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Cardinal Tissue Expands with Softex Acquisition Cardinal Tissue Expands with Softex Acquisition
2/18/2025
Cardinal Tissue LLC, a leading tissue paper manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Softex Paper’s U.S. assets located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Palatka, Florida.
AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
2/12/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico:
Mayr-Melnhof to close site for leaflet production in France Mayr-Melnhof to close site for leaflet production in France
2/11/2025
Mayr-Melnhof might part with one of its production sites in France. The company announced plans to enter into consultations with local employee representatives about the possible closure of the Sarreguemines plant.
Ontario Invests $10M to Protect 2,500 Forestry Jobs in Kapuskasing Ontario Invests $10M to Protect 2,500 Forestry Jobs in Kapuskasing
2/8/2025
The Ontario government has extended a crucial lifeline to Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, providing a $10 million loan to protect approximately 2,500 jobs in the region.
Valmet to upgrade reel control system at Holmen Iggesund in Sweden Valmet to upgrade reel control system at Holmen Iggesund in Sweden
2/6/2025
Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen’s Iggesund mill in Sweden.
Sustainability Versus Nanocellulose in Diverse Applications Sustainability Versus Nanocellulose in Diverse Applications
2/3/2025
Nanocellulose, with its unique physical and chemical properties, presents a compelling alternative for various industries due to its multifunctional capabilities.
The Future of Waste Sorting… The Future of Waste Sorting…
2/1/2025
What to do with the growing amounts of municipal, industrial, and commercial waste?
Emtec Electronic strengthens its business in North America Emtec Electronic strengthens its business in North America
1/27/2025
The German company Emtec Electronic GmbH has decided to strengthen its business in North America (including the USA and Canada) and go its own way. In order to be as flexible as possible in the North American market, the company has opted for direct sales.
Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025 registration now open Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025 registration now open
1/27/2025
The global tissue industry’s premier event is making its highly anticipated return. Registration is now open for Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025, set to take place from 8–10 April 2025 at the renowned Messe Düsseldorf.
UPM Raflatac Goes BPA and BPS-Free in Direct Thermal Laminates UPM Raflatac Goes BPA and BPS-Free in Direct Thermal Laminates
1/24/2025
UPM Raflatac, a global leader in self-adhesive labeling materials, is taking bold steps toward sustainability by removing Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) from its direct thermal laminate products in North America.
Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of Pitreavie Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of Pitreavie
1/21/2025
Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of The Pitreavie Group Limited for a maximum cash consideration of £18.0 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.0 million over two years.
CCE International 2025: Corrugated board and carton industry meets in Munich CCE International 2025: Corrugated board and carton industry meets in Munich
1/20/2025
CCE International, the international meeting point for corrugated and carton production, returns to Munich from 11–13 March 2025. The three-day event has become an industry
Lindenmeyr Munroe expands distribution operations into Florida market Lindenmeyr Munroe expands distribution operations into Florida market
1/18/2025
Lindenmeyr Munroe, a leading independent paper, packaging, wide format, and facility solutions provider across North America, announces plans to expand operations into the Florida market with a Tampa-based distribution facility.
Arctic Paper Kostrzyn receives EU Ecolabel certification Arctic Paper Kostrzyn receives EU Ecolabel certification
1/13/2025
Arctic Paper Kostrzyn, known for producing high-quality uncoated, wood-free offset paper and graphic paper, has received the prestigious EU Ecolabel certification for its entire product range.
Mercer Peace River Achieves 12-Month Rolling TRIR of 0.0 Mercer Peace River Achieves 12-Month Rolling TRIR of 0.0
1/7/2025
Mercer Peace River, a pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, has reached an impressive safety milestone by achieving a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.0 over a 12-month period ending November 30th.
Twin Rivers Names Tyler Rajeski as CEO, Deb Mukherjee to Remain Chairman Twin Rivers Names Tyler Rajeski as CEO, Deb Mukherjee to Remain Chairman
1/5/2025
Tyler Rajeski has been named Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Paper Company, effective February 1, 2025.
Norske Skog Skogn Secures Power Supply with Statkraft Agreement Norske Skog Skogn Secures Power Supply with Statkraft Agreement
1/4/2025
Norske Skog Skogn has solidified its energy future by signing a three-year industrial power agreement with Statkraft.
Kim Haakstad Appointed President and CEO of COFI Kim Haakstad Appointed President and CEO of COFI
1/1/2025
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has named Kim Haakstad as its new President and CEO, effective immediately.
