Holmen Board and Paper launches next generation lightweight kraftliner
To meet the growing demand for resource-efficient, sustainable packaging solutions, Holmen has developed Holmen Elevate, a lightweight kraftliner.
IBS announce the successful installation of another 𝐢𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄® for a valued customer in Egypt!
We are excited to announce the successful installation of another 𝐢𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄® for a valued customer in Egypt!
Valmet strengthens customer value by delivering a high-end sack and kraft paper machine for Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China
Valmet is to supply a sack and kraft paper machine with automation and services to Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China. This investment will improve the customer’s operational performance and contribute to advancing circularity in packaging. The start-up of the new paper machine PM 8n is scheduled for the end of 2026.
Stora Enso wins the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025 for the World Ski Championships’ medal boxes
Stora Enso has won the Red Dot Design award for the medal boxes for World Ski Championships 2025 in Trondheim, Norway. The award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the category of Brands and Communication 2025. The products selected by the Red Dot Jury are aesthetically appealing, functional, sustainable or innovative, but what they all have in common is their outstanding design. Red Dot Award is one of the most significant design competitions in the world.
Voith breaks ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of West Monroe, Louisiana roll service center
On Sept. 10, 2025, Voith broke ground on a multi-million-dollar project that will expand and modernize its roll service center in West Monroe, Louisiana – adding more than 20 new jobs and supporting the local economy.
Valmet continues to be recognized as one of Finland’s most attractive employers
Valmet has once again been recognized as one of Finland’s most attractive employers among engineering professionals. In Universum’s 2025 employer attractiveness survey, Valmet was ranked fourth in the engineering professionals category.
Voith successfully rebuilds Stora Enso's PM 6 into the largest XcelLine board machine in Europe
Voith, the leading full-line supplier, has successfully completed the PM 6 rebuild project for Stora Enso in the northern-most university city in Europe, Oulu in northern Finland. The modernized plant will now achieve an impressive annual capacity of 750,000 tons of high-quality folding boxboard and coated kraft back (CKB), at a wire width of 9,000 mm.
Mondi’s paper-based CompressWrap sets new standards for Ekornes’ mattresses
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Ekornes, the Nordic region’s largest furniture producer, to introduce an innovative paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
Valmet to supply a Quality Control System to Billerud in Skärblacka, Sweden
Valmet has received an order from Billerud to supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and a Valmet IQ Scanner to its production facility in Skärblacka, Sweden.
Lecta reaffirms its commitment to decarbonization
As part of its firm commitment to sustainability, Spanish group Lecta actively promotes investments and projects to bolster the transition to decarbonization and help mitigate the global warming of our planet.
Walki adds printing capacity to meet growing demand for future-proof flexible packaging
Walki Westpak has made sizable investments to meet the rising demand for recyclable flexible packaging. The company is expanding its production capacity by acquiring a new printing press and constructing a new post-processing hall.
Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper co-created with UPM and EvoPak
UPM Specialty Papers has partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging. This will help Walkers Chocolates achieve its sustainable packaging ambition while reducing plastic usage across their site.
Fastmarkets unites two flagship forest products events into one landmark conference
Fastmarkets is bringing together two of its most respected forest products events into a single, streamlined conference experience this October.
Sonoco to Sell Temperature-Assured Packaging Business to Arsenal Capital Partners
ThermoSafe Sale Completes Company’s Transformation into a Global Metal and Fiber Packaging Leader
Paperization, sustainability, bio-based barrier solutions, customs duties...: the Prima and Specialty Papers Europe conferences were well attended in Prague
Holding in Prague (Czech Republic) from September 2nd to 4th, the Prima and Specialty Papers conferences organized by Smithers attracted a large number of attendees. These days were punctuated by presentations and roundtable discussions, as well as more informal and convivial moments (Prima dinner, lunches, cocktails, exhibition tours, etc.). The companies and organizations that had the opportunity to speak were diverse, ranging from research and forecasting firms to organizations representing the European paper industry, including paper and board producers, suppliers, research organizations, and major brands. These include: Smithers, ResourceWise, Vision Hunters, Cepi, Amcor, Delfort, Gascogne Paper, Mondi, Prinzhorn, Saica, Sappi, Smurfit Westrock, UPM, Walki, Xampla, Valmet, Lactips, Fiberlean, CTP, PTS, VTT, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Barilla, L'Oréal, Nestlé…
Runtech Systems : changes in the leadership team
Ville Lahdensuo has been promoted to Business Director, Runtech Systems, succeeding Ville Mattsson, who has recently moved to the role of Business Line Director, Ingersoll Rand Engineered Solutions (IRES). Lahdensuo will be responsible for further accelerating Runtech business growth in collaboration with IR Engineered Solutions team. Runtech is one of the IRES brands, enabling stronger synergies and closer collaboration across the division, especially with our sister brands like Nash.
Metsä Board improves performance through maintenance partnership with Valmet
Effective maintenance is essential for maximizing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring production line reliability at board and paper mills. To enhance their maintenance operations, Metsä Board, a leading producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, has established long-term maintenance agreements with Valmet across their Simpele, Äänekoski, and Kyro mills in Finland.
Metsä Group’s carbon capture pilot underway – Investigation of a demo plant beginning
In June, a carbon capture pilot plant came online at Metsä Group’s Rauma mill, where the company is testing the capture of pulp mill flue gases in cooperation with the technology company Andritz, the supplier of the pilot plant.
Voith successfully starts up the complete production line 6 at Modern Karton in Turkey
Voith, Modern Karton and Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) are celebrating the successful start-up of the new high-speed XcelLine PM 6 and the associated BlueLine stock preparation plant at the Zonguldak site in Turkey. The plant will produce up to 640,000 metric tons of recycled containerboard annually, thereby increasing Modern Karton's total production capacity to almost two million metric tons per year. This will consolidate the position of Modern Karton as one of the leading manufacturers of packaging papers in Turkey and one of the largest in Europe.
TEN BILLION items of single-use plastic to be replaced, following $14m investment in Xampla
A major injection of $14m in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) welcomes Lamipak, strengthening the global voice for circular packaging
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) is pleased to announce that Lamipak has officially joined the Alliance as a full member, following unanimous approval at the 2025 FBCA General Assembly.
AFRY delivers comprehensive asset integrity assessment for three pulp mills in Portugal
AFRY has been entrusted by a Portuguese company - The Navigator Company to perform a detailed asset integrity evaluation across its three Portuguese pulp mills. This important assessment supports the client’s long-term investment planning by identifying priority repair and replacement needs, to maintain sustainable operations and safeguarding asset reliability.
Green Bay Packaging enhances operational reliability and throughput with Voith’s OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution
Green Bay Packaging has significantly improved operational reliability and detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, WI facility through the implementation of Voith’s OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution.
New Board member: Dr. Thorben Finken will be the new Chief Financial Officer of Progroup AG
Dr. Thorben Finken will be appointed to the Executive Board of Progroup on 1 October 2025. On 15 October 2025, he will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer from Dr. Volker Metz, who is leaving the company at the end of the year.