International Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies
Accelerating path to profitable growth by building two scaled, regional packaging solutions leaders in North America and EMEA
PARIS PACKAGING WEEK, FEDRIGONI special papers showcases a curated selection of special fine papers and sustainable material solutions
Fedrigoni Special Papers will be present at Paris Packaging Week (5 - 6 February 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1, Booth Q100) to present the latest developments across its premium packaging portfolio. The stand will highlight key product ranges, including Carte à Parfum, the collection designed for the fragrance industry; Freelife, a wide range of uncoated papers and boards with recycled content; and Bagassa, made from residual fibres of sugar cane processing. Solutions dedicated to shopping bag applications will also be presented, alongside other materials and services supporting luxury brands in combining creativity, performance and sustainability.
TotalEnergies to Supply 800 GWh of Renewable Electricity to Paper Manufacturer SWM Over 10 Years
TotalEnergies and SWM, a major player in the paper industry, announce the signing of a contract for the supply of renewable electricity with a constant delivery profile (Clean Firm Power) to SWM’s three plants in France (Papeteries de Saint Girons, PDM Industries, and LTR Industries).
Important Announcement from The Pulp & Paper Alliance
We are pleased to announce that, effective 1 February 2026, Project Logistics Alliance GmbH will officially take over and manage the Pulp & Paper Alliance.
Valmet launches new Bioneer press roll covers with reduced climate impact
Valmet continues to lead the way towards circularity by introducing Bioneer press roll covers. The new innovative press roll covers are manufactured by applying recycled, renewable and bio-based raw materials, thereby enabling Valmet and its customers to reduce reliance on fossil resources.
Innovative measurement solutions from German manufacturer emtec Electronic at ExpoAcotepac 2026 in Colombia
At ExpoAcotepac in Cali, Colombia, emtec Electronic will be presenting selected measuring devices at the booth of its partner company IDMtest from February 25 to 27. In addition to two compact charge measuring devices, the TSA will also be presented this year in a new design as the Tactile Sensation Analyzer.
Fastmarkets names 2026 Forest Products Industry Award winners
Fastmarkets has announced its 2026 Forest Products industry awards, recognizing three executives for outstanding leadership in a challenging market environment.
Redefining Print: Holmen unveils its next-generation magazine paper
It’s not every day that a new printing paper is launched, but Holmen has introduced a groundbreaking magazine paper that is whiter than conventional alternatives, delivering sharper photographic reproduction along with low carbon emissions.
AFRY reaffirms its position among global leaders in engineering and design in ENR 2025 rankings
AFRY has secured several top placements in the latest Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings, underscoring its standing among the global leaders in engineering and design.
European Pulp and Paper Industry welcomes the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement and urges EU Parliament for a Swift Ratification
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) calls on the European Parliament to ratify of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), emphasising its potential to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers and foster growth for European pulp and paper companies, which are some of the strongest exporters amongst EU manufacturing sectors.
Smurfit Westrock demonstrates industry-leading performance by winning 15 WorldStar awards
Smurfit Westrock has once again demonstrated its leadership in paper-based packaging by picking up 15 WorldStar awards.
SCA awarded Gold in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and strengthens its position
SCA has been awarded a Gold Medal in EcoVadis’ global sustainability assessment for 2025. At the same time, the company’s overall score has increased from 78 to 79, placing SCA among the top five percent of companies worldwide
Sappi - Barrier papers move into the flexible packaging market
Why more brands are turning to paper-based solutions – and how Sappi is shaping the shift
Lessebo Paper : Increased availability of Scandia 2000 in Sweden, Norway and Denmark through collaboration with Kalmar Kuvert
Lessebo Paper is entering into a collaboration with Kalmar Kuvert that enables customers in Sweden, Norway and Denmark to order the uncoated premium paper Scandia 2000 in smaller volumes. From 15 January 2026, the paper will be available via Kalmar Kuvert in pack orders and quantities up to a full pallet, complementing Lessebo Paper’s direct sales of larger volumes and project-based orders.
Valmet’s Beyond Circularity program concludes: Ecosystem‑driven collaboration accelerates green transition
Valmet has completed its most significant research and development program to date, Beyond Circularity, which ran for four years as part of Business Finland’s Veturi initiative. Launched in 2022, the program involved over 370 partners and aimed to advance sustainability and support customer industries in achieving carbon neutrality and a green transition.
Driving competitiveness and sustainability: What to expect at the Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 returns to Barcelona on March 9–11, bringing together 300+ senior decision makers from across Europe’s pulp, paper, packaging, and recycling value chain to exchange insight and engage in high-value strategic discussions.
Japan’s Oji Holdings makes strategic investment in Finnish biomaterials deep tech company Nordic Bioproducts Group
Nordic Bioproducts Group (NBG), a Finnish biomaterials company originating from Aalto University, has secured a strategic minority investment from Japan’s Oji Holdings Corporation, one of the world’s leading forest-based materials groups. The investment gives Oji a 20% stake in Nordic Bioproducts Group and establishes a long-term partnership focused on industrial collaboration, technology deployment, and global market development.
Sonoco Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller to Retire
Sonoco Products Company , a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced that Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) Rodger Fuller plans to retire after a 40-year career in Company leadership effective February 28, 2026.
Internal succession at Klingele - Andreas Niethammer to assume CFO role from Steffen Gehring
The Klingele Group, producer of corrugated base papers and corrugated and solid board packaging solutions, is setting a clear course for the future. Effective January 1, 2026, Andreas Niethammer will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Steffen Gehring, who will continue to support the Group as Treasurer under a phased retirement arrangement until the end of 2026.
Rottneros forecasts a significantly weaker result for the fourth quarter
Due to a continued weak market and lower prices as well as a weaker USD, Rottneros forecasts a significantly lower EBITDA result in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year. EBITDA preliminarily amounts to SEK -180 million. The corresponding result for the fourth quarter last year was SEK 10 million, positively impacted by sales of emission rights of SEK 76 million.
The Navigator Company is a global leader in the fight against climate change and deforestation
The Navigator Company is among the world's leading companies in the fight against climate change and deforestation. The company has once again achieved the highest rating of ‘A’ (Leadership) in the CDP Climate Change and CDP Forests questionnaires, reinforcing its top position in the prestigious CDP A-List for Climate and Forests.
Horizon Europe: HYPER Project Advancing a safe, circular, and cost competitive electrified technology for H2O2 production
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays a vital role in the textile, pulp and paper, and chemical sectors, valued for its strong oxidising capabilities and its clean decomposition into water and oxygen. However, the industry’s prevailing production method, the anthraquinone auto-oxidation process, remains energy-intensive, highly centralised, and dependent on fossil-fuel-based hydrogen.
Sappi launches the market's most extensive range of heat-sealable papers for recyclable packaging
Sappi has expanded its functional packaging paper portfolio with a comprehensive series of heat-sealable solutions designed for converters, printers, and brands seeking fiber-based alternatives to plastic.
MM Board & Paper - Award-winning packaging starts with the right material.
The SAVÉOL cherry tomato packing, honored with a WorldStar Global Packaging Award, was produced by MM Packaging France using ALASKA® STRONG from MM Kotkamills. Our virgin fibre cartonboard replaced the shrink plastic film that was previously used.