Albany Mexico Seminar opens in Puerto Vallarta

Albany Mexico Seminar opens in Puerto Vallarta

Today marks the opening of the week-long seminar organised by Albany Mexico in the vibrant resort city of Puerto Vallarta, gathering approximately 150 professionals from across the paper, carton and cellulose industry value chain. Attendees include pulp and paper producers, packaging converters, equipment and solution suppliers, and key stakeholders keen to explore market dynamics, technology trends and sustainability strategies. After the Tissue Panel organised last year, this edition is dedicated to brown paper.

Sonoco Completes Sale of ThermoSafe Unit to Arsenal Capital Partners

Sonoco Completes Sale of ThermoSafe Unit to Arsenal Capital Partners

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced it has completed the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit, one of the leading providers of temperature assurance technologies, to Arsenal Capital Partners, a leading private equity investment firm that specializes in building market-leading industrial growth and healthcare companies, for a total purchase price of up to $725 million. The purchase price consists of $650 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis payable at closing, and additional consideration of up to $75 million (“additional consideration”) if certain performance measures for calendar year 2025 are met. Net proceeds from the transaction will be used to repay existing debt.

2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence

2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which reports on water stewardship around the world. This year’s research highlights water’s connection to timely global trends, including new business opportunities from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer concern about its impact on vital natural resources.

Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology

Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology

Full-line supplier Voith celebrated the 40th anniversary of its revolutionary NipcoFlex technology, which has proven itself in more than 700 shoe press installations worldwide since its introduction in 1984. This groundbreaking technology has permanently changed the paper industry by ensuring maximum production output and the highest quality standards.

TAPPI announces new President & CEO as longtime leader plans 2025 retirement

TAPPI announces new President & CEO as longtime leader plans 2025 retirement

TAPPI, the leading association for the global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting industries, today announced the appointment of Lawton C. Roberts as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 3, 2025. Roberts will succeed Larry N. Montague, who is set to retire at the end of the year after 19 years of distinguished leadership.

“World trade at an historic crossroads” says keynote speaker at the BIR World Recycling Convention

“World trade at an historic crossroads” says keynote speaker at the BIR World Recycling Convention

How recyclers will benefit from the growing demand for secondary materials during a seismic shift in the world order has been set out at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Bangkok. On 27 October, at the event’s Opening Session chaired by BIR President Susie Burrage OBE, delegates were assured by keynoter speaker Juan Verde that the sustainability agenda was not under threat. It was being re-labelled and recycling remained critical.

Saica Group Breaks Ground on Second U.S. Corrugated Plant, Investing More than $110 Million

Saica Group Breaks Ground on Second U.S. Corrugated Plant, Investing More than $110 Million

With an investment of more than $110 million, Saica Group, one of the largest and most advanced European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated packaging, has begun to build its second Saica Pack plant in the U.S., a new corrugated manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana, this month. Saica Pack is the Saica Group’s division dedicated to producing high-performance corrugated packaging solutions.

TAPPI announces Call for Speakers for TAPPICon® 2026

TAPPI announces Call for Speakers for TAPPICon® 2026

TAPPI is now accepting speaker abstracts for its flagship event, TAPPICon® 2026, April 26–29, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise, research, case studies, and innovations by submitting abstracts no later than October 20, 2025.

ABB launches mill-wide optimization software for smarter, more resilient pulp production

ABB launches mill-wide optimization software for smarter, more resilient pulp production

ABB has introduced ABB Ability™ Plant Optimizer for Pulp Mills, a dynamic software solution that helps pulp producers bridge the gap between production planning and real-time operations. Designed specifically for the complex, interconnected nature of pulp production, the software enables mills to improve traceability, maintain operational stability and reduce production costs throughout the pulp mill.

Veracel at the forefront of Atlantic rainforest restoration in Brazil

Veracel at the forefront of Atlantic rainforest restoration in Brazil

Stora Enso’s joint operation Veracel, co-owned with Suzano, is at the heart of a landmark forest restoration initiative launched by Biomas. The Muçununga Project, announced in southern Bahia, Brazil, represents Biomas’ first large-scale effort to restore one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems - the Atlantic rainforest.

Register now for the Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference

Register now for the Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference

Join the Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference this October 14-16 in Miami to stay informed with the latest insights as supply dynamics shift and price risks emerge. Recognized as the premier networking and knowledge-sharing platform for the sector, the conference brings together more than 380 delegates from 200+ companies and 30+ countries – paper mills, end users, investors, logistics providers, producers and more.

TAPPI announces important changes to its Nano Division

TAPPI announces important changes to its Nano Division

TAPPI has renamed their Nanotechnology Division the International Division of Advanced Technologies for Renewable Materials (ARM). The Division focuses on the evolving landscape of renewable materials research and industry trends. The new name is more representative of the research and cutting-edge technologies the Division is driving.