Hergen expands its presence in Europe’s Tissue machine market
Three Tissue machines. Three projects in Europe. And a new chapter in Hergen’s international journey.
New Team Member Announcement: Eric Beaudoin Joins Buckman France
We are delighted to welcome Eric Beaudoin to Buckman France as our new account manager supporting our business in France. His background includes more than 25 years of experience in sales, account management, and technical support within the paper and chemical industries.
Leading industry voices confirmed for Fastmarkets Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026
Chicago, November 2–4 – two and a half days of market intelligence and senior-level networking
Fibre Excellence: after the liquidation of Tarascon mill, a decision is expected in mid-December for Saint-Gaudens site
There have been numerous twists and turns regarding the future of the two Fibre Excellence (FE) market pulp plants located in the South of France over the summer. Here is an update on the situation. On July 27, the bid submitted by Combat Holding (owned by Matthieu Pigasse) was rejected by the Toulouse Commercial Court. Consequently, the liquidation of the Tarascon site was ordered. In mid-September, tensions regarding the safety and security of this plant—classified as a "Seveso Low-Tier" site—escalated, as state authorities (via ADEME) requisitioned the facility to prevent any environmental or safety-related issues.
Persson Innovation strengthens its organisation with four strategic appointments
Persson Innovation, a global, market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper handles based in Sweden, continues its growth journey by strengthening its organisation with four strategic appointments. The initiative is driven by increasing global demand and the company's ongoing development as its customer base expands and projects become increasingly complex.
Emmanuel Rapendy appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer of BTG
Emmanuel Rapendy has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of BTG, a world-leading provider of process measurement and optimization solutions for the pulp and paper industry, effective October 1, 2026.
Valmet launches renewed sizer roll cover portfolio for improved performance and longer running intervals
Valmet has renewed its sizer roll cover portfolio to help board and paper producers improve machine performance, extend running intervals, and achieve more consistent sizing and coating quality. The updated product range with three totally new products introduces new material technologies and application-specific designs that support mills in meeting today’s efficiency, sustainability, and cost competitiveness demands.
Francesca Stevens appointed Director General of Cepi
The Board of Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, has appointed Francesca Stevens as its next Director General. An experienced European industry advocate, she takes up the position on 28 September succeeding Jori Ringman, who has led the association since 2019.
LUXE PACK MONACO becomes LUXE PACK WORLD in 2027 Same DNA. A new dimension.
As luxury packaging enters a new era of innovation, design and global transformation, LUXE PACK evolves with it. LUXE PACK MONACO becomes LUXE PACK WORLD.
Suzano announces October pulp price hikes across all major markets
Suzano, the world's largest producer of eucalyptus short-fiber pulp, announced on Tuesday (22) that it will raise prices in October across its key markets: the Americas, Europe, China and the rest of Asia.
Amcor and Dow launch strategic collaboration to accelerate adoption of low-carbon packaging solutions
Companies combine complementary capabilities to help brands and retailers advance greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts
Fedrigoni Announces Leadership Changes
Fedrigoni S.p.A., the Italian leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive products and premium packaging materials, announces that Mr. Marco Nespolo is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group, effective as of October 6th, to pursue other opportunities. He will maintain his equity investment in the Group, and he will continue to support the Shareholders and the management team as a Board member.
Smurfit Westrock to acquire CMPC’s Chilean containerboard and corrugated business
Smurfit Westrock announced this earlier this week its agreement to acquire the Chilean Containerboard and Corrugated business of Empresas CMPC S.A. for consideration of $420 million, which represents a post-synergy transaction multiple of less than 6 times Adjusted EBITDA.
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.
Mondi to highlight sustainable packaging innovations at PACK EXPO International 2026
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, will present its broad range of paper and packaging solutions designed to help converters, manufacturers, brands and retailers meet evolving performance, operational and sustainability goals at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
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, 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 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
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.
Sappi launches Parade Face Edge for oil- and grease-resistant self-adhesive labels
New semi-gloss face stock combines surface and fibre-level grease resistance to help protect labels against oil and grease penetration, while meeting PPWR requirements.
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.
James Cropper to showcase the art of colour consistency at Luxe Pack Monaco
James Cropper’s world-renowned Colour Lab will reveal the craftsmanship and technical precision behind achieving consistent colour across paper, moulded fibre and luxury packaging.
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
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.