Trade barriers and restrictions are increasingly prompted by political and strategic concerns for supply chain security rather than economic or environment reasons, the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Malaga, Spain has been told.
Clear calls to postpone use of the new EU Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS) by at least six months, and for European leaders to engage with the recovered paper sector on new rules which could have catastrophic impacts, have been made at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Malaga.
DS Smith, an International Paper company, has been awarded the "Lighthouse Award" by Nestlé Germany at its Supplier Awards. This unique distinction recognizes suppliers who serve as benchmarks and role models in the industry.
Smartlog, founded in 2005 by Alberto Barbieri, brings its expertise and track record in automated warehouses, strengthening the Group’s offering. The Group can now provide integrated solutions for material handling, storage and management, with a single point of management and responsibility.
A press release issued on October 23 by the Occitanie Region – led by Carole Delga – reveals that three letters of intent were submitted to the Toulouse Commercial Court on Thursday, October 22. These were filed by the Portuguese group Ghost, the French State, and the Occitanie Region, with the aim of continuing paper-manufacturing operations at the former Fibre Excellence site in Saint-Gaudens, in the South of France.
For more than 25 years, the Incada paperboard family has been trusted by brands and converters alike. It has now been expanded with a laminated folding box board in higher calipers, Incada Duo.
Metsä Group, its parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative and its subsidiaries will move to new premises in Keilaniemi, Espoo, as of 16 November.
Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire the manufacturing execution system (MES) business from Tieto, including the modern AI-powered TIPS MES for production planning and execution. The transaction also covers the Order to Cash solution for the pulp, paper and fibre industry. The acquisition completes Valmet’s Automation Solutions offering for the pulp and paper industries, further strengthens its leadership in pulp and paper automation and expands its capabilities to accelerate customers’ transition towards autonomous operations.
BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition, Malaga (25) 26-27 October 2026
Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology have entered into a partnership to jointly accelerate the development and industrialisation of sustainable battery materials with the construction of a demonstration line for lignin-based hard carbon battery anode materials.
Brand new online platform will connect international graduates and young professionals with careers across the global recycling industry, showcasing its role in the circular economy and why a career in recycling is a “career for the future”
For years, we were told to give up paper to save the trees. Electronic invoices, paperless statements, digital communication: the forest was finally going to breathe thanks to our screens.
With four months to go, the Spanish exhibition SPAPER 2027 has already matched the figures of its previous edition, with more than 150 brands represented and over 4,200 m² of exhibition space.
Södra posted an operating profit for the third quarter of 2026. While the market remains challenging, earnings are steadily moving in the right direction. Earnings improved compared with the year-earlier period and were positively impacted by the divestment of the holding in Sunpine.
UPM Specialty Materials, Siegwerk and Uteco have developed a paper-based solution for secondary packaging. UPM provides the barrier base paper, Siegwerk the coating and Uteco the technology that applies it. Designed as a practical entry point into paper packaging, the solution allows brand owners to increase renewable material content and test paper-based formats in demanding applications, while the primary packaging continues to safeguard product integrity.
The fifth edition of SPAPER, the International Exhibition of Machinery and Equipment for Pulp, Paper and Board, will take place from 16 to 18 February 2027 at Feria de Zaragoza, alongside the 28th edition of SMAGUA, the International Water, Irrigation and Environment Exhibition. Both events will coincide with the first edition of CITY.360, the Fair for Mayors and Public Administrations (17 and 18 February).
SKF has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Ceramic Process Laboratory (C-Pro Lab) at its R&D Centre in Houten, The Netherlands. This capability strengthens SKF’s technology leadership across the complete ceramic manufacturing value chain, from raw material powder processing to high-performance component engineering, boosting the global adoption of advanced hybrid bearing technology.
In a press release/statement issued on October 15, International Paper (IP) notes « the recent movement in the share price of the Company and the press speculation regarding a sale of On January 29, 2026, the Company announced that its EMEA Packaging Business was expected to be separated by way of a spin off. On October 14, the Company confirmed that the spin off was expected to be effected through a listing of the business on the London Stock Exchange with a Level II ADR program to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company confirms that it is also evaluating unsolicited inbound inquiries in relation to its EMEA Packaging Business, and is in discussion with potential bidders. This process is at an early stage and there can be no certainty that any sale of the EMEA Packaging Business will be agreed or completed. The Company is progressing the spin off and evaluating the potential sale in parallel. No assurance can be provided at this stage regarding the ultimate timing…
UPM today inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, marking the start of a new industrial platform for renewable chemicals made from wood. The biorefinery converts lignocellulosic biomass, primarily wood from sustainably managed forests and sawmill residues, into biochemicals. With an annual capacity of 220,000 tonnes, it is the largest facility of its kind in the world. The ramp-up has progressed further. Enzymatic hydrolysis and the production of lignin-derived specialty chemicals have reached stable operation, and UPM is ramping up sales of these products.
Norske Skog has made a positive investment decision to rebuild paper machine 6 (PM6) at Norske Skog Saugbrugs in Halden. The investment of up to approximately NOK 850 million will enable flexible production of TMP-based kraftliner and SC magazine paper and represents a significant long-term commitment to continued industrial activity at Saugbrugs.
All Definol® high-performance adhesives supplied by Crespel & Deiters for the EU market are free from borax and so can continue to be used under new regulations, with no additional labels or documentation required. The borax-free Definol®
A new global report from global media association FIPP and UPM Communication Papers shows that printed magazine advertising outperforms social media and influencer advertising in trust, relevance and happiness. The underlying study is the most extensive research into print advertising conducted in over five years.
Demand for more sustainable packaging solutions is growing across the pharmaceutical industry. With PharmaKraft™, Billerud is strengthening its offering for pharmaceutical applications, making it easier for converters and brand owners to evaluate fiber-based alternatives for dry pharmaceutical packaging.
Holmen Paper Mill in Workington, UK, identified an opportunity to cost-effectively improve the efficiency, lifetime and availability of its biomass-fired 150 MW BFB boiler.
