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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.
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.

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