Rottneros appoints Per Bjurbom as President and CEO
Rottneros’ Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Per Bjurbom as President and CEO with effect from 12 March 2026, whereby acting President and CEO Magnus Wikström will leave this position.
Pulp & Beyond 2026: AI, innovation and the future of the bioeconomy
Pulp & Beyond 2026, the leading event for the forest-based bioeconomy in the Northern Europe, will spotlight the role of artificial intelligence in process industries, showcase innovations within the forest sector, explore the future of the bioeconomy, and address the critical early‑stage challenges faced by industry start-ups. Pulp & Beyond 2026 will take place from Wednesday to Thursday, 15–16 April 2026, at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Finland.
Metsä Group offers summer jobs for 16–17-year-olds at mill sites and forest locations
Metsä Group will once again employ 16–17-year-olds in summer jobs involving forest planting and yard maintenance at mill sites across Finland. These summer jobs provide young people with a safe and well-supervised opportunity to gain their first experience of working life.
Creaset RG for yoghurt banderoles: a small surface with strategic impact
A one-side coated gloss paper engineered to combine shelf appeal, converting efficiency and reliable performance in chilled dairy environments.
Postponement Notice – Paper & Tissue Show 2026 Date Change
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Sonoco Implementing Price Increases for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Converted Paperboard Products
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable paper products, today announced it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning April 3, 2026.
From coffee cups to children’s books: James Cropper and Biffa turn waste into storytelling gold
James Cropper Paper & Packaging, Britain’s master papermakers with over 180 years of heritage, has partnered with century-old sustainable waste management company Biffa to produce Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite, a playful new children’s storybook designed to encourage proper recycling habits and community engagement.
Stora Enso presents executive management team for the new forest asset company
Stora Enso Oyj announces the members of the executive management team of the new forest asset company, which is planned to be demerged from Stora Enso. The demerger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
BIR reacts to current conflits consequences on Supply Chains
As the current conflict unfolds, our thoughts are first and foremost with all the people who have been directly affected. We do sincerely hope that you, your families and co-workers are safe and well protected.
Henrik Söderström appointed SVP, Sawn Timber Business of Metsä Fibre
Henrik Söderström has been appointed Metsä Fibre’s Senior Vice President, Sawn Timber Business and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 1 April 2026. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. He moves into his new role from his position as SVP, Sales and Marketing at Metsä Wood.
Valmet advances toward net-zero production with new electric boiler investment at its Tampere Yrittäjänkatu production unit in Finland
Valmet has made an investment in its Yrittäjänkatu fabrics production unit in Tampere to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve energy efficiency. A new three-megawatt electric boiler will be installed at the factory and integrated into the power plant’s heat production. The total value of the investment is EUR 2 million, and it is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026.
The Metsä Conservation Foundation is now accepting conservation applications
The operations of the Metsä Conservation Foundation have commenced, and it can now receive applications for permanent protection of forest sites situated in Finland.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2026 in Gothenburg: bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before!
The next BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition from (31 May) 1–3 June 2026 will be held at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (Gothia Towers) in Gothenburg (Sweden), building on the organisation’s record-breaking momentum from 2025.
Production shutdown at Metsä Group's Joutseno pulp mill
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is initiating a production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill on 31 March 2026. The production shutdown is used to adjust pulp production to match the current uncertain demand situation in the Asian markets.
SPB Takes Over French Company Condat; Paper Mill Operations Could Be Completely Abandoned
The takeover of the Condat paper mill has come to an end. However, the site is very likely to abandon paper production altogether. According to the newspapers Les Echos and La Tribune, as well as the local press (ICI Périgord and Sud-Ouest), the Bordeaux Commercial Court has chosen the takeover bid submitted by Condat Solutions, a subsidiary of Groupe SPB (Société de Participation de la Braye). In total, only 21 of the 202 jobs will be retained. The bid from the Czech company Finesta was ultimately rejected. SPB has announced a "multi-sector reindustrialization project […] with high added value, based on a decarbonized circular economy," with a commitment to create 300 direct jobs at the site within five years.
Rauma Pulp Mill Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Metsä Fibre’s Rauma pulp mill celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Since starting operations in 1996, the mill has become a significant employer in the Satakunta region and an essential part of the area's industrial history and future.
XXXIV International Congress & ExpoAcotepac 2026 in Cali, Colombia
The Colombian Association of Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Industry Technicians (ACOTEPAC) is holding its 34th International Congress and ExpoAcotepac on February 25, 26 and 27, 2026, at the Salón Ritz of the Hotel Dann Carlton in Cali, Colombia.
PrismaNova appointed official agent of Devasol for Colombia and Ecuador
The Colombian engineering company PrismaNova has been officially appointed as the authorized agent of Devasol, the Slovenian specialist in advanced dewatering systems.
Fiberdom's Plastic-free Duranova® Achieves Reel-to-Reel Industrial Processing Milestone in VITS Germany Trials
Industrial trials mark a key step toward expanding Fiberdom’s commercially proven plastic-free fiber material into new packaging applications aligned with emerging EU packaging regulations.
Södra Cell Mörrum boosts pulp quality and process stability with advanced Valmet fiberline measurements
Valmet will supply two Valmet Fiberline Analyzers to Södra Cell Mörrum, Sweden, helping the mill improve process stability and product quality. The analyzers will enhance the mill’s online measurement capabilities by delivering highly accurate and reliable data to optimize the performance of both fiberlines.
Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Fusion Top Liner effective April 2026
Corrugators and printers serving leading brands with high-performance packaging and displays rely on the consistent availability of premium coated and uncoated liner board.
Emtec presents its smart measurement solutions at IMPS
Once again this year, the Leipzig-based emtec Electronic GmbH will be exhibiting its innovative measuring instruments at IMPS 2026 in Munich. From March 17 to 19, the event will focus on advances in paper and board production.
PaperWeek delivered an outstanding program in 2026
PaperWeek 2026 proved to be an outstanding success, bringing together almost 550 professionals from across Canada’s pulp and paper and forest products sector for several days of knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration. Through a rich program of over 30 sessions with expert presentations, technical sessions, and interactive discussions, participants gained valuable insights into emerging technologies, sustainability strategies, operational efficiencies, and market trends shaping the industry’s future. The virtual format enabled broad participation and meaningful engagement, creating a dynamic environment where new ideas flourished and practical solutions were exchanged. Overall, PaperWeek 2026 reinforced its role as a premier platform for advancing the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term success of Canada’s forest products industry
Kemira announces price increase for AKD wax
Kemira will implement a price increase of 10-20% for all AKD (alkyl ketene dimer) wax products, effective immediately or as contracts permit. The adjustment is driven by significantly higher costs across the AKD wax value chain.