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So far this month, I have written about current possibilities in maintenance--essentially ideas, components, and protocols available off-the-shelf right now. Thought I would wrap up the month with concepts that are just around the corner.
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Red Leaf Pulp, a Canadian company, is pioneering North America's first large-scale, non-wood pulp mill using wheat straw to make high-quality pulp for sustainable packaging, tissue and molded products.
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While researching for my writing, I was poring over a stack of HR materials when I came across a highly popular LinkedIn article on the subject. It was spectacularly out of touch - in fact, the advice would've invited eye rolls in every paper mill and been tossed in the garbage, it was so impractical.
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There's a critical skill in both business and in life that involves seeing into the future...accurately. It involves the ability to "read the tea leaves" as some people say. The idiom originates from the ancient practice of tasseography, a form of early fortune-telling that involved interpretation of loose tea leaf formation at the bottom of your empty cup. Sounds ridiculous to me, but hey, some people put their belief behind such parlor games. However, in the ensuing centuries, better leading indicators were developed to shine some light on what both the short-term and long-term future look like. In other words, how you should play the game to win.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is increasingly measured by how well companies define and meet internal environmental targets. For the pulp, paper, and paper-based packaging sectors, setting clear and credible goals is no longer optional - it's essential.
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The closed loop ERP is the end of the rainbow for Industry 4.0. The promise of Industry 4.0 is the enterprise that is fully connected from the plant floor to the top of the enterprise with real time data used for automated processes.
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The company, formerly known as Paper Excellence, was previously investigated in a 2022 report by Greenpeace Canada and partner organizations, which exposed its complex ownership structure, including links to Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and the larger Sinar Mas Group -- companies with a documented track record of environmental and human rights violations. This led to hearings with the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR) to which Wijaya failed to appear and participate to clarify his company's activities.
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A two-part investigative report released today by Greenpeace Canada reveals that Domtar, the largest pulp and paper company to ever operate in Canada, has been receiving significant amounts of public funds from the government while expanding corporate control on the forestry industry with limited transparency and accountability. Domtar's operations cover 22 million hectares of forest across Canada, or almost 10% of all managed forest land across the country.
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As I travel, I am always looking for someone to go to dinner with, share a barbeque sandwich lunch and so forth.
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Natalie Lang, left, is shown receiving the Paperitalo Publications endowed scholarship from Jim Thompson, at the Miami University Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Meeting, April 8, 2025. Natalie will be a sophomore in the fall.
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Both face burglary charges.
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The construction of the terminal will be carried out through a joint venture between CMPC and Neltume Ports.
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Since becoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2020, Fuller has been responsible for the Company's global consumer and industrial operations as well as its diversified businesses and Information Technology.
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The agreement enables Canfor Corporation to acquire all Canfor Pulp shares it does not already own. Shareholders will receive either 0.0425 Canfor Corporation shares or $0.50 in cash per Canfor Pulp share. Canfor Corporation currently owns 54.8% of Canfor Pulp's issued shares.
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The Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force has held its first meeting to begin work on restructuring and modernizing Canada's forest industry. The initiative aims to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and product diversification.
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Georgia-Pacific shut down the facility last July.
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MM Packaging Leeuwarden, based in the Netherlands, is known for producing folding cartons and maintains relationships with customers in both the Dutch and broader European markets.
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Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that shareholders approve plans by Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue, saying a tie-up could improve financial metrics.
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Due to a continued weak market and lower prices as well as a weaker USD, Rottneros forecasts a significantly lower EBITDA result in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year.
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According to an arrest warrant, Allen allegedly embezzled $53,852 from the company.
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Canada and China have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on modern wood construction as part of their new strategic and economic partnership, according to the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada.
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The company said that the pilot is safe and sustained only minor injuries. Weyerhaeuser added that it's working with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board to determine what led up to the crash.
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Smurfit Westrock one of several cardboard box makers being sued in Milan court by hundreds of firms.
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Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is releasing a letter to shareowners from John Sims, chief executive officer.
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Upon arrival, crews found a baling machine on fire in an isolated room, with smoke conditions throughout the building. The facility's automatic sprinkler system activated and successfully kept the fire in check, fire officials said. Fire crews then supplemented the sprinkler system with additional suppression efforts to further extinguish the fire.
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The reverse stock split was approved by Amcor shareholders at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on November 6, 2025. Amcor filed an amendment to its memorandum of association to effect the reverse stock split on January 14, 2026.
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Arcadia Paper Mills has completed its purchase of the former Boise paper mill in St. Helens, Oregon, marking the start of its plan to return manufacturing to the city.
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MPCA investigators say West Fraser paid a fine of $15,250 for air permit violations.
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Domtar will shut down its Ignace, Ontario, sawmill indefinitely on March 12, cutting about 25 jobs as it reduces lumber production by 150 million board feet in early 2026 across Canada and the U.S.
