"AMACO President Unveils Global Paper Industry Advancements at Paper and Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi"

"AMACO President Unveils Global Paper Industry Advancements at Paper and Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi"

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).

Andritz collaborates with Microsoft to drive innovation in the manufacturing industry

Andritz collaborates with Microsoft to drive innovation in the manufacturing industry

Andritz announced last week that the group is collaborating with Microsoft to co- innovate the future of the process industry by enabling fully autonomous factories and by creating a trusted data ecosystem based on the Andritz Metris digital platform and Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing. Collaboration will also foster modern working methods within Andritz, speeding up internal processes for prompt and seamless customer support. This marks a significant step forward in accelerating the digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.

Exciting new exhibitors join the Paper & Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi

Exciting new exhibitors join the Paper & Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi

The Paper & Tissue One Show, the leading event for the paper and tissue industry in the Middle East, is pleased to announce the addition of several key exhibitors to this year's line-up at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 16-18 April 2024. The event will showcase the latest innovations, sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies in the industry. The addition of these new exhibitors underlines the growing importance and international appeal of the event.

The Forest Products Europe Conference in Istanbul is concluding today

The Forest Products Europe Conference in Istanbul is concluding today

The Forest Products Europe Conference, organized by our partner Fastmarkets, stands out as one of the most anticipated events in the pulp and paper industry within the series proposed by the consulting company. Following last year's edition in Prague, the conference is currently underway in Istanbul this week, boasting a peak attendance of 270 registered delegates.

Valmet to start change negotiations regarding Services and Paper business lines, EMEA area organization and parts of corporate functions

Valmet to start change negotiations regarding Services and Paper business lines, EMEA area organization and parts of corporate functions

Valmet starts change negotiations on February 15, 2024 that affect certain parts of Services and Paper business lines, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) area organization and corporate functions. These negotiations include a plan to consider measures aimed at improving the profitability and competitiveness of the business operations, as well as adapting to the changing market situation. The planned measures affect mainly Finland and Sweden.

Smithers announce “Sustainability in Packaging MENA” event for 2024

Smithers announce “Sustainability in Packaging MENA” event for 2024

Smithers, a leading provider of events, market intelligence, consulting, testing, and compliance services, is pleased to announce that their hugely popular Sustainability in Packaging event series will be launching into MENA this year. The inaugural event will take place on 22-23 May 2024 in Dubai.

Second edition of the global Kurita Water & Environment Event

Second edition of the global Kurita Water & Environment Event

The Kurita Water & Environment Event is a global online event in which a specialized team of professionals gather to discuss the relationship between water & environment, considering four main pillars: water savings, energy consumption, production efficiency and waste reduction. All these topics are central to today’s lack of resources on a global level.

Mondi Secures Four Prestigious WorldStar Awards for Innovative Packaging Solutions

Mondi Secures Four Prestigious WorldStar Awards for Innovative Packaging Solutions

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions.

Is the Smurfit Kappa/Westrock merger a smart move?

Is the Smurfit Kappa/Westrock merger a smart move?

In a public letter to the board of directors of Smurfit Kappa dated Dec. 21th, PrimeStone Capital, a private equity firm owning 0,8% of the Irish group, is expressing concerns regarding the impending merger with the American WestRock.

Finland at COP28: Finland’s pioneering climate solutions take center stage at Finland’s COP28 pavilion opening

Finland at COP28: Finland’s pioneering climate solutions take center stage at Finland’s COP28 pavilion opening

In a ground-breaking moment for Finland in the global fight against climate change, the Nordic country officially opened its first-ever United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) pavilion at COP28 on December 1, 2023. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo welcomed Finnish partner companies and conference delegates to the pavilion, which, over the course of its two-week program of interactive sessions, will showcase the contributions Finnish companies have made to the ongoing battle against climate change.

Water consumption for cleaning press felts can be massively reduced

Water consumption for cleaning press felts can be massively reduced

Cleaning press felts is an essential process for producing quality paper and board. By installing a FabriClean cleaning system from IBS Paper Performance Group on a paper machine for Fluting and Testliner, the water consumption for press felt cleaning was massively reduced. Compared to the existing high-pressure shower, the FabriClean system, which operates with ultra-high pressure, requires 85% less water. At the same time, the service life of the press felt has also been increased by 25% - with consistently good dewatering properties over the entire felt lifetime.