special Paper orders new A.Celli paper rewinder Five Continents Special Paper orders new A.Celli paper rewinder
6/26/2024
The Chinese company relies again on A.Celli Paper’s technology with the order of a second E-WIND P100 paper rewinder.
Mondi celebrates completion of Kuopio mill upgrade Mondi celebrates completion of Kuopio mill upgrade
6/24/2024
Mondi has completed a €125m investment project at its Kuopio containerboard mill.
CPH shareholders approve spin-off of Perlen Papier business CPH shareholders approve spin-off of Perlen Papier business
6/24/2024
Shareholders of CPH have approved the separation of the paper and the chemicals and packaging divisions.
Pro-Gest decides not to pay scheduled interest payments on €250m bond Pro-Gest decides not to pay scheduled interest payments on €250m bond
6/24/2024
Italy's independent recycling, paper and packaging group Pro-Gest has informed the market that the company decided not to pay the accrued interest on its €250m 3.25% Senior Notes 2024 due on 15 June 2024.
Sonoco implementing price increase for all paperboard converted products in the US and Canada Sonoco implementing price increase for all paperboard converted products in the US and Canada
6/22/2024
Sonoco announced it will raise the price for all converted paperboard products by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after July 10th, 2024. This includes tubes, cores, cones and protective packaging.
American Forest & Paper Association issues new market report American Forest & Paper Association issues new market report
6/22/2024
New data The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published its May 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Lecta joins the "Cartón Circular" initiative Lecta joins the "Cartón Circular" initiative
6/22/2024
Cartón Circular is the collective EPR system promoted by different associations in the paper and cardboard industry value chain in Spain, including ASPAPEL, the Spanish Association of Pulp and Paper Manufacturers.
Burgo Sora mill officially launches primary fibre-based board products Burgo Sora mill officially launches primary fibre-based board products
6/19/2024
Burgo has rebuild fine paper machine PM 2 at the Sora mill in Italy for folding boxboard and food service board production. Burgo puts the capacity of PM 2 at 200,000 tpy.
DS Smith announces containerboard price increase DS Smith announces containerboard price increase
6/19/2024
The price pressure remains high in the European containerboard market as British paper manufacturer DS Smith announced another round of hikes with immediate efffect.
EU Commission launches anti-dumping investigation against decor paper imports from China EU Commission launches anti-dumping investigation against decor paper imports from China
6/19/2024
The EU Commission has initiated anti-dumping proceedings against decor paper imports from China.
Metsä Group has selected partners for the Muoto packaging factory Metsä Group has selected partners for the Muoto packaging factory
6/18/2024
Metsä Group's pre-engineering project for a potential commercial-scale Muoto fibre product plant is progressing as planned.
Canfor to curtail Fort St. John sawmill Canfor to curtail Fort St. John sawmill
6/18/2024
According to Canfor, two temporary curtailments of its Fort St. John sawmill and planer operations will soon be implemented.
Solenis and PhaBuilder announce partnership Solenis and PhaBuilder announce partnership
6/18/2024
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Suzano to acquire 15 per cent stake in Austria';s Lenzing Group Suzano to acquire 15 per cent stake in Austria';s Lenzing Group
6/15/2024
Austria's industrial holding company B&C Group has agreed to sell a 15 per cent stake in Austria's specialty fibre manufacturer Lenzing to Brazil's Suzano.
Associations criticise recycling fee on advertising brochures in Czech Republic Associations criticise recycling fee on advertising brochures in Czech Republic
6/15/2024
Several associations in the Czech Republic are criticising the possible introduction of a recycling fee for advertising brochures in the country.
Leipa to restart board machine in Schrobenhausen this week Leipa to restart board machine in Schrobenhausen this week
6/15/2024
The Leipa Group will restart cartonboard production at its Schrobenhausen mill in Bavaria, Germany in the course of this week.
Starkrafts PM6 successfully commences operation Starkrafts PM6 successfully commences operation
6/9/2024
Starkraft, a business unit of Heinzel Pöls, part of the Heinzel Group, proudly announces the successful launch of its PM6 at the Steyrermühl paper mill in Austria, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards enhanced productivity and global expansion.
