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.
We are thrilled to share that Essel Kağıt is the Main Sponsor, Gravion is the Welcome Reception Sponsor, and Archroma is the Conference Sponsor of the Paper & Tissue Expo Istanbul 2025! We want to extend our deepest gratitude for their support and sponsorship!
Buckman, the US-headquartered global specialty chemical company with over 1,350 associates worldwide, announces that it has achieved a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Esko Uutela, a distinguished consultant and globally recognized expert in the tissue industry, who served with unwavering dedication at Fastmarkets, and Pöyry before that. His profound insights and unparalleled expertise will leave an indelible mark on the global paper and tissue markets, especially for the regulars of the Fastmarkets and Tissue World conferences.
Caesar Pac, a leading international company based in Kuwait, recently received critical emergency assistance from Voith within 24 hours. This collaboration shows the strength of the Voith sales and service teams and its commitment to support customers in times of urgent need.
Representatives from the paper industry gathered today to discuss the globalisation of paper and stationery brands at the Hub Forum at Paperworld Middle East
Held in Finland, the Nordic Paper Days 2024, organized by the machinery manufacturer Bellmer, gathered industry professionals to explore the latest in sustainable practices for paper, pulp, and board production. About 130 clients and partners from across Europe, North America, Brazil, and Asia joined discussions spanning from the bioeconomy’s growth to advancements in energy efficiency and machine optimization.
A forward-looking, dynamic and thriving vision of a global recycling industry supported by generative artificial intelligence (AI) was set out at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Singapore. On 28 October, at the event’s Opening Session chaired by BIR President Susie Burrage OBE, the huge potential to recyclers of ground-breaking uses of AI was the theme of the keynote address from Dr Ayesha Khanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a global AI solutions firm based in Singapore, on 28 October.
A first ever new business group for paper and tissue industry in the UAE – DuPAT - under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) was officially launched today to promote `Made in UAE’ products locally and globally.
Paper Middle East Expo takes place on September 8-10 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo.
ME’s oldest & premium expo from Sept. 3-5 at DWTC
International Paper reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners, including the American Forest Foundation (AFF), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). These collaborations are pivotal to IP's business strategy and Vision 2030 goal to conserve and restore 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland.
Paper Eurasia Exhibition is the premiere event in Eurasia region for pulp, paper, tissue, corrugated cardboard, chemicals, machinery and equipment for paper production.
MEPCO and AFRY have officially signed a contract for detailed engineering services and project management consultancy concerning MEPCO's upcoming paper machine project, boasting a formidable production capacity of 450,000 metric tons per year. AFRY is poised to offer extensive support spanning from the project's inception phases all the way through to its successful completion
The Premier International Paper & Tissue Expo Istanbul, Turkiye, 2025;
Smithers anticipates major changes as $231.7 billion world corrugated packaging market returns to growth trajectory.
Valmet is to deliver Dewatering Element Ceramics to Al Dhafra Paper Manufacturing Company’s paper mill in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
AstenJohnson and Yamauchi Corp NV are thrilled to announce a strategic expansion of their partnership, with AstenJohnson now serving as the exclusive representative for Yamabelt in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This collaboration stems from a shared commitment to
Learn how customizable solutions from X-Rite Pantone provide paper mills the ability to:
We would like to congratulate BloomPack on the official partnership signing ceremony advancing their project to produce white top liner in Egypt. The Omya in Paper and Board team is proud to be included in this collaboration offering our coating pigment and technical service expertise to ensure the project will be successful.
Our Spring edition of PaperFIRST Mag is a must-read for diving deep into the latest trends in the global pulp and paper industry.
Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) has commissioned full-line supplier Voith with the construction of an entire production line for recycled containerboard at its Jeddah mill. The state-of-the-art and highly efficient line will achieve an annual production volume of up to 450,000 tons of high-quality Testliner and Corrugated Medium in the basis weight range of 70 to 140 gsm. The planned design speed is 1,600m/min. The start-up of the complete production line is scheduled for Q4 2027.
President of AMACO Group, Ali Al-Abdallah, said that the paper and tissue industry in the Arab world is witnessing growth and development on several levels, and that Arab factories are now competing with the most prestigious international factories, stressing their ability to meet the requirements of not only Arab markets, but also parts Wide range of global markets as well. Al-Abdallah’s words came at the closure of his participation in the “Paper and Tissue One Show Exhibition,” which was hosted by Abu Dhabi in its ninth session at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center (ADNEC).
Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) announced the start of the cardboard factory project (fifth paper line), with a production capacity of 450,000 tons, according to a statement to Tadawul.
