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Metsä Board’s Kemi mill increases white kraftliner production capacity to 465,000 tonnes Metsä Board’s Kemi mill increases white kraftliner production capacity to 465,000 tonnes
9/27/2023
The development program for Metsä Board’s white kraftliner mill in Kemi has been completed in parallel with Metsä Fibre’s new bioproduct mill.
Xin Shun Cui joins BTG as new President Xin Shun Cui joins BTG as new President
9/26/2023
BTG, a leading global supplier of integrated process solutions for the pulp and paper industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Xin Shun Cui as the new President and CEO of the BTG Group.
Andritz starts up extra-wide carding machine for Italian nonwovens producer Andritz starts up extra-wide carding machine for Italian nonwovens producer
9/26/2023
The international technology group, Andritz, has achieved a successful startup of the newly delivered carding machine and opening/blending line at Albis in Roasio, Vercelli, Italy.
Obbola paper mill inaugurated: Increased capacity for better business and increased climate benefit Obbola paper mill inaugurated: Increased capacity for better business and increased climate benefit
9/25/2023
“This marks a significant stride in enhancing the competitiveness of SCA and Obbola, empowering us to better serve a market that is transitioning away from fossil packaging materials,” notes Gustaf Nygren, Mill manager at SCA Obbola.
New TMP Line at Norske Skog Skogn New TMP Line at Norske Skog Skogn
9/25/2023
At the beginning of the year, Norske Skog announced plans for a significant investment in a new TMP (thermomechanical pulping) line at the Skogn mill.
Heinzel Group postpones rebuild of PM 11 at its Laakirchen plant Heinzel Group postpones rebuild of PM 11 at its Laakirchen plant
9/25/2023
Austrian paper producer Heinzel will continue to produce SC Paper on PM 11 at its Laakirchen mill in Austria until the first quarter of next year and then start the planned the rebuild of the machine.
UPM Specialty Papers now offers compostable label face papers for fruit and vegetable stickers UPM Specialty Papers now offers compostable label face papers for fruit and vegetable stickers
9/24/2023
UPM Specialty Papers now offers a compostable solution for paper-based food stickers.
Weyerhaeuser announces approval of first forest carbon project Weyerhaeuser announces approval of first forest carbon project
9/24/2023
Weyerhaeuser Company recently announced it has received approval from the American Carbon Registry for its Improved Forest Management (IFM) carbon credit project in Maine.
Georgia-Pacific to close Foley cellulose facility Georgia-Pacific to close Foley cellulose facility
9/24/2023
Georgia-Pacific informed employees at its Foley Cellulose mill in Perry, Florida, that the company plans to permanently close the facility.
Andritz to supply new debarking and chipping line to Nordic Paper Bäckhammar mill, Sweden Andritz to supply new debarking and chipping line to Nordic Paper Bäckhammar mill, Sweden
9/23/2023
Andritz has received an order from Nordic Paper to deliver a new wood room with chip and bark handling for its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden.
Hans Sohlström appointed new CEO of Stora Enso Hans Sohlström appointed new CEO of Stora Enso
9/23/2023
The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today.
International Paper completes sale of ownership interest in Ilim joint venture International Paper completes sale of ownership interest in Ilim joint venture
9/23/2023
International Paper announced that it has completed the sale of its 50% interest in Ilim SA, the holding company for its Ilim joint venture (JV), to its JV partners for $484MM (USD) in cash.
Valmet ranked as the most attractive employer in Finland among engineering professionals Valmet ranked as the most attractive employer in Finland among engineering professionals
9/21/2023
Valmet has been ranked as the most attractive employer among engineering professionals in Finland according to a new study by Universum.
Moelven challenges innovators to find sustainable packaging Moelven challenges innovators to find sustainable packaging
9/21/2023
Moelven Wood and Paper Province are working together to find a sustainable packaging solution to replace the fossil-based plastics that currently surround Moelven’s interior panels. To do so, they invite to an international innovation competition.
Mondi puts the fizz into Coca-Cola HBC Austria’s functional packaging solution Mondi puts the fizz into Coca-Cola HBC Austria’s functional packaging solution
9/21/2023
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is delighted to launch a new more sustainable sleeve packaging, created to replace conventional plastic shrink wrap around 1.5 litre sparkling soft drink multipacks produced by Coca-Cola HBC in Austria and keep them secure.
Mondi to sell Mondi Syktyvkar to Sezar Invest Mondi to sell Mondi Syktyvkar to Sezar Invest
9/20/2023
Mondi plc announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell its last remaining facility in Russia, Joint Stock Company Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities to Sezar Invest LLC for a total cash consideration of RUB 80 billion.
