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Cristiano Teixeira, CEO of Klabin, named Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin American CEO of the Year
Fastmarkets Forest Products, the world’s leading provider of pricing data and analytics for the pulp, paper, and packaging industries, announced that Cristiano Teixeira, CEO of Klabin, has been named the 2025 Latin American CEO of the Year.
Sonoco Names Paul Joachimczyk Chief Financial Officer
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today announced that Paul Joachimczyk has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2025.
Closed recycling loop for Infinity press felts from Voith reduces specific carbon footprint by up to 31 percent
Voith is launching an innovative recycling concept for press felts in collaboration with its partner Aquafil, enabling papermakers to drastically reduce their specific product carbon footprint. The newly developed Infinity +Green press felts and a closed recycling loop reduce Scope 3 emissions by up to 31 percent.
ABB expands operations center to strengthen support for process industries customers in North America
ABB has completed an expansion of its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC), a strategically important operations facility serving North America, doubling the office space. Located in the city of Merida in Yucatan state, the center is growing to meet market growth across a range of industries and innovation potential through specialisms including engineering, sales and project support.
Ten years of Voith’s XcelLine: The backbone of modern paper production celebrates a milestone
Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.
ANDRITZ to acquire Diamond Power International
ANDRITZ has signed an agreement to acquire Diamond Power International, LLC (Diamond Power) businesses, including its subsidiaries and manufacturing locations, from U.S.-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W). Diamond Power
AFT to Deliver Approach Flow System to OCC Mill in South America
AFT has received an order to supply a POM® approach flow system for a corrugated packaging mill located in southern South America. The delivery will support the rebuild of a paper machine and is part of the customer’s broader effort to enhance sheet quality and increase paper strength properties for their corrugated board production.
Valmet announces a new strategy, ‘Lead the Way’, and publishes new 2030 financial targets
Valmet is holding its Capital Markets Day 2025 tomorrow June 5, 2025, presenting its new strategy and 2030 financial targets designed to deliver a step-up improvement in financial performance, growth, and ability to transform industries towards a regenerative tomorrow.
Sharp International to Represent European Sustainability Leader WEIG in the U.S.
Sharp International is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with WEIG, a European leader in recycled cartonboard and sustainable packaging solutions. Through this partnership, WEIG makes its official entry into the U.S. market.
ICFPA Announces Winners of International Forest Sector Innovation Awards Program
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024-2025 Blue Sky Young Awards program, a global initiative that helps recognize and promote young researchers and professionals who are driving innovation and advancing positive change in the field of forestry, harvested wood products, forest products innovation and manufacturing or other innovations throughout the forest sector value chain.
AFRY awarded engineering assignment at Green Bay Packaging's Arkansas Kraft division mill modernization
Green Bay Packaging has awarded AFRY engineering services for the paper mill modernization project in Morrilton, Arkansas, USA. The assignment includes multidisciplinary design engineering and site services for the Balance of Plant (BOP).
Kemira Advances KemConnect™ DEX in the United States with EPA-Registered Core Ingredient
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, today announced that it has secured U.S. EPA registration for the foundational ingredient in KemConnect DEX, a performic acid (PFA) based process water treatment solution. This approval highlights Kemira’s ability to innovate by combining chemistry and technology to provide water treatment facilities with an effective, environmentally friendly water treatment solution that offers an alternative to chlorine and uses data to enable real-time monitoring and control.
Papeles y Conversiones de México partners with Valmet to optimize machine efficiency with successful press section rebuild
On May 6, 2025, Valmet and Papeles y Conversiones de México (PCM) celebrated the successful start-up of the PM 1 press section rebuild in Guadalupe, Mexico. This project marks a significant achievement in Valmet’s ongoing commitment to supporting PCM’s strategic goals.
Paper industry leaders gather in Buenos Aires for the AFCP’s Jornadas Celulosicas
The Argentinian Association of Pulp and Paper Manufacturers (AFCP) launched its annual Jornadas Celulosicas conference this week in Buenos Aires, bringing together industry executives, technical experts, and stakeholders from across Argentina's paper and pulp sector.
Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo in North America
Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo’s paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA. The rebuild for the paper machine will include a new headbox, enhancements to various sections of the machine, and Industrial Internet solutions. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026.
ANDRITZ to supply a new recovery boiler, evaporation plant and power boiler to Green Bay Packaging, USA
ANDRITZ has received an order from Green Bay Packaging Inc. to supply a recovery boiler, evaporation plant and power boiler for its pulp mill in Morrilton, Arkansas, USA. With this significant financial investment in new key process technologies, Green Bay Packaging will support efficient and reliable mill operation for decades to come. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Sonoco Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report - Showcasing Sustainability Impact of Eviosys Transformation and Global Progress
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, marking its transformation into a more sustainable packaging company following the acquisition of Eviosys, Europe’s leading metal packaging manufacturer.
Solenis to Apply Temporary Surcharge in the United States in Response to Tariff-Driven Cost Increases
Solenis LLC, a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, announced today it will temporarily apply a minimum 5% surcharge on all products and services sold in the United States, effective May 1, 2025. This action is a direct response to rising costs tied to global trade policy changes, including a 145% tariff on China-sourced goods and new global baseline tariffs at or above 10%.
Prepare for the BIR World Recycling Convention in Valencia
Prepare to be amazed! Discover yet another facet of BIR World Recycling Conventions!
Ensuring site safety with contractors in the Arauco Sucuriú project
The construction works is starting at the ARAUCO Sucuriú pulp mill project site in Brazil, the world’s largest single-phase pulp mill. Given the scale of this project, demands for safety are exceptionally high. With thousands of people working simultaneously in the middle of massive elements and machines, effective planning, commitment to common goals and rules, clear responsibilities, good coordination, and open communication are crucial to ensure everyone goes home healthy and safe at the end of the day.
Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April 22, 2025, and can be viewed on usatoday.com.
Keith Hamilton Named President of Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated Business
Georgia-Pacific today announced Keith Hamilton, formerly vice president of operations, Corrugated, has been named president of Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated business. In this role, he will oversee operations and commercial teams across 35 sites including box plants, sheet feeders, Hummingbird® digital print, and EarthKraft® mailers.
Voith Paper completes the PM2 rebuild at Panasa in Ecuador
Voith has just completed a major rebuild project on Panasa's PM2, located in Guayaquil, Ecuador.