Palm sets the course for the future of its paper production: due to the structural decline of the market for newsprint, the paper machine PM 7 at the King’s Lynn (UK) site will be converted to produce corrugated case material (CCM) in the first quarter of 2027.
The European pulp and paper industry had already raised urgent concerns over the European Commission's recently adopted benchmarks for free allocation and installations’ exclusions, warning they could lead to a loss of approximately €1 billion annually in planned decarbonisation investments. The sector argues that conditionality for free allocation and the 95% biomass threshold should be removed from the ETS framework unveiled today, as infrastructure and decarbonisation technologies are not yet sufficiently available, and while the new EU ETS plans already give green investors cold feet.
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
The Forest Stewardship Council, the leader in sustainable forestry, will bring globally recognised responsible sourcing expertise to Paperworld Middle East 2026 reinforcing the event's commitment to sustainability and sector transformation.
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.