International Paper opens new corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania International Paper opens new corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania
9/20/2023
International Paper recently celebrated the opening of its newest state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, PA.
Canfor to build new state-of-the-art mill in Houston, Canada Canfor to build new state-of-the-art mill in Houston, Canada
9/20/2023
Canfor Corporation announces a substantial investment of approximately $200 million in the construction of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Houston, British Columbia. This state-of-the-art facility, characterized by its cost-efficiency and high productivity, is set to boast an impressive annual production capacity of approximately 350 million board feet.
Lessebo Paper signs new agreement with Swedish company Addbrand Lessebo Paper signs new agreement with Swedish company Addbrand
9/19/2023
Lessebo Paper, one of the world’s most environmentally friendly boutique paper mills, now enters into a new wholesale agreement with the Swedish company Addbrand, a graphic reseller in the Nordics for graphic products and services.
Mondi and Robopac developed sustainable paper wrapping solution Mondi and Robopac developed sustainable paper wrapping solution
9/19/2023
Mondi has partnered with Robopac, a world-leading manufacturer of pallet-wrapping machinery, to offer a seamless and more sustainable paper wrapping solution for pallet storage and transportation.
As California Receipt Bill Falters, Paper Receipts Association Stands Strong for Consumer Choice As California Receipt Bill Falters, Paper Receipts Association Stands Strong for Consumer Choice
9/19/2023
The Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce that California Bill AB 1347, which proposed stringent regulations on the use of paper receipts in the state, failed to move past Senate Appropriations last week.
Sofidel Investing $185 Million to Increase Capacity of Its Circleville, Ohio Tissue Mill Sofidel Investing $185 Million to Increase Capacity of Its Circleville, Ohio Tissue Mill
9/17/2023
Sofidel announced that it is investing $185 million to increase production capacity at its tissue mill in Circleville, Ohio. The project involves the construction of a new building that will house a new Valmet DCT 200 tissue machine.
Pixelle Invests $1.4 Million in Safety at Spring Grove Mill with Industry First Robotics Pixelle Invests $1.4 Million in Safety at Spring Grove Mill with Industry First Robotics
9/17/2023
Pixelle Specialty Solutions said that it has improved safety and productivity at its specialty paper mill in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, by installing a smelt spout robot manufactured by Valmet.
Arauco’s Licancel Pulp Mill in Chile Shutdown Due to Storm-Related Flooding Arauco’s Licancel Pulp Mill in Chile Shutdown Due to Storm-Related Flooding
9/17/2023
Arauco announced that a storm in mid-August, which affected the central-southern area of Chile, forced the company to completely shut down its Licancel pulp mill, located in Licanten, in the Maule Region of Chile.
New high-quality Parade Label Pro WS wet-glue label paper from Sappi New high-quality Parade Label Pro WS wet-glue label paper from Sappi
9/16/2023
Sappi, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers, is expanding its portfolio of wet-glue label papers with the new wet-strength, alkali-resistant Parade Label Pro WS, produced at the Gratkorn site in Austria.
ProAmpac unveils breakthrough curbside recyclable high-barrier paper packaging ProAmpac unveils breakthrough curbside recyclable high-barrier paper packaging
9/16/2023
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology.
Billerud recognized as one of Sweden’s most desirable employers Billerud recognized as one of Sweden’s most desirable employers
9/16/2023
According to a survey conducted by Karriärföretagen in May-July 2023, which garnered responses from 3,756 young professionals, Billerud has once again been acknowledged as one of the top ten employers in Sweden and consolidated its position as the second most attractive employer for bachelor engineers and the third most attractive employer for master engineers.
Lenzing completes €100 million upgrade in Indonesia Lenzing completes €100 million upgrade in Indonesia
9/14/2023
The Lenzing Group has made significant technical improvements to its Purwakarta site (PT. South Pacific Viscose) in Indonesia.
Dunapack Packaging completes take-over of Scatoloficio La Veggia in Italy Dunapack Packaging completes take-over of Scatoloficio La Veggia in Italy
9/14/2023
Prinzhorn Group’s Dunapack Packaging has completed the take-over of the corrugated packaging plant Scatoloficio La Veggia s.p.a. located in Roteglia, Italy.
Georgia-Pacific Introduces EarthKraft Recyclable Unpadded Mailers Georgia-Pacific Introduces EarthKraft Recyclable Unpadded Mailers
9/13/2023
Georgia-Pacific, LLC today announced it has expanded its EarthKraft™ line of curbside recyclable mailers to include an unpadded mailer for e-commerce shipments.
