The wait is over. MIAC 2025 officially opened its doors today, October 8, at the Lucca Fiere in Italy, welcoming paper industry professionals from around the world to its 29th edition. Over the next three days, this benchmark event will serve as the industry's most important meeting point for innovation, networking, and business development.
End of July, UPM announced plans to permanently end paper production in Kaukas and to shift its coated mechanical paper production in Finland to UPM Rauma mill.
This reaffirms Lecta’s position among the top 1% of companies rated highest worldwide for sustainable business practices by EcoVadis
Ahlstrom announced this week that it has completed the divestment of its Abrasives business unit to Munksjö. Munksjö’s offer was announced on July 7, 2025. The transaction marks a key step on Ahlstrom’s transformation journey to become the preferred sustainable specialty materials company.
As London Packaging Week marks its 15th anniversary, new Smithers research reveals how e-commerce, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping the $1.4 trillion global packaging industry.
Metsä Group is to initiate statutory negotiations concerning all of its business areas and Group operations. According to preliminary assessments, the planned measures may lead to a permanent reduction of 800 permanent jobs if implemented.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has partnered with Özler Tarım, one of Türkiye’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable exporters, to co-create a customised sustainable packaging solution that protects products and optimises operational processes.
The Wizpaper paper mill, located in Wizernes and established in 2018, today filed a request for judicial reorganization proceedings before the Lille Métropole Commercial Court. The group's holding company, BE PAPER, is concurrently seeking a judicial safeguard procedure. A team from Cornet Vincent Ségurel assisted the Be Paper group and its subsidiary throughout this strategic procedure, aimed at preserving the company's activity and the jobs of its 142 employees.
On Tuesday evening, Saica Group was honoured with the prestigious ‘Investing in People’ award during the sixth edition of the UK-Spain Business Awards, hosted by the British Embassy in Spain. The award recognizes the company’s dedication to placing people at the core of its strategy, promoting training, well-being, safety, and diversity as essential pillars of sustainable development.
TAPPI is now accepting speaker abstracts for its flagship event, TAPPICon® 2026, April 26–29, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise, research, case studies, and innovations by submitting abstracts no later than October 20, 2025.
Stora Enso has completed the divestment, announced in May, of approximately 175,000 hectares of forest land, equivalent to 12.4% of its total forest land holdings in Sweden, for an enterprise value of SEK 9.8 billion, equivalent to EUR 900 million.
ABB has introduced ABB Ability™ Plant Optimizer for Pulp Mills, a dynamic software solution that helps pulp producers bridge the gap between production planning and real-time operations. Designed specifically for the complex, interconnected nature of pulp production, the software enables mills to improve traceability, maintain operational stability and reduce production costs throughout the pulp mill.
Specialty paper manufacturer invests strategically in German sites and consistently implements Reinvent Strategy
Billerud chose ANDRITZ to supply a new recovery boiler to replace its existing recovery boiler that had been in operation in Frövi since 1960s. Despite challenges encountered, the recovery boiler project started up on time and on budget in 2023.
James Cropper has agreed a major new partnership deal that will see renowned global materials supplier Winter & Company become the exclusive partner of Coloursource paper.
Xampla’s Morro™ materials the first to be identified via spectroscopy and microscopy as plastic-free-Breakthrough lays groundwork for internationally recognised future standards
ANDRITZ has been selected to supply a new recovery boiler for Century Pulp and Paper’s mill in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, India. It will replace one of the existing recovery boilers, increasing the mill’s green energy production. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
From September 29 to October 1 at Fedrigoni’s new stand a larger space for an even more immersive creative experience. Among the featured solutions: the Out of the Box – Beyond and Materia Viva Roots collections.
Star Paper Mills will announce the commissioning of its US$54 million (AED 200 million) recycled container board mill in KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi) during ProPaper 2025, with construction now 95% complete.
ABB’s Corporate Research Centers in Germany and Sweden have been awarded the prestigious ITEA Award of Excellence 2025 in the Innovation category at a ceremony in Portugal on 16th of September 2025. The award recognizes the international EU-funded research project EXPLAIN, in which ABB collaborated with partners from three countries to develop pioneering methods aimed at making artificial intelligence (AI) transparent, reliable, and understandable for end users in process industries.
A safer and more sustainable paper solution for flexible packaging needs
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper has refreshed its two online platforms serving its uncoated fine paper customers. The redesign introduces a modern interface, improved navigation and faster performance, making the experience easier, quicker and more intuitive for every user.
The XXXIV International Congress and Exhibition of ACOTEPAC has officially launched its call for papers ahead of the next edition, to be held from 25 to 27 February 2026 in Cali, Colombia.
James Cropper is set to redefine its legacy as the home of colour when its new Coloursource brand debuts at this year’s LUXE PACK Monaco event.
