The IBS Paper Performance Group, technology leader in paper machine optimization, has significantly improved the reel change process on paper machines for kraftliner, board, and decor paper. By switching from conventional string-based paper tapes to the folded IBS Special Paper Tape, broke per reel change was reduced by up to 55%, thereby significantly increasing annual net production.
It is with profound sadness that Barry-Wehmiller announces the death of its Chairman of the Board, Robert H. Chapman.
In a press release published on March 20, the French market pulp producer, Fibre Excellence provided an update on the situation.
Running for over three decades Tissue World is proud to bring North America’s largest tissue trade show and conference to Miami’s beachfront. The event will welcome over 2000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and industry leaders for a week dedicated to trade, technology, and navigating a rapidly evolving landscape of raw materials, supply chain, and business opportunities.
The Navigator Company will implement a 4-7% price increase on all uncoated woodfree (UWF) printing and writing paper products sold in Europe, with the upper range applied to entry‑level grades. The new prices will apply to dispatches from April 6th onwards.
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, today announced that it has secured Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for KemConnect® DEX, its chlorine-free, performic acid-based, sustainable disinfection method for waste and process water treatment solution. The approval marks an important milestone in expanding Kemira’s North American sustainable, technology-driven antibacterial portfolio
The Spanish Association of Paper and Cardboard Recyclers and Recoverers (REPACAR) has held its extraordinary electoral General Assembly. This meeting takes place every three years to elect the members of its Board of Directors, the Association's executive body responsible for defining the organization's strategic lines and representing the General Assembly.
The very rare shining beetle Glischrochilus tremulae has been found in SCA’s biodiversity park Tjäderberget outside Lycksele, marking the first recorded discovery in Västerbotten.
A comprehensive portfolio with no PFAS added that enables converters and brand owners to transition to safer materials aligned with a changing regulatory landscape.
Amid persistent tensions in the industrial wood market, exacerbated by supply difficulties linked to recent severe weather in southwestern France, Fibre Excellence has announced a temporary halt to production at its Saint-Gaudens pulp mill for two weeks, from March 16 to March 30.
Ahlstrom Sweden AB has ordered a PrimeDry Steel Yankee from ANDRITZ for a machine-glazed (MG) and specialty paper machine at its Billingsfors mill. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
SCA will increase the prices on all Kraftliner grades in Europe by € 100 per tonne. The new price is valid from April 1, 2026.
We are proud to announce that hashtag#EasyScan™ 500, 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, has been selected by Progroup AG Paper PM2 GmbH in Eisenhüttenstadt – part of Progroup, one of 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀.
PRIMA 2026, the leading strategic conference for the global pulp, paper and packaging value chain, will take place on 7 September 2026 in Vienna, Austria, as part of Smithers Paper Week 2026. The one-day event will bring together senior executives, industry experts and decision-makers to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of fibre-based industries.
Specialty Papers Europe 2026 will take place on 8–9 September 2026 in Vienna, Austria, as part of Smithers Paper Week 2026. The two-day conference will bring together leading experts and decision-makers from across the specialty paper and packaging value chain to explore the latest developments shaping the sector.
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference, held from March 9–11 in Barcelona, brought together senior executives, analysts and suppliers from across the global pulp, paper and packaging value chain to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
On March 6, 2026, Anhui Linping Circular Development successfully started up its new OptiConcept M board making line PM 8. As the first complete board production line supplied by Valmet to Anhui Linping, the investment advances its capacity expansion and sustainability goals and supports the circular economy ambitions by enabling the use of recycled fiber in high-quality board grades.
Due to the uncertain market situation for pulp, Metsä Fibre will begin change negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs of up to 90 days at its Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations cover the entire mill personnel, approximately 170 employees.
The Navigator Company implements a 30-50 USD price increase in Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) Papers in Overseas markets, given the current trading situation. The new pricing is effective immediately.
The Pulp & Beyond event sees itself as a Nordic arena for forest-based bioeconomy and will once again bring together the latest innovations, products, technologies, and experts at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Center in April. The German measuring device manufacturer will present its online FPO in Northern Europe for the first time.
Progroup has found a new partner for the packaging park at its PW05 corrugated sheetfeeder plant. In future, the site will be operated together with Akarton GmbH.
In line with our commitment to provide a stable and secure platform that reflects the high standards of the United Arab Emirates, and considering current developments in the region, we have decided to reschedule our exhibition, which was planned for 31 March.
BASF and Silox have entered into a definitive agreement under which Silox acquires selected hydrosulfite-related assets from BASF. The transaction comprises specific assets, including intellectual property rights, special containers, selected production equipment, technical expertise, and related trademarks.
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 opened today in Barcelona, bringing together more than 300 senior decision-makers from across the pulp, paper and packaging value chain for three days of market intelligence, strategic debate and networking.
