ABB expands operations center to strengthen support for process industries customers in North America

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 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 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 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.

ICFPA Announces Winners of International Forest Sector Innovation Awards Program

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.

Kemira Advances KemConnect™ DEX in the United States with EPA-Registered Core Ingredient

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.

Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo in North America

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.

Ensuring site safety with contractors in the Arauco Sucuriú project

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 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

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.