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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.
Rayonier names Mark McHugh President av CFO Rayonier names Mark McHugh President av CFO
11/6/2023
Rayonier announced that Mark McHugh has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 20, 2023.
New measurement method for determining the price and quality of wood chips and sawdust New measurement method for determining the price and quality of wood chips and sawdust
11/6/2023
The Swedish greentech company Mantex develops and sells industrial measuring equipment for the analysis of wood raw materials in the paper and pulp industry, wood pellets production and in the bioenergy industry.
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue
11/5/2023
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue, the provider of innovative process technologies and related services for converting tissue jumbo reels into final tissue products.
Metsä Group and Valmet to develop a joint sustainability model for industrial investment projects Metsä Group and Valmet to develop a joint sustainability model for industrial investment projects
11/5/2023
Metsä Group and Valmet are jointly developing a comprehensive operating model to ensure sustainability in technology and maintenance investments.
MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER TO HIKE PRICES FOR GIROFORM CARBONLESS PAPERS MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER TO HIKE PRICES FOR GIROFORM CARBONLESS PAPERS
11/5/2023
MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER IS FORCED TO INCREASE PRICES BY UP TO 14% FOR DELIVERIES FROM JANUARY 1, 2022 FOR THE ENTIRE RANGE OF SPECIALTY PAPERS (THERMOSCRIPT, JETSCRIPT, GIROFORM, SUPERCOTE, BARRICOTE).
Gutex produces first fibers for insulation board with new Andritz fiber preparation system Gutex produces first fibers for insulation board with new Andritz fiber preparation system
11/4/2023
Wood fiber insulation board manufacturer Gutex has successfully produced first fibers with its new ANDRITZ fiber preparation system in Eschbach, Germany.
Industry CEOs warn of dire economic consequences from proposed NAAQS standards Industry CEOs warn of dire economic consequences from proposed NAAQS standards
11/4/2023
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock on Nov.
Ilim Group appoints new CEO Ilim Group appoints new CEO
11/4/2023
The Board of Directors appointed Aleksei Lomko as Chief Executive Officer of Russian JSC Ilim Group effective from October 30, 2023.
Suzano invests R$490 million to expand fluff pulp capacity Suzano invests R$490 million to expand fluff pulp capacity
11/3/2023
Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, announces it will invest R$490 million (approximately US$100 million) in a new fluff pulp line.
De Iuliis successfully started dryer section revamping for Favini Group De Iuliis successfully started dryer section revamping for Favini Group
11/3/2023
Favini Group successfully started up its PM of Rossano Veneto after the complete rebuilt of its pre-dryer section by De Iuliis.
Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority Lecta: efficient, responsible water management as a priority
11/2/2023
Water is essential in the pulp and paper industry, so Lecta prioritizes the efficient use of this valuable natural resource.
upgrade aims to substantially increase the machine’s drying capacity and is planned for the second half of 2024. upgrade aims to substantially increase the machine’s drying capacity and is planned for the second half of 2024.
11/2/2023
Toscotec will supply a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer of latest generation, the entire steam and condensate removal system and high-efficiency TT Hoods.
Valmet has received a major order of multiple technologies from Liansheng Pulp & Paper in China Valmet has received a major order of multiple technologies from Liansheng Pulp & Paper in China
11/2/2023
Valmet has received a major order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) in Fujian Province in China covering multiple technology deliveries for the customer’s Zhangpu site.
Asia Symbol brings in ABB to provide manufacturing execution system at three tissue mills in China Asia Symbol brings in ABB to provide manufacturing execution system at three tissue mills in China
11/1/2023
As Asia Symbol Group, one of the biggest wood pulp producers in China, expands its pulp and paper business into tissue manufacturing, it has selected long-term strategic partner ABB to deliver the ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and system integration at three of its tissue mills in China.
Stora Enso increases mixed forests by decreasing spruce density in Finland Stora Enso increases mixed forests by decreasing spruce density in Finland
11/1/2023
Stora Enso has launched a new operating model at its logging sites in Finland to improve the vitality and biodiversity of forests.
Suzano to Invest R$1.66 billion in new tissue paper mill Suzano to Invest R$1.66 billion in new tissue paper mill
11/1/2023
Suzano, the world’s largest producer of market pulp, announces on October 26th a series of projects aimed at expanding its installed production capacity and which will enhance its operational efficiency.
Essity reuses more than half of France’s recycled food and beverage packaging Essity reuses more than half of France’s recycled food and beverage packaging
10/31/2023
The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging. The facility recycles 25,000 tons per year, equivalent to 60% of all collected, sorted and recycled food and beverage cartons in France.
Höganäs Borgestad to build a new and advanced refractory production plant in Bjuv Höganäs Borgestad to build a new and advanced refractory production plant in Bjuv
10/31/2023
Höganäs Borgestad AB has today announced the decision to build a new and advanced refractory plant that allows for more sustainable production while freeing up space for the municipality of Bjuv to develop its city center.
Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland
10/31/2023
Metsa Board, part of Metsa Group, will initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP mills in Finland.
