The wait is over. MIAC 2025 officially opened its doors today, October 8, at the Lucca Fiere in Italy, welcoming paper industry professionals from around the world to its 29th edition. Over the next three days, this benchmark event will serve as the industry's most important meeting point for innovation, networking, and business development.
End of July, UPM announced plans to permanently end paper production in Kaukas and to shift its coated mechanical paper production in Finland to UPM Rauma mill.
This reaffirms Lecta’s position among the top 1% of companies rated highest worldwide for sustainable business practices by EcoVadis
Ahlstrom announced this week that it has completed the divestment of its Abrasives business unit to Munksjö. Munksjö’s offer was announced on July 7, 2025. The transaction marks a key step on Ahlstrom’s transformation journey to become the preferred sustainable specialty materials company.
As London Packaging Week marks its 15th anniversary, new Smithers research reveals how e-commerce, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping the $1.4 trillion global packaging industry.
Metsä Group is to initiate statutory negotiations concerning all of its business areas and Group operations. According to preliminary assessments, the planned measures may lead to a permanent reduction of 800 permanent jobs if implemented.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has partnered with Özler Tarım, one of Türkiye’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable exporters, to co-create a customised sustainable packaging solution that protects products and optimises operational processes.
The Wizpaper paper mill, located in Wizernes and established in 2018, today filed a request for judicial reorganization proceedings before the Lille Métropole Commercial Court. The group's holding company, BE PAPER, is concurrently seeking a judicial safeguard procedure. A team from Cornet Vincent Ségurel assisted the Be Paper group and its subsidiary throughout this strategic procedure, aimed at preserving the company's activity and the jobs of its 142 employees.
On Tuesday evening, Saica Group was honoured with the prestigious ‘Investing in People’ award during the sixth edition of the UK-Spain Business Awards, hosted by the British Embassy in Spain. The award recognizes the company’s dedication to placing people at the core of its strategy, promoting training, well-being, safety, and diversity as essential pillars of sustainable development.
Stora Enso has completed the divestment, announced in May, of approximately 175,000 hectares of forest land, equivalent to 12.4% of its total forest land holdings in Sweden, for an enterprise value of SEK 9.8 billion, equivalent to EUR 900 million.
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.
Specialty paper manufacturer invests strategically in German sites and consistently implements Reinvent Strategy
Billerud chose ANDRITZ to supply a new recovery boiler to replace its existing recovery boiler that had been in operation in Frövi since 1960s. Despite challenges encountered, the recovery boiler project started up on time and on budget in 2023.
James Cropper has agreed a major new partnership deal that will see renowned global materials supplier Winter & Company become the exclusive partner of Coloursource paper.
Xampla’s Morro™ materials the first to be identified via spectroscopy and microscopy as plastic-free-Breakthrough lays groundwork for internationally recognised future standards
From September 29 to October 1 at Fedrigoni’s new stand a larger space for an even more immersive creative experience. Among the featured solutions: the Out of the Box – Beyond and Materia Viva Roots collections.
ABB’s Corporate Research Centers in Germany and Sweden have been awarded the prestigious ITEA Award of Excellence 2025 in the Innovation category at a ceremony in Portugal on 16th of September 2025. The award recognizes the international EU-funded research project EXPLAIN, in which ABB collaborated with partners from three countries to develop pioneering methods aimed at making artificial intelligence (AI) transparent, reliable, and understandable for end users in process industries.
A safer and more sustainable paper solution for flexible packaging needs
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper has refreshed its two online platforms serving its uncoated fine paper customers. The redesign introduces a modern interface, improved navigation and faster performance, making the experience easier, quicker and more intuitive for every user.
James Cropper is set to redefine its legacy as the home of colour when its new Coloursource brand debuts at this year’s LUXE PACK Monaco event.
Ahlstrom announced this week a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the implementation of a biomass boiler at the company’s Rottersac site in France. This will reduce the site emissions with approximately 80% and significantly lowering the carbon footprint of products, benefiting Ahlstrom’s customers. This location serves as a key hub for Ahlstrom’s food packaging operations in Europe.
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.
Building on the successful introduction of its Uncoated Fibre series, Metsä Spring is now preparing the Muoto Laminated Fibre series for industrial testing with selected customers. The new solution combines moulded fibre products with barrier film to meet the requirements of more demanding food applications.
Nanocellulose is a renewable nanomaterial made from plant fibres, with unique properties including lightness, very high strength and large surface area. The dissertation of Mohammad Karzarjeddi, the University of Oulu, Finland, investigated nanocellulose-based porous foam materials in water purification, smart packaging and wireless communications. These advanced cellulose applications reduce dependence on fossil-based materials.
