On September 27, Sun Paper (Nanning) Co., Ltd. Announced the successful start-up of its Phase II chemical pulp production line. The process, from initial chip feeding to finished pulp reaching the storage, was completed in just 22.5 hours, achieving a brightness level of 85.8%.
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.
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.
Ahlstrom introduces a new flame-retardant paper enhanced with Flame-Gard™ technology —engineered to meet the demanding fire safety and durability needs of spray painting booths and industrial workshops.
The Navigator Company will be present at Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2025 that will take place from October 22-25, 2025, at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul. This event is a central gathering for the Eurasian packaging industry, offering a wide range of products and services, including innovative packaging solutions, materials, and services. It is the most comprehensive annual show in the packaging industry in Eurasia.
Co-sponsored by the paper-making associations (or societies) of Guangdong, Shandong, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangsu, Hebei, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, etc.The 21st Guangzhou International Paper Industry Exhibition and Household Paper Exhibition, 2026，It will be held from May 13th to 15th at the Poly World Trade Expo in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
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.
ANDRITZ has been selected to supply a new recovery boiler for Century Pulp and Paper’s mill in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, India. It will replace one of the existing recovery boilers, increasing the mill’s green energy production. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
delaware, a strategic and Platinum Partner of SAP, announces a major breakthrough in the digital transformation of the Mill Products industry with its innovative solution DM4Mill, designed to address the specific challenges of material manufacturers in plastics, metals, cables, paper, flooring, packaging, and printing.
$30 Million Annually Pledged to Conserve and Restore 1 Million Hectares of Indonesia's Rainforests New Forest Positive Policy Unveiled
Valmet is to supply a sack and kraft paper machine with automation and services to Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China. This investment will improve the customer’s operational performance and contribute to advancing circularity in packaging. The start-up of the new paper machine PM 8n is scheduled for the end of 2026.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) is pleased to announce that Lamipak has officially joined the Alliance as a full member, following unanimous approval at the 2025 FBCA General Assembly.
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply a new recovery boiler for its pulp mill in Ishinomaki, Japan. The scope of supply includes advanced automation and digitalization solutions for maximum use of the boiler’s potential.
Valmet has received its first order from Papertech Industries Co., Ltd. for a comprehensive automation package to improve production quality and operational efficiency at their production site in Bangladesh.
Valmet is to supply two fine papermaking lines with related automation systems and services to a customer in China. The papermaking lines will produce uncoated woodfree grades and start-ups are scheduled from late 2026 to early 2027. Valmet has previously delivered multiple other technologies such as complete paper and board making lines to the same customer.
Runtech Systems delivered a web stabilization improvement project to Visy. The delivery to Gibson Island PM8 included RunPro Web Stabilizers for single- and double-felted drying sections and EVst pocket ventilators. Stabilizer high-release nozzles are fed with RunPro Turbo Compressors to create effective vacuum levels on sheet release point of top dryers. In addition, tail threading was updated into ropeless after drying section with RunShooter technology.
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is investing in a new, state-of-the-art coating line and other facility and material handling upgrades in its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This investment will significantly enhance the factory’s capabilities, quality and efficiency. Additionally, it will increase annual production capacity, enabling UPM Adhesive Materials to better serve its customers and accelerate growth in the Southeast Asian market.
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has successfully started up a new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line supplied by ANDRITZ to its mill in Van Lam, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. This start-up strengthens Minhan’s position in the growing Vietnamese packaging market.
Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation has awarded Andritz an order to supply environmentally leading chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill in Hualien, Taiwan. The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
Veolia, the international company specialized in water, waste and energy management, announced today the appointment of Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, Nicole will lead the global business line dedicated to services and mobile units, accelerating the deployment of Veolia's unique mobile fleet — the largest in the industry — and expanding its emergency response capabilities, helping clients ensure business continuity while meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements.
Valmet will deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper’s new Yandian pulp mill in the Shandong province in China. Valmet’s delivery includes cooking and fiberline, a recovery boiler, and ash crystallization. The scope also includes analyzers and measurements for fiber line as well as an optimizer and safety related systems for the recovery boiler. The new mill will produce 600,000 tonnes of pulp per year and is scheduled to start up during the last quarter of 2026.
Nine Dragons Paper, has successfully started up a pulp mill supplied by ANDRITZ at its new integrated pulp and paper production plant in Hubei Jianli, China. The new state-of-the-art mill includes world-leading process technology and production equipment.
