The Lemu Group and paper manufacturer Koehler Paper introduce fully paper-based mailers for a sustainable future.The result is a mailer that is completely made of paper and makes it possible to safely ship goods without the need for plastic bubble wrap.
James Cropper plc, the Britsh Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging group, announces that Patrick Willink has informed the Board of his intention to retire from James Cropper in April 2026.
The Group is forced to take this difficult decision due to increasingly challenging market conditions, including a shift in consumption patterns, inflationary pressures in Europe and a challenging geopolitical environment exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Södra’s mission is focused on members’ forests and to process their raw material, thereby creating value for these forest estates. Södra has therefore, as a step in implementing its strategy, decided to initiate a process to divest its forest holding and related activities in the Baltics.
The leading German manufacturer of security papers, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, has acquired PORTALS PAPER, a renowned British producer of high-security papers and a market leader in passport papers and identity documents. This strategic acquisition unites the expertise of two specialized industry leaders, offering the market an unparalleled range of knowledge and capabilities. In an age where counterfeit products can be created and disseminated with increasing ease, the merger of DREWSEN and PORTALS marks a pivotal development. Together, they offer an exceptionally broad range of security features for paper solutions, ensuring diverse and the highest levels of counterfeit protection. The coming together of these two successful papermaking companies will deliver significant expansion potential and business benefits for both parties, their customers, employees and shareholders, while also preserving the independence and unique strengths of each business.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.
The Swedish-made coloured paper Kaskad from Lessebo Paper, a classic beloved for its high quality and versatility, is back in the Nordic market after a hiatus. It is now available as a stock item at Addbrand.
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by 50 USD per tonne. The new price will be effective February 1st.
Maison Perrier-Jouët, one of France’s most historic and distinctive champagne houses, has again partnered with James Cropper, to launch its newest, beautiful and sustainable case for limited-edition vintage cuvées, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Cocoon Brut and Rosé.
Paris Packaging Week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition centre is a leading global event for the cosmetics, beverage, luxury and aerosol packaging industries. It is the perfect meeting place for brand owners, material suppliers and service providers along the entire value chain. An important driver for the industry is sustainability. From 28 to 29 January 2025, Mondi will be demonstrating at Stand E34 how paper packaging can support the sustainability efforts of branded goods manufacturers in the luxury segment. With its broad portfolio, Mondi offers luxury goods manufacturers a wide range of sustainable papers for high-quality luxury packaging.
We are excited to share that Axchem France has taken on the responsibility of marketing Axchem products in the Netherlands. Our representative, Richard Getkate, will be in touch to schedule a meeting and introduce you to our company and our wide range of products. We are confident that we can offer you innovative and economically viable solutions to meet your process and environmental needs. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
As the leading European producer of coated and uncoated paperboards, Metsä Board’s product range covers lightweight folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners. Its products are used for a wide range of consumer and luxury retail packaging.
Smurfit Westrock has produced a 100% paper-based alternative to the polyethylene stretch wrap which is commonly used to stabilise pallet loads in transportation. The global stretch wrap market was valued at USD 4.27 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow significantly1.
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UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce a new partnership with Highlands to boost the sales of UPM Raflatac Office Products in the United Kingdom. Highlands will support the growth ambitions for UPM Raflatac’s sticky notes business under the brands inFO Notes and UPM Notes.
Two Sides UK promotes the hashtag#LovePaperWeek launch. A brand new initiative for the industry to collectively champion paper and sustainability to consumers and businesses.
AstenJohnson, today announced an important leadership transition within its PMC Eurasia division. After an esteemed 30-year career with the company, Matt Krauss, President of PMC Eurasia, has decided to retire, effective June 30, 2025.
In an exciting milestone for our sustainability journey, VPK Group officially launched its Product Carbon Footprint Calculator on 12th December during an exclusive customer event at our headquarters in Belgium. This innovative tool underlines our commitment to transparency and collaboration, equipping our customers with the insights they need to make climate responsible packaging decisions.
In early December, Cenpa was placed in receivership for a period of six months. In 2023, this site based in Schweighouse-sur-Moder (Eastern France) produced some 45,000 t of paper and board for tubes & cores (with two paper machines) and achieved a turnover of €35 million. This plant, which employs 93 people, is owned by Accursia Capital. This German fund also owned the Stenpa plant in Stenay, a site placed in receivership on 8 November and which employed 130 people.
UPM has been listed as the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2024-2025. The indices cover environmental, social and governance aspects of responsibility.
We are excited to announce the addition of Simone Bertocchi as our new 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 at Cristini Group!
Spooner are pleased to announce the appointment of wolf heilmann GmbH who will represent us in the Paper sector in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Tetra Pak has received the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024, for its paper-based barrier material innovation. The awards recognise the most innovative advancements in sustainable packaging over the past year.
Billerud announces the appointment of Jaakko Nikkilä as President, Billerud Europe and member of the Group Management Team.
