GREENLINER announces the startup of PM1

Greenliner has successfully started up its state-of-the-art containerboard machine at the company’s 10th of Ramadan City mill in Egypt in November 2025. Greenliner’s PM 1 is Egypt’s largest containerboard machine, producing paper starting from 80gsm on a 5.15m machine deckle - designed for strength, speed and converting efficiency.

Next-generation Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System sets a new benchmark for process visibility, quality and efficiency

Valmet introduces the renewed Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries. The new WMS delivers exceptional image quality through the most compact design and industry-leading illumination technology.

Paper Corea starts up ANDRITZ shoe press with record line load for packaging paper in South Korea

Paper Corea Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea. This marks a significant milestone, as the press features the highest line load ever installed for paper production in South Korea - an achievement that enables stronger, more durable paper and boosts production efficiency through optimized dewatering and faster machine speeds.

The Atip/Copacel Paper Days in Paris: A Boost of Energy!

Despite the uncertain and unstable economic and political climate, the Atip/Copacel Paper Days, held in Paris on November 27 and 28, mobilized the paper industry and were another resounding success. The event alternated between technical conferences organized by Atip, showcasing the latest innovations from Pagora and from many suppliers (Megger, Lantier, Acoem, AFT, SKF, BTG, Voith, Storio, Greenyellow, and Watlow), the Copacel Conference, the Exhibition and many networking opportunities. The evening event took place at “La Coupole”, the renowned Parisian Art Deco brasserie in Montparnasse. With a particularly popular "Casino" event that allowed participants to chat and try their luck at the green felt in a very friendly atmosphere. This event concluded with a memorable auction where many participants left with more or less surprising gifts… Laughter guaranteed.

EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Bioeconomy Strategy – Recognising the Sector’s Role in Europe's Industrial Competitiveness

The European Commission today unveiled its comprehensive Bioeconomy Strategy, for the first time positioning the bioeconomy as a cornerstone of both Europe's industrial competitiveness and sustainability. A welcome development for a sector which potential was hampered by regulatory inconsistencies and competition from cheaper fossil materials. This strategic initiative aims to harness

Sun Paper starts up key process equipment supplied by ANDRITZ at Nanning pulp mill

Sun Paper has successfully started up new process islands with state-of-the-art technology and solutions from ANDRITZ at its kraft pulp mill in Nanning, Guangxi, China.

How intelligent production systems improve operational control and transparency

Paper mills face mounting pressure to boost transparency and responsiveness while managing complex production environments with limited staff. Voith's MillOne system addresses these challenges by creating a networked digital hub that enhances operational control and real-time visibility.

AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, supporting the mill’s project to install a new fine paper production line. The investment aims to increase production flexibility, improve fiber processing efficiency, and enable consistent high-quality output in fine paper grades.

Valmet supports Wuzhou Special Paper’s transition to recycled board grades with a complete paper machine conversion rebuild

Wuzhou Special Paper has selected Valmet to rebuild their paper machine and supply two winders for their mill in Hubei, China. The target of the investment is to convert their recently relocated paper machine to recycled fluting and liner grades. The grade conversion will extend the lifecycle of the originally Valmet-manufactured machine while simultaneously increasing Wuzhou Special Paper’s production capacity. The start-up is scheduled for the beginning of 2027.

RDM Group SANTA GIUSTINA honored as a founding member of Confindustria Belluno Dolomiti

At the 80th Shareholders’ Assembly held on November 24, 2025, Confindustria Belluno Dolomiti honored RDM Group Santa Giustina as a Founding Member of the Association – a recognition that highlights the company’s central role in building and developing the region’s industrial community.

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026: Generative AI set to transform the industry

Generative AI is set to reshape the $1.2 trillion global packaging market, driving faster product launches, smarter supply chains, and greater efficiency, according to a new report.

Mondi customers experience high-performance kraft paper firsthand at new paper machine in Štětí mill

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic.

European Week for Waste Reduction Comment: Pro Carton and RDM Group

WBCSD Forest Solutions Group Launches Report: “Build Trust, Share Value in Forests: Principles for Community Engagement and Development”

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Forest Solutions Group (FSG) proudly announces the launch of its latest report, “Build Trust, Share Value in Forests: Principles for Community Engagement and Development.” This landmark publication provides actionable guidance for forest sector companies and other land-use businesses to strengthen relationships with local communities and create shared value.

Runtech Systems Kicks Off JinYoung Paper PM1 Turbo Blower Project in South Korea

The kick-off meeting for the JinYoung Paper PM1 Turbo Blower project took place last week at the mill site in South Korea.

Hinojosa Packaging Group attracts young talent to the paper and packaging sector

Hinojosa Packaging Group took part in the 38th edition of the Grenoble INP – Pagora Careers Forum, which took place last November 13th. This benchmark event in the field of paper, cardboard, and packaging represents a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet with young talent from this specialized institution in paper industry training.

The French Wizpaper paper mill has been placed into liquidation

There will be no buyer for the Wizpaper paper mill, located in Wizernes (in Northern France). Seven years after the acquisition of this former Arjowiggins factory by the Be Paper group, chaired by Henri Bréban, and its conversion to produce Corrugated Case Material (CCM), the Lille Métropole Commercial Court ordered its liquidation on November 18, with immediate effect. The factory had a CCM capacity of 180,000 tons per year and employed 147 people. On October 1, Wizpaper was placed under court-ordered administration, with an initial observation period of six months, which will ultimately be reduced to one month.

A jam-packed edition of Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, the Davos of Packaging, took place at the Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, from 10th – 12th November 2025 – attended by a record number of 854 delegates, 142 speakers, and 89 exhibitor

The Summit is the leading international platform driving sustainable transformation across the packaging industry. Every year, it unites brands, start-ups, recyclers, policymakers, innovators, NGOs, and academics from across the global value chain; and this time, its international scope was broader than ever, bringing in attendees from Ethiopia, China, India, Australia, Brazil, and beyond.

Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe.

UPM launches glassine precoating innovation to boost competitiveness in label production

UPM Specialty Papers has launched an improved version of its proprietary UPM Forte™ precoating technology that helps labelstock manufacturers and siliconizers maximize the competitiveness of their production and can also support their sustainability goals. UPM Forte is now available across a wide range of UPM glassine papers.

Paperex 2025: 17th edition to unite global leaders from the pulp, paper and packaging ecosystem in India

Informa Markets in India, the country's leading organiser of B2B exhibitions, today announced the 17th edition of Paperex, the world's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries. Scheduled from 3–6 December 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi, the four-day event will bring together global paper and packaging leaders in a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and business transformation.