Massimo Reynaudo appointed new President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Massimo Reynaudo appointed new President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene
10/30/2023
Massimo Reynaudo has been appointed President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation as of 1 January 2024.
One Equity Partners to sell Walki to Japan’s Oji Group One Equity Partners to sell Walki to Japan’s Oji Group
10/30/2023
One Equity Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Walki Holding Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation, a Japanese paper products technology company.
Carton Group to take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology Carton Group to take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology
10/30/2023
German Carton Group will take over British luxury packaging supplier Wrapology.
Voith receives major order for rebuild to state-of-the-art packaging paper mill Voith receives major order for rebuild to state-of-the-art packaging paper mill
10/29/2023
A global packaging and paper manufacturer has commissioned Voith to rebuild its production line into a state-of-the-art production facility for recycled packaging papers.
Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill
10/29/2023
While market conditions continue to support the restart of our pulp operations and employment of more than 300 workers, the curtailment of paper operations at Crofton is being extended to the end of November.
UPM to close its Plattling paper mill UPM to close its Plattling paper mill
10/29/2023
UPM Communication Papers announces plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.
Zain Paper Industry to implement a new tissue production park supplied by Overmade Zain Paper Industry to implement a new tissue production park supplied by Overmade
10/25/2023
Overmade has been committed by Zain Paper Industry, an important player in the Middle East, to realize the new tissue production park in DOHA QATAR.
Metsä Group is looking into the construction of the first mill producing Muoto packaging in Rauma Metsä Group is looking into the construction of the first mill producing Muoto packaging in Rauma
10/25/2023
Metsä Group is conducting a pre-study related to the construction of a first commercial mill for producing Muoto™ packaging products on its Rauma mill site, Finland.
Ilim Group enters into a strategic partnership agreement with China’s Xiamen C&D Inc Ilim Group enters into a strategic partnership agreement with China’s Xiamen C&D Inc
10/25/2023
lim Group presented to Chinese partners its new pulp and paperboard mill (the KLB Mill) in Ust-Ilimsk.
Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third
10/24/2023
According to the goal of Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to develop its Future Mill-concept, the company will aim to have fossil free mill fleet by 2030 and accordingly it has stopped using coal as an energy source in its Kreuzau’s mill.
Metsä Fibre to start demolition of old pulp mill in Kemi, Finland Metsä Fibre to start demolition of old pulp mill in Kemi, Finland
10/24/2023
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, closed down the old pulp mill in Kemi with the start-up of the new Kemi bioproduct mill.
Supremex closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe Supremex closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe
10/24/2023
Supremex Inc. is closing a facility in St-Hyacinthe that it acquired earlier this year as part of Impression Paragraph Inc.
4evergreen announces its first Circularity Success Stories initiative 4evergreen announces its first Circularity Success Stories initiative
10/23/2023
The 4evergreen Alliance today unveils five selected projects from its first “Circularity Success Stories” initiative, which showcases members’ remarkable efforts to increase the recycling rate of fiber-based packaging to 90% by 2030.
Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering paper tape solutions Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering paper tape solutions
10/23/2023
Ahlstrom is extending its product range of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications. MasterTape® Pack supplements the fiber-based product offering supporting megatrends like e-commerce and the global need for more sustainable packaging solutions.
Sofidel opens new automated warehouse in Poland Sofidel opens new automated warehouse in Poland
10/23/2023
Sofidel has opened an automated warehouse at its plant in Ciechanów, Poland. The new 11,000 m2 warehouse can handle 32,000 pallets of goods and is designed to ensure higher efficiency and safety standards.
Andritz to relocate and upgrade fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper, China Andritz to relocate and upgrade fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper, China
10/22/2023
Andritz will relocate and upgrade a fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper to produce premium quality fibers for its new paper machine.
International Paper to permanently close its Orange mill International Paper to permanently close its Orange mill
10/22/2023
International Paper announced a series of actions to further strengthen and optimize its manufacturing system to meet customers’ needs.
Sofidel ranks best in industry for ESG risk management Sofidel ranks best in industry for ESG risk management
10/22/2023
Sofidel, a global household products company ranked first over 103 companies in its industry by Morningstar Sustainalytics for its commitment to the preservation of biodiversity, anti-corruption strategies and transparency.
Essity Reuses More Than Half of France’s Recycled Food and Beverage Packaging Essity Reuses More Than Half of France’s Recycled Food and Beverage Packaging
10/21/2023
The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging.
VPK Group Buys Majority Stake in Corrugated Packaging Company Zetacarton in Italy VPK Group Buys Majority Stake in Corrugated Packaging Company Zetacarton in Italy
10/21/2023
VPK Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Zetacarton, an Italian corrugated cardboard company based near Como. With this new step, VPK Group is setting foot in Italy for the first time.
Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies to Navigator’s Setúbal mill
10/21/2023
Andritz has received an order from the pulp and paper producer The Navigator Company to supply a new recovery boiler, new ash leaching system and an upgrade of the non-condensable gases (NCG) collection and incineration system for its pulp mill in Setúbal, Portugal.

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