KMK PAPER Rebuilds and Expands with AFT's Advanced POM Approach System

KMK PAPER Rebuilds and Expands with AFT's Advanced POM Approach System

KMK Paper, located in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, not only rebuilt its production lines but also quickly recovered after the 2023 earthquake, contributing to the restoration of its community. The extensive rebuild of the PM1 paper machine, completed with advanced process engineering and commissioning support provided by AFT, resulted in increased capacity and improved paper quality.

Amir Mirsakarimi Joins the Management of DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE

Amir Mirsakarimi Joins the Management of DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE GmbH & Co. KG is pleased to announce that Amir Mirsakarimi has joined the company’s management as of January 1, 2025. Over the course of this year, he will work alongside Dr. Matthias Rauhut before assuming the role of CEO on January 1, 2026.

Europe’s pulp and paper sector has shown resilience in 2024, but high energy prices and macro-economic uncertainties remain an issue

Europe’s pulp and paper sector has shown resilience in 2024, but high energy prices and macro-economic uncertainties remain an issue

Tracking a global economy still recovering from successive shocks and post-Covid stock adjustments, Europe’s pulp and paper sector had a positive year in 2024, as shown by the Cepi preliminary statistics report published today. But looming global trade wars, geopolitical instability, and new EU energy and industry policies to be unveiled this month, hold the potential for profound impact.

International Paper Announces Facility Closures

International Paper Announces Facility Closures

International Paper today announced the permanent closure of the company's Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. All facilities will cease operations by the end of April 2025. The Red River containerboard mill closure is expected to reduce the company's containerboard capacity by approximately 800,000 tons on an annualized basis.

Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

Valmet and Mercer International continue collaborating to advance Mercer’s digital transformation. Valmet has received an order for the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) as a part of the ongoing modernization project at Mercer’s Peace River pulp mill in Alberta, Canada. The order includes the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System with mill-wide automation infrastructure and pulp dryer automation, including an upgrade for the Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS).

Valmet to start the share buy-back program for its share-based incentive plans

Valmet to start the share buy-back program for its share-based incentive plans

Valmet announced on December 18, 2024, that the Board of Directors of Valmet has decided to use the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting held on March 21, 2024, to repurchase the Company’s own shares. Based on the authorization, the Board decided to initiate a fixed-term share buy-back program for the purpose of acquiring the Company's own shares to meet part of the obligations arising from its share-based long-term incentive plans (LTI Plans) and the Restricted Share Pool incentive.

EuRIC urges immediate extension of EU WSR deadlines to avert recycling market collapse

EuRIC urges immediate extension of EU WSR deadlines to avert recycling market collapse

The new EU Waste Shipment Regulation 1157/2024 (WSR) threatens to disrupt global recycling markets and put Europe’s recycling industry at a severe competitive disadvantage. EuRIC calls for an immediate extension of the WSR deadlines to provide non-OECD countries with adequate time to comply and prevent a catastrophic impact on international trade in recycled materials and the competitiveness of the EU recycling industry.

Paper & Tissue Show 2025 showcased strong industry engagement

Paper & Tissue Show 2025 showcased strong industry engagement

The Paper & Tissue Show 2025 has concluded on a high note, reinforcing its position as a premier global event for the paper, tissue, hygiene, and packaging sectors. Over three dynamic days, the exhibition attracted thousands of professionals from 85 countries, fostering valuable business connections, showcasing cutting-edge products, and facilitating insightful discussions on industry advancements.