Valmet has received an order for a complete Valmet IQ Quality Management System package from one of North America’s largest pressure-sensitive laminate producers. It will be delivered to the customer’s Midwest facility and include Valmet IQ Moisturizers for moisture and curl control, Valmet IQ Silicone measurement, Valmet IQ Reflective Spectrometer measurement for adhesive, two Valmet IQ Single Sided Scanner S units, and closed-loop moisture MD/CD control and MD Silicone control.

Jansen Combustion & Boiler Technologies (Jansen) has acquired the Redmond, Washington based Lundberg, LLC (Lundberg), formerly a division of LDX Solutions. Founded in 1976, Lundberg specializes in the design and supply of custom solutions including engineering, systems and equipment for the process industries to meet each client’s unique needs. The acquisition includes Lundberg offices in both Redmond, WA and Bilbao, Spain.

Valmet announced that it has opened its new 13,000 square meter office space in Tikkurila, Vantaa, Finland. Nearly 700 employees in Finland — mainly from Järvenpää and partly from Vantaa's Hakkila office — have moved into the new premises in early spring.

Maflex, a leader in the tissue converting sector in Italy, explores the benefits and challenges associated with using recycled paper in converting lines. The topic of recycling and all related environmental sustainability practices is important not only for the paper industry but also globally, where the urgency for effective and responsible choices is increasingly evident.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

Greif announced it is implementing a price increase between $50 and $70 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 7.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

Market Research Intellect announces the release of its comprehensive and authoritative report on the Corrugated Board Packaging Market. The market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by the increasing adoption of sustainable packaging solutions and the booming e-commerce sector. However, fluctuations in raw material prices and stringent environmental regulations pose challenges to market expansion.

International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a state-of-the-art recycled fiber line for N.R. Agarwal Industries Ltd. in its mill located in Vapi, India.

RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Papirnica Vevče d.o.o., Slovenia. The delivery to PM5 included an EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop Water Separator and EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement Systems for wire couch roll save all, press nips and press uhle boxes to help in determining the correct vacuum level and optimizing energy consumption. Runtech’s local partner Flowtec supported the mill in the selection of correct valves for the process.

Kemira will make a multi-million Euro investment in multiple production line expansion of strength chemical agents for paper, board and tissue at its Wellgrow site in Thailand.

Stora Enso's new consumer packaging board line at its Oulu pulp and paper mill in Finland has started production ramp-up. The first customer deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2025.

Antalis Packaging has published the first edition of ‘The Big Book of Packaging’, an essential resource showcasing the latest advancements in packaging materials, machinery, and sustainable solutions. Designed to support businesses across the UK and Ireland, this new publication highlights how Antalis continues to lead the way in all things packaging.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 

Alliance Machine Systems International, a global leader in the manufacturing of automated paperboard packaging equipment for the production of corrugated boxes, is set to acquire Systec Corporation and Automatan, LLC. This strategic alignment will enhance production efficiency and quality of paperboard packaging automation and material handling solutions for the corrugated and folding carton industries.

Norske Skog announced that its Golbey mill in France will begin production of recycled containerboard in April and start delivery of its first customer volumes.

MES CAT PUBLIC Solutions by T.CON extends SAP Digital Manufacturing with key functionality for mills, offering a new alternative to the popular MES CAT 7 PRIVATE. A mature Cloud-native solution built on the BTP and using efficient MES processes, it integrates production planning, process monitoring and quality assurance.  Standard SAP DM does not include functionality oriented to reel and sheet production; MES CAT PUBLIC Solutions changes that. T.CON’s current customer projects shift SAP Digital Manufacturing onto a new level. 

Kurita America, part of the leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions the Kurita Group, today announced the introduction of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in the North American marketplace. Originally developed by parent company, Kurita Water Industries in Japan, this patent-pending Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology is designed to increase operating efficiency, improve productivity, and conserve energy in industrial production facilities.

According to a recent life cycle assessment conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA study, which compared MetsäBoard Classic FBB to corresponding grades available in European markets, was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.

UPM Specialty Papers is proud to announce that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and U.S. WMU testing methods. All UPM barrier papers, barrier base papers and flexible packaging papers have successfully passed the new CEPI recyclability test. These papers are technically recyclable in a recycling mill with conventional process according to CEPI-Scorecard version 2.0 (January 2025).

On World Recycling Day 2025, the Italian Paper and Graphics Federation highlights the strategic role of the circular economy in the paper, printing, and processing supply chain for the decarbonization and competitiveness of the country. This was discussed  at the Press Room of the Italian Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of the ‘Proposal for the establishment of the National Paper Recycling Day’ by Massimo Medugno, General Director of Assocarta, representing the Italian Paper and Graphics Federation.

PaperAge announced that Tony Smurfit, Group President & CEO of Smurfit Westrock, is the recipient of PaperAge's 38th annual "Executive Papermaker of the Year" award.

James Cropper, the global market leader in Paper & Packaging and Advanced Materials, has announced that Paul Barber has joined as Managing Director of Paper & Packaging.

Mary Anne Hansan, president of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB), was named one of Chief Marketer magazine’s 2025 Top Women in Marketing for driving innovation, breaking barriers and setting new standards in marketing, including with the organization’s papertarian campaign.

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