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.

Valmet supplies a complete board making line for efficient premium-quality coated board production in Asia

Valmet supplies a complete board making line for efficient premium-quality coated board production in Asia

Valmet has been selected to supply a coated board making line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The new line will produce premium-quality coated board grades and support the customer’s targets to strengthen their position as a leading producer in their field. The delivery will support the customer’s unique know-how and enable them to reach new levels of combined quality and production efficiency. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2028.

The latest generation of edge trimming: PMS SuperTrim Full-Motion

The latest generation of edge trimming: PMS SuperTrim Full-Motion

PMS Papiermaschinen-Systemtechnik GmbH, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, is introducing a new era in edge trimming on the paper machine. The SuperTrim Full-Motion relies on intelligent automation, maximum precision, and the highest level of safety. The latest generation of edge trimming systems features fully digital control: angle, position, and jet alignment can be adjusted automatically with exact reproducibility. Thanks to optimized jet technology, the fibers at the paper edge are cut extremely cleanly, which significantly improves edge quality. Operation is extremely user-friendly and can be performed via a touchscreen, DCS connection, or remote control (wireless or wired). Thanks to its excellent price-performance ratio and low operating and maintenance costs, the system offers users maximum cost savings and reliability in edge trimming.

Sirio Color, the new version of this iconic range, to be unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco Fifteen new shades, improved and harmonized lightfastness across the entire range, all produced using renewable energy

Sirio Color, the new version of this iconic range, to be unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco Fifteen new shades, improved and harmonized lightfastness across the entire range, all produced using renewable energy

At Luxe Pack Monaco 2026, Fedrigoni Special Papers will place color at the heart of its showcase with the launch of the revisited Sirio Color range, the centerpiece of its display in the prestigious Hall Verrière at the Grimaldi Forum. This historic range of uncoated papers, appreciated since the 1960s for its deep and vivid shades, is now enriched with fifteen new colors — making 42 in total, 19 of which are also available in a rough finish. Chromatic uniformity, sheet purity, and formation quality remain unchanged; what evolves is the focus on lightfastness, systematically improved and harmonized across the entire range, as well as a reduced carbon footprint thanks to the use of renewable energy in manufacturing. Under the slogan "Trust Your Color," this redesign celebrates the power of creativity and invites designers and brands to trust their color choices and bring their vision to life.

Mondi enhances Stiebel Eltron’s efficiency by reducing packaging complexity

Mondi enhances Stiebel Eltron’s efficiency by reducing packaging complexity

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has developed an optimised packaging concept for the water heater range of its long-standing customer Stiebel Eltron. By reducing the number of different corrugated board grades by more than 75% while maintaining optimal product protection, the solution simplifies the packaging system and enables flexibility for different market requirements through digital printing.

Towards MIAC 2026 in Italy

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.