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Meisheng expands production with third Andritz needlepunch line Meisheng expands production with third Andritz needlepunch line
5/8/2024
Meisheng Group has started up a new Andritz needlepunch line at its facility in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Supremex announces the acquisition of Forest Envelope Group Supremex announces the acquisition of Forest Envelope Group
5/8/2024
Supremex Inc., a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of the assets of Forest Envelope Group.
SolarFlow Green suction press roll cover ensures more sustainable paper production SolarFlow Green suction press roll cover ensures more sustainable paper production
5/8/2024
With SolarFlow Green, Voith is setting yet another standard for paper manufacturing products made of renewable raw materials.
Sappi Europe announces price rises for its packaging and speciality products Sappi Europe announces price rises for its packaging and speciality products
5/6/2024
Sappi Europe says it will increase prices for its packaging and speciality products effective on deliveries as from June 2024.
Heinzel starts commissioning new PM at Steyermühl facility Heinzel starts commissioning new PM at Steyermühl facility
5/6/2024
Heinzel subsidiary Zellstoff Pöls has started up the new paper machine 6 at its Steyrermühl site in Austria.
16 percent weight reduction with Holmen Uniq 16 percent weight reduction with Holmen Uniq
5/1/2024
Holmen UNIQ is now available from 37 gsm. It’s a super-calendered paper, bright and smooth, with an opacity that is unmatched in low grammages.
Resolute and Greenpeace parties announce the conclusion of long-running litigations Resolute and Greenpeace parties announce the conclusion of long-running litigations
5/1/2024
Resolute Forest Products, Greenpeace, Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Inc., and Greenpeace International announced that they have resolved Resolute Forest Products, Inc. et al. v. Greenpeace International et al., No. 3:17-cv-02824-JST (N.D. Cal. 2016).
Valmet introduces sustainable low-friction doctor blades Valmet introduces sustainable low-friction doctor blades
5/1/2024
Valmet is introducing new low-friction doctor blades to respond to customers’ energy savings and decreased doctor blade usage sustainability requirements.
Lubrizol announces $20 million investment in acrylic emulsion manufacturing capacity Lubrizol announces $20 million investment in acrylic emulsion manufacturing capacity
4/28/2024
As part of its growth strategy for innovative resin technologies for coatings, Lubrizol announces a $20 million investment to its plant in Gastonia, North Carolina, to enhance production of innovative acrylic emulsions.
India’s paper, paperboard imports increase by 37% in April-December 2023 India’s paper, paperboard imports increase by 37% in April-December 2023
4/28/2024
New data India’s imports of paper and paperboard expanded by some 37 percent between April and December 2023, according to figures released by Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA).
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne
4/28/2024
SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by €60 per tonne. The new price is valid from June 1, 2024.
Billerud improved sequential performance in the wake of positive market sentiment Billerud improved sequential performance in the wake of positive market sentiment
4/27/2024
Billerud has published its Q1 2024 results. Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, comments the report:
Polish cardboard packaging producer Akomex boosts industry ties Polish cardboard packaging producer Akomex boosts industry ties
4/27/2024
New development Polish cardboard packaging maker Grupa Akomex has announced it is joining the Natureef Association as a supporting member.
Albany International announces discontinuation of manufacturing capacity in South Korea Albany International announces discontinuation of manufacturing capacity in South Korea
4/23/2024
Albany International Korea, Inc., an affiliate of Albany International Corp.
Ahlstrom anticipates closure or divestment of its Bousbecque plant Ahlstrom anticipates closure or divestment of its Bousbecque plant
4/23/2024
Ahlstrom has launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Bousbecque plant in France about the possibility to divest or close the plant and to centralize parchment paper production to its Saint-Séverin plant in France to ensure the long-term future and competitiveness of the specialty materials business.
Lecta';;;s new thermal paper for linerless applications Lecta';;;s new thermal paper for linerless applications
4/23/2024
In keeping with its firm commitment to innovation and the pursuit of excellence in the quality of its products, Lecta announces the launch of its new thermal facestock designed specifically for manufacturing linerless labels.
Ilim Group is partner of Shanghai Pulp Week 2024 Ilim Group is partner of Shanghai Pulp Week 2024
4/21/2024
Ilim Group’s delegation attended the work sessions of SPW 2024 and held a series of meetings with key partners in China.
10.9% rise in paper industry jobs between 2012 and 2022 10.9% rise in paper industry jobs between 2012 and 2022
4/21/2024
Between 2012 and 2022, the number of people in the EU working in the manufacture of paper and paper products industry increased by 10.9%. In absolute figures, this means that 62 500 more people were working in this industry.
Finnish trade unions take no decision on strike Finnish trade unions take no decision on strike
4/20/2024
The umbrella organisation of Finnish trade unions SAK has not decided whether to continue strikes in various industries and segments, the Finnish transport workers' union AKT announced today.
Mondi drops out of takeover race for DS Smith Mondi drops out of takeover race for DS Smith
4/20/2024
After International Paper (IP) and DS Smith have agreed on the conditions for a combination of the companies on Tuesday, Mondi officially declared it would not place an offer to buy the British company.
