SAFEM : Looking back on an exciting trade show!
The 2026 edition of PME 2026 in Cairo—our 4th year participating in the show—has come to a close with an extremely positive outcome.
ABB Upgrades Entire Automation System at Opal Australian Paper Mill in Eight Weeks
Opal Australian Paper has partnered with ABB to upgrade the ABB Ability™ System 800xA DCS at its Maryvale paper mill in Victoria, Australia. Completed in eight weeks, the project deployed the latest market version to support Opal's long-term automation strategy and future technology initiatives.
Canson and ENGIE Inaugurate New Biomass Boiler Facility at Historic Saint-Marcel-Lès-Annonay Site (France)
Canson inaugurates its new biomass boiler, marking a new milestone in the decarbonization of its industrial plant
Towards MIAC 2026 in Italy
MIAC 2026 is just around the corner. From 7 to 9 October, the Polo Fiere Exhibition Centre in Lucca, Italy will once again bring together machinery and plant manufacturers, suppliers of technologies, products and services, paper mills, tissue converting companies and industry professionals from all over the world.
Cartiere del Garda brings its premium paper expertise to Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
Cartiere del Garda will participate in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, taking place from 7 to 11 of October, strengthening its longstanding connection with the international publishing community.
Lactips and SmartSolve announce global strategic partnership pioneering plastic-free packaging innovation across two continents
A new era in bio-based, water-soluble flexible packaging brings together U.S. and French innovation
Partnership & Performance: High Speed, High Trust: Cristini Celebrates 600 Press Felts on Progroup’s PM2
𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗦. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣.
Two Sides Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Birch as Managing Director, effective 1 January 2027.
Josh succeeds Jonathan Tame, who has led Two Sides since 2014. During Jonathan’s tenure, Two Sides has developed into a globally recognised initiative promoting the sustainable attributes of print, paper and paper-based packaging, with activities across Europe and North and South America.
Stora Enso appoints Niclas Rosenlew Deputy CEO in addition to his role as CFO
Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew, currently Chief Financial Officer, as Deputy CEO, effective today. Alongside his current responsibilities as a member of Stora Enso’s Group Leadership Team, Niclas will serve as deputy to President and CEO Hans Sohlström.
Torraspapel strengthens its commitment to circularity through the 4evergreen alliance
Torraspapel is part of the 4evergreen alliance, reinforcing its commitment to helping shape a more circular future for fibre-based packaging in Europe.
GAW technologies Welcomes Jörg Papak as New Head of Global Sales
GAW technologies GmbH has officially announced the appointment of Jörg Papak as its new Head of Global Sales.
AFT to Deliver MaxEdge Refiners to Naini Papers in India
AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Naini Papers Limited to supply new refiners for PM1 and PM2 at the company’s mill in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India. The investment forms part of Naini Papers’ continued development of its production technology, with a focus on improving paper quality and production efficiency.
London to welcome three international trade shows in 2026: Paper & Tissue Show, Packaging & Recycle Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show
The international paper, tissue, packaging and hygiene industries are coming together in London as Paper & Tissue Show London makes its UK debut at ExCeL London on 11–12 November 2026, alongside the Packaging & Recycle Show London and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show London.
Metsä Board Kemi strengthens product quality and supply chain reliability with investment in finishing operations
Metsä Board is investing in the finishing operations at its Kemi mill by modernising the board machine winder. The investment will be implemented during the annual maintenance shutdown in October–November 2026.
UPM extends barrier paper technology to label applications
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology, first introduced in the company's packaging papers, to label face papers for the first time. The new grade, UPM Asendo™ 80, applies that grease-resistance technology to labelling without the use of PFAS.
UPM and Sappi nominate management team for planned graphic paper joint venture
UPM and Sappi have conditionally nominated the rest of the management team for the planned graphic paper joint venture, following the conditional nominations of Gunnar Eberhardt as the CEO and Stephen Blyth as the CFO earlier this month. The nominations are conditional on receipt of all regulatory approvals and completion of the transaction.
Sappi Europe Announces Price Increases of 5-7% for Woodfree Coated Sheets
Sappi Europe, a leading producer of high‑quality graphic papers, today announces a price increase of 5-7% across its full range of Woodfree Coated (WFC) papers sold in European Markets. The increase will apply to all new orders and deliveries from 12 October 2026.
Runtech Systems and Model Sachsen Papier in Germany have signed a RunCare Agreement
The 5-year agreement includes all maintenance actions needed for all six RunEco EP Turbo Blowers on site, and an extended warranty for the recently commissioned Turbo Blowers. The agreement also includes two optimization visits, where system performance is analyzed and fine-tuned to maintain optimal vacuum levels, energy efficiency, and process stability.
Valmet improves reliability and safety at Södra Mönsterås through modernization services for recovery boiler and evaporation plant
Valmet will provide extensive modernization services for the recovery boiler and evaporation plant at Södra Mönsterås pulp mill in Sweden. The delivery supports the mill's annual maintenance program and improves operational reliability, safety, and long-term performance while reducing the risk of unplanned downtime.
LatamPaper returns to Mexico city in 2027
LatamPaper will return to Mexico City on June 9–10, 2027, bringing together Latin American papermakers and international technology suppliers.
Södra ranked among the top performers in global sustainability assessment
Södra is among the top one percent of companies assessed for sustainability according to the independent sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. The 2026 assessment shows that Södra is once again ranked among the top performers of the more than 175,000 evaluated companies in over 230 sectors and 180 countries. EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment platforms.
Saving 2.3 Billion Gallons of Water: Inside Domtar’s Employee-Driven Conservation
Since 2023, employee-led projects at ten Domtar mills have reduced the company’s water use by more than 2.3 billion gallons a year — enough to fill 3,480 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Twenty-four projects, designed and driven by the people who know the mills best, are helping Domtar’s paper and packaging mills reach the company’s water target: a 20% reduction in water-use intensity by 2030, compared to 2020 levels.
Metsä Group's Maija Pohjakallio appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Turku
Maija Pohjakallio, Metsä Group's Leading Climate and Circularity Expert, Docent and Doctor of Science (Technology), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Turku for the term 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.
Walki announces CEO succession and strengthens Leadership Team
Leif Frilund, long-serving President and CEO of Walki Group, has decided to retire at the end of 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, Kari Salminen, currently Deputy CEO and Executive Vice President, Business Area Packaging Materials, will assume the role of President and CEO of Walki Group.