International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging, today announced it will close its Carrollton South packaging facility located in Carrolton, Texas by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The decision is part of the company's ongoing work to align its manufacturing footprint with customer demand and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its North America packaging business.
Adestor, previously named Lecta Self-Adhesives, takes another step forward in its evolution, strengthening its position as an independent company fully dedicated to the self-adhesive materials market.
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Following the spin-off from Siemens AG in 2020 and the company’s successful development, Siemens Energy is now beginning preparations for the transition to an independent brand. This move is based on the time-limited licence agreement governing the use of the brand.
The Canadian pulp producer Canfor announced this week the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia.
The IBS Paper Performance Group, a technology leader in paper machine optimization, has successfully completed a quality improvement project for a customer in Germany. Thanks to cutting-edge metering technology, the manufacturer of corrugated base paper was able to achieve significant improvements in the production process as well as a perfectly uniform CD profile in starch application. The modernization focused on the machine’s film press, which had previously struggled with significant stability issues.
Ahlstrom announced this week the launch of MaxLiner™, a new high transparency and high-density release paper for pressure‑sensitive adhesive (PSA) labeling.
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
Le groupe espagnol Hinojosa annonce la création de Hinojosa Folding Packaging France. Depuis le 1er juillet 2026, cette nouvelle structure regroupe les activités françaises de carton plat issues d’ASV Packaging sous une même identité. Cette évolution marque une nouvelle étape dans le développement d’Hinojosa sur le marché français, avec une offre renforcée pour ses clients des secteurs de l’agroalimentaire et des biens de grande consommation.
International Paper proactively decided to temporarily suspend operations at its Pine Hill, Ala., mill after a weather event damaged a critical roof at the facility. International Paper values the safety of its employees and contractors above all else and took this action out of an abundance of caution.
No more than three weeks. On 7 July, the Toulouse Commercial Court postponed the examination of the takeover bid for the French market pulp producer Fibre Excellence submitted by Matthieu Pigasse until Monday 27 July, granting a final extension to the paper group, which is in administration. Both factories have been at a standstill since April.
Cristini S.p.A. has been selected as one of the strategic suppliers for the start-up of PM3 at Shotton Mill (UK), one of the most advanced containerboard projects currently underway in Europe, and part of the Eren Group.
For a new project in the paper industry, our team recently intervened in France. The objective was the installation and commissioning of several motor frames as well as a structure specially designed for maintenance and handling operations.
After more than 30 years of service to the Norske Skog Group, Yves BAILLY steps down from his position as President of Norske Skog Golbey this July 2, 2026. This decision will allow Yves BAILLY to claim his retirement benefits.
“Made to be seen” reflects our conviction: every sheet of our paper deserves to be admired.
Recognition for impressive innovation: At the German SME Summit at the Heidelberg Congress Centre on 26 June, Christian Wulff, mentor of the competition and former Federal President, congratulated ProMinent GmbH on winning the TOP 100 Award 2026. Andreas Zühlcke, Vice President of Product Management & Marketing, accepted the award on behalf of the company. This is the fourth consecutive TOP 100 Award for the Heidelberg-based family-run business.
Valmet has today completed the acquisition of Severn Group (“Severn”), a well-established industrial valve company specializing in severe service flow control solutions. The acquisition was announced on December 22, 2025, and it covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies, and LB Bentley. Severn’s capabilities and customer relationships strengthen Valmet’s Process Performance Solutions segment, which already accounts for close to half of Valmet’s profitability. The acquisition further accelerates growth beyond the company’s traditional core biomaterials business.
Smithers is pleased to announce the launch of Moulded Fibre Packaging Asia 2026, a new conference dedicated to the rapidly evolving moulded fibre packaging sector.
Barry-Wehmiller, the privately held, 141-year-old, $4 billion global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, today announced that Kyle Chapman has been elected Chairman of the Board. In this role, Kyle succeeds his late father, Bob Chapman, who led the company for five decades.
Designed for the Wine & Spirits industry, this innovative solution offers two distinct benefits from a single, reliable adhesive platform: permanent adhesion throughout the product’s entire lifecycle and support for bottle reuse and glass recycling processes.
International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging, today announced strategic actions that aim to optimize its network, focus investments on the highest-value opportunities and better serve customers across North America. As a result, the company plans to cease its preprint operations at its Richwood, KY facility, and close its Aurora, IL sheet plant and converting plants in Elk Grove, CA and Barrington, NJ by the end of the third quarter 2026.
Metsä Group and Qutwo, a Finnish AI and quantum technology company, are launching a collaboration aimed at deepening the use of artificial intelligence at Metsä and bringing next-generation AI into the core processes of the forest industry. Next-generation AI refers to solutions that can take into account a broader range of variables and simultaneously optimise complex systems.
The 3rd ASEAN Pulp & Paper Summit, organized by RUIZHIXIN Consulting, will take place on December 1–2, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme “From Circular Economy to Sustainable Value Creation,” the event serves as a premier strategic platform for the rapidly growing Southeast Asian pulp and paper sector.
The Association Française des Vendeurs de Pâtes (AFVP) gathered around 40 professionals from the French pulp supply sector on Thursday 26 June 2026 for its annual seminar, held once again at the Grand Hôtel in Divonne-les-Bains.