Sonoco completes acquisition of RTS Packaging Sonoco completes acquisition of RTS Packaging
9/13/2023
Sonoco Products Company announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC from joint venture partner WestRock and one WestRock paper mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
PaperMind to represent Pankaboard in Denmark PaperMind to represent Pankaboard in Denmark
9/13/2023
Pankaboard announced that PaperMind will start to represent Pankaboard in Denmark.
Georgia-based Pratt Industries Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County Georgia-based Pratt Industries Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County
9/12/2023
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Pratt Industries, Inc., a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in the portion of Warner Robins located in Peach County.
European Commission extends anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese coated fine paper imports European Commission extends anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese coated fine paper imports
9/12/2023
The European Commission (EC) has extended two punitive duties on imports of certain coated fine paper (CFP) from China, following conclusions in expiry reviews made on August 21.
Glatfelter and Ekman Initiate Partnership to Sell Abaca Pulp Globally Glatfelter and Ekman Initiate Partnership to Sell Abaca Pulp Globally
9/12/2023
Glatfelter has entered into an agreement with Ekman & Co.
Afry appoints new Head of Pulp & Paper business Afry appoints new Head of Pulp & Paper business
9/11/2023
Visa Moilanen has been appointed as Head of Pulp & Paper, Process Industries Division at AFRY.
Labelexpo Global Series announces new Managing Director Labelexpo Global Series announces new Managing Director
9/11/2023
Since joining the Labelexpo Global Series team in 2004, Jade Grace has held a number of positions including event director and most recently, portfolio director before her promotion to managing director.
Mark Sutton to step down as Chairman and CEO of International Paper Mark Sutton to step down as Chairman and CEO of International Paper
9/11/2023
International Paper announced that Chairman and CEO Mark Sutton has requested that the Board of Directors move forward with the next phase of the company’s CEO succession plan.
Domtar to Indefinitely Idle Espanola Mill in Ontario, Canada Domtar to Indefinitely Idle Espanola Mill in Ontario, Canada
9/11/2023
Domtar announced it will indefinitely idle the pulp and paper operations at its Espanola, Ontario, facility for an expected period greater than one year.
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in discussions regarding merger Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in discussions regarding merger
9/10/2023
Smurfit Kappa Group confirms that the boards of directors of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Company are discussing the key terms of a potential combination to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging.
Valmet to deliver an electrostatic precipitator to Shandong Huatai Paper in China Valmet to deliver an electrostatic precipitator to Shandong Huatai Paper in China
9/10/2023
Valmet is set to supply an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for Shandong Huatai Paper’s ambitious 700,000-tonne chemical pulp project in Shandong province, China.
DS Smith divests four UK recycling depots to Veolia DS Smith divests four UK recycling depots to Veolia
9/10/2023
DS Smith has carried out a strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia.
Integrate paper quality control into digital systems Integrate paper quality control into digital systems
9/10/2023
Equipment manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH will participate as an exhibitor at the MIAC conference, presenting a range of solutions to common issues in the industry, such as resource waste in the wet-end, and the objective determination of advanced haptic parameters.
Progroup appoints Dr. Marc Sesterhenn as Chief Operating Officer Progroup appoints Dr. Marc Sesterhenn as Chief Operating Officer
9/9/2023
Dr. Marc Sesterhenn will be joining the Board of Progroup, the containerboard and corrugated sheetboard manufacturer, as Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2023.
Nippon Paper Crecia continues its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue Nippon Paper Crecia continues its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue
9/9/2023
Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd. – leading manufacturer of tissue paper products for the Asia-Pacific area, part of the Nippon Paper Group – continues in its collaboration with Körber Business Area Tissue as a reliable partner to further strengthen its competitive position in the Family Care sector in Japan.
Daio Paper to reconstruct damaged boiler Daio Paper to reconstruct damaged boiler
9/9/2023
Japanese Daio Paper Corp. will spend approximately 19 billion yen to reconstruct the boiler at its subsidiary, Iwaki Daio Paper Corp., based in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, according to a press release from the company.
The logistics solution for Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill is ready The logistics solution for Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill is ready
9/9/2023
The new logistics solution designed for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill in Kemi is ready to serve the mill’s transport needs.
Stora Enso announces restructuring actions Stora Enso announces restructuring actions
9/6/2023
Stora Enso has progressed with its restructuring actions, announced on 15 June 2023, aimed at strengthening the Group’s long-term competitiveness and creating a decentralised and more customer centric operating model.

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