Spain’s paper and cardboard recovery and recycling sector recently gathered in Madrid for the 15th National Congress on Paper Recycling, organized by the Spanish Association of Paper and Cardboard Recyclers (Repacar) under the theme "Creating Value, Leading Change."
4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, held its 5th Annual Conference in Brussels on 6 November. The event brought together fibre-based packaging value chain representatives, policymakers and other key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s latest developments and challenges.
AFRY recently presented the findings of a study commissioned by Assocarta, the Italian paper association, outlining a net-zero roadmap for the pulp and paper sector in Italy.
Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer to produce sustainable pulp from fallen leaves, has launched its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, near Paris, in France. This facility, co-funded by the European Union’s European Innovation Council (EIC), represents a €3.5 million total investment and marks a transformative shift in the paper industry by turning Parisian green waste into high-quality, recyclable packaging materials. This launch is especially meaningful as Releaf Paper celebrates its third anniversary this year, a milestone underscoring the company’s rapid growth and innovation in the eco-packaging space.
Heimbach Switzerland AG, an affiliate of Albany International Corp., announced today that it will initiate consultations with employee representatives regarding a proposal to discontinue manufacturing operations in Olten, Switzerland, and to transfer production to other Heimbach GmbH manufacturing facilities. The reduction is subject to local law and will be implemented in accordance with such law and in consultation with the employees’ representative body.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in their transition to sustainable solutions.
Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, is advancing with its significant investment to modernise the Simpele folding boxboard mill, focused on further enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and products.
ABB has secured an order from DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l, part of international packaging company DS Smith, to supply a new sectional drives system for a new containerboard machine at the company’s Lucca Paper Mill in Porcari, Tuscany, known across Italy for its recovered fiber and white liner products. Once operational, Paper Machine 3 (PM3) will have an estimated annual capacity of 450,000 metric tons.
Linde Material Handling (MH) launches innovative electric counterbalanced trucks with load capacities up to 2.0 tons. The logistics specialist is replacing its existing range of electric forklifts with a total of 26 new three- and four-wheel truck models with load capacities ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 tons. The new trucks have been designed to offer significant enhancements in ergonomics and performance. In particular, the models with integrated lithium-ion batteries make a significant contribution in this regard.
4evergreen is proud to announce the release of the third version of the Circularity by Design Guideline, an essential resource ideated by our value chain experts to create fibre-based packaging solutions designed for recycling from the beginning.
Arctic Paper S.A. has signed an agreement for the acquisition of an existing solar park close to Warsaw. The plant in Garwolin in the Masovian area has an output of 4 MW.
The investment is for production lines and machinery parks in Kielce, Bełchatów, and Sosnowiec and they are part of our ambitious growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe. They also mark our commitment to leading an industry-wide transition to sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions for customers in the region.
Acquisition strengthens company’s position as the leading provider of thermal point-of-sale paper products in the U.S.
To better meet the needs of its customers, the Saica Group continues to invest in its French sites.
EcoVadis is a global leader in sustainability ratings and includes a network of more than 130 000 companies. They evaluate how well a company has integrated the principles of sustainability within its management system. This year, Billerud earned a Gold rating, securing the company's position among the top 5 percent of rated companies globally across all industries.
SCA appoints Petteri Kalela as the new head of the Containerboard and Pulp business areas and member of the executive management team.
Smurfit Westrock was unveiled as the ‘Best Irish Company in France’ in the 2024 Ireland France awards last night. The awards recognise companies which have made an exceptional contribution to the development of trade and investment between Ireland and France.
DS Smith, a FTSE100 listed company specializing in sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions, announces a strengthening of its partnership with Zalando, one of Europe's leading multi-brand fashion and lifestyle platforms. This contract covers fiber-based corrugated cardboard packaging solutions for Zalando's European products and will commence in April 2025. This is an extension of their long-standing partnership, allowing both companies to continue innovating and implementing bespoke and more sustainable packaging solutions for Zalando's orders and delivery centers across Europe, including Germany, Poland, France, Hungary, Sweden, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Estonia, and Switzerland.
Christian Dietershagen will become the new Head of Operations Paper (OPP) at Progroup on 1 January 2025. He will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the Paper division at the Landau-based family business.
We are pleased to announce that Metapaper has joined our distribution network as a distributor for Lessebo Design and Lessebo Colours in Germany, Austria, and France. These premium paper ranges provide sustainable, high-quality options for professionals who value both performance and environmental responsibility.
Representatives from the paper industry gathered today to discuss the globalisation of paper and stationery brands at the Hub Forum at Paperworld Middle East
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, and Amazon have won a total of three packaging awards from the industry forums 4evergreen and Sustainable Packaging Summit and during this year's ALL4PACK fair. These awards highlight the companies’ long-term partnership to design and bring to market innovative, paper-based packaging that is easier to pack and for customers to open and recycle.
Wrapper can be recycled through domestic kerbside collections and does not produce harmful microplastics New wrapper developed by EvoPak uses Aquapak’s innovative and environmentally safe Hydropol™
The highly anticipated AmericaPack Summit 2025, scheduled for February 24-25 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, is set to deliver groundbreaking insights into the future of packaging innovation and sustainability.
