Reports

Klabin Announces 300 millions Modernization Project for Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná Klabin Announces 300 millions Modernization Project for Monte Alegre Unit in Paraná
7/8/2024
Klabin, Brazil’s largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and the largest producer of paperboard in the country, has announced plans to modernize its Monte Alegre Unit located in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná.
Hood Container Corporation Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Independent II';;s Packaging Assets Hood Container Corporation Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Independent II';;s Packaging Assets
7/8/2024
Hood Container Corporation has announced plans to acquire the packaging assets of Independent II, a Louisville, Kentucky-based company.
Eletrobras and Suzano join forces to study the development of green hydrogen Eletrobras and Suzano join forces to study the development of green hydrogen
7/6/2024
Eletrobras, Latin America's largest energy company, and Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, today announce a partnership to study the development of sustainable solutions such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
Beto Abreu assumes CEO role at Suzano Beto Abreu assumes CEO role at Suzano
7/3/2024
Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, today announces that Beto Abreu has assumed the role of CEO.
Valmet to supply a high-capacity winder to Wuzhou Special Paper in China Valmet to supply a high-capacity winder to Wuzhou Special Paper in China
7/3/2024
Valmet is to supply an OptiWin Drum two-drum base winder to Wuzhou Special Paper’s paper machine PM 19 in China.
SCA to hike kraftliner prices SCA to hike kraftliner prices
7/1/2024
SCA announces that they will increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne in Europe.
McKinely to shut down its Port Angeles paper mill – mass layoffs expected McKinely to shut down its Port Angeles paper mill – mass layoffs expected
7/1/2024
The Port Angeles paper mill in Washington, produces recycled containerboard, such as liner and corrugated medium.
SCA to hike kraftliner prices SCA to hike kraftliner prices
6/29/2024
Sweden's forest products company SCA has announced another increase to kraftliner prices amid growing demand.
Sappi Europe strengthens its portfolio with the introduction of Algro Volume Sappi Europe strengthens its portfolio with the introduction of Algro Volume
6/29/2024
A leading producer of packaging, speciality and graphic papers, is pleased to announce the launch of Algro Volume, the latest addition to Sappi’s Algro paperboard family.
GreenFirst announces $24 million financing for Kap Paper GreenFirst announces $24 million financing for Kap Paper
6/22/2024
GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. announces Kap Paper Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GreenFirst, has entered into a loan agreement with a third party establishing a non-revolving term loan facility of up to $24 million to support its paper mill operations in the town of Kapuskasing.
Kadant acquires Dynamic Sealing Technologies Kadant acquires Dynamic Sealing Technologies
6/22/2024
Kadant Inc. recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Dynamic Sealing Technologies LLC and affiliates for approximately $55 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments.
Valmet receives new order of converting lines to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad Valmet receives new order of converting lines to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad
6/22/2024
Valmet is to provide two complete tissue converting lines including packaging solutions to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden.
Billerud’s North America president leaves the company Billerud’s North America president leaves the company
6/18/2024
Billerud announces that Kevin Kuznicki, President, Billerud North America and member of the Group Management Team, is leaving the company to pursue other ventures, effective 14 June 2024.
Södra to invest in bark-based tanning agent production Södra to invest in bark-based tanning agent production
6/18/2024
Södra is investing in a production line at Värö which will create a vegetable tanning agent from bark.
Shareholders approve combination of Smurfit Kappa and Westrock Shareholders approve combination of Smurfit Kappa and Westrock
6/15/2024
The takeover of Westrock by Smurfit Kappa Group has taken another hurdle with shareholders of both companies backing the multi-billion dollar deal.
Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex
6/9/2024
Andritz has acquired the Finnish company Procemex, the global leader in integrated web monitoring and web inspection solutions for the pulp and paper industry.
WestRock’s first virtual power purchase agreement project reaches commercialization WestRock’s first virtual power purchase agreement project reaches commercialization
6/9/2024
WestRock, a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, is making progress toward its science-based greenhouse gas targets by supporting the first of two Texas-based solar projects.
