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Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant
12/19/2023
Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant in Barcelona.
Rottneros invests in Blue Ocean Closures Rottneros invests in Blue Ocean Closures
12/19/2023
Rottneros AB, one of the world’s leading suppliers of first-class market pulp, is now investing in Blue Ocean Closures and becomes a co-owner of the Swedish start-up, developing proprietary fiber-based packaging materials.
Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai Valmet to supply automation and quality control systems to Union Paper Mills in Dubai
12/18/2023
Valmet will supply Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) and Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with the latest web-based Valmet DNA User Interface to Union Paper Mills’ paper machine PM 2 in its Dubai facility, in the United Arab Emirates.
ABB wins automation and drive system scope of supply for Gascogne Papier’s new paper machine project ABB wins automation and drive system scope of supply for Gascogne Papier’s new paper machine project
12/18/2023
ABB has been selected as a project partner for the installation of the world’s widest uncoated machine-glazed (MG) paper machine at Gascogne Papier’s kraft pulp and paper production plant in Mimizan, France.
PA Consulting acquires the first Scala machine for PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology PA Consulting acquires the first Scala machine for PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology
12/18/2023
PA Consulting, a global leader in innovation and transformation consulting, reinforces its pivotal position in sustainable packaging by acquiring the first PulPac Scala production line.
Suzano again selects Andritz solution for major fluff pulp expansion project Suzano again selects Andritz solution for major fluff pulp expansion project
12/16/2023
Andritz has received a follow-up order from Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano for a major conversion project at the Limeira pulp mill.
Andritz to increase mechanical pulp production at Dezhou Taiding with another high-performance line Andritz to increase mechanical pulp production at Dezhou Taiding with another high-performance line
12/16/2023
Andritz has received an order from Dezhou Taiding New Material Science and Technology Co., Ltd., China, to deliver a second chemi-thermomechanical (P-RC APMP) line to the mill in Pingyuan County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China.
ProJet to deliver four ProCleaners for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C. ProJet to deliver four ProCleaners for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C.
12/15/2023
ProJet b.v. is ready for delivery of 4 ProCleaners (Power Cleaners) for Cartiera Pirinoli S.C.
Microline for the South American tissue market Microline for the South American tissue market
12/14/2023
Microline, an Italian company specialising in the design and development of packaging solutions for tissue products, has excelled for over twenty years in the dynamic South American market, where it has a reputation for providing versatile, high-performance and high-quality machines.
The Pulp & Beyond 2024 conference program is released The Pulp & Beyond 2024 conference program is released
12/14/2023
The Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference will bring together key people in the forest industry on 9 April 2024 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.
Pulp & Beyond 2024 Pulp & Beyond 2024
12/13/2023
Pulp & Beyond is the leading forum bringing together the latest forest-based bioeconomy innovations, products, services and technologies as well as key people throughout the ecosystem.
Evergreen Hill Enterprise acquires SWM International Evergreen Hill Enterprise acquires SWM International
12/13/2023
SWM International has been successfully acquired by Evergreen Hill Enterprise.
DS Smith announces CEO succession DS Smith announces CEO succession
12/12/2023
DS Smith Plc recently announced that Miles Roberts has informed the Company of his intention, following 13 years with the Company, to retire from the Board and from his role as CEO.
Toscotec starts up a tissue line at Jumbo Centre in South Africa Toscotec starts up a tissue line at Jumbo Centre in South Africa
12/12/2023
South African tissue producer Jumbo Centre has started up an AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at their Johannesburg facility.
Lucart appoints new Sustainability and Energy transition manager Lucart appoints new Sustainability and Energy transition manager
12/12/2023
Michele Noera joins the Lucart Group in the role of Sustainability and Energy Transition Manager.
PulPac reveals a phone tray insert PulPac reveals a phone tray insert
12/11/2023
PulPac, a leader in dry molding technology, announces the latest addition to its “Highway Products”: the Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert.
Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill moves towards full capacity production Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill moves towards full capacity production
12/11/2023
Kemi bioproduct mill is ramping up towards full capacity production and pulp deliveries to customers have started.
