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Archroma at PaperEx 2023 to present innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging Archroma at PaperEx 2023 to present innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging
11/28/2023
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is thrilled to announce its participation in PaperEx 2023, one of the premier events in the paper and packaging industry.
Huhtamaki North America launches fiber-based egg cartons Huhtamaki North America launches fiber-based egg cartons
11/27/2023
With more than 100 years of experience in molded fiber packaging technology, Huhtamaki, the maker of Chinet® tableware, is launching fiber-based egg cartons, made from 100% recycled material, for US egg producers.
Rottneros improves reliability with wireless vibration sensors Rottneros improves reliability with wireless vibration sensors
11/26/2023
Following years of successful implementation of measurement equipment from SPM Instrument, Swedish pulp development and production specialist Rottneros placed an order this summer for one hundred Airius wireless vibration sensors to monitor the mechanical condition of motors, pumps, and fans in the pulp mill.
Surge in Spain’s toilet paper exports reaches $13M in August 2023 Surge in Spain’s toilet paper exports reaches $13M in August 2023
11/26/2023
In August 2023, overseas shipments of toilet paper increased by 24% to 5.6K tons for the first time since May 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend.
Multiple awards in the Americas demonstrate Smurfit Kappa’s continued excellence in innovation Multiple awards in the Americas demonstrate Smurfit Kappa’s continued excellence in innovation
11/25/2023
Smurfit Kappa was honored with the 2023 Strategic Supplier Innovation Award from the Chamberlain Group (CG), a recognition of its efforts to improve supply chain efficiency through groundbreaking technologies and sustainable packaging solutions.
Rengo acquires stakes in manufacturer of corrugated packaging in India Rengo acquires stakes in manufacturer of corrugated packaging in India
11/25/2023
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has acquired 30% of the shares in Velvin Containers Private Limited, a corrugated packaging manufacturer in India.
Metsä Board Husum folding boxboard capacity expansion starts up Metsä Board Husum folding boxboard capacity expansion starts up
11/25/2023
The project to expand folding boxboard production capacity has been completed at the Husum integrated pulp and paperboard mill in Sweden.
Toscotec receives second rebuild order from Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway Toscotec receives second rebuild order from Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway
11/24/2023
Norwegian cardboard producer Ranheim Paper & Board started up PM5 at its Ranheim paper mill after a dryer section rebuild supplied by Toscotec.
Higher wood fiber costs for pulp mills worldwide in 2023 Higher wood fiber costs for pulp mills worldwide in 2023
11/24/2023
Global pulp prices have fallen steadily since late 2022, when they reached record highs.
MM Group reduces planned investments at Kwidzyn mill in Poland MM Group reduces planned investments at Kwidzyn mill in Poland
11/23/2023
Due to uncompetitive wood prices from the Polish State Forests’ monopoly and low market demand across paper and board products, the company decided to significantly reduce the planned multiannual strategic investment project at MM Kwidzyn relating to energy, further pulp integration and the product range, which was announced end of April 2023.
DS Smith announces a €90m investment at Rouen paper mill DS Smith announces a €90m investment at Rouen paper mill
11/23/2023
DS Smith, a world leader in sustainable packaging solutions, recently unveiled a major investment to transform the paper mill’s energy supply at its site in Normandy, near Rouen.
4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity” 4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity”
11/23/2023
More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen at a conference recognizing the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximize industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox.
Canfor announces extended curtailment at Polar sawmill Canfor announces extended curtailment at Polar sawmill
11/22/2023
Canfor Corporation recently announced it will curtail operations at its Polar Sawmill located in Bear Lake British Columbia, north of Prince George, following an orderly wind-down.
Drenik has chosen Pulsar Engineering to build a new plant in Belgrade Drenik has chosen Pulsar Engineering to build a new plant in Belgrade
11/22/2023
Investing in cutting-edge technology for enhanced efficiency and quality.
Clearwater Paper to launch circular polyethylene in consumer tissue packaging Clearwater Paper to launch circular polyethylene in consumer tissue packaging
11/22/2023
Clearwater Paper Corporation today announced a collaboration with Charter Next Generation (CNG) for an early-to-market initiative to include advanced recycled polyethylene in Clearwater Paper’s private-label tissue packaging offerings.
