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Registration open for the Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course Registration open for the Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course
9/10/2024
Do not miss FPInnovations’ much-anticipated Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course which is taking place from October 21 to 25.
FAMU-FSU Researchers Develop Innovative Biomass-Based Polymer for Carbon Capture FAMU-FSU Researchers Develop Innovative Biomass-Based Polymer for Carbon Capture
9/10/2024
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a biomass-based polymer made from lignin, an abundant organic compound in wood and plants, that can repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide (CO2).
Reno de Medici officially shuts down Blendecques board mill Reno de Medici officially shuts down Blendecques board mill
9/9/2024
White-lined chipboard and solidboard manufacturer Reno de Medici (RDM) group has officially shut down the idle R.D.M Blendecques board mill on 31 August.
UK recovered paper market weaker than expected in August UK recovered paper market weaker than expected in August
9/9/2024
In August, activity at the British recovered paper was lower than expected with weak demand from all markets.
Model starts up the rebuilt containerboard machine in Eilenburg, Germany Model starts up the rebuilt containerboard machine in Eilenburg, Germany
9/8/2024
After several delays, the new containerboard machine at Model's Eilenburg site in Germany started up at the beginning of September.
Valmet opens a new service center in Beihai, China Valmet opens a new service center in Beihai, China
9/8/2024
Valmet has opened a new service center in Beihai to serve and be close to its customers in the fast-growing pulp and paper industry in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, West China.
Negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at two Metsä Group sawmills concluded Negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at two Metsä Group sawmills concluded
9/6/2024
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has concluded the change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at Lappeenranta and Vilppula sawmills.
Essity closing down tissue capacity in the UK Essity closing down tissue capacity in the UK
9/6/2024
Swedish hygiene and speciality paper manufacturer Essity will close its Tawd plant in the UK on 1 September 2024.
Suzano expands platform that boosts sales of partners specialized in office supplies Suzano expands platform that boosts sales of partners specialized in office supplies
9/1/2024
Suzano, the world's largest producer of pulp and a global leader in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, has developed a unique online platform to boost sales for partners focused on the world of office supplies.
Breaking the Plastic Habit: How Paper Bottles Could Change the Game Breaking the Plastic Habit: How Paper Bottles Could Change the Game
9/1/2024
A groundbreaking research collaboration between the University of Surrey and Pulpex Ltd. could offer a sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic bottle.
Sustainability at Home: AF&PA on the Eco-Friendly Story Behind U.S. Paper Towels and Toilet Paper Sustainability at Home: AF&PA on the Eco-Friendly Story Behind U.S. Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
9/1/2024
Toilet paper and paper towels are everyday essentials in American households, but their environmental impact is often overlooked.
Timber and pulp industry failing to report on key ESG commitments and progress Timber and pulp industry failing to report on key ESG commitments and progress
8/31/2024
ZSL’s latest SPOTT assessment – marking a decade of the conservation charity’s work in advancing public disclosure in soft commodity supply chains - reveals that most of the world’s 100 most significant tropical timber and pulp companies have made limited progress in disclosing their zero deforestation and traceability commitments, despite growing pressure to halt deforestation worldwide by 2030.
Paper machine rebuild proceeds according to plan Paper machine rebuild proceeds according to plan
8/31/2024
Holmen invests SEK 450 million in rebuilding one of the paper machines at Braviken paper mill. The redevelopment will give us even better conditions to produce world class book paper and lightweight, strong, packaging papers.
Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES
8/31/2024
The pulp and paper industry’s historical importance to the global economy cannot be understated. However, like many traditional industries, it now faces unprecedented pressures to step into the digital age.
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products
8/26/2024
The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.
PEFC and osapiens Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Forestry and EUDR Compliance PEFC and osapiens Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Forestry and EUDR Compliance
8/26/2024
In a significant move to promote sustainable forestry practices and facilitate compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), PEFC and osapiens have announced a strategic partnership.
Turkey’s Eren Holding Secures Major Financing for New UK Paper Mill Project Turkey’s Eren Holding Secures Major Financing for New UK Paper Mill Project
8/21/2024
Turkish conglomerate Eren Holding has secured a substantial $850 million loan to finance the construction of a $1.3 billion paper mill in Wales.
CPKC and CN Announce Potential Lockouts Amid Stalled Negotiations with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference CPKC and CN Announce Potential Lockouts Amid Stalled Negotiations with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference
8/21/2024
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) have both announced their intentions to lock out employees represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) if they cannot reach negotiated settlements or agree to binding interest arbitration by 00:01 ET on August 22.
UPM Energy Invests in Ultracapacitor Technology at Kuusankoski UPM Energy Invests in Ultracapacitor Technology at Kuusankoski
8/21/2024
UPM Energy, Finland's second-largest electricity producer, is investing in an ultracapacitor system at the Kuusankoski hydropower plant, marking the second phase of its innovative project.
GAW to carry out upgrades at Sappi';s Ehingen mill GAW to carry out upgrades at Sappi';s Ehingen mill
8/20/2024
Sappi has selected GAW Technologies to provide upgrades to production equipment at its Ehingen mill in Germany.
German recovered paper prices point lower German recovered paper prices point lower
8/20/2024
Prices are falling on the German recovered paper market.
Valmet and Spinnova sign a partnership agreement Valmet and Spinnova sign a partnership agreement
8/19/2024
Valmet and Spinnova Plc have signed a strategic partnership agreement where Valmet is appointed as the exclusive partner to supply process equipment for textile fibre production to Spinnova’s technology customers.