Afry awarded EPCM project for Arauco’s new pulp mill in Brazil Afry awarded EPCM project for Arauco’s new pulp mill in Brazil
12/31/2024
Arauco, a global forest industry company, has awarded AFRY an EPCM assignment for the Balance of Plant of its new greenfield pulp mill in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Jacques Perrault Wins the Prestigious John S. Bates Gold Medal Jacques Perrault Wins the Prestigious John S. Bates Gold Medal
12/28/2024
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the John S. Bates Gold Medal Winner!
Seaman Paper Acquires German Specialty Paper Manufacturer Seaman Paper Acquires German Specialty Paper Manufacturer
12/23/2024
Seaman Paper Company, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has acquired the Glatz Group, including Julius Glatz GmbH, PaperTec GmbH, and Glatz TransTec GmbH.
Monadnock Paper Mills revolutionizes custom paper solutions with unmatched accessibility Monadnock Paper Mills revolutionizes custom paper solutions with unmatched accessibility
12/22/2024
Founded in 1819 and based in Bennington, NH, Monadnock Paper Mills is the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US. Photo: Monadnock Paper Mills
Sovellusmestarit Oy Acquires MoveRoll Oy Sovellusmestarit Oy Acquires MoveRoll Oy
12/18/2024
Sovellusmestarit Oy Acquires MoveRoll Oy, Reuniting to Drive Roll-Handling Innovations Forward
Georgia-Pacific to Invest $90 Million in Expanding Tissue Paper Operations Georgia-Pacific to Invest $90 Million in Expanding Tissue Paper Operations
12/16/2024
Georgia-Pacific announced a $90 million investment in its Crossett mill to expand its consumer tissue production, including its Angel Soft® brand.
South African paper producer extends partnership with ABB South African paper producer extends partnership with ABB
12/15/2024
Neopak, a leading manufacturer of containerboard and paper products, has renewed its partnership with global technology company ABB to upgrade the existing automation system at its Rosslyn Paper Mill in Pretoria, South Africa.
Gayatrishakti Tissue enters the tissue market with Toscotec’s line start-up Gayatrishakti Tissue enters the tissue market with Toscotec’s line start-up
12/14/2024
Indian producer Gayatrishakti Tissue has started up a complete AHEAD tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat state.
Buckman earns platinum medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance Buckman earns platinum medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance
12/12/2024
Buckman, a US-headquartered global specialty chemical company with over 1,350 associates world-wide, announces that it has achieved a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
Clearwater Paper Honored with AF&PA Sustainability Award for Circular Economy Leadership Clearwater Paper Honored with AF&PA Sustainability Award for Circular Economy Leadership
12/8/2024
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has recognized Clearwater Paper with the 2024 Leadership in Sustainability — Circular Value Chain Award for its commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the forest products manufacturing sector.
Nomo Group strengthens its Linear Solutions offering with the acquisition of Avans Group Nomo Group strengthens its Linear Solutions offering with the acquisition of Avans Group
12/8/2024
Nomo Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, acquires Avans Group, a company known for its extensive range of core power transmission products, along with a market-leading expertise in linear technology. This strategic acquisition enables Nomo to grow within linear motion and strengthen its position on the Nordic market.
DS Smith Invests €34 Million in Hungary to Expand Sustainable Packaging Operations DS Smith Invests €34 Million in Hungary to Expand Sustainable Packaging Operations
12/3/2024
DS Smith Packaging has announced a €34 million investment in Hungary to enhance operations at its Füzesabony, Nagykáta, and Győr sites.
Metsä Board Kyro Factory Advances Towards Fossil-Free Production Metsä Board Kyro Factory Advances Towards Fossil-Free Production
12/1/2024
Metsä Board’s Kyro cardboard factory has taken a significant step toward achieving fossil-free operations with the successful startup of a new counter-pressure turbine and generator at its biopower plant.
Domtar and APP: A Closer Look Domtar and APP: A Closer Look
11/27/2024
The recent announcement that Jackson Wijaya, founder of Paper Excellence (now Domtar) will assume full control of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has reignited the controversy over the connections between the two.
US printing-writing paper shipments up 3 per cent in October US printing-writing paper shipments up 3 per cent in October
11/24/2024
U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in October 2024 compared to October 2023.
Fedrigoni and Partners Introduce Papersnap®, a Circular Packaging Solution Fedrigoni and Partners Introduce Papersnap®, a Circular Packaging Solution
11/24/2024
A groundbreaking collaboration between Easysnap Technology, Fedrigoni, and MasterFoods has led to the development of Papersnap®, a fully recyclable, paper-based squeeze-on tomato sauce pack.
