Suzano, the world's largest producer of eucalyptus short-fiber pulp, announced on Tuesday (22) that it will raise prices in October across its key markets: the Americas, Europe, China and the rest of Asia.
Valmet has been selected to supply a coated board making line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The new line will produce premium-quality coated board grades and support the customer’s targets to strengthen their position as a leading producer in their field. The delivery will support the customer’s unique know-how and enable them to reach new levels of combined quality and production efficiency. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2028.
Opal Australian Paper has partnered with ABB to upgrade the ABB Ability™ System 800xA DCS at its Maryvale paper mill in Victoria, Australia. Completed in eight weeks, the project deployed the latest market version to support Opal's long-term automation strategy and future technology initiatives.
AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Naini Papers Limited to supply new refiners for PM1 and PM2 at the company’s mill in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India. The investment forms part of Naini Papers’ continued development of its production technology, with a focus on improving paper quality and production efficiency.
With the TurboShaker Pro, Bellmer introduces the next evolutionary stage of high-frequency shaking technology to the market. It has been specially developed for modern paper machines with heavy breast rolls and high-performance requirements.
Siemens Energy is starting preparations for the legal and operational separation of its Transformation of Industry business area. The goal is to establish the business as a standalone entity and create a strong, independent industrial energy solutions company. The future setup is intended to provide Transformation of Industry with greater entrepreneurial flexibility and additional options for further growth – ranging from bringing in external investors to a potential capital markets transaction. Siemens Energy intends to deconsolidate the business while retaining a meaningful minority stake to support the business's continued development.
Jeonju Paper Corporation has selected Valmet to rebuild a press section and predryer section in their paper machine PM 5 in South Korea. The rebuild will improve overall machine efficiency and support the customer’s sustainability targets, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient operation of the paper machine. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
Valmet has appointed Max Luedtke as Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team. He will start in his position on September 1, 2026, and will be based in Tikkurila, Vantaa, Finland.
Sonoco today announced Francesco Giannolo’s appointment to Vice President and General Manager of Sonoco Consumer Packaging, EMEA. He reports directly to Ernest Haynes, president of Sonoco’s Global Consumer Packaging segment.
Smurfit Westrock has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting net sales of $8,031 million, up from $7,940 million a year earlier.
Taking place from September 16 to 18 at the Wuhan International Expo Center, the China International Paper Technology Exhibition and Conference sets focus on the most recent developments in forestry, pulp and paper, printing and packaging. As returning participant, emtec Electronic brings along its innovative measurement solutions for the pulp and paper industry at booth no. 2B962.
Following the spin-off from Siemens AG in 2020 and the company’s successful development, Siemens Energy is now beginning preparations for the transition to an independent brand. This move is based on the time-limited licence agreement governing the use of the brand.
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
Smithers is pleased to announce the launch of Moulded Fibre Packaging Asia 2026, a new conference dedicated to the rapidly evolving moulded fibre packaging sector.
The 3rd ASEAN Pulp & Paper Summit, organized by RUIZHIXIN Consulting, will take place on December 1–2, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme “From Circular Economy to Sustainable Value Creation,” the event serves as a premier strategic platform for the rapidly growing Southeast Asian pulp and paper sector.
Tasowheel is partnering with PAPTECH, expanding its presence in the Vietnamese pulp and paper market.
Informa has confirmed that Tissue World Istanbul will return for 2026, taking place on 18–19 November at the Istanbul Congress Center, following a well-received edition in 2024.
Feltest, whose tools and insights are trusted in over 600 mills across 90+ countries, is taking another major step in its global growth. The company has officially announced the appointment of two new local partners to support the pulp and paper industry in Indonesia and Japan.
Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, announced the groundbreaking of its new 60,000-tonne per year production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, China.
Tightening packaging regulations across the globe are forcing companies to rethink sustainability claims, material choices, and cost structures. As fragmented rules give way to stricter, harmonized frameworks, the shift signals rising regulatory scrutiny and operational complexity, with far-reaching implications on supply chains, innovation, and competitive positioning across consumer markets, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
Automation is no longer a nice-to-have but optional efficiency tool. It is now a strategic necessity that belongs on the board agenda, to be discussed alongside AI. In a world of geopolitical uncertainties, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, cost pressures, energy insecurity and high expectations for uptime, companies that deploy automation will be far better placed to remain resilient, competitive and – ultimately – relevant.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is expanding its paper bags business in Southeast Asia through a joint venture with PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk (“Indocement”), one of the largest cement producers in Indonesia.
Valmet has received an order from ITC Limited to supply a new wood chipping line to its pulp mill in Bhadrachalam, India. The delivery is part of ITC’s ongoing improvement initiatives at the Bhadrachalam mill to increase chipping capacity with high quality chips. The new line is designed for low wood losses, superior and even chip quality as well as high availability and easy maintenance.
Valmet is strengthening its flow control capabilities in Australia with the inauguration of a new service center and a manufacturing unit in Sydney. The new facility enhances the availability of mission-critical flow control solutions and services for customers in process industries across the region, with a particular focus on Australia’s pulp, paper, mining and metals, refining, chemicals, and renewable energy sectors.