Essity’s targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 Essity’s targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
8/19/2024
Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Sveza acquires Kama pulp, board and paper mill Sveza acquires Kama pulp, board and paper mill
8/18/2024
Russian forest products company Sveza has acquired fellow Russian Kama mill.
Graphic Packaging announces 2050 net zero goal Graphic Packaging announces 2050 net zero goal
8/18/2024
Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, recently announced its aspiration to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 in conjunction with the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report.
Mondi to upgrade its containerboard mill in Kuopio Mondi to upgrade its containerboard mill in Kuopio
8/18/2024
Andritz has provided key equipment for a new hardwood Neutral Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) production line and for a woodyard upgrade to packaging and paper producer Mondi at its containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland.
Paper Arabia 2024 incorporating Middle East Paper and Tissue Forum Paper Arabia 2024 incorporating Middle East Paper and Tissue Forum
8/17/2024
Paper Arabia 2024 is poised to host a first-of-its-kind forum showcasing who’s who of the industry expressing their views on the Middle East paper, tissue, industry forecast, and challenges if any.
Aalto University Leads Pioneering Research in Emission-Free Pulping Aalto University Leads Pioneering Research in Emission-Free Pulping
8/17/2024
Aalto University is making significant strides in the Emission Free Pulping (EFP) program through the expertise of Professors Tapani Vuorinen, Tiina Nypelö, and Luana Dessbesell.
First Quality Tissue to Boost Production with New TAD Paper Machines First Quality Tissue to Boost Production with New TAD Paper Machines
8/17/2024
First Quality Tissue has announced a major expansion to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for ultra-premium towel and tissue products.
Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden
8/13/2024
Procemex, a new Andritz Group member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply a OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world’s largest high quality kraftliner machine.
Creativity and customer focus: the SAP AI discovery workshop at T.CON Creativity and customer focus: the SAP AI discovery workshop at T.CON
8/13/2024
“Hands on AI” was the motto at T.CON’s German headquarters last week.
Flow Link Systems wins award for renewable energy initiatives Flow Link Systems wins award for renewable energy initiatives
8/13/2024
Flow Link Systems, a Voith subsidiary, has been honored with the Solar Award
Klabin distributes 500 native seedlings to the local community in Lages (SC) Klabin distributes 500 native seedlings to the local community in Lages (SC)
8/10/2024
Klabin distributed 500 native tree seedlings together with its employees to the local community of Lages (SC).
Cascades'; Q2 sales increased to $1,180 million Cascades'; Q2 sales increased to $1,180 million
8/10/2024
Cascades Inc. reports its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024.
Suzano encourages partnerships with rural producers from Espírito Santo in the cultivation of eucalyptus Suzano encourages partnerships with rural producers from Espírito Santo in the cultivation of eucalyptus
8/10/2024
Suzano, the world's largest producer of cellulose and a global leader in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, committed to promoting environmental, social and economic growth in all regions of Espírito Santo, is announcing and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable rural development, highlighting its leasing and development programs for producers in Espírito Santo.
Innovation in Coating Preparation at Innofibre Innovation in Coating Preparation at Innofibre
8/7/2024
Decarbonizing various industrial sectors poses numerous challenges.
Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill
8/7/2024
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, will start negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill due to a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet low delivery volumes.
EPIQ Machinery expands footprint into Latin America EPIQ Machinery expands footprint into Latin America
8/6/2024
EPIQ Machinery announces that its Equipment Solutions for Pulp & Paper industry now have a voice in South America, starting with a focus for Brazil territories.
Kipaş Kağıt's new containerboard machine in Turkey to start up soon Kipaş Kağıt's new containerboard machine in Turkey to start up soon
8/3/2024
Turkish company Kipaş Kağıt had announced in 2021 that it would install a second recycled containerboard machine at the Söke mill.
Kartonsan stopps board machine for indefinite period of time Kartonsan stopps board machine for indefinite period of time
8/3/2024
Due to poor market conditions, Turkish cartonboard producer Kartonsan stopped production on one of its two board machines.
A.Celli Paper starts up tissue rewinder supplied to Xuan Mai Paper A.Celli Paper starts up tissue rewinder supplied to Xuan Mai Paper
8/3/2024
The Vietnamese company and the A.Celli team celebrates the startup of the A.Celli Tissue rewinder and the production of the first roll.
Van Genechten Packaging acquires Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot Van Genechten Packaging acquires Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot
7/28/2024
Belgian folding box manufacturer Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has purchased all shares in the Polish folding box producer Dot2Dot Group.
Schumacher Packaging in talks with potential partners Schumacher Packaging in talks with potential partners
7/28/2024
The latest announcement of Schumacher Packaging's plan to sell its Polish subsidiary to Saica and the German company's comments on market conditions and its standing as a family-run company have raised questions about its future intentions.
Sofidel continues growth in the US and acquires Clearwater Paper';;;;;s tissue business Sofidel continues growth in the US and acquires Clearwater Paper';;;;;s tissue business
7/28/2024
For some time now, tissue products manufacturer Sofidel has set a focus on the US market.
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
7/22/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
7/22/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Subdued demand and downbeat mood still playing out on the caustic soda market Subdued demand and downbeat mood still playing out on the caustic soda market
7/18/2024
Outages and scheduled production downtime curbing supply
HEINZEL GROUP Announces Shutdown of Raubling Papier GmbH Operations HEINZEL GROUP Announces Shutdown of Raubling Papier GmbH Operations
7/18/2024
HEINZEL GROUP has announced the closing of its German subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, citing ongoing difficult market conditions and economic hardships.

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