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.
Babcock Wanson Group is entering a new chapter in its growth journey, appointing Geoffroy Durandet as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment reflects Babcock Wanson Group's determination to accelerate the execution of its strategy and embark on a decisive new phase of its development.
The IBS Paper Performance Group, technology leader in paper machine optimization, has achieved outstanding success through the use of cutting-edge dewatering technology. On a multi-layer board machine sheet formation was improved by 15%. The key to this improvement is the targeted use of the patented ACTIVITY maXX® dewatering foils. These foils highly efficiently ensure optimal stock activity and dewatering for every paper grade, regardless of basis weight and production speed. To achieve the formation improvement, three ACTIVITY maXX® foils were specifically installed in the sheet forming zone of the machine.
Since August at SAFEM, we haven't slowed down for a single moment.
Valmet will deliver a recovery boiler modification including a new secondary superheater to Stora Enso’s Varkaus Mill in Finland. In addition, Stora Enso and Valmet have signed a three-year cooperation agreement covering process monitoring and operator training to support continuous performance improvement at the mill. The mill has an annual production capacity of 420 000 tonnes of containerboard and 335 000 tonnes of pulp.
Metsä Group has selected Valmet to deliver a 3D Fiber molded fiber production line for their mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The investment responds to growing demand for alternatives to replace plastics by enabling high-volume industrial production of three-dimensional fiber-based packaging that is competitive with similar plastic solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone as the world’s first commercial-scale implementation of the innovation. It follows Valmet’s extensive development, piloting, and the successful launch of the 3D Fiber technology in June 2026. The start-up of the line is scheduled for 2028.
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.
