Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Paper Board

Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Paper Board

Sappi Europe today announces a price increase of €89 per tonne across the Paper Board portfolio in response to sustained cost pressures currently impacting the industry. This pricing adjustment will enable Sappi to continue providing the high levels of product quality, service excellence, and supply security that customers rely on across the company's Paperboard portfolio.

New Team Member Announcement: Eric Beaudoin Joins Buckman France

New Team Member Announcement: Eric Beaudoin Joins Buckman France

We are delighted to welcome Eric Beaudoin to Buckman France as our new account manager supporting our business in France. His background includes more than 25 years of experience in sales, account management, and technical support within the paper and chemical industries.

Fibre Excellence: after the liquidation of Tarascon mill, a decision is expected in mid-December for Saint-Gaudens site

Fibre Excellence: after the liquidation of Tarascon mill, a decision is expected in mid-December for Saint-Gaudens site

There have been numerous twists and turns regarding the future of the two Fibre Excellence (FE) market pulp plants located in the South of France over the summer. Here is an update on the situation. On July 27, the bid submitted by Combat Holding (owned by Matthieu Pigasse) was rejected by the Toulouse Commercial Court. Consequently, the liquidation of the Tarascon site was ordered. In mid-September, tensions regarding the safety and security of this plant—classified as a "Seveso Low-Tier" site—escalated, as state authorities (via ADEME) requisitioned the facility to prevent any environmental or safety-related issues.

Persson Innovation strengthens its organisation with four strategic appointments

Persson Innovation strengthens its organisation with four strategic appointments

Persson Innovation, a global, market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper handles based in Sweden, continues its growth journey by strengthening its organisation with four strategic appointments. The initiative is driven by increasing global demand and the company's ongoing development as its customer base expands and projects become increasingly complex.

Valmet launches renewed sizer roll cover portfolio for improved performance and longer running intervals

Valmet launches renewed sizer roll cover portfolio for improved performance and longer running intervals

Valmet has renewed its sizer roll cover portfolio to help board and paper producers improve machine performance, extend running intervals, and achieve more consistent sizing and coating quality. The updated product range with three totally new products introduces new material technologies and application-specific designs that support mills in meeting today’s efficiency, sustainability, and cost competitiveness demands.

Francesca Stevens appointed Director General of Cepi

Francesca Stevens appointed Director General of Cepi

The Board of Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, has appointed Francesca Stevens as its next Director General. An experienced European industry advocate, she takes up the position on 28 September succeeding Jori Ringman, who has led the association since 2019.

Fedrigoni Announces Leadership Changes

Fedrigoni Announces Leadership Changes

Fedrigoni S.p.A., the Italian leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive products and premium packaging materials, announces that Mr. Marco Nespolo is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group, effective as of October 6th, to pursue other opportunities. He will maintain his equity investment in the Group, and he will continue to support the Shareholders and the management team as a Board member.

More Than 130,000 Pages of Finnish Forest Industry History Digitised – Historical Publications Now Searchable with AI

More Than 130,000 Pages of Finnish Forest Industry History Digitised – Historical Publications Now Searchable with AI

The forest industry has been a cornerstone of the Finnish economy since the 19th century. Today, the history of industrialisation, technological development, and professional expertise in the forest sector is more comprehensively available and accessible for research in digital form than ever before, as the Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association has digitised magazines, textbooks, and other publications originally published by the Association since 1919. As a result of the digitisation project, more than 130,000 pages of historical material have been added to the ForestBioFacts learning environment and are now searchable with artificial intelligence.

BASF launches paper coating dispersions with reduced Product Carbon Footprint designed to enable cost-effective CO₂ reduction

BASF launches paper coating dispersions with reduced Product Carbon Footprint designed to enable cost-effective CO₂ reduction

BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF). Paper coating binders produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site are now available with approximately 20% to 45% lower Product Carbon Footprints* than the corresponding conventional products. These new rPCF dispersions use several levers including low-PCF raw materials. They are designed to support customers in lowering emissions in the 'Purchased Goods and Services' category and working toward their Scope 3.1 carbon reduction targets. The carbon footprints of the products are calculated according to the guidance issued by the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative and TÜV Rheinland has certified the conformance of BASF's calculation methodology with this standard.

Sappi Europe Announces Price Increases for Wet Glue Label Papers

Sappi Europe Announces Price Increases for Wet Glue Label Papers

Sappi Europe, a leading producer of high‑quality Label papers, today announces a price increase of €37 per tonne for Wet Glue Label grade, Parade Label Pro and €97 per tonne for Wet Strength Label grade Parade Label WS. These increases will apply to new orders and deliveries as from 1st November 2026.

Klingele invests in new logistics and service site in Limburg, Germany

Klingele invests in new logistics and service site in Limburg, Germany

Klingele Paper & Packaging is expanding its presence in the Limburg region: with a larger logistics and service site for Klingele Plus GmbH, the group is laying the groundwork for further growth, modern processes, greater sustainability, and enhanced supply security. Construction began back in April, and completion along with the relocation from the current site in Villmar is planned for mid-2027.

Showcasing at the MIAC and ABTCP: emtec’s innovative testing solutions for the pulp and paper industry

Showcasing at the MIAC and ABTCP: emtec’s innovative testing solutions for the pulp and paper industry

To demonstrate their innovative paper testing technologies, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic will be present at two prestigious paper and pulp exhibitions in October. Visitors will be able to connect with emtec at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 6 to 8 and the International Exhibition of Paper Industry MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 7 and 9.