Valmet to deliver new lime kiln to Kuantum Papers in India Valmet to deliver new lime kiln to Kuantum Papers in India
11/24/2024
Valmet announces that they will deliver a modern lime kiln to Kuantum Papers Limited in Punjab, India. After the installation of the lime kiln and a satellite cooler, the lime kiln production capacity will increase to 200 tonnes per day.
Kruger Packaging Reduces GHGs with Energy Efficiency Project in Trois-Rivières Kruger Packaging Reduces GHGs with Energy Efficiency Project in Trois-Rivières
11/23/2024
Kruger has successfully implemented an energy efficiency project at its packaging plant in Trois-Rivières.
Amcor Secures European Patent for Innovative AmFiber™ Paper-Based Packaging Amcor Secures European Patent for Innovative AmFiber™ Paper-Based Packaging
11/17/2024
Amcor has received a European patent for its paper-based packaging featuring a thin film barrier.
Mondi Launches IntegoBag: A Sustainable Solution for the Construction Industry Mondi Launches IntegoBag: A Sustainable Solution for the Construction Industry
11/17/2024
Mondi has introduced an innovative solution to enhance sustainability in the construction sector. The company’s new offering,
Successful startup of Voith’s cleaning system CleanLine Extract4D at lightweight packaging and bogus paper manufacturer in Canada Successful startup of Voith’s cleaning system CleanLine Extract4D at lightweight packaging and bogus paper manufacturer in Canada
11/16/2024
Technology ensures high cleanliness in the dryer section by using four-way water jets
Cellulose nanocrystals for efficient removal of environmental contaminants (part 2) Cellulose nanocrystals for efficient removal of environmental contaminants (part 2)
11/16/2024
Our last article on nanocellulose in environmental cleanup looked at the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as adsorbents in the removal of dyes and heavy metals from water.
Irving Paper Faces Major Challenges as New Brunswick Electricity Rates Surge Irving Paper Faces Major Challenges as New Brunswick Electricity Rates Surge
11/11/2024
J.D. Irving, Limited has expressed deep concern over the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board's decision to increase electricity rates by 20-25 percent over the next two years, a move that will significantly affect all ratepayers in the province, including large industrial consumers.
A.Celli ships a new Yankee Dryer to Grupo Corporativo Papelera A.Celli ships a new Yankee Dryer to Grupo Corporativo Papelera
11/10/2024
As part of Grupo Corporativo Papelera's TM5 completion project, A.Celli Paper provides one of its distinctive forged Yankee Dryer for the customer’s plant in Huehuetoca, Mexico.
DS Smith invests over €25m in Polish packaging assets DS Smith invests over €25m in Polish packaging assets
11/9/2024
British paper and packaging company DS Smith, London, has announced a €25m investment in its Polish production facilities in Kielce, Bełchatów and Sosnowiec.
Domtar acquires Iconex Paper's point-of-sale receipt business in North America Domtar acquires Iconex Paper's point-of-sale receipt business in North America
11/6/2024
Domtar Corporation announces the successful acquisition of Iconex Paper from Atlas Holdings. Iconex Paper converts thermal paper parent rolls into point-of-sale (POS) receipt rolls, serving customers in industries such as food service, retail, pharmacy and financial services from its five North American locations in Arizona, Kansas, Tennessee, Virginia and Mexico.
Kruger to implement a demonstration project for carbon capture and reuse Kruger to implement a demonstration project for carbon capture and reuse
11/6/2024
Kruger recently announced a $23.75 million investment in an innovative demonstration project for carbon capture and reuse at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.
TC Transcontinental Sells Industrial Packaging Division to Hood Packaging Corporation TC Transcontinental Sells Industrial Packaging Division to Hood Packaging Corporation
11/3/2024
TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B), a prominent player in flexible packaging and North America’s largest printer, has sold its industrial packaging operations to Hood Packaging Corporation for approximately $95 million USD (about $132 million CAD).
Sustainable Packaging Technologies wins Innovate UK Smart Grant for seaweed-derived packaging Sustainable Packaging Technologies wins Innovate UK Smart Grant for seaweed-derived packaging
10/29/2024
2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies, a leading supplier of bio-based solutions, has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s material – a novel biomaterial derived from red seaweed.
50 high-level speakers gathered at the global Voith Paper Customer Event 2024 50 high-level speakers gathered at the global Voith Paper Customer Event 2024
10/29/2024
The Voith Paper Customer Event 2024, under the motto “Source of Success”, is one to remember.

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