Jürgen Heindl, founder of Progroup AG, celebrates his 70th birthday on 29 January. As a pioneer in the corrugated board and paper industry, he used his vision as an entrepreneur not just to create a market leader, but to really transform the industry.
A key component of this project is the new PrimeForm TW shoe-blade gap former and PrimeFlow AT headbox with accelerating trapezoid tubes, which significantly enhances jet quality, fiber dispersion, and fiber orientation.
Paques Biomaterials and ESKA have signed a cooperation agreement with Envirochemie, Paques (both part of the Skion Water Group), and Jorritsma Bouw on how to conduct the engineering of the world’s first Full-Scale Plant for PHA production from Process Water. This agreement contains far-reaching agreements on this engineering phase and the rest of the project called Gecko.
Holmen's nomination committee proposes to the AGM the re-election of the current Board members Fredrik Lundberg, Alice Kempe, Louise Lindh, Ulf Lundahl, Fredrik Persson, Henrik Sjölund, Henriette Zeuchner, Carina Åkerström and the new election of Stefan Widing. Lars Josefsson has declined re-election. Fredrik Lundberg is proposed for re-election as Chairman of the Board.
On 24 January, the European Commission cleared, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of DS Smith by International Paper (IP). However, the clearance is subject to full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission's investigation showed that the transaction, as initially notified, would have reduced competition in the markets for the manufacture and supply of: corrugated sheets in northern and western Portugal; heavy-duty corrugated sheets in north-eastern Spain; and corrugated boxes in north-western France. In particular, the Commission found that the transaction would have generated high combined market shares and a high concentration in several local markets. It also found that, following the merger, there would not have been enough other competitors to exert sufficient competitive pressure on the merged entity. For consumers, this would have led to higher prices in the affected markets.
The 12-week paid placement is designed to empower engineers and other STEM experts to re-enter the workforce and combat recruitment bias
Nordic Paper has entered into a new financing agreement as change-of-control provisions of the previous financing agreement were triggered when Strategic Value Partners, LLC, through Coniferous Bidco AB, reached a controlling shareholding in Nordic Paper in December 2024.
Due to the prolonged weak profitability, Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, plans to close its Tako mill as well as to improve the efficiency of its Kyro mill, and launches change negotiations at both mills and related operations. The negotiations will involve a total of approximately 360 employees and may lead to a reduction of up to 215 employees. The negotiations are expected to last at least six weeks. If the plan is implemented, production at Tako mill would end in 2025. The aim of the change negotiations at the Kyro mill is to improve the profitability of the mill and safeguard its operational conditions. Any decisions on personnel reductions and mill closure will only be taken after the change negotiations have been concluded.
UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have renewed their contract to build a smarter future beyond fossils together. During the new three-year contract period the collaboration will focus on enabling the development of circular economy and promoting privately protected areas, especially wetlands in Poland. The three-year contract will also involve UPM Raflatac's internal and external stakeholders to increase engagement and support for these two important initiatives given the challenges we are facing today.
EMAS Revalidation Confirms Consistent Environmental Performance – Viscose Fibers Made from 100% Plant-Based Raw Materials as a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic.
Mondi's NAUTILUS® ProCycle, a high-quality paper made from 100% post-consumer waste for demanding print applications, demonstrates that sustainability and excellence can go hand in hand. Mondi has expanded the NAUTILUS® ProCycle portfolio by including grammages between 100 and 300 g/m2 for folio and 100 and 120 g/m2 in reel format. The paper meets the highest ecological standards, which are reflected in relevant certifications such as Cradle to Cradle® Bronze, Blue Angel, FSC™ and EU Ecolabel. This enables companies to contribute to the circular economy, conserving natural resources and promoting sustainability.
Lessebo Paper is proud to unveil its latest environmental figures for Lessebo Recycled 1.3, a premium recycled paper quality launched to meet the highest standards of sustainability. With carbon emissions as low as 7.81 kg CO2 per ton of paper, measured according to the Paper Profile standard, this product boasts one of the lowest carbon footprints in the paper industry.
The EuroPack Summit, an invitation-only premium forum for packaging excellence in the FMCG sector, will take place on March 20-21, 2025, at the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, France. The summit will bring together leading packaging executives, innovative suppliers, and solution providers to address key industry challenges and market developments.
Revolutionizing packaging: Moulded Fibre Europe Conference 2025
Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialists, STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of their diversity action plan. The initiative is designed to support professionals with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) qualifications following a career break, offering the potential for permanent employment upon completion.
Due to the prolonged weak profitability, Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, announced earlier this month its plans to close its Tako mill as well as to improve the efficiency of its Kyro mill, and launches change negotiations at both mills and related operations. The negotiations will involve a total of approximately 360 employees and may lead to a reduction of up to 215 employees. The negotiations are expected to last at least six weeks. If the plan is implemented, production at Tako mill would end in 2025. The aim of the change negotiations at the Kyro mill is to improve the profitability of the mill and safeguard its operational conditions. Any decisions on personnel reductions and mill closure will only be taken after the change negotiations have been concluded.
With the BLUEBACKER ECO GRIP SC, GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG presents a new generation of drum lagging for corrugated board production. This innovative product features an intelligent combination of mesh structure and full-surface polymer layer for optimum running properties when used with all GKD doublebacker belts.
Aligned with our commitment to the circular economy and sustainable development Within the framework of its ESG strategy, Lecta is committed to reducing overall waste
The Board of Directors of Mare S.p.A. is honored to formally announce the appointment of Jonas Boström as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025.
Södra’s strong financial position leads to credit rating upgrade Nordic Credit Rating has now assigned Södra a credit rating of BBB+.
Smurfit Westrock has once again demonstrated its prowess in designing innovative and sustainable packaging by picking up 10 awards in WorldStar 2025.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organizations, is proud to announce its launch as a unified platform dedicated to advancing beverage cartons as essential, renewable, and circular packaging solutions.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organizations, is proud to announce its launch as a unified platform dedicated to advancing beverage cartons as essential, renewable, and circular packaging solutions.
After a difficult year in 2023, the European pulp, paper and packaging industry did not see the recovery it had hoped for in 2024. While fiber costs did come down in the second half of the year, other input costs generally remain high, and demand is still rather weak.
