We are delighted to inform you that JMC has recently forged a technological partnership with Hergen, extending our collaboration to the Southeast Asian market. This strategic alliance is specifically aimed at catering to the markets in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on Tissue Machines, Film Press, and Shoe Press technologies.

Valmet has received an order from Yueyang Forest & Paper Co., Ltd. to supply IQ Web Inspection System for its paper machine PM 8. The IQ Web Inspection System will replace an existing system from another supplier.

WEPA Professional has announced the successful acquisition of Star Tissue UK, a prominent British hygiene paper provider based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The newly acquired entity will operate under the name "WEPA Professional UK".

JGT2 Redevelopment LLC, a Joint Venture of New Mill Capital Holdings, Infinity Asset Solutions and Camjay LLC, has acquired the assets of Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Jay, Maine. The acquisition includes the real estate of the main paper mill site as well as all mill equipment and the adjacent cogeneration power plant.

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Greif, Inc., a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it is implementing a $40 to $70 per short ton increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum 6.0 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

MEPCO is a leading company in the manufacturing and recycling of paper prod​ucts and a vital supplier of materials used in rapidly growing sectors in Saudi Arabia, including building materials and packaging.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the completion of a deal to invest in the Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), a leading manufacturer specialized in producing and recycling paper-based products in the Middle East and North Africa.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on March 15, 2024, to holders of record at the close of business on February 22, 2024.

Valmet will supply key technology to Shandong Jin Tian He Paper’s board machine PM 13 food grade folding boxboard line in China. The delivery will include headboxes, a former and press section, finishing technologies, automation and services.  

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, will invest $193 million to expand its operation in the City of Suffolk, Virginia (USA).

Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system rebuild to Sonoco Products Co. Subang mill in Indonesia. The delivery includes a RunEco EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop water separator and EcoFlow dewatering measurements.

A.Celli continues to expand its presence in the Chinese market by signing a contract with a new customer, Guiping Qiaoyu Paper Co., Ltd., for the supply of a new paper rewinder.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been selected as one of the winners of 2024 WorldStar awards for their ultralight pizza box concept developed together with Adara Pakkaus and other industry experts.

Trillium Flow Technologies, known for its expertise in engineered valves and pumps, is excited to unveil its Red Point valve brand’s new cast offering for industrial valves. Historically recognized for its forged products, the Red Point brand is leveraging decades of global experience across the international Trillium Flow Technologies team to venture into cast valves.

Emerson has introduced the Fisher™ 63EGLP-16 Pilot Operated Relief Valve for installation on pressurized bullet tanks used to store liquid propane and anhydrous ammonia.

The expansion is a strategic move that aims to bring PulPac’s sustainable solutions faster to the market, supporting the company’s vision of creating a more sustainable future.

Lucart is reasserting its commitment to sustainability by joining the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) to develop a strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions based on the latest scientific evidence and validated by a third party.

Mondi announced that it has now "clearly defined" upgrade projects totaling EUR 20 million at Mondi Neusiedler pulp and paper mill in Lower Austria.

Voith, a global technology company located in 60 countries and with several locations in Wisconsin, is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Berg, Vice President Operations, Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems North America, as Chair of the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Board of Directors.

Two Sides North America (TSNA) today announced that Kathi Rowzie will retire as its president effective February 1. Over the past four years, Rowzie has led the non-profit membership organization chartered to eliminate unsubstantiated and misleading environmental claims about print, paper and paper-based packaging and to promote the paper industry’s continuously improving sustainability performance. 

Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, announced that Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, takes over as Chairperson of Cepi, effective January 2024. Eikelenboom succeeds Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group, Cepi's previous Chair.

Janne Pynnönen (M.Sc. Eng.) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Operational Development at Valmet as of February 1, 2024. He will be the member of Valmet’s Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine.

Encourage your co-ops and interns to apply for the nearly $60,000 in scholarship opportunities available for students in the forest products industry.

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