Sonoco Products Company, a core mid-cap growth and value equity which is a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced it has completed the sale of its Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging business to TOPPAN Holdings Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments.
ABB today announced the introduction of ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI-driven solution designed to solve the growing challenge of knowledge loss in industrial environments. Industrial Knowledge Vault, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, can store, retain and safeguard critical expertise while actively transforming that knowledge into step-by-step workflows. This enables workers to quickly access and apply best practices, empowering businesses to run leaner while preserving safe operations.
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking 11th in the Transport, Logistics and Packaging sector.
Kurita America, part of the leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions the Kurita Group, today announced the introduction of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in the North American marketplace. Originally developed by parent company, Kurita Water Industries in Japan, this patent-pending Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology is designed to increase operating efficiency, improve productivity, and conserve energy in industrial production facilities.
Each year, the TAPPI Journal (TJ) Editorial Board honors exemplary content by nominating and voting for the Best Research Paper based on scientific merit, innovation, creativity, and clarity.
Valmet has reached a significant milestone in industrial cybersecurity with its Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS): it is the world’s first fully web-based system to receive the ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Security Level 1 certificate. The external assessment conducted by exida ensured that Valmet DNAe meets the strict security requirements and levels specified in the ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 standard. The Valmet DNAe reference architecture networks were precisely evaluated, configured, and tested according to network topology and component requirements.
The Latin American pulp and paper landscape continues to change drastically as new capacities are added in the region, consumers continue their journey towards greener products and tissue integration booms across the board. Besides sector-related advances, new geopolitical developments are affecting perspectives of global trade with higher uncertainties towards tariffs and products flows looking forward.
The imposition of import tariffs by the US would have a significant impact on EU pulp, paper and board exports. While a positive issue to transatlantic negotiations may still be possible, Europe’s pulp and paper industry in coordination with the European Commission has been preparing for the effects of a potential EU retaliation.
UPM Specialty Papers is proud to announce that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and U.S. WMU testing methods. All UPM barrier papers, barrier base papers and flexible packaging papers have successfully passed the new CEPI recyclability test. These papers are technically recyclable in a recycling mill with conventional process according to CEPI-Scorecard version 2.0 (January 2025).
TAPPI is pleased to announce it will bestow the title of Fellow on seven members and also named this year’s recipient of the Young Professional of the Year award.
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Card Holdings LLC, expanding AFT’s presence in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. With Lance Card, Jeff Johnson, and Tom Fallon—who bring over 100 years of combined experience in operations and technical sales—AFT gains a team that deeply understands customer needs and delivers personalized, expert-driven solutions.
StepChange Consulting has published the latest B3NCH FY-2024 financial report, providing insights into the performance of approximately 100 companies operating within the pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue sectors. The industry's overall performance has stabilized yet remains below 2023 levels, with persistent overcapacity across multiple segments. Despite limited profitability rebound, most companies sustained a positive EBITDA, with only a few reporting negative net profits.
TAPPI, the leading association for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industry, is pleased to announce that David Schwerbel, PE, has been named winner of the distinguished Paul W. Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section Award. The award recognizes remarkable leadership and service to one or more TAPPI Local Sections. Recipients are individuals whose exceptional service has resulted in significant and measurable benefits to TAPPI Local Sections through a single activity or through longtime efforts.
With an investment of more than 110 million dollars (more than 100 million euros), Saica Group, one of the largest and most advanced European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated packaging is announcing the construction of its second corrugated plant in the US. The company will build a new corrugated manufacturing facility in the City of Anderson, IN. The announcement has been made after the final approval from the Board of Directors a few days ago.
The Voith Group has set for itself scientifically based climate targets. Accordingly, the company is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its own sites (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 50.4% by fiscal year 2031/32 compared to the baseline year 2021/22. In addition, Voith aims to reduce GHG emissions from the use of its products (Scope 3) by 30% over the same period.
Canada and Mexico: On March 4, 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico went into effect, as announced by President Donald Trump and his administration.
Partnership to Accelerate Buckman’s Growth, Advance its Innovative Technology and R&D, and Expand its Global Customer-Centric Model
Government policies should consider the paper industry’s complex, cross-border supply chains
International Paper today announced changes to its executive leadership team.
The sustainable roll cover family from Voith keeps growing: SolarPress Green, together with SolarFlow Green and AiroGuide Tune Green, expands the portfolio with another sustainable solution and sets new standards in the paper industry. With SolarPress Green, Voith offers another bio-based polyurethane press roll cover with a hardness range of 5 to 20 PJ – while providing the same mechanical performance as the proven SolarPress roll cover.
Voith is modernizing and expanding its US roll service center in West Monroe, La., underscoring its firm commitment to the future of the paper industry and the evolving needs of customers. The expansion will be Voith Paper’s largest, most recent investment in North America.
TAPPI, the leading association for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industry, is pleased to announce that Anthony “Tony” Lyons, Ph.D., TAPPI Fellow, has been named winner of the prominent Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award. The Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals for voluntary leadership and their support in advancing the mission and vision of TAPPI and the industry.
Valmet is to supply the first Valmet IQ Quality Management System for a barrier coating line to Santa Maria’s paper mill in Guarapuava, Paraná state, Brazil.
Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 18, 2025.
