International technology group ANDRITZ has received the ninth order for a PrimePress X shoe press from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd., China.

Greif, Inc. announced it has acquired 51% of the ownership interest in ColePak, LLC in an all-cash transaction funded through Greif's existing credit facility. ColePak is the second largest supplier of paper partitions in North America and has a compelling future growth path in that unique product niche.

Students in the Graphic Communications Management (GCM) Program at Appalachian State University will be using new equipment this Fall, provided by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF).

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.

Holmen spoke to Penguin Random House about the anatomy of a book and how to reduce its carbon footprint.

The corrugated cardboard industry remains highly committed to achieving the objectives of the PPWR. The Parliament sat down with Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe Smurfit Kappa and VP of Fefco, to discuss the proposed changes - and why recycling and reuse must be seen as complementary.

The Tissue Paper Market, a vital segment of the global paper industry, revolves around the production and distribution of disposable paper products used primarily for hygiene and cleaning purposes. This market's growth is driven by its essential role in maintaining personal and public hygiene, making it a ubiquitous product in households, commercial spaces, and institutions.

Valmet will supply an Advantage DCT 100TS tissue production line to Papel San Francisco in Mexico. The new TM 10 machine will be installed at the company's mill in Mexicali and the start-up is planned for the second quarter 2025.

Toscotec will supply a forming section rebuild of PM2 to Gulf Paper Manufacturing at their Mina Abdullah paper mill in Kuwait. PM2 machine produces tissue from 100% virgin fibres, and it is scheduled for rebuild at the end of 2023. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who in 2019 successfully delivered a major dryer section rebuild of Gulf Paper’s packaging paper machine (PM1).

Metsä Wood and construction firm SRV have formalized an agreement for the construction of Metsä Wood's forthcoming Kerto® LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland. SRV will serve as the principal contractor for this project, which will be executed as a collaborative project management contract.

Valmet will deliver key technologies, automation and services to Naini Papers’ cooking and fiberline rebuild and new specialty paper machine PM 3 at their mill in Kashipur, India. The delivery will increase the mill’s capacity and support meeting the market demand of specialty coated paper. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025. 

HP announces a strategic relationship with Fosber, a renowned leader in manufacturing machinery for the corrugated packaging industry, as part of the PWI SmartStream Solutions Partner Program. This collaboration aims to combine the strengths of both companies and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance the capabilities of digital print and advanced corrugators.

Mike Dittenber and other officials at Warren Packaging do not mind the pressure being but on the company by retailers to think, pardon the pun, outside the box. In fact, the Ontario, CA-based packaging company has made a reputation for itself as a company that will work with its clients to develop the right program for each and every company it works with.

When designing recyclable paper-based shipping boxes and envelopes, there’s one piece of the package that is easy to overlook — the adhesive tapes used to close, reinforce, and open the package. As consumer demand for more sustainable packaging continues to grow, it is important to consider these elements during the package design phase.

Amcor announced the North American launch of curbside-recyclable AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging, part of the company's AmFiber portfolio. Prequalified by How2Recycle®, performance paper meets the repulpability standards for curbside recycling, allowing brands to provide consumers with more sustainable end-of-life outcomes for packaging.

Swedish startup Adsorbi AB has secured EUR 360,000 in seed funding from Metsä Spring, Chalmers Ventures, and Jovitech Invest for its cellulose-based air purification material that can be used in air filters and odour removal products. The funds will be used to continue studying product application possibilities and ramp up sales in odour removal and art conservation, while concentrating on product development and field testing with air filter companies. 

The latest research results from the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) show the success of the paper packaging circular economy and continue to confirm that the feedstock used for the production of boxboard and containerboard in Canada is made of primarily recycled content fibres.

Ipe Woods USA, a leading supplier of exotic hardwood materials in the United States, proudly announces a major milestone in their ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. Led by CEO Stebem Rossi, the company has successfully planted over 5,600 trees in the Amazon Rainforest, underscoring their dedication to preserving the environment even as they provide premium wood products to their customers.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it will invest $16.2 million to restore forests across tribal, state and private lands.

Velvet CARE, the consumer tissue producer owned by ESG transformation specialist private equity fund Abris Capital Partners, will slash its CO2 emissions by 46% with an investment of $15 million in a gas-fired combined heat and power plant (CHP).

Metsä Fibre has appointed Mikko Antsalo as Senior Vice President, Sales and Customership, and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team, effective 1 March 2024. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen.

The board of directors of Norske Skog ASA has appointed Geir Drangsland as the new CEO as of 1 September. Drangsland succeeds Tore Hansesætre, who has decided to leave Norske Skog after more than 14 years in the company.

Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger, CEO of Voith Paper from 2005 to 2014, turns 70. In his more than 30 years of service at Voith, Sollinger played a key role in shaping the company and made a significant contribution to its success.

Abstracts now available for the 2023 Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum.

Learn how mills can reduce their reliance on freshwater, save money, and achieve their sustainability goals at PEERS 2023.

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