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Sun Chemical is supporting food packaging manufacturers and brand owners for the German Ink Ordinance (GIO), effective from 1st January 2027. The company remains committed to providing an innovative portfolio of GIO-compliant inks, coatings and overprint varnishes that protect customer brands and ensure packaging is safe and future-ready.
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Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of environmentally friendly packaging and hygiene products, is proud to announce that for the seventh year in a row, it has been ranked one of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights.
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Metsä Group brings more accuracy, predictability and transparency to the planning and pricing of young stand management by introducing a new artificial intelligence application based on satellite imagery and spatial datasets.
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The nomination committee of forestry company Stora Enso has proposed that the company's board should consist of 8 members at the annual general meeting on March 24, 2026, with the re-election of 7 current members and the election of Jouko Karvinen as a new member. The committee also proposes that Håkan Buskhe be appointed as the new chairman of the board and Jouko Karvinen as vice chairman, according to a press release.
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This annual list recognizes companies poised to deliver market-ready climate solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient global future.
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Albert Ulla has been appointed Vice President of Metsä Board's Kaskinen BCTMP Mill, effective 15 January 2026. He will report to Senior Vice President of Production and Supply Chain Jussi Noponen and will be based at the mill in Kaskinen, Finland.
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Metsä Group's business area Metsä Tissue, including its Greaseproof Papers business, has for the sixth year in a row earned the prestigious recognition of Top Employer.
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Huhtamaki is raising its climate ambition and adopting more rigorous short-term emission reduction targets. The updated Scope 1 and 2 targets are aligned with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Dennis Fringuelli named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Building Materials Distribution division; Jeff Dracup named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Engineered Wood Products.
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François Fillion holds a bachelor's degree in commerce with a major in accounting from McGill University and a graduate degree in accounting from the Université du Québec à Montréal, and joined Cascades in 2009.
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If you are looking for goods and services in the pulp and paper industry, you need to check out the Paperitalo Directory!
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Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts (SWSC), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eddie Ingram to the position of Finance Manager.
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Mike will assume the Executive Director's role on January 1, 2026 with the retirement of our current Executive Director, Dr. Gary Rudemiller. Gary has been in this role for eight years now, and we wish him well in his retirement.
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The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1952 by 12 UMaine graduates financially supporting and preparing well-educated engineering students for careers in the pulp and paper and allied industries. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Justin Pelletier. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at UMaine.
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Paperitalo Publications was able to interview Tatum Havard, and we asked her a few questions about her experiences at Georgia Tech.
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The Western Michigan University Paper Technology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation founded by industry leaders in 1958. The mission of the corporation has been and continues to be to support the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering at Western Michigan University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Caleb Breining, who is a junior in the program. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Western Michigan.
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Paperitalo Publications interviewed senior Levi Arnold and we asked him about his experiences at Syracuse.
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Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Troy Knutson, a junior in the program, and we asked him a few questions about his experiences at UWSP.
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The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University was founded in 1960 through the donations of several local paper mills and corporations who wanted to ensure the education of future paper engineers. The foundation continues to actively work with students in the paper science and engineering program at Miami University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Jacob Kanuk. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Miami.
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At the University of Minnesota, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and the enhancement of the environment. Eilee Keske is a student in the program, and she shares some of her experiences at Minnesota.
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The purpose of the TALOtech groups on LinkedIn is to provide a convenient forum for people working within the manufacturing part of this industry to share technical and operating related dialog to promote safe and competitive operations.
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Your contributions are welcome in this department, regardless of point of view. A few criteria--if you send us a copyrighted piece, also provide a permission to publish statement from the owner. We will not publish overtly political pieces or anonymous pieces.
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We welcome Myles Cohen, founder of Circular Ventures, LLC, to discuss the volatility in the OCC/wastepaper market, plus trends in the recovered fiber and sustainable packaging markets.
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Frustrated when you search for "pulp" and come up with "John Travolta"? This should help:
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DuPont announced the appointment of D.G. Macpherson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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The Board of Directors of Metsä Group's parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative has in its constituent meeting resolved that Jussi Linnaranta M.Sc. (Agriculture and Forestry) continues as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Mikko Mäkimattila M.Sc. (Agriculture and Forestry) continues as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.
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Jussi Noponen has been appointed Executive Vice President of Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, and a member of Metsä Group's Executive Management Team as of 1 March 2026.
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Rosenthal brings nearly 20 years of business development and sales expertise, along with a proven record of accelerating revenue growth, expanding market reach, and launching targeted initiatives across both established and emerging industries.
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In this Q&A, Graphic Packaging CEO Robbert Rietbroek shares his leadership experience in consumer packaged goods, his excitement to join the Graphic Packaging team and his near-term priorities for the company.
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The process to recruit a new Senior Vice President Sustainability and Communications will commence immediately.
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Maguire brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across the recycling, packaging and food industries to the role, which focuses on supplying sustainable corrugated packaging to Irish customers.