Runtech Systems delivers ropeless tail threading to Munksjo Caieiras Ltda, Brazil Runtech Systems delivers ropeless tail threading to Munksjo Caieiras Ltda, Brazil
6/9/2024
Runtech delivers a ropeless tail threading systems to Munksjo Caieiras Ltda, Brazil. The delivery includes Runshooter technology with detailed engineering and startup support.
Green Bay Packaging acquires SMC Packaging Green Bay Packaging acquires SMC Packaging
6/9/2024
Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) announced the acquisition of SMC Packaging Group, a leading manufacturer of corrugated packaging solutions based in Springfield, Missouri, US.
Canada’s Irving Pulp and Paper to increase pulp capacity by 80 per cent Canada’s Irving Pulp and Paper to increase pulp capacity by 80 per cent
6/8/2024
Irving Pulp and Paper (IPP), part of the J. D. Irving group of companies, has announced a major investment project at its Saint John pulp mill in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
Collective agreements for Essity, Pankakoski, Mondi Powerflute, UPM and Corex in Finland Collective agreements for Essity, Pankakoski, Mondi Powerflute, UPM and Corex in Finland
6/8/2024
New collective agreements have been adopted in the Finnish pulp and paper industry.
Metsä Fibre to restart pulp production at Kemi mill by the end of June Metsä Fibre to restart pulp production at Kemi mill by the end of June
6/8/2024
Production at the Metsä Fibre’s Kemi bioproducts mill in Finland has been standing still since the gas explosion in late March.
Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex
6/5/2024
Andritz has acquired the Finnish company Procemex, the global leader in integrated web monitoring and web inspection solutions for the pulp and paper industry.
Norske Skog eyes BCTMP production at Saugbrugs mill, will not rebuild PM 6 Norske Skog eyes BCTMP production at Saugbrugs mill, will not rebuild PM 6
6/5/2024
Norske Skog plans to diversify the product offering of the Saugbrugs mill in Norway.
Suzano confirms interest in International Paper assets Suzano confirms interest in International Paper assets
6/5/2024
The internet is rife again with speculations on a possible take-over of International Paper by Brazilian pulp giant Suzano.
Kuantum Papers to Get Recovery Boiler Upgrade from Valmet Kuantum Papers to Get Recovery Boiler Upgrade from Valmet
6/1/2024
The installation, scheduled to take place in February 2025, will have a significant effect on the performance of the recovery boiler.
EU approves Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation EU approves Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
6/1/2024
The new rules require the EU countries to reduce the amount of plastic packaging waste, as well as set packaging reduction targets.
CMPC Plans 2.5 Million MTPA Pulp Mill in Brazil CMPC Plans 2.5 Million MTPA Pulp Mill in Brazil
6/1/2024
The USD 4.5 billion project will come up in the Brazilian federal state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Stora Enso postpones decision on Langerbrugge conversion Stora Enso postpones decision on Langerbrugge conversion
5/30/2024
Stora Enso has postponed indefinitely its decision on whether to convert a paper machine at its Lagerbrugge publication paper mill in Belgium to the production of recycled corrugated case material.
The Recycling Association announces new leadership The Recycling Association announces new leadership
5/30/2024
The Recycling Association (TRA) has appointed a new President and Vice President. Celine Grant has become new President after Craig Curtis stepped down after a five-year term as President. Colin Clarke will become the new Vice President and will take over from Ms Grant after a two-year term.
Rottneros to evaluate new technology for arrival control of wood chips Rottneros to evaluate new technology for arrival control of wood chips
5/28/2024
The Swedish greentech company Mantex AB will install a Mantex Biomass Analyzer in Rottneros’ pulp mill in Sunne in Sweden for evaluation. The installation is done in connection with the mill carrying out a major expansion in order to increase its capacity
Toscotec to participate in LatamPAPER in Mexico Toscotec to participate in LatamPAPER in Mexico
5/28/2024
Toscotec will participate in the Latin American Papermakers Conference 2024 from 12 to 14 June in Mexico City to present its energy efficient technological innovations
Mondi breaks ground on €200 million recycled containerboard mill investment Mondi breaks ground on €200 million recycled containerboard mill investment
5/26/2024
Mondi held a groundbreaking ceremony in Duino, Italy, today laying the cornerstone on its €200 million investment in the mill acquired in January 2023.
