Under the theme “Technology for the Bioeconomy since 1842”, Bellmer presents forward-looking solutions for sustainable paper production at the ZELLCHEMING EXPO. As a full-service provider, the Bellmer Group supports the paper and bioeconomy industries with comprehensive process expertise – from fiber preparation to the finished roll.
SCA has appointed Klas Nilsson as its new SVP Sustainability and Communications. Klas will assume the position in the autumn of 2026 and will be a member of SCA’s Management Team.
UPM Specialty Materials (UPM) and BASF are collaborating to help brand owners, converters and formulators accelerate the transition to recyclable*, fiber-based packaging solutions. By combining UPM’s barrier and barrier base papers with BASF’s Joncryl® HPB (high performance barrier) barrier technology resins, the collaboration enables high-performance, fiber-based materials while supporting the transition away from conventional mixed packaging structures.
The new Termax 170 g/m² and 172 g/m² papers are available in non top-coated and top-coated versions
Fosber is pleased to announce that Brookfield’s private equity business has completed its acquisition of the company. The transaction, a carveout from Guangdong Dongfang Precision, values the business at approximately $900 million.
The IBS Paper Performance Group, technology leader in paper machine optimization, successfully upgraded the reel change process on a packaging paper machine. The project resulted in a significant increase in net production and annual savings of more than €420,000. Return on investment was achieved in just a few months.
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has again been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
UPM-Kymmene Corporation announced on September 23, 2025, a strategic review of the UPM Plywood business area to assess options for maximizing its long-term potential in an evolving market environment. UPM’s Board of Directors has today approved a demerger plan concerning the separation of UPM Plywood business area into a new independent listed company, to be named WISA Group Plc. The demerger is subject to approval by UPM’s Extraordinary General Meeting expected to be held in early September 2026 at the latest. The planned completion date of the demerger is October 31, 2026. A demerger and listing prospectus will be published separately.
M. Sc. (Tech), Executive MBA Laura Lundell has been appointed as SVP, Strategy of Metsä Fibre and a member of the Metsä Fibre Management Team as of 1 June 2026. In her role, she will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. Lundell has several years of experience in strategy and business development roles within the pulp industry.
UPM announced in December 2025 the conclusion of a non-binding letter of intent to form a graphic paper Joint Venture with Sappi. The proposed transaction is subject to merger control approval from the European Commission and authorities in other jurisdictions such as the US and China.
Stora Enso is introducing two significant developments to its Trayforma tray board range: a basis weight reduction across the existing range, and the launch of Trayforma Brown, an entirely new unbleached product. Together, they extend what Trayforma offers by delivering greater material efficiency and adding a new option for brands seeking a natural look on shelf.
The Board of Directors of Södra is submitting a revised proposal for profit distribution for consideration by the General Meeting to be held on 2 June in Jönköping.
Valmet will start change negotiations in Finland in accordance with the Finnish Co-operation Act on May 4, 2026. The plan under negotiations may include temporary layoffs of less than 90 days.
On 27 April, the Toulouse Commercial Court ruled on the future of the French market pulp producer Fibre Excellence. The company has been placed in administration with a six-month observation period, “during which an economic and social assessment will be carried out and proposals put forward regarding the continuation or sale of the business.” Fibre Excellence’s management must appear in court on 3 June, with the court due to rule on the company’s situation on 17 June.
RDM Group, a leading producer of recycled cartonboard, and Dow, a global materials science company, today announced the launch of Multiboard CirculaRR, a breakthrough solution that advances circularity in food barrier packaging. The innovation is suitable for food-contact applications, including frozen foods such as fish and cakes as well as fruit trays or dry pet food.
Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, and Biedronka, one of Poland’s largest supermarket chains, have jointly developed an innovative solution supporting the new deposit system: Recyklobox.
The international professional event and conference for the forest-based bioeconomy industry, Pulp & Beyond 2026, was held from 14 to 17 April 2026 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. Together with the chemical and bioindustry event ChemBio Finland and the chemical safety forum Helsinki Chemicals Forum, the event attracted more than 8,400 visitors and 257 exhibitors.
Presenting its latest innovations for rigid packaging, flexible packaging and wet glue labelling: “Next-Gen Barrier Papers. Performance in Packaging.”
Ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 27 May 2026, Rottneros’ Nomination Committee proposes re-election of the Board members Per Lundeen, Michal Jarczynski, Roger Mattsson, Conny Mossberg, Julia Onstad, Johanna Svanberg and Magnus Wikström.
PRINZHORN GROUP’s Dunapack Packaging enters into an agreement with Stora Enso to take over its German Packaging Plants
Hinojosa, a company specialised in sustainable packaging solutions, has presented 2025’s operating results, showing a consolidated turnover of €847.5 million, which represents a 6% increase when compared to 2024, in a year of complex market environment, impacted by fluctuating energy costs and international uncertainty.
ABB has won an order from Flex Asepto Egypt, a subsidiary of Asepto and part of the UFlex Group, for its L&W laboratory testing instruments and dedicated digital solution for the laboratory, the L&W Lab Management System. The technologies will support Asepto’s new aseptic liquid manufacturing plant in Egypt, enabling digitalized, high-performance quality management as the company expands its reach across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, will demonstrate its innovative packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 through an indirect presence in collaboration with 15 original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Visitors can experience Mondi materials and solutions on partner stands across the show floor, with many applications running live on machines.
At this year’s Interpack trade fair, Sappi is turning sustainable packaging into a tangible experience by serving ice cream to visitors in its barrier paper solutions. But this is more than just a treat for visitors. Each ice cream cone comes wrapped in Sappi’s innovative Guard Duo barrier paper, turning a simple moment into a real-life demonstration of sustainable packaging in action.
