SMAGUA 2027 gears up for a landmark edition in Zaragoza

SMAGUA 2027 gears up for a landmark edition in Zaragoza

SMAGUA, the International Water, Irrigation and Environment Exhibition, held its second Organising Committee meeting in Zaragoza on June 17, confirming strong momentum ahead of the February 16–18, 2027 edition at Feria de Zaragoza.

EUROSAC Congress 2026 in Bordeaux: Turning regulation into opportunities

EUROSAC Congress 2026 in Bordeaux: Turning regulation into opportunities

With a record attendance of more than 160 industry experts, the EUROSAC Congress 2026 took place in Bordeaux, France, from 28–30 May. Under the theme “Turning regulation into opportunities”, participants explored how evolving legislation, sustainability requirements and circular economy initiatives can become drivers of innovation, competitiveness and business growth.

Stora Enso invests in fluff pulp production increase at its Skutskär business unit and concludes change negotiations for softwood line closure

Stora Enso invests in fluff pulp production increase at its Skutskär business unit and concludes change negotiations for softwood line closure

Stora Enso strengthens its focus on specialised pulp grades by investing EUR 19 million in fluff pulp production increase at its Skutskär production unit in Sweden. This investment will cater to the growing consumer demand for hygiene products. As a result of the ongoing change negotiations, the company has also decided to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3 (L3).

Zellcheming-Expo 2026 is underway in Wiesbaden

Zellcheming-Expo 2026 is underway in Wiesbaden

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2026, the German fair and congress for the pulp, paper, and fiber-based industries, has opened its doors this week at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden. Organized by the German association of paper producers, the annual event brings together the entire industrial value chain over three intensive days.

Mondi celebrates ten years of PERGRAPHICA with global anniversary campaign

Mondi celebrates ten years of PERGRAPHICA with global anniversary campaign

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is marking the 10th anniversary of its premium uncoated design paper brand PERGRAPHICA® with a global anniversary campaign titled ‘10 Years in 10 Days’. The time bound campaign brings together a curated programme of content, an anniversary film and a limited Time Capsule Giveaway, celebrating a decade of creative collaboration and design driven print.

Fibre Excellence: Management Team Indicates It Is "Awaiting the State's Response to Its Proposals to Save the French Paper Industry"

Fibre Excellence: Management Team Indicates It Is "Awaiting the State's Response to Its Proposals to Save the French Paper Industry"

Time is running out. When questioned by MPs during this week’s Question Time, the French Minister for Industry, Sébastien Martin, expressed his regret at the absence of “an industrial investor” in the sole bid to take over Fibre Excellence (FE). This bid is being led by the current management team, headed by Jean-François Guillot. In a Press Release received this Friday, June 12, and which we are publishing in full, FE outlines its perspective on the situation. The Toulouse Commercial Court is scheduled to rule on the site's future on June 17.

SCA updates MTN programme and publishes prospectus

SCA updates MTN programme and publishes prospectus

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) on May 8, 2018 established a Medium Term Note program (MTN) with a loan framework amounting to SEK 8 billion. In connection with the annual update in 2026, SCA’s Board of Directors has resolved to increase the borrowing limit from SEK 8 billion to SEK 12 billion to ensure flexibility and diversification in the financing.

Reduced logging delivers limited climate benefits at high cost

Reduced logging delivers limited climate benefits at high cost

Proposals to reduce forestry activity and increase protected forest areas have become an important part of the European forestry debate. However, according to a new impact assessment, such measures risk leading to lower production, tens of thousands of lost jobs, and higher societal costs – without delivering any climate benefits.

The Navigator Company launches gCELL, its new pulp brand

The Navigator Company launches gCELL, its new pulp brand

The Navigator Company has announced the launch of gCELL, a new brand for its pulp portfolio, aligned with the differentiation and value creation it brings to the global pulp market. With gCELL, Navigator brings its pulp business under a unified and distinctive identity rooted in more than 70 years of expertise in Eucalyptus globulus pulp production.

Recent World Recycling Convention in Gothenburg - Paper Division Side Session: Challenges will push paper sector to be more creative

Recent World Recycling Convention in Gothenburg - Paper Division Side Session: Challenges will push paper sector to be more creative

The need to overcome constant challenges and the importance of logistics were key points of discussion at the BIR Paper Division side session held in Gothenburg on June 1. In his opening remarks, divisional President Francisco Donoso of DOLAF Servicios Verdes SL in Spain said that, while the recovered paper sector continues to face challenges, it is also evolving and the “demand for sustainable raw materials and circular solutions has never been more important than now”.

Metsä granted funding to 22 new biodiversity projects

Metsä granted funding to 22 new biodiversity projects

22 new projects across Finland focusing on strengthening biodiversity and ecological restoration were selected for Metsä Group’s Funding programme for nature projects. A total of EUR 300 000 was granted. This year, several accepted projects combined concrete nature management measures, environmental education, and community involvement.

Packaging & Industry: GPC Papier et Carton Awarded "Made in Morocco®" Label with Ynna Group

Packaging & Industry: GPC Papier et Carton Awarded "Made in Morocco®" Label with Ynna Group

The Ynna Group has achieved a new recognition of its industrial expertise with three of its flagship subsidiaries—GPC Papier et Carton, Super Cérame, and Afrique Câbles—receiving the "Made in Morocco®" label. This distinction, awarded by IMANOR (the Moroccan Institute for Standardization) and presented by Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Commerce, during an official ceremony held at the OMPIC headquarters in Casablanca, honors these companies' commitment to quality, industrial performance, and the promotion of Moroccan know-how.

Valmet launches novel 3D Fiber technology for high-capacity molded fiber production

Valmet launches novel 3D Fiber technology for high-capacity molded fiber production

Valmet expands its offering to the growing molded fiber market with the launch of Valmet 3D Fiber technology. The solution enables high-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fiber-based packaging, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic.

A new milestone for the paper industry in the Middle East.

A new milestone for the paper industry in the Middle East.

We are proud to announce the expansion of the strategic partnership between Solenis and MEPCO through a five-year chemical supply agreement for MEPCO’s landmark PM5 project — Al Tadweer Al Akhdar — in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.