Runtech EP1000 Turbo Blower started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey Runtech EP1000 Turbo Blower started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey
5/26/2024
RunEco vacuum system with RunEco EP1000 Turbo Blower has started up at Ankutsan A.S., Turkey.
Nordic Paper Embarks on Digital Transformation with AFRY's Production Solution Nordic Paper Embarks on Digital Transformation with AFRY's Production Solution
5/22/2024
Nordic Paper, a major Scandinavian pulp and paper manufacturer, has partnered with AFRY to modernize its production processes through AFRY's digital solution, AFRY PaperLine.
Billerud will not convert its Escanaba mill Billerud will not convert its Escanaba mill
5/22/2024
Billerud’s Board of Directors has decided to not proceed with plans to convert its Escanaba mill to cartonboard production. Instead, the company will target to shift its product mix gradually towards packaging materials in North America with a moderate investment level.
Stora Enso postpones conversion of paper machine at its Langerbrugge site Stora Enso postpones conversion of paper machine at its Langerbrugge site
5/22/2024
Stora Enso’s Langerbrugge mill in Belgium produces recycled newsprint and recycled supercalendered magazine paper at two paper machines. The mill has the capacity to produce 540,000 tonnes per year of recycled paper.
Andritz to deliver a complete OCC line to Indah Kiat, Indonesia Andritz to deliver a complete OCC line to Indah Kiat, Indonesia
5/21/2024
Andritz has received an order from lndah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject treatment system to the mill in Karawang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
The Watermill Group invests in Musser Lumber Company The Watermill Group invests in Musser Lumber Company
5/21/2024
The Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm, announces it has completed an investment in Musser Lumber and its principal operating subsidiary, Musser Biomass and Wood Products (collectively, "Musser"), the mid-Atlantic region's leading producer of premium dried hardwood fiber and associated converted products.
Poland’s Kompap posts positive results for 2023 Poland’s Kompap posts positive results for 2023
5/21/2024
New data released Polish printing machine specialist Kompap has released positive financial results for last year.
One Equity Partners closes sale of Walki Group One Equity Partners closes sale of Walki Group
5/19/2024
One Equity Partners (“OEP”) recently announced that it has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation (“Oji Group”), a Japanese paper products technology company.
DS Smith invests €6M in production machinery for “La Chevrolière” packaging plant DS Smith invests €6M in production machinery for “La Chevrolière” packaging plant
5/19/2024
According to DS Smith, the announced investment is in response to growing customer demand for corrugated cardboard by DS Smith customers in the region.
Stora Enso raises its guidance for the full year 2024 adjusted EBIT Stora Enso raises its guidance for the full year 2024 adjusted EBIT
5/19/2024
Stora Enso estimates that the previous full year 2024 adjusted EBIT guidance will be exceeded, thanks to successful implementation of profit improvement actions and more favourable market conditions.
Lightweight kraft paper producers busy, while converters see room for improvement Lightweight kraft paper producers busy, while converters see room for improvement
5/15/2024
Germany’s lightweight kraft paper (40 g) market is split in two in early May. On the one hand, many paper mills report machines operating at decent capacity utilisation and lengthy lead times.
Canfor Pulp to indefinitely curtail one production line at Northwood facility Canfor Pulp to indefinitely curtail one production line at Northwood facility
5/14/2024
Canfor Pulp Products Inc., announced that it will indefinitely curtail one production line at its Northwood facility in Prince George, British Columbia due to the decline in availability of economic fibre in the northern BC region.
Canada’s Supremex reports quarterly results Canada’s Supremex reports quarterly results
5/14/2024
New data Canadian manufacturer Supremex has announced total revenues of $73.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.
CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants CL Grupo Industrial invests in Spanish containerboard plants
5/14/2024
Spanish CL Grupo Industrial is investing €6m in two of its containerboard mills to strengthen its position in the packaging market.
Canfor announces permanent closure of Polar sawmill, suspension of planned reinvestment in BC Canfor announces permanent closure of Polar sawmill, suspension of planned reinvestment in BC
5/12/2024
After thorough analysis of the persistent shortage of economically available timber and challenging operating conditions in northern British Columbia, Canfor Corporation announced today the permanent closure of its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, BC and the suspension of its planned reinvestment in Houston, BC.

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