Latampaper Argentina 2026 will take place on May 13–14, 2026, in Buenos Aires. This event is recognized as the most important technical meetings for the paper, board, and tissue industries in Latin America. It brings together production managers, technical directors, mill superintendents, and decision-makers from paper mills across the region.
PaperWeek is PAPTAC’s flagship conference serving the pulp & paper and forest products industry.
The Board of Elof Hansson Holding has appointed Lennart Eberleh as the new CEO of the international trading house Elof Hansson. Lennart Eberleh is currently the CEO of Rottneros and has many years of experience in the forest and paper industry.
ANDRITZ, which supplied the technology and developed the new biological sludge drying plant for Eldorado Brasil Celulose’s pulp mill in Três Lagoas, Brazil, celebrated the plant’s successful start of operations. This project represents another step forward in Eldorado’s strategies to transform waste into energy and enhance the environmental efficiency of its operations.
Domtar today announced it will permanently close operations at its Crofton, British Columbia, facility.
Valmet introduces the renewed Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries. The new WMS delivers exceptional image quality through the most compact design and industry-leading illumination technology.
Paper mills face mounting pressure to boost transparency and responsiveness while managing complex production environments with limited staff. Voith's MillOne system addresses these challenges by creating a networked digital hub that enhances operational control and real-time visibility.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Forest Solutions Group (FSG) proudly announces the launch of its latest report, “Build Trust, Share Value in Forests: Principles for Community Engagement and Development.” This landmark publication provides actionable guidance for forest sector companies and other land-use businesses to strengthen relationships with local communities and create shared value.
Informa Markets in India, the country's leading organiser of B2B exhibitions, today announced the 17th edition of Paperex, the world's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries. Scheduled from 3–6 December 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi, the four-day event will bring together global paper and packaging leaders in a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and business transformation.
For the past twenty years, Papeterie Le Bourray, a distinguished paper mill in France's Sarthe region, has been at the forefront of the tissue paper industry, partnering with ISRA VISION to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Specializing in colored tissue papers and innovative cellulose tissue, Le Bourray's integration of ISRA VISION's advanced Web Inspection System (WIS) in 2006 marked a significant leap in its manufacturing capabilities.
Bellmer announced earlier this week the successful closing of its acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB, a globally recognized Swedish manufacturer of systems for wastepaper recycling and bioenergy pre-treatment.
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced it is consolidating its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper Containers businesses under one structure based on two geographies – Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC and the Americas.
Genera, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ. Installation of these systems is part of Genera’s large-scale expansion of its manufacturing facility in Vonore, Tennessee, where locally grown grasses are transformed into packaging solutions.
The second day of the Albany Mexico Seminar in Puerto Vallarta offered a balanced rhythm between professional engagement and well-deserved relaxation for the participants. Following an intensive opening day of presentations, technical discussions, and networking around the latest felts and fabric solutions for paper and board machines, the organizers deliberately scheduled a free morning. Attendees used this time according to their own preferences: some opted to enjoy the coastal setting and rest on the beach, others joined small groups for a round of golf nearby, while several took advantage of the quieter hours to handle work commitments from their rooms. This pause in the agenda contributed to maintaining both the energy and the convivial atmosphere that are characteristic of this annual gathering.
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.
International technology group ANDRITZ has acquired Allen-Sherman-Hoff from US-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., further strengthening its offering of boiler solutions and related services.
As part of a DA Tower installation, deugro, in close cooperation with dteq Transport Engineering Solutions (dteq), successfully delivered critical oversized components to the construction site at the Punta Pereira private terminal in Uruguay.
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.
China's decision to implement new requirements on imported 'dry pulp' is creating significant challenges for processors in Thailand, the BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok heard this week.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, has successfully completed the acquisition of Water Engineering, Inc., a privately-owned company headquartered in Nebraska, USA.