MM Kotkamills signs waste heat recovery agreement MM Kotkamills signs waste heat recovery agreement
6/8/2024
MM Kotkamills and Kotka Energy Ltd will enter into a cooperation to use waste heat from mill processes to produce district heat in a recovery plant build by Kotka Energy.
Walki increases capacity for fibre-based barrier solutions Walki increases capacity for fibre-based barrier solutions
6/8/2024
Walki inaugurated in a new production line for sustainable fibre-based packaging materials at its German plant in Steinfurt on 5 June.
WestRock’s first virtual power purchase agreement project reaches commercialization WestRock’s first virtual power purchase agreement project reaches commercialization
6/5/2024
WestRock, a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, is making progress toward its science-based greenhouse gas targets by supporting the first of two Texas-based solar projects.
Mondi Invests EUR 200 Million in Recycled Containerboard Mill in Italy Mondi Invests EUR 200 Million in Recycled Containerboard Mill in Italy
6/1/2024
Mondi is converting its existing paper machine at Duino Mill into a high-quality recycled containerboard machine, which is expected to start operations in 2025.
IPMA Expresses Concern over Paper Imports Reaching 34% in FY24 IPMA Expresses Concern over Paper Imports Reaching 34% in FY24
6/1/2024
As per the data released by the DGCI&S recently, paper imports in the country reached 19.3 lakh tonnes in FY24, registering a rise of 34 percent over 14.3 lakh tonnes imported last year.
Nova Scotia and Paper Excellence settle Northern Pulp dispute Nova Scotia and Paper Excellence settle Northern Pulp dispute
5/26/2024
Paper Excellence Canada announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Province of Nova Scotia that acknowledges plans to transform and reopen Northern Pulp Nova Scotia in Pictou will not proceed and provides for a review process agreed between the Northern Pulp group and the Province of Nova Scotia that is aimed to determine whether a new, modern mill in Nova Scotia is viable.
Altri Group revenues fell 0,9 per cent Altri Group revenues fell 0,9 per cent
5/26/2024
The Altri Group achieved total revenues of € 222.7 M in 1Q24, a decrease of 0.9% over the same period of last year.
Suzano Starts Producing Greenpack Paper in Limeira and Boosts Sustainability in Packaging Suzano Starts Producing Greenpack Paper in Limeira and Boosts Sustainability in Packaging
5/22/2024
Free of plastic, the paper is one of the company's solutions, celebrating its 100-year history, for a more sustainable future.
SFPA receives $1.24 million in RAPP funding SFPA receives $1.24 million in RAPP funding
5/22/2024
The Southern Forest Products Association has received approval for $1.24 million in funding over five years from the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP).
AF&PA details US paper production and capacity trends AF&PA details US paper production and capacity trends
5/21/2024
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently released the 64th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.
Nordic Paper chooses digital solution from AFRY Nordic Paper chooses digital solution from AFRY
5/19/2024
Nordic Paper has chosen the digital solution AFRY PaperLine to replace the existing production support system with a new MES-system.
Carccu awarded FSC forest certification for environmental responsibility Carccu awarded FSC forest certification for environmental responsibility
5/19/2024
Carccu, a packaging manufacturer based in Sastamala, Finland, has been awarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest certification.
ABB and Södra Cell deepen collaboration with advanced process control system ABB and Södra Cell deepen collaboration with advanced process control system
5/19/2024
ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control for the pulp and paper manufacturer's mill in Värö, Sweden.
Valmet chosen as the third most attractive employer by engineering students in Finland Valmet chosen as the third most attractive employer by engineering students in Finland
5/12/2024
Valmet has been chosen as the third most attractive employer by engineering students in Finland.
Toscotec to supply new rewinder line to Africaine paper mills Toscotec to supply new rewinder line to Africaine paper mills
5/12/2024
Toscotec will supply an OPTIMA 1800 slitter rewinder to Algerian tissue manufacturer Africaine Paper Mills (APM) at their production facility in Rouiba near Algiers. The start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Navigator Paper UK increases takeover bid for Accrol Navigator Paper UK increases takeover bid for Accrol
5/11/2024
Navigator Paper UK has increased its tender offer made on 22 March 2024 for UK tissue converter Accrol Group Holdings plc from £0.38 to £0.39 per share.
