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Klingele invests in new logistics and service site in Limburg, Germany

09/23/2026

Klingele Paper & Packaging is expanding its presence in the Limburg region: with a larger logistics and service site for Klingele Plus GmbH, the group is laying the groundwork for further growth, modern processes, greater sustainability, and enhanced supply security. Construction began back in April, and completion along with the relocation from the current site in Villmar is planned for mid-2027.

Showcasing at the MIAC and ABTCP: emtec’s innovative testing solutions for the pulp and paper industry

09/23/2026

To demonstrate their innovative paper testing technologies, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic will be present at two prestigious paper and pulp exhibitions in October. Visitors will be able to connect with emtec at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 6 to 8 and the International Exhibition of Paper Industry MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 7 and 9.

Valmet supplies a complete board making line for efficient premium-quality coated board production in Asia

09/23/2026

Valmet has been selected to supply a coated board making line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The new line will produce premium-quality coated board grades and support the customer’s targets to strengthen their position as a leading producer in their field. The delivery will support the customer’s unique know-how and enable them to reach new levels of combined quality and production efficiency. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2028.

The latest generation of edge trimming: PMS SuperTrim Full-Motion

09/22/2026

PMS Papiermaschinen-Systemtechnik GmbH, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, is introducing a new era in edge trimming on the paper machine. The SuperTrim Full-Motion relies on intelligent automation, maximum precision, and the highest level of safety. The latest generation of edge trimming systems features fully digital control: angle, position, and jet alignment can be adjusted automatically with exact reproducibility. Thanks to optimized jet technology, the fibers at the paper edge are cut extremely cleanly, which significantly improves edge quality. Operation is extremely user-friendly and can be performed via a touchscreen, DCS connection, or remote control (wireless or wired). Thanks to its excellent price-performance ratio and low operating and maintenance costs, the system offers users maximum cost savings and reliability in edge trimming.

Sirio Color, the new version of this iconic range, to be unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco Fifteen new shades, improved and harmonized lightfastness across the entire range, all produced using renewable energy

09/22/2026

At Luxe Pack Monaco 2026, Fedrigoni Special Papers will place color at the heart of its showcase with the launch of the revisited Sirio Color range, the centerpiece of its display in the prestigious Hall Verrière at the Grimaldi Forum. This historic range of uncoated papers, appreciated since the 1960s for its deep and vivid shades, is now enriched with fifteen new colors — making 42 in total, 19 of which are also available in a rough finish. Chromatic uniformity, sheet purity, and formation quality remain unchanged; what evolves is the focus on lightfastness, systematically improved and harmonized across the entire range, as well as a reduced carbon footprint thanks to the use of renewable energy in manufacturing. Under the slogan "Trust Your Color," this redesign celebrates the power of creativity and invites designers and brands to trust their color choices and bring their vision to life.

Mondi enhances Stiebel Eltron’s efficiency by reducing packaging complexity

09/22/2026

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has developed an optimised packaging concept for the water heater range of its long-standing customer Stiebel Eltron. By reducing the number of different corrugated board grades by more than 75% while maintaining optimal product protection, the solution simplifies the packaging system and enables flexibility for different market requirements through digital printing.