The Spanish paper and cardboard recovery and recycling sector faces the challenge of adapting to regulatory changes
11/20/2024

Spain’s paper and cardboard recovery and recycling sector recently gathered in Madrid for the 15th National Congress on Paper Recycling, organized by the Spanish Association of Paper and Cardboard Recyclers (Repacar) under the theme "Creating Value, Leading Change."

4evergreen alliance discussed key developments for the fibre-based packaging industry at its Annual Conference on 6 November 2024
11/20/2024

4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, held its 5th Annual Conference in Brussels on 6 November. The event brought together fibre-based packaging value chain representatives, policymakers and other key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s latest developments and challenges.

Findings from decarbonising the Italian pulp & paper industry study
11/20/2024

AFRY recently presented the findings of a study commissioned by Assocarta, the Italian paper association, outlining a net-zero roadmap for the pulp and paper sector in Italy.

Releaf Paper Launches World’s First Fallen Leaves-Based Pilot Production Line near Paris
11/19/2024

Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer to produce sustainable pulp from fallen leaves, has launched its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, near Paris, in France. This facility, co-funded by the European Union’s European Innovation Council (EIC), represents a €3.5 million total investment and marks a transformative shift in the paper industry by turning Parisian green waste into high-quality, recyclable packaging materials. This launch is especially meaningful as Releaf Paper celebrates its third anniversary this year, a milestone underscoring the company’s rapid growth and innovation in the eco-packaging space.

Albany International Corp. Announces Plans to Consolidate Manufacturing Capacity
11/19/2024

Heimbach Switzerland AG, an affiliate of Albany International Corp., announced today that it will initiate consultations with employee representatives regarding a proposal to discontinue manufacturing operations in Olten, Switzerland, and to transfer production to other Heimbach GmbH manufacturing facilities. The reduction is subject to local law and will be implemented in accordance with such law and in consultation with the employees’ representative body.

Mondi starts up new extrusion line at Štĕtí to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions
11/19/2024

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in their transition to sustainable solutions.

Modernising for the future: Metsä Board drives forward with major upgrades to Simpele mill
11/18/2024

Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, is advancing with its significant investment to modernise the Simpele folding boxboard mill, focused on further enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and products.

ABB chosen to install high-efficiency drives and motors for DS Smith’s new recycled containerboard line in Italy
11/18/2024

ABB has secured an order from DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l, part of international packaging company DS Smith, to supply a new sectional drives system for a new containerboard machine at the company’s Lucca Paper Mill in Porcari, Tuscany, known across Italy for its recovered fiber and white liner products. Once operational, Paper Machine 3 (PM3) will have an estimated annual capacity of 450,000 metric tons.

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