Tetra Pak expands technical training center in Denton, Texas Tetra Pak expands technical training center in Denton, Texas
5/8/2024
Tetra Pak announces the expansion of its Technical Training Center in Denton.
Italy: Containerboard suppliers institute the first instalment of higher prices in April Italy: Containerboard suppliers institute the first instalment of higher prices in April
5/6/2024
It is taking a little longer for higher prices to take hold on the corrugated case material market Italy.
Metsä Board to modernise Simpele board mill Metsä Board to modernise Simpele board mill
5/6/2024
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, will invest €60m in the upgrade of its board mill in Simpele.
CMPC mulls over building new pulp mill in Brazil CMPC mulls over building new pulp mill in Brazil
5/6/2024
According to CMPC, the process for a new $4bn pulp mill project in the municipality of Barra do Ribeiro has been launched with the signing of a protocol of intentions with the federal government of Rio Grande do Sul.
CMPC starts process for new pulp mill project in Brazil CMPC starts process for new pulp mill project in Brazil
5/1/2024
CMPC agreed a protocol for infrastructure works with the State of Rio Grande do Sul and began the process of environmental requests for specific studies for a pulp mill of up to 2.5 million tons of pulp in the municipality of Barra do Ribeiro.
Mayr-Melnhof reports lower sales for Q1 2024 Mayr-Melnhof reports lower sales for Q1 2024
4/29/2024
New data Austria’s Mayr-Melnhof has announced that, in the first three months of this year, the business reported some €1.025 billion in consolidated sales.
Suzano Ventures invests up to US$5 million into Bioform Technologies Suzano Ventures invests up to US$5 million into Bioform Technologies
4/29/2024
Suzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, has made a strategic investment into the Canadian materials science startup, Bioform Technologies.
Metsä Board to modernise Simpele board mill Metsä Board to modernise Simpele board mill
4/29/2024
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has made an investment decision to renew the folding boxboard machine at Simpele, which will improve the quality of folding boxboard and increase production efficiency.
Adara Pakkaus Oy to install Valmet-supplied IQ Moisturizer system Adara Pakkaus Oy to install Valmet-supplied IQ Moisturizer system
4/27/2024
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Moisturizer system to Adara Pakkaus Oy in Finland.
Ball & Doggett forges strategic partnership with Kornit Digital Ball & Doggett forges strategic partnership with Kornit Digital
4/27/2024
Kornit Digital LTD. a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Ball & Doggett - Australia's premier distributor of printable materials, press consumables, and printing equipment.
DJM has entered the induction heating technology world DJM has entered the induction heating technology world
4/23/2024
Internally developed by its R&D department, DJM delivered an induction heated calender to Omnia Advanced Materials, achieving a market significant boost in the material processing technology.
Veritiv acquires AmeriPac Veritiv acquires AmeriPac
4/23/2024
Veritiv Corporation, a leading specialty distributor of value-added packaging, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced today that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Ameripac, LLC, and Ameripac Pennsylvania, LLC ("AmeriPac") a leading provider of turnkey contract packaging and fulfillment services with annual revenues of approximately $60 million.
DJM has entered the induction heating technology world DJM has entered the induction heating technology world
4/21/2024
Internally developed by its R&D department, DJM delivered an induction heated calender to Omnia Advanced Materials, achieving a market significant boost in the material processing technology.
4evergreen is hitting the conference floors 4evergreen is hitting the conference floors
4/21/2024
This year, 4evergreen has launched an Ambassadorship programme that is taking the alliance to major packaging and sustainability events.
Ahlstrom considers to close or sell its Bousbecque plant Ahlstrom considers to close or sell its Bousbecque plant
4/20/2024
Ahlstrom has launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Bousbecque plant in France about the possibility to divest or close the plant and to centralize parchment paper production to its Saint-Séverin plant in France to ensure the long-term future and competitiveness of its specialty materials business.

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