Rudolf GmbH, a leading provider of chemicals to the textile industry, can now offer side-by-side performance tests of the age-old “dip and squeeze” pad versus precision spray finishing with the delivery of Baldwin Technology Inc.’s TexCoat ™ G4 lab-scale unit.

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. The smelt robot is essential for keeping recovery boiler spouts open and improving efficiencies in the liquor recovery cycle.

Following the announcement of a possible combination dated 7 September 2023 ("Possible Combination Announcement"), the Boards of Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, and WestRock, an S&P 500 company, are pleased to announce the signing of a definitive transaction agreement (the "Agreement") to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging (the "Combination" or the "Transaction").

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.

Jarkko L. Mattila, and Roger Ekstrom, Global Product Managers, ABB System Drives, explain why liquid-cooled drives are the ideal solution for challenging pulp and paper environments.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

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.

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. The new machine will have the capacity to produce 70,000 metric tons per year.

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.

Holmen Paper, a distinguished name in paper manufacturing celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality and sustainability, continues to lead the industry by embracing state-of-the-art technology to enhance its operational excellence. The recent upgrade to the Intellinova Parallel EN stands as a testament to their commitment to staying at the forefront.

A.Celli successfully started up on schedule the third E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder supplied to the Chinese company.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its August 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report.

International Paper on Sept. 15 celebrated the opening of its newest state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The new $100 million facility is providing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to Atglen and the surrounding communities.

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.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, 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.

Cortec® Corporation has been awarded a US patent for its commercially compostable industrial strength stretch film technology, also known as Eco Wrap® film! This patent is a significant milestone in Cortec’s ongoing quest to develop environmentally responsible products and distinguishes Cortec® as a leader in “green” packaging technology!

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.

Graphic Packaging International (GPI), a leading global provider of sustainable consumer packaging, has recently commissioned Voith to supply multiple stock preparation lines, integrated reject handling and the wastewater pre-treatment system for its newest, most advanced coated recycled board (CRB) mill being built in Waco, Texas.

Lecta is carrying out an ambitious plan to improve energy efficiency in its plants, which will result in a significant reduction in energy consumption and therefore a reduction in emissions.

Ahlstrom appoints Niklas Beyes as Chief Financial Officer and Wolfgang Laures as Chief Operating Officer. Both will also become members of Ahlstrom’s Executive Management Team.

Reproflex3, a global provider of prepress services to the flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Wright as its new Technical Sales Manager for Flexo.

Don’t hesitate to register today for the How We Turned a Static Optics FTIR Spectrometer into a Universal Analyzer for Pulping webinar being held Tuesday, September 26th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).

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Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee 2023 Fall Meeting to be held in Neenah, Wisconsin

Gain insight from a leader who has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts in the pulp and paper industry.

This free, 1-hour interactive networking event will give you the opportunity to meet and mingle with other young professionals in the paper, pulp, and packaging industry.