RemaSawco receives an order from a Canadian sawmill for SEK 1 million RemaSawco receives an order from a Canadian sawmill for SEK 1 million
4/17/2024
RemaSawco AB has received an order from a Canadian sawmill regarding the upgrade of the sawmill's saw line. The order value amounts to SEK 1 million + commissioning costs.
Label Summit Latin America 2024 reports a successful edition Label Summit Latin America 2024 reports a successful edition
4/17/2024
The 20th edition of Label Summit Latin America 2024 has closed on a high note, attracting 750 visitors from 25 countries.
Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch';;;s AI application wins an international innovation competition Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch';;;s AI application wins an international innovation competition
4/17/2024
The AI application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage won the international Innovation of Innovations prize.
Roxcel to take over Kämmerer Paper Holding Roxcel to take over Kämmerer Paper Holding
4/17/2024
Roxcel plans to strengthen its paper manufacturing activities
International Paper to acquire DS Smith International Paper to acquire DS Smith
4/17/2024
International Paper (IP) and DS Smith announced that they have reached a takeover agreement, resulting in a 66.3 per cent ownership of IP in the combined company and 33.7 per cent for DS Smith shareholders, implying a transaction value of about $9.9bn.
Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility
4/15/2024
Project to expand output capacity Polish corrugated cardboard maker Aquila Września has launched construction work on a new production hall wirh a surface of about 13,000 sq. m.
Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business
4/15/2024
Georgia-Pacific recently announced an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon.
The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China
4/15/2024
The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel, is being celebrated by Suzano, the largest market pulp producer globally, and Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, one of the largest maritime transportation companies.
The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China
4/14/2024
The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel
First glimmers of hope on Poland’s paper and board markets First glimmers of hope on Poland’s paper and board markets
4/13/2024
Prices rise or stabilise in many segments during Q1
Model postpones start-up of paper machine in Eilenburg Model postpones start-up of paper machine in Eilenburg
4/13/2024
The new containerboard machine at Model’s Eilenburg plant will start up in early or mid-June, a company spokesperson told EUWID.
Heinzel to start talks on closure of Raubling plant Heinzel to start talks on closure of Raubling plant
4/13/2024
Heinzel has announced plans to close its Raubling containerboard plant.
EveryLife donates more than 523,000 diapers and 123,000 wipes EveryLife donates more than 523,000 diapers and 123,000 wipes
4/8/2024
Company makes generous contribution to families in need through the “Buy For a Cause” program
Metsä Fibre is negotiating possible layoffs at the bioproducts mill in Kemi Metsä Fibre is negotiating possible layoffs at the bioproducts mill in Kemi
4/8/2024
Negotiations are taking place due to a long interruption in production caused by a gas explosion at the evaporation plant
Finnish unions suspend strike on 8 April Finnish unions suspend strike on 8 April
4/6/2024
SAK will reassess situation on 18 April
Stora Enso starting up mills in Finland Stora Enso starting up mills in Finland
4/6/2024
Stora Enso is restarting production at its Finnish mills this and next week.
UPM';;s Finnish mills are resuming production UPM';;s Finnish mills are resuming production
4/6/2024
UPM has started ramping up production at the Finnish mills that were affected by the strikes in the logistics sector.
Ekman buys Allan Morris Recycling Ekman buys Allan Morris Recycling
4/4/2024
Ekman & Co has increased its footprint in Britain. The company has announced the acquisition of Allan Morris Recycling (AM Recycling Ltd) of Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales, effective on 26 March 2024.
Turkey plans safeguard measures of $200/t on CCM imports from Europe Turkey plans safeguard measures of $200/t on CCM imports from Europe
4/4/2024
Public hearing planned on 4 April
Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion
4/2/2024
Metsä Group has interrupted pulp and containerboard production at the Kemi industrial complex in Finland after a gas explosion in the evaporation plant at Metsä Fibre's Kemi pulp mill on 21 March.
Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion
4/2/2024
Metsä Group has interrupted pulp and containerboard production at the Kemi industrial complex in Finland after a gas explosion in the evaporation plant at Metsä Fibre's Kemi pulp mill on 21 March.
Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers
4/2/2024
Sappi Europe has restarted price negotiations for fine papers, the company announced.
Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy
3/27/2024
The sentiment on the Italian recovered paper market is positive. Although the general private consumption situation has not improved, the outlook is brightening and prices of some grades are trending higher.
Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills
3/27/2024
Stora Enso has confirmed that the company started fully ramping down its Imatra and Oulu mills on Sunday due to ongoing political strikes that are hitting ports and transportation in Finland.
Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled
3/27/2024
Due to the continued strikes at Finnish ports, Mayr-Melnhof's Koktamills site will temporarily cease production.
RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant
3/16/2024
Reno de Medici (RDM) will exit cartonboard production in France.
Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes
3/16/2024
The temporary shutdowns will effect deliveries to customers and are expected to have a significant financial impact, Metsä Group says.
Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland
3/14/2024
Temporary closures amid ongoing strikes in the transport and logistic sector are also planned at UPM and Stora Enso mills, reports Finnish public broadcaster Yle.

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