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Advancing tissue excellence: Papeterie Le Bourray's 20-year journey with ISRA VISION

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.

Sun Paper starts up key process equipment supplied by ANDRITZ at Nanning pulp mill

Sun Paper has successfully started up new process islands with state-of-the-art technology and solutions from ANDRITZ at its kraft pulp mill in Nanning, Guangxi, China.

How intelligent production systems improve operational control and transparency

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.

AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, supporting the mill’s project to install a new fine paper production line. The investment aims to increase production flexibility, improve fiber processing efficiency, and enable consistent high-quality output in fine paper grades.

Valmet supports Wuzhou Special Paper’s transition to recycled board grades with a complete paper machine conversion rebuild

Wuzhou Special Paper has selected Valmet to rebuild their paper machine and supply two winders for their mill in Hubei, China. The target of the investment is to convert their recently relocated paper machine to recycled fluting and liner grades. The grade conversion will extend the lifecycle of the originally Valmet-manufactured machine while simultaneously increasing Wuzhou Special Paper’s production capacity. The start-up is scheduled for the beginning of 2027.

WBCSD Forest Solutions Group Launches Report: “Build Trust, Share Value in Forests: Principles for Community Engagement and Development”

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.

Runtech Systems Kicks Off JinYoung Paper PM1 Turbo Blower Project in South Korea

The kick-off meeting for the JinYoung Paper PM1 Turbo Blower project took place last week at the mill site in South Korea.

Paperex 2025: 17th edition to unite global leaders from the pulp, paper and packaging ecosystem in India

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.

Valmet’s new waste-to-energy boiler to help Cheng Loong Corporation in Taiwan to decarbonize Houli mill’s energy production

Valmet will deliver a CFB boiler, flue gas treatment and automation system for Cheng Loong Corporation’s (CLC) Houli paper mill in Taiwan. The boiler will use various waste and biomass streams as fuel to produce electricity and heat for the mill. The new boiler is a significant investment in decarbonization of the mill as the new boiler will enable the reduction of coal usage and replaces an older less efficient waste boiler. CLC has estimated that this new boiler will reduce mill’s annual CO2 emissions by 48,000 tonnes.

Bellmer successfully closes the acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB

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 Consolidating Consumer Packaging Businesses Under Two Geographies

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.

Successful start-up of Sun Paper Nanning chemical pulp production line

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%.

Dry pulp: Period of volatility following china's new import rules

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.

2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence

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.

Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology

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.

“World trade at an historic crossroads” says keynote speaker at the BIR World Recycling Convention

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 launches flame-retardant paper to enhance fire protection in spray painting booths

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 Showcases Sustainable gKRAFT™ Packaging at Eurasia Packaging Fair 2025

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.

Get prepared for the 2026 International Paper Expo - China

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 launches mill-wide optimization software for smarter, more resilient pulp production

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 to supply new recovery boiler to Century Pulp and Paper in India

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 revolutionizes the Mill Products industry with DM4Mill, its SAP-integrated digital solution

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.

APP Group Launches New Sustainability Platform 'Regenesis'

$30 Million Annually Pledged to Conserve and Restore 1 Million Hectares of Indonesia's Rainforests New Forest Positive Policy Unveiled

Valmet strengthens customer value by delivering a high-end sack and kraft paper machine for Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China

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.