From June 16 to 18, 2026, Wiesbaden will once again be the focal point for the paper, pulp, and fiber industries. ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2026 at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) promotes professional networking, cutting-edge knowledge, and practical solutions throughout the entire value chain.
To meet growing demand for lightweight and resource-efficient corrugated packaging, Holmen is extending the Holmen Elevate range with a fresh-fibre fluting – Holmen Elevate Flute. The addition enables a consistent approach across the entire corrugated structure, reducing material use and emissions without compromising performance.
Sappi Europe has launched Let’s Talk About Print, a new publication designed to help printers persuade their customers of the cases for using print. It gives the graphics and print community clear, evidence-based insights they can use directly in customer conversations to address objections, answer common questions, and demonstrate where print adds value in the modern media mix.
Stora Enso will start change negotiations with union representatives at its Skutskär production unit in Sweden regarding a plan to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3 (L3) and restructure the organisation to focus on fluff and increase competitiveness.
Valmet has been selected to supply a hard nip sizer with supply system and related services to a customer in Europe. The investment enables the customer to advance their regenerative journey by optimizing raw material usage and enhancing quality. The target is to reduce starch and fiber consumption without compromising end-product strength properties. The start-up is scheduled for spring of 2027.
250,000 reusable packages, 20 pioneer brands: REUSE FAST TRACK is officially opening a call for applications today for e-commerce brands in France. The objective is to deploy a competitive, fiber-based reusable packaging solution over a one-year period, proving that reuse can be profitable, operational, and scalable.
Valmet has concluded change negotiations initiated earlier in 2026 concerning its Global Supply unit’s manufacturing footprint adjustments in Sweden and Poland as well as temporary layoff plans in Finland.
Metsä Group’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill was suddenly shut down on May 20, 2026, due to a disruption in raw water intake. The cause is under investigation. We apologize for any odor nuisance that may occur in the surrounding areas.
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, including folding boxboards, foodservice boards and white kraftliners, and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG , a global market leader in integrated, future‑ready solutions for the printing, packaging and converting industries, have entered into a strategic collaboration.
Stora Enso has published its Circularity Plan, aligned with the first version of the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), and introduced a new target to increase material circularity in its direct operational control. The plan outlines the company’s comprehensive approach to advancing circularity, including target setting and the integration of circular economy principles into its strategy and daily operations.
Konecranes today introduced its new Generation D lift truck platform at the TOC Europe exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, marking a transition to a modular generation of equipment designed for maximum performance with minimum complexity. The first Generation D models are diesel and electric reach stackers, now available for ordering.
Valmet will deliver a new ash crystallization plant for Mercer Stendal mill in Arneburg, Germany. This investment is part of Mercer’s long-term vision to further reduce the mill’s emissions and improve its performance. Ash crystallization plant contributes to this target by helping to close the mill’s chemical circulation, reducing the need for make-up chemicals, and by helping to extend the recovery boiler maintenance intervals to 24 months and beyond.
International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has acquired Delmarva Corrugated Packaging in Dover, Delaware. The strategic acquisition of this facility will enhance International Paper's capabilities, expand its market presence, and increase its capacity to produce the highest-quality sustainable packaging solutions for customers.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has partnered with Ovoko, a leading online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its eCommerce supply chain. eCommerce is often associated with small parcels and lightweight products. Yet companies selling automotive spare parts online require specialised packaging solutions for large and fragile components.
Valmet is launching a research and development program Industrial NEXUS to drive industrial renewal in Finland through digital technologies and further strengthen the appeal of industrial careers together with the program’s ecosystem partners. Business Finland has granted EUR 15 million in funding for the Industrial NEXUS program and is also preparing to fund Valmet’s ecosystem projects with EUR 40 million. Valmet will invest EUR 55 million in the program over the next five years. Through this investment, the company advances its technology vision and drives growth. The estimated global export potential of the program is EUR 6.5 billion by 2035.
myCordenons will be at Packaging Première 2026 with a selection of papers where tradition, creativity and expressive surfaces meet texture, colour and performance, offering solutions designed to enhance packaging and reinforce brand identity.
At Packaging Première 2026, Fedrigoni Special Papers and Self-Adhesives come together to present a broad portfolio of solutions that combines innovation, material research and iconic collections.
Kruger Inc. today announced a $333 million investment marking its entry into the nonwovens sector and advancing its long-term portfolio diversification strategy. This new division will focus on manufacturing some of the industry’s most sustainable materials for a broad range of wipe applications. Central to this major project is the installation of the first production line of its kind in Canada, to be built on Île-de-la-Potherie in Trois-Rivières, adjacent to Kruger’s Wayagamack paper mill, with commissioning scheduled for 2028.
Buenos Aires is this week hosting Latampaper 2026, one of the most important technical events dedicated to the pulp, paper, board, and tissue industries in Latin America. The two-day gathering takes place this week.
DS Smith, a subsidiary of International Paper and a leading provider of sustainable cellulose-based packaging solutions, and SOMFY, a global leader in home and building automation, are launching a
The owning family of the Thimm Group, a leading provider of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions, has decided to sell its company to the Saica Group. Founded in 1949 by Walter Felix Thimm, the company has grown into a Europe-wide organisation. In 2024, Thimm generated revenues of approximately EUR 539 million with a workforce of around 2,500 employees.
Forest owners are interested in the voluntary protection of their forests, offering more than 1,000 hectares for the first application round organised by Metsä Conservation Foundation. These 85 sites represent diverse forests from all over Finland.
Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is pleased to announce the launch of MaxPulping™, AFT’s new pulping system designed for recycled paper and board processing. With MaxPulping, AFT further strengthens its presence across the papermaking process by offering a complete pulping solution that includes core equipment, wear parts, and related services.
A portfolio of Creaset and Metalvac papers designed to deliver reliable converting performance and more responsible solutions for labelling.