Successful start-up of Asia Symbol’s Rugao board machine 13 Successful start-up of Asia Symbol’s Rugao board machine 13
11/21/2023
At the end of October, Voith successfully started up Asia Symbol’s BM 13 at Rugao, 180 km north of Shanghai, China.
Velvet Care achieves B Corp status Velvet Care achieves B Corp status
11/21/2023
Velvet Care, Central Europe’s fastest-growing consumer tissue producer, has been certified as a B Corp, becoming the first major European company in its industry to achieve this status, reflecting its environmental, social and governance priorities.
Paperworld China kicks off this Friday as industry players reunite for face-to-face business Paperworld China kicks off this Friday as industry players reunite for face-to-face business
11/21/2023
Over 300 exhibitors are set to showcase a wide spectrum of stationery, office supplies as well as personalised, cultural and trendy products at this week’s Paperworld China, which takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
The conversion investment project at Norske Skog Golbey will augment from EUR 265 to 300 million The conversion investment project at Norske Skog Golbey will augment from EUR 265 to 300 million
11/20/2023
The net investment amount for the conversion project at Norske Skog Golbey will increase from EUR 265 to 300 million.
Altri Group’s revenue decreased 38,6 per cent Altri Group’s revenue decreased 38,6 per cent
11/20/2023
Altri Group achieved total revenues of € 174.4 M in the 3Q23, a decrease of 38.6% vs 3Q22.
Carton Group builds multinational group focused on sustainable packaging solutions Carton Group builds multinational group focused on sustainable packaging solutions
11/20/2023
Carton Group, a leading supplier of packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, has completed a successful refinancing and made three strategic acquisitions in Italy, Germany, and the UK.
WestRock and Engie sign agreement to add renewable energy to US grid WestRock and Engie sign agreement to add renewable energy to US grid
11/19/2023
WestRock, a leader in sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. and global leader in the net zero energy transition.
ABB to expand its EUREC center serving the pulp and paper industry ABB to expand its EUREC center serving the pulp and paper industry
11/19/2023
ABB’s European Regional Execution Center (EUREC), which provides project management and strategy support to the technology leader’s pulp and paper teams across the continent, has reached its 10th anniversary of operations and benefited from an expansion to meet growing customer demand.
Andritz to supply the first methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese pulp industry Andritz to supply the first methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese pulp industry
11/19/2023
Andritz will supply a methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd.
Advanced Industries Packaging introduces a counterfeiting solution: UV mark Advanced Industries Packaging introduces a counterfeiting solution: UV mark
11/18/2023
Recently the market faced a serious threat of products counterfeiting. To support its customers and secure final users AIP (Advanced Industries Packaging) has developed an easy-in-use solution: UV mark on the surface of the sack.
Toscotec to supply a complete drying section rebuild to Rexcell in Sweden Toscotec to supply a complete drying section rebuild to Rexcell in Sweden
11/18/2023
Toscotec will supply a complete rebuild of PM1’s drying section to Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden.
Clearwater Paper suspends Idaho operations due to natural gas pipeline incident Clearwater Paper suspends Idaho operations due to natural gas pipeline incident
11/18/2023
Clearwater Paper Corporation, a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility.
Tissue World Miami 2024 announces key note speaker Tissue World Miami 2024 announces key note speaker
11/16/2023
Tissue World Miami announces its initial line up of confirmed speakers. Key note speaker will be Jean-David Tardif, President & COO of Cascades.
Huhtamaki completes a sale of real estate in Thane, India Huhtamaki completes a sale of real estate in Thane, India
11/16/2023
Huhtamaki’s subsidiary in India has recently consolidated five manufacturing sites into larger local units.
Supremex reports 2.8% revenue increase in Q3 Supremex reports 2.8% revenue increase in Q3
11/16/2023
Supremex Inc. , a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper based packaging solutions, recently announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Unicorr Packaging Group Has Acquired Pennsylvania-based TriState Container Unicorr Packaging Group Has Acquired Pennsylvania-based TriState Container
11/15/2023
Unicorr Packaging Group today announced the acquisition of TriState Container Corporation.
preparation led to significantly reduced downtimes during project implementation. preparation led to significantly reduced downtimes during project implementation.
11/15/2023
“PM 2 and PM 3 in Nanning are the 13th and 14th paper machines in the partnership between Sun Paper and Voith.
