Change in Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team: Pia Aaltonen-Forsell appointed Chief Financial Officer
Change in Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team: Pia Aaltonen-Forsell appointed Chief Financial Officer
Valmet initiates a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two segments
The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.
Change in Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team
Sami Riekkola, Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area, and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team, has decided to leave Valmet to pursue an opportunity outside of Valmet. His last day at Valmet will be January 22, 2027, at the latest. The recruitment process for his successor will be initiated immediately.
Huhtamaki appoints Thomas Morin as President, Fiber Packaging, and member of the Global Executive Team
Huhtamaki has appointed Thomas Morin as President, Fiber Packaging and member of the Global Executive Team, effective September 1, 2026. He will report to President & CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich and will be based in Espoo, Finland.
Mondi enables Büromodel to cut operational packing costs by 20%
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency.
Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations.
Adestor Plays Key Role in Production of Panini's Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Sticker Collection
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada is drawing to a close, but Adestor has already played a key role behind the scenes.
A Slow Drift, New Statistics Report Shows Why Europe’s Paper Industry Needs Attention Now
Cepi’s 2025 Key Statistics Report highlights a European paper industry that is increasingly exposed to a slow and sustained erosion of its industrial base at a time when its contribution to Europe’s circular economy, climate goals, and strategic autonomy remains critical.
Planmeca collaboration marks Woamy's expansion into healthcare technology and medical devices
Woamy is proud to announce a collaboration with Planmeca, one of the world's leading manufacturers of dental equipment and software; marking Woamy's entry into healthcare technology and medical device packaging. The result of this collaboration demonstrates how fibre-based packaging materials can deliver the protection and reliability required for high-precision medical devices.
International Paper Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
International Paper is pleased to announce that Katherine Collins and Lori J. Ryerkerk have been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026.
Palm converts its paper mill in King’s Lynn (UK) to corrugated case material
Palm sets the course for the future of its paper production: due to the structural decline of the market for newsprint, the paper machine PM 7 at the King’s Lynn (UK) site will be converted to produce corrugated case material (CCM) in the first quarter of 2027.
New ETS proposals risk undermining investment in one of Europe’s most climate-friendly industries Brussels, 17
The European pulp and paper industry had already raised urgent concerns over the European Commission's recently adopted benchmarks for free allocation and installations’ exclusions, warning they could lead to a loss of approximately €1 billion annually in planned decarbonisation investments. The sector argues that conditionality for free allocation and the 95% biomass threshold should be removed from the ETS framework unveiled today, as infrastructure and decarbonisation technologies are not yet sufficiently available, and while the new EU ETS plans already give green investors cold feet.
Negative earnings in the second quarter, clear action to strengthen competitiveness
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
Paperworld Middle East partners with FSC to champion responsible sourcing across the region's paper and stationery industry
The Forest Stewardship Council, the leader in sustainable forestry, will bring globally recognised responsible sourcing expertise to Paperworld Middle East 2026 reinforcing the event's commitment to sustainability and sector transformation.
International Paper to Close Carrollton South, Texas Packaging Facility
International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging, today announced it will close its Carrollton South packaging facility located in Carrolton, Texas by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The decision is part of the company's ongoing work to align its manufacturing footprint with customer demand and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its North America packaging business.
Adestor: an independent company shaping its own strategy
Adestor, previously named Lecta Self-Adhesives, takes another step forward in its evolution, strengthening its position as an independent company fully dedicated to the self-adhesive materials market.
Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 returns to São Paulo as the key meeting point for deals and supply chain strategy
São Paulo, August 10–12 – two and a half days of market intelligence and senior-level networking
Siemens Energy begins preparations for the launch of an independent brand
Following the spin-off from Siemens AG in 2020 and the company’s successful development, Siemens Energy is now beginning preparations for the transition to an independent brand. This move is based on the time-limited licence agreement governing the use of the brand.
Canfor announces closure of Northwood Pulp Mill in British Columbia
The Canadian pulp producer Canfor announced this week the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia.
IBS Group eliminates film press stability issues with innovative applicator beam technology
The IBS Paper Performance Group, a technology leader in paper machine optimization, has successfully completed a quality improvement project for a customer in Germany. Thanks to cutting-edge metering technology, the manufacturer of corrugated base paper was able to achieve significant improvements in the production process as well as a perfectly uniform CD profile in starch application. The modernization focused on the machine’s film press, which had previously struggled with significant stability issues.
Ahlstrom expands its global offering for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) labeling with new release paper manufactured in Brazil
Ahlstrom announced this week the launch of MaxLiner™, a new high transparency and high-density release paper for pressure‑sensitive adhesive (PSA) labeling.
Valmet delivers board making line and lifecycle support to Sun Paper in China, enabling energy- and resource-efficient production
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
Hinojosa renforce sa présence en France avec la création de Hinojosa Folding Packaging France
Le groupe espagnol Hinojosa annonce la création de Hinojosa Folding Packaging France. Depuis le 1er juillet 2026, cette nouvelle structure regroupe les activités françaises de carton plat issues d’ASV Packaging sous une même identité. Cette évolution marque une nouvelle étape dans le développement d’Hinojosa sur le marché français, avec une offre renforcée pour ses clients des secteurs de l’agroalimentaire et des biens de grande consommation.
International Paper Temporarily Suspends Operations at its Pine Hill, Alabama, Mill
International Paper proactively decided to temporarily suspend operations at its Pine Hill, Ala., mill after a weather event damaged a critical roof at the facility. International Paper values the safety of its employees and contractors above all else and took this action out of an abundance of caution.