Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations

Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations

The Finnish startup's patented technology transforms market pulp and paperboard into a supermaterial that is 100% plastic-free, formable and strong, cost-efficient, recyclable, and home-compostable. While already proving commercial success with plastic-free cutlery, Fiberdom is advancing applications across multiple high-growth markets, including food contact materials, durable packaging and storage, and furniture.

Lessebo Paper advances EUDR compliance with TRACES testing

Lessebo Paper advances EUDR compliance with TRACES testing

Lessebo Paper AB continues to take a proactive approach in ensuring full compliance with the upcoming European Union Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR). As part of this commitment, the company is actively conducting tests within the EU’s TRACES system to validate the seamless transfer of compliance data across its supply chain.

Pulp & Paper Alliance announces inaugural conference in Barcelona

Pulp & Paper Alliance announces inaugural conference in Barcelona

The Pulp & Paper Alliance, a dedicated logistics network for the pulp and paper industry recently founded at the end of 2024, is excited to announce its inaugural conference, taking place September 15–17, 2025, at the Intercontinental, an IHG Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.

ABB launches a generative AI solution to safeguard industrial expertise and empower workforces

ABB launches a generative AI solution to safeguard industrial expertise and empower workforces

ABB today announced the introduction of ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI-driven solution designed to solve the growing challenge of knowledge loss in industrial environments. Industrial Knowledge Vault, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, can store, retain and safeguard critical expertise while actively transforming that knowledge into step-by-step workflows. This enables workers to quickly access and apply best practices, empowering businesses to run leaner while preserving safe operations.

FEFCO launches the 1st Edition of the FEFCO Cybersecurity Handbook

FEFCO launches the 1st Edition of the FEFCO Cybersecurity Handbook

FEFCO, The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) is proud to announce the release of the first edition of the FEFCO cybersecurity handbook and associated tools. This initiative represents a major step forward in enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the corrugated industry while preparing for the upcoming European regulations.

Valmet launches new advanced process control for maximizing pulping yield

Valmet launches new advanced process control for maximizing pulping yield

Valmet introduces Valmet High Yield Pulping Optimizer, the world’s first advanced process control for optimizing high yield pulping. Designed for chemical brown pulp producers, the optimizer is a unique combination of automated controls for cooking and refining that helps mills achieve high pulping output while cutting costs and stabilizing quality.

Golbey to start containerboard production in April

Golbey to start containerboard production in April

Norske Skog Golbey will commence production of recycled containerboard in April and start delivery of its first customer volumes. Finalising the pre-commissioning at the containerboard machine is the main outstanding item before the project is completed and production can start. There is no change in the budget for the project.

Södra Cell repeats order for ABB advanced process control after success in multiple mills

Södra Cell repeats order for ABB advanced process control after success in multiple mills

ABB has built on its relationship with Södra Cell, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association and leading pulp manufacturer, and will deploy advanced process control (APC) at the Mörrum mill. The new order comes under a strategic partnership between the two companies as they fulfil an ambition to develop new levels of efficiency, engagement and digitalization across the producer’s operations.

Dow inaugurated a new unit using BLUEWAVE™ technology at the Dow Coating Materials site in Lauterbourg, France

Dow inaugurated a new unit using BLUEWAVE™ technology at the Dow Coating Materials site in Lauterbourg, France

At the end of January, Dow inaugurated its new BLUEWAVE™ unit at the Dow Coating Materials site in Lauterbourg (Alsace region, East of France). Suitable for a wide range of applications, this line will meet the demand for more easily recyclable products that require fewer resources. The inauguration was attended by public representatives from the Grand-Est region, the project team, employees, subcontractors, and members of Dow Europe management.

Kurita America Launches Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in North America Targeted to Pulp & Paper Plants

Kurita America Launches Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in North America Targeted to Pulp & Paper Plants

Kurita America, part of the leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions the Kurita Group, today announced the introduction of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in the North American marketplace. Originally developed by parent company, Kurita Water Industries in Japan, this patent-pending Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology is designed to increase operating efficiency, improve productivity, and conserve energy in industrial production facilities.

Kemira and IFF Form Joint Venture To Produce Biobased Materials at Scale

Kemira and IFF Form Joint Venture To Produce Biobased Materials at Scale

Kemira and IFF today announced that they have taken the final investment decision and move forward in forming a joint venture manufacturing company to produce renewable biobased products on a commercial scale. Total investment is estimated at around EUR 130 million and commercial production is expected to start in late 2027. Both companies will have a 50% stake in the joint venture. Kemira and IFF have been collaborating in a strategic partnership since 2020. Designed Enzymatic Biomaterial™(DEB) technology platform is a novel and unique process technology utilizing plant-based sugars which will provide access to many different applications. Kemira holds global exclusivity for the commercialization of DEB™ biomaterial in the Paper, Board and Water Treatment markets.

Valmet to supply two winders to Wuzhou Special Paper in China

Valmet to supply two winders to Wuzhou Special Paper in China

Valmet is to supply two OptiWin Drum two-drum base winders to Wuzhou Special Paper’s paper machine PM 21 in China. This new order follows the customer’s previous winder order, announced in July 2024. The target of this latest investment is to have high-technology winders that can meet the paper machine’s high capacity and quality objectives.

Hinojosa Launches the Third Edition of Graduates, Its Talent Development Program for the Packaging Sector

Hinojosa Launches the Third Edition of Graduates, Its Talent Development Program for the Packaging Sector

Hinojosa Packaging Group, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, launches the third edition of its Graduates program. This strategic initiative has been designed to attract and train the best young talents in the sector. It aims to identify the professionals of tomorrow and provide them with the necessary tools to build a promising career at Hinojosa. Young graduates benefit from personalized support during their first steps in the packaging industry and are offered opportunities for advancement in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Valmet to deliver training simulators to Södra Cell Värö in Sweden

Valmet to deliver training simulators to Södra Cell Värö in Sweden

Valmet is to deliver training simulators to Södra Cell's Värö mill in Sweden. The recovery boiler and cooking simulators will support the training of operators and other operational personnel, supporting the company's long-term training ambition, and helping to ensure higher operational competence and efficiency.

Valmet DNAe awarded as the world’s first fully web-based DCS with ISASecure SSA cybersecurity compliance

Valmet DNAe awarded as the world’s first fully web-based DCS with ISASecure SSA cybersecurity compliance

Valmet has reached a significant milestone in industrial cybersecurity with its Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS): it is the world’s first fully web-based system to receive the ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Security Level 1 certificate. The external assessment conducted by exida ensured that Valmet DNAe meets the strict security requirements and levels specified in the ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 standard. The Valmet DNAe reference architecture networks were precisely evaluated, configured, and tested according to network topology and component requirements.