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Metsä Group Announces Significant Investment Plans for Its Tissue Mill in Mänttä, Finland

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 - Member
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Metsä Group announced plans for a significant investment program at its Mänttä tissue mill in Finland to develop the sustainability of the operations and to modernize and extend the lifecycle of the mill.
 
Kadant Acquires Swedish Simulation Software Company FrontWay
Kadant Inc. announced that its acquisition of FrontWay AB was completed on December 19, 2023.
 
Toscotec Advances in Water Conservation for Tissue Production
Water is crucial in tissue manufacturing, with its reduction posing a delicate balance between benefits and drawbacks. Recent strides in technology have significantly advanced water conservation efforts in this sector. 
 
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Industry Groups Say EPA's New PM NAAQS Rule "Defies Common Sense"
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock and American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Jackson Morrill responded to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of an updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5), which lowers the standard to 9 µg/m3.
 
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Market Roundup
Metsä Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Metsä Group reported fourth quarter 2023 results (as compared to 4Q 2022). In 4Q 2023, sales were EUR 1.486 million (1.741). Operating result was EUR 55 million (316). Comparable operating result was EUR 57 million (311). Net cash flow from operations was EUR 439 million (399).
 
Sappi Delivers Solid First Financial Quarter 2024 Results in Difficult Economic Climate
Commenting on the group's [first financial quarter 2024] results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: "Within the context of ongoing challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered EBITDA of US$156 million, which was in line with guidance provided in the prior quarter."
 
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ABB Web Inspection Systems Upgraded Successfully
Papertech, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has developed a simple and economical way for upgrading existing ABB Web Inspection Systems (WIS). The solution is based on the proven and constantly improved WebInspector® WIS technology, providing customers with maximum confidence regarding the availability of spare parts and service.
 
Canfor Pulp Announces Agreement to Sell Taylor Pulp Mill for $7 Million
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (on Feb. 7) announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Taylor pulp mill site for a price of $7 million.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
Cardboard Packaging Maker Eyes Rising Demand for Electric Car Battery Chargers Packaging
Polish cardboard packaging maker Grupa Mazop S.A. is perceiving a rapidly increasing demand for packaging intended for electric car battery  chargers, according to a senior company representative.
 
Mondi Considering All Share Combination with DS Smith; Could Create Packaging Giant
Mondi has confirmed that it is in the early stages of considering a possible all share combination with DS Smith.
 
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Hydro-Thermal Corp®
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Know the Tissue Absorption Rate of Your Sheet – OpTest
The Tissue Absorption Apparatus (TAA – model N6700) provides a fast and accurate method to measure your tissue and towel. Achieve results that are not dependent on operator variability.
 
Artic Paper Launches New Papeterie Collection
In a bid to expand the company’s offer, Arctic Paper S.A. has rolled out the Munken Papeterie Collection.
 
Sappi Introduces "Algro Finess C" for Coffee and Food Packaging
Sappi Europe, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging paper, has introduced “Algro Finess C,” a coated flexible packaging paper specifically designed for coffee packaging.
 
Sustainability
Sofidel Among CDP Leaders for the Fight Against Climate Change and Deforestation
The Sofidel Group has once again been recognized by CDP – one of the main independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance globally – for its commitment to fighting climate change and deforestation.
 
DS Smith Recognized with ‘A’ Score for Transparency on Climate Change
DS Smith has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List.’
 
CDP Recognises Metsä Board with a 'A' Score for Transparency on Climate Change and Water Security
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and water security by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’.
 
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People
Valmet Appoints Samppa Ahmaniemi as New VP, Head of Valmet Tissue Converting Business Unit
Valmet is pleased to announce the appointment of Samppa Ahmaniemi as its VP, Head of Valmet Tissue Converting Business Unit effective February 1st 2024.
 
Harri Eronen Appointed as Kemira’s Interim President, Pulp & Paper Segment
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PPSA Hosting Free Webinar Series on the Principles of Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)
Take advantage of this informational, four-part series diving into the operational philosophy designed to achieve success—not just avoiding failure.
 
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Navigating the "Nuts and Bolts" of Mill Maintenance for a Competitive Future
 
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New TAPPI Webinar: Efficient Production of Bio-Based Ingredients
Register now to guarantee a seat for this March 12 webinar. | No cost to attend.