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters
12/11/2023
Kuura textile fibre, which is made out of softwood pulp from the Äänekoski bioproduct mill, received a ‘Green Shirt’ rating based on the evaluation arranged by not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy.
Lucart factories in Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne obtain ISO 45001 safety certification Lucart factories in Nyergesújfalu and Laval sur Vologne obtain ISO 45001 safety certification
12/10/2023
After Porcari, Diecimo, Torre di Mosto, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Avigliano, Altopascio in Italy), Artziniega in Spain), Blackmore Park in UK) the factories of Nyergesújfalu in Hungary and Laval sur Vologne, in France, have also obtained ISO 45001:2018 certification on the health and safety management system.
NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VISUTECH NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VISUTECH
12/10/2023
VISUTECH DIGITAL AB ANNOUNCES THAT ITS FOUNDER AND CEO, JAN-OLOF JUNGERSTEN, WILL BE PASSING THE MANAGING DIRECTOR ROLE TO JOHAN LIDSTRÖM.
Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for Its New Liquid Carton Production Plant Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for Its New Liquid Carton Production Plant
12/10/2023
Elopak has announced plans to build its first U.S. production plant with the latest state-of-the-art technology for the production of Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs.
Mativ announces completion of sale of engineered papers business Mativ announces completion of sale of engineered papers business
12/9/2023
Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of its Engineered Papers business to Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd.
Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers the advantage Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers the advantage
12/9/2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its range of saturating kraft paper and increased capacity, in order to improve and enhance its service to manufacturers of internal and external building panels, worktops, furniture and technical films.
Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region
12/8/2023
Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e Hijos.
Andritz to supply dewatering and dispersing equipment to Rondo Ganahl’s paper mill in Austria Andritz to supply dewatering and dispersing equipment to Rondo Ganahl’s paper mill in Austria
12/8/2023
Andritz has received an order from Rondo Ganahl AG to supply dewatering and dispersing equipment to be installed in its paper mill in Frastanz, Austria.
Clearwater Paper announces achievements in its 2023 Sustainability Report Clearwater Paper announces achievements in its 2023 Sustainability Report
12/8/2023
Clearwater Paper Corporation has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, an annual upd‌ate on the company’s progress against its multi-year sustainability goals.
Georgia-Pacific to invest $150 at its tissue mill in Halsey, Oregon Georgia-Pacific to invest $150 at its tissue mill in Halsey, Oregon
12/7/2023
Georgia-Pacific announced a $150 million investment in its retail consumer tissue business at its mill in Halsey, Oregon.
Andritz starts up largest high-kappa fiberline in China for Nanning Sun Paper Andritz starts up largest high-kappa fiberline in China for Nanning Sun Paper
12/7/2023
International technology group ANDRITZ has started up a state-of-the-art, highly efficient fiber line and lime kiln plant at Nanning Sun Paper’s pulp and paper mill in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China.
Kemira announces a multi-million euro investment in water treatment chemicals production in the UK Kemira announces a multi-million euro investment in water treatment chemicals production in the UK
12/7/2023
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, announces a significant capacity extension of its ferric sulfate water treatment chemicals production line in Goole, UK.
ANDRITZ complements its process control product portfolio by acquiring NAF valve business ANDRITZ complements its process control product portfolio by acquiring NAF valve business
12/5/2023
ANDRITZ has signed an agreement with Flowserve Corporation based in Texas, USA, to take over its

NAF AB engineers, designs and builds Flowserve’s NAF control valve portfolio.
Billerud Appoints Ivar Vatne as President and Chief Executive Officer Billerud Appoints Ivar Vatne as President and Chief Executive Officer
12/5/2023
“Ivar is a highly appreciated leader, and he has deep knowledge about the company’s strategic direction.
CD&R Completes Acquisition of Veritiv Corporation CD&R Completes Acquisition of Veritiv Corporation
12/5/2023
Veritiv Corporation, a leading distributor of packaging, facility solutions, and print products, today announced that an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R) completed its acquisition of the company.