Cascades Announces the Death of Bernard Lemaire, a Great Entrepreneur and Builder Cascades Announces the Death of Bernard Lemaire, a Great Entrepreneur and Builder
11/15/2023
Cascades deeply regrets and is saddened to announce the death of one of its cofounders, Mr. Bernard Lemaire, at the age of 87.
Voith introduces new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings Voith introduces new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings
11/12/2023
Voith is supplementing its proven Pluralis family with new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings.
Jessica Nordin new director of sustainability at Södra Jessica Nordin new director of sustainability at Södra
11/12/2023
Jessica Nordin is taking up the role as new Director of Sustainability at Södra with responsibility for leading and developing Södra’s overall sustainability agenda moving forward.
ABB upgrades drive control system at Jujo Thermal paper mill in Finland ABB upgrades drive control system at Jujo Thermal paper mill in Finland
11/12/2023
Jujo Thermal selected ABB to upgrade its drive control system at its mill in Kauttua, Finland, for improved runnability and efficiency.
SPG completes acquisition of complete packaging SPG completes acquisition of complete packaging
11/11/2023
Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a leading, vertically integrated provider of protective packaging products, today announced the acquisition of Monroe, Michigan-based Complete Packaging (Complete), a portfolio company of the Spell Family Office.
VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
11/11/2023
Enabled by foam forming technology, VTT’s formable cellulose-based webs with 30% extensibility were used to make rigid packages using an industrial product packaging line.
Toscotec supplied a dryer section rebuild to Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine Toscotec supplied a dryer section rebuild to Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine
11/9/2023
Graphic paper manufacturer Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine started up PM6 after a dryer section rebuild supplied by Toscotec at its Etival Clairefontaine mill in France.
EETC secures Nine Dragons Paper Jingzhou ESP Project EETC secures Nine Dragons Paper Jingzhou ESP Project
11/9/2023
Enelco Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (EETC) today announced that it has been selected to supply electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) to Nine Dragons Paper (Hubei) Co., Ltd.
A.Celli starts up its tissue line at Kochavinska Paper Factory in Ukraine during war A.Celli starts up its tissue line at Kochavinska Paper Factory in Ukraine during war
11/9/2023
Despite the extremely difficult situation created by the ongoing conflict, A.Celli and Kochavinska Paper Factory teams managed to start up the new iDEAL® tissue line provided for the plant located in the Lviv region.
Progroup to build containerboard machine at Sappi Stockstadt mill site Progroup to build containerboard machine at Sappi Stockstadt mill site
11/8/2023
Progroup will acquire the site of the Stockstadt mill from Sappi and redevelop it for corrugated case material production.
Metsä Group and Quant Finland agree on a common goal to reduce fossil oil consumption Metsä Group and Quant Finland agree on a common goal to reduce fossil oil consumption
11/8/2023
Metsä Group and industrial maintenance service provider Quant Finland have agreed to halve the consumption of fossil hydraulic oil together in Metsä Group’s plywood and Kerto LVL mills by 2027 compared to 2022.
Cellwood receives three orders from India Cellwood receives three orders from India
11/8/2023
Cellwood announces that its partnership with RC Machinery has resulted in a new order for a Dispersing unit to Star Paper.
Voith and Sun Paper achieve early start-up of Nanning PM 2 and PM 3 packaging paper machine Voith and Sun Paper achieve early start-up of Nanning PM 2 and PM 3 packaging paper machine
11/7/2023
Recently, Sun Paper’s two state-of-the-art packaging paper machines PM 2 and PM 3 were successfully commissioned at the Nanning, China site within one month.
Settlement agreed on insurance coverage for Norske Skog Saugbrugs Settlement agreed on insurance coverage for Norske Skog Saugbrugs
11/7/2023
Norske Skog has worked closely with the insurance company, equipment suppliers, and other parties to determine the extent of damages following the rockslide on 27 April.
Oxygen reactor feed MC pump improves O2 delignification Oxygen reactor feed MC pump improves O2 delignification
11/7/2023
An Indian pulp and paper customer noticed that their MC pump was not up to par and sought help in reaching the targets on their production line.
Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment
11/6/2023
Sappi Limited, a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve, continues to reach new milestones by completing the Higg Facility Environmental Management (FEM) verification audit at its Cloquet mill.

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