Valmet has received an order from ITC Limited to supply a new wood chipping line to its pulp mill in Bhadrachalam, India. The delivery is part of ITC’s ongoing improvement initiatives at the Bhadrachalam mill to increase chipping capacity with high quality chips. The new line is designed for low wood losses, superior and even chip quality as well as high availability and easy maintenance.
A genuine warning in the face of a situation that has become, in its view, increasingly worrying. On April 9, during its traditional annual press conference, held remotely this year, Copacel sounded even more alarmist than in previous years. The trade association, which represents French producers of pulp, paper, and board (74 companies, employing nearly 10,000 people), highlighted "the increasing number of paper mill closures over the past 24 months, as well as the precarious situation of several sites at the start of 2026." These indicators, according to the association, highlight "the urgent need to implement an ambitious policy to promote reindustrialization."
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, ensures consistent packaging performance across long journeys and fluctuating climate conditions, where material choice is especially critical for products to arrive intact. Its semi-chemical portfolio includes ProVantage Powerflute®, made from 100% fresh fibre and developed for applications requiring maximum strength and resistance to variable climates; ProVantage Frescoflute, offering excellent dimensional stability and compression strength during processing and storage; and ProVantage Aquaflute, optimised for environments where short-term moisture and water resistance are essential.
Paper-based packaging has become much more than just a matter of image, particularly in the food and e-commerce sectors. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers are switching to sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions, driven by regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). To support this transition while maintaining product integrity, process stability and efficiency, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is enhancing its paper coatings portfolio with water-based barrier and heat seal coatings. The solutions are designed to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and strengthen ‘design for recycling’ approaches.
Lalique Beauty, a member of the Lalique Group rooted in the House’s iconic heritage, has called upon the expertise of DS Smith—an International Paper company and a global provider of sustainable cellulose fiber-based packaging—to support the launch of its new home fragrance collection, Tales of Light. DS Smith designed and manufactured the folding boxes and inserts for the entire collection, which includes six scented candles and three diffusers.
Valmet is strengthening its flow control capabilities in Australia with the inauguration of a new service center and a manufacturing unit in Sydney. The new facility enhances the availability of mission-critical flow control solutions and services for customers in process industries across the region, with a particular focus on Australia’s pulp, paper, mining and metals, refining, chemicals, and renewable energy sectors.
The Nomination Committee in Billerud has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting 2026 that Magnus Nicolin shall be elected as new Chairman of the Board and that Bernd Eikens shall be elected as new member of the Board.
Together with its partner company, emtec Electronic North Amercia, the German company emtec Electronic GmbH will present its technical innovations for process optimization to all interested visitors at TappiCon 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, emtec will participate in the panel discussion “Tissue Softness Workshop” on the final day of the event.
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The Swedish industrial packaging specialist Nefab Group has acquired VALLOS, a Slovakian company specializing in complete packaging solutions and corrugated products. This acquisition will further strengthen Nefab's global and local market position and reinforce its commitment to saving resources in supply chains.
Lessebo Paper has appointed Toivo Persson-Travesset as Key Account Manager, joining the commercial team responsible for the Scandinavian market. He will take up his position on 1 April and will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with graphic industry customers across the Nordic region.
Perlen Industrieholding AG has entered into a partnership with the UK packaging tech-nology company, Pulpex, securing exclusive rights to produce novel fibre-based paper bottles in the extended DACH region. This strengthens the company’s strategic develop-ment in the field of fibre moulding-based packaging solutions.
one.five, Hamburg-based AI-powered packaging developer, has successfully deployed its Product Market Fit Compass with 2 leading producers of high‑quality paper. The new tool analyses market, material, and machine data to predict the market success the companies paper portfolio. It delivers customer acquisition four times faster than traditional processes and saves R&D costs up to 60%. Both companies are using the Product Market Fit Compass to expand their paper portfolios with sustainable, paper-based packaging materials that can replace non-recyclable plastic films and multi-material composites.
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Graphic Paper products (WFC/UWF/MC) effective 16 March 2026, today they are announcing necessary further pricing adjustments.
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Packaging & Speciality products effective 1 April 2026, today they are announcing further necessary pricing adjustments.
With uncertainty once again at its highest regarding energy price fluctuations following the outbreak of the war in Iran, the Technical Day organized on March 26 by the French Technical Association of the Paper Industry (Atip) at the Paper Technical Center (Centre technique du papier, CTP) in Grenoble was perfectly timed. More than 80 participants attended this day of discussions dedicated to optimizing energy consumption and preserving resources. A dozen paper companies were represented: Ahlstrom, Canson, Fibre Excellence, Fregata Hygiène, Gascogne, Kimberly Clark, Papeteries Léon Martin, Papeterie le Bourray, Papeteries du Léman (PDL), Sterimed, SWM (Papeteries de Saint-Girons), VPK Paper, and Wepa.
Rottneros AB has entered into an amendment and restatement agreement to the existing loan agreement that is better adapted to the Company's financial situation.
A high-performance paperboard for cups, bowls, trays and other takeaway packaging uses.
Ircon-Solaronics was selected by the Sappi group to improve the coat drying in their mill in Carmignano di Brenta (Italy). The project consisted by replacing an old inefficient gas infrared dryer (more than 30 years old) by a new UniDryer V3 system equipped with the latest generation of high intensity emitters.
Metsä Group has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic, i.e. wood-based, carbon capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application for a reverse auction organised by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment which distributes investment aid for clean transition projects.
As sustainability continues to shape purchasing habits, a new pan-European survey has found that 66% of consumers now consider the environmental impact of packaging when deciding what to buy.
Valmet introduces Valmet IQ Virtual Sensor, a software-based solution that gives paper and board producers real-time visibility of critical end-product strength properties that have traditionally been measured only in the laboratory. By providing continuous quality predictions, the solution enables mills to maintain consistent quality, reduce fiber and starch costs, decrease energy consumption, and increase overall production efficiency.
Co-sponsored by the papermaking associations and companies of Guangdong, Shandong, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangsu, Hebei, Shanxi, Yunnan and Hunan regions, the 21th International Pulp & Paper Industry Expo-China，It will be held from May 13th to 15th at the Poly World Trade Expo in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
TAPPI, the leading association for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industry, is pleased to announce that John DeJarnette, has been named winner of the distinguished Paul W. Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section Award. The award recognizes remarkable leadership and service to one or more TAPPI Local Sections. Recipients are individuals whose exceptional service has resulted in significant and measurable benefits to TAPPI Local Sections through a single activity or through longtime efforts.
