Birch fibres support paper and board production by combining high tensile strength with a smooth surface and good printability. Easy refining and efficient furnish optimisation help improve process control, reduce energy demand and support consistent quality.
Siemens Energy is starting preparations for the legal and operational separation of its Transformation of Industry business area. The goal is to establish the business as a standalone entity and create a strong, independent industrial energy solutions company. The future setup is intended to provide Transformation of Industry with greater entrepreneurial flexibility and additional options for further growth – ranging from bringing in external investors to a potential capital markets transaction. Siemens Energy intends to deconsolidate the business while retaining a meaningful minority stake to support the business's continued development.
As part of the merger control approval process for the planned graphic paper Joint Venture between UPM and Sappi, the European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections.
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, today announced the release of its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, Momentum: Building on Our Legacy to Create a More Sustainable Future.
Jeonju Paper Corporation has selected Valmet to rebuild a press section and predryer section in their paper machine PM 5 in South Korea. The rebuild will improve overall machine efficiency and support the customer’s sustainability targets, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient operation of the paper machine. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
A new deadline has been granted to continue pulp production operations at the Fibre Excellence Saint-Gaudens plant in Southern France. According to Agence France-Presse reports quoted by La Tribune and L'Usine Nouvelle, the Toulouse Commercial Court granted additional time on August 24 to allow the takeover bid submitted that day to be refined and improved by September 3. The court will then review the offer five days later, on September 8.
We are pleased to announce that 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗦.𝗽.𝗔. 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 “𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸” 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼).
An annual maintenance shutdown will take place at Metsä Group's Äänekoski bioproduct mill at the end of August and the beginning of September. The mill's production shutdown will begin department by department on Friday morning, August 28, 2026.
Eralier this month, the South African group Sappi published its quarterly results and reported Adjusted EBITDA of US$53 million for the third quarter ended 30 June 2026, in line with the improved outlook given to shareholders in July. Global market conditions remained challenging, but the quarter reflected progress on key strategic initiatives, particularly the continued ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 paperboard machine in North America, ongoing cost reduction across the group and disciplined capital allocation.
British master papermaker James Cropper invites visitors to discover the story behind the paper at London Packaging Week
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 concluded in São Paulo on 12 August, gathering more than 50 speakers and around 400 industry participants over two days. Discussions ranged from China's growing influence on global fiber markets to climate risks, investment strategies and the long-term competitiveness of Latin America's forest products sector.
Fedrigoni Special Papers has completed a comprehensive assessment of its entire specialty papers portfolio using the Aticelca method, an independent, third-party certification scheme. The initiative forms part of Rethink Eco Design and Circular Approach, the second pillar of the company's ESG strategy, which focuses on eco design and circular economy principles.
The role of Marketing Director at Norske Skog Skogn will be assumed by Thomas Karlsson, who will simultaneously continue in his current position as Marketing Director at Norske Skog Saugbrugs. Thomas has extensive experience in the European paper markets and has led the sales and marketing activities at Saugbrugs since 2019. He is currently responsible for the sale of Saugbrugs’ magazine paper grades and is a well-known contact for customers across several European markets.
AL FURAT Group, the organiser of the Paper & Tissue Show has announced new dates, shifting the event from September to its traditional March slot. The show, alongside its co-located Packaging & Recycling Show and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show, will now take place on 16–18 March 2027 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
As companies seek to reduce their reliance on plastic while maintaining the performance of their packaging and promotional displays, DS Smith highlights two recent achievements showcasing the potential of recycled and recyclable fiber-based solutions.
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, announced last week that an investment shutdown will be carried out at the Kemi bioproduct mill during October–November 2026 in connection with the renewal of the cooking area. The related production shutdown will last six weeks, and the mill's annual maintenance shutdown will be carried out at the same time.
Valmet has appointed Max Luedtke as Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team. He will start in his position on September 1, 2026, and will be based in Tikkurila, Vantaa, Finland.
The SWM Quimperlé site in France has commissioned a new biomass boiler, a €25 million investment that marks one of the most significant steps yet in the decarbonization of the Group’s production operations. The project brings three of its sustainability priorities together in a single asset: renewable energy generation, advanced emissions management, and the circular use of resources. Once fully operational, the unit will replace the site’s existing boilers and displace the 110 to 120 GWh of natural gas Quimperlé consumes each year.
Sonoco today announced Francesco Giannolo’s appointment to Vice President and General Manager of Sonoco Consumer Packaging, EMEA. He reports directly to Ernest Haynes, president of Sonoco’s Global Consumer Packaging segment.
Smurfit Westrock has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting net sales of $8,031 million, up from $7,940 million a year earlier.
Burgo Ardennes has earned the Lean & Green label, the European programme that supports companies in reducing CO₂ emissions from logistics activities through measurable through measurable actions, emissions monitoring and a structured improvement roadmap.
Metsä Board awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating again – among the top 1% of the best-rated companies in its category
The Italian producer of packaging paper RDM Group today announced the signing of an agreement with Vienna-based MM Board & Paper for the sale of its Arnsberg business in Germany through an asset sale transaction. The Arnsberg mill is a long-established producer of recycled cartonboard serving customers across Europe.
Horst Bittermann, Director General of Pro Carton