Arctic Paper changes its liquidity provider to Carnegie Arctic Paper changes its liquidity provider to Carnegie
12/4/2023
Arctic Paper S.A. has terminated the liquidity provider assignment with Erik Penser and has appointed Carnegie Investment Bank AB as new liquidity provider for the company’s shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
ABB signs €500 million EIB financing ABB signs €500 million EIB financing
12/4/2023
ABB and the European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, have signed a €500 million financing agreement to support ABB’s research and development in its Electrification business area.
Saica Group unveils its R&DI centre Saica Group unveils its R&DI centre
12/4/2023
The Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
UPM Timber invests in modernization of Korkeakoski sawmill UPM Timber invests in modernization of Korkeakoski sawmill
12/3/2023
UPM invests nearly 10 million euros in the modernization of the Korkeakoski sawmill.
Nippon Paper announces liquid-packaging carton price revision Nippon Paper announces liquid-packaging carton price revision
12/3/2023
Nippon Paper Industries Co has announced a price revision for liquid-packaging cartons for milk and beverages.
New paper recycling plant to be built in South East Queensland, Australia New paper recycling plant to be built in South East Queensland, Australia
12/3/2023
One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling facilities will be built in South East Queensland with plans to turn 220,000 tonnes of waste paper and cardboard from across Queensland and northern New South Wales into pulp annually for export.
EcoVadis Platinum again for Holmen Paper EcoVadis Platinum again for Holmen Paper
12/2/2023
Holmen Paper Braviken and Hallsta have once again achieved the prestigious EcoVadis platinum medal, making it seven consecutive years of recognition.
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fiber gained important recognition in sustainability matters Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fiber gained important recognition in sustainability matters
12/2/2023
Kuura textile fiber, which is made from Metsä Group’s softwood pulp, received a ‘Green Shirt’ rating based on the evaluation arranged by not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy.
Computerworld names International Paper to 2024 list of Best Places to Work in IT Computerworld names International Paper to 2024 list of Best Places to Work in IT
12/2/2023
Foundry’s Computerworld announces International Paper as a 2024 Best Places to Work in IT.
Lumber operations to be curtailed in Chapman, Alabama, US Lumber operations to be curtailed in Chapman, Alabama, US
12/1/2023
Boise Cascade announced an indefinite curtailment of its lumber production in Chapman, AL.
Paper Excellence extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill Paper Excellence extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill
12/1/2023
Paper Excellence Canada announced that the curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility will be extended to the end of February 2024 due to challenging market conditions which have not recovered as anticipated.
Essity Joins European Research Project Sustronics in Development of Eco-friendly Sensor Technology Essity Joins European Research Project Sustronics in Development of Eco-friendly Sensor Technology
11/29/2023
Essity announced that it has joined the European research project Sustronics, an EU-funded project with the goal of moving the European electronics industry towards eco-friendly electronics and the development of cutting-edge functionalities.
MM Group Reduces and Refocuses Investments at Kwidzyn Mill in Poland MM Group Reduces and Refocuses Investments at Kwidzyn Mill in Poland
11/29/2023
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM Group) has decided to significantly reduce the planned multi-year strategic investment project at its pulp and paper mill in Poland, MM Kwidzyn.
ABB launches Real Progress campaign to accelerate global sustainability ABB launches Real Progress campaign to accelerate global sustainability
11/29/2023
ABB has launched its new global sustainability initiative, showcasing the power of technology and expertise to accelerate sustainability while enhancing productivity.
PPWR – EU Parliament strikes a balance for circular packaging PPWR – EU Parliament strikes a balance for circular packaging
11/28/2023
The corrugated cardboard industry supports the European Commission’s intention “to reduce the negative environmental impacts of packaging and packaging waste while improving the functioning of the internal market” via the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
EIB signs SEK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Billerud for bioproduct mill upgrade EIB signs SEK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Billerud for bioproduct mill upgrade
11/28/2023
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €110 million) loan agreement with Swedish company Billerud, a world-leading paper and packaging materials supplier.

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