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Robinson has 22 years of SAP experience and proven leadership across multiple business functions.
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Starting January 1, 2026, Hamburger Recycling is introducing key organizational changes to strengthen its leadership team.
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Bull will lead further development of the packaging paper segment, focusing on the Golbey mill.
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John Williams, former president and CEO of Domtar, is transitioning from his role as non-executive chairman of the Domtar Management Board into a new role supporting Domtar owner Jackson Wijaya. The new role, senior advisor to the Owner's Office, will allow Williams more time to focus on his health.
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Recognition highlights veteran executives and rising talent reshaping the nation's homebuilding industry, including LP's Neil Freidberg as a Young Guns honoree.
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Ross brings more than two decades of experience in carbon management, energy systems, policy, project development, and commercialization.
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Smith will retain his responsibilities as President of CellMark Pulp during the initial transition period and will continue his role as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
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Sealed Air has not announced a replacement.
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Tuomas Arminen has been appointed Mill Manager of Metsä Fibre's Renko sawmill, effective 1 January 2026. Arminen, who has worked in various roles within the sawmill business since 2008, most recently served as the Development Director of sawn timber production.
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Appvion is pleased to announce that Linnea Keen has joined the company as Strategic Sales Director, officially starting on November 3. Keen brings more than 25 years of experience in the pressure-sensitive labels and specialty papers industry, with a proven track record of driving growth and building strong customer partnerships.
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Menasha Corporation announces the upcoming retirement of Mark Fogarty, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective April 3, 2026. As part of a planned transition, Brian Cothroll has been named Fogarty's successor and assumes the role today. Overlap in their tenures will help ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
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Ari-Pekka Vanamo has been appointed Vice President and Mill Manager of Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill, effective 1 December 2025. He will report to Senior Vice President of Pulp Production Timo Ahonen, moving from his current role as the company's Vice President of Employment Relations.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that Zackery Hicks will depart his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer effective March 31, 2026, to pursue other opportunities.
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PrintLink is proud to welcome Nancy Schachtner, an accomplished packaging executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, operations, and business development.
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Tuomas Mäkipeska has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kemira Oyj and will join the Group Leadership Team, starting in the position no later than May 2026.
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Juha Vanhainen will join the Board of Directors of Metsäliitto Cooperative, effective 1 January 2026, following his election by the Supervisory Board.
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Micaela Thorström has been appointed Executive Vice President, People and Legal, General Counsel, as of 1 January 2026.
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ANDRITZ has acquired a 51% stake in Baoding Sanzheng Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., a China-based provider of advanced industrial induction heating systems.
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Renewable energy company Drax has selected ANDRITZ as the sole supplier of wear parts for its biomass pellet production facilities across North America.
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Jartek has established new subsidiaries, Jartek US Inc. and Les Entreprises Jartek Canada Inc., to strengthen its organizational framework and commitment to the North American market.
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ANDRITZ has received an order to supply a new cooking plant to MM Group's integrated pulp and paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland, supporting the mill's major sustainability and energy-efficiency upgrade program.
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Western Forest Products will install a new thermal modification kiln in May 2026 to expand its offering of thermally modified wood, according to the technology supplier Jartek. The initiative is part of the company's broader five-year vision.
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The new line will be installed at Faderco Group's new mill in Mostaganem, Algeria, and it is expected to double the company's total tissue output. .
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Guangxi Botare Yuantrove Paper will install a new lime kiln plant at its upcoming pulp mill in the Yugui Industrial Park, Guigang City, China, with operations planned to commence in the Q2 2026.
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The order includes an upgrade package for five Advantage ViscoNip presses to replace current shoe presses on machines designated TM 3, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
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Saudi Paper Group has started up its new PM5 tissue production line at its facility in Saudi Arabia, a turnkey project that increases its annual tissue production capacity by over 60,000 tons, according to Toscotec.
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Valmet has signed an agreement to acquire industrial valve company Severn Group for $480 million, bolstering its Process Performance Solutions segment with an estimated Euro 215 million in annual net sales.
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The August 2025 opening of the Sofidel Paper Mill in Circleville, Ohio, highlights the company's rapidly growing network of production facilities in the USA. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to ensure the below-grade concrete structures are impermeable to moisture - from both the negative and positive sides.
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The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
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Once fully ramped up, the paper machine will produce 420,000 tons of high-quality recycled containerboard.
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ANDRITZ, which supplied the technology and developed the new biological sludge drying plant for Eldorado Brasil Celulose's pulp mill in Três Lagoas, Brazil, celebrated the plant's successful start of operations.
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Valmet has strengthened its long-term debt structure by completing its first Schuldschein loan transaction, securing Euro 375 million.
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The installation features the highest line load ever installed for paper production in South Korea.
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Sofidel has completed a major rebuild of its PM1 tissue machine at the Roanne mill in France, a project designed to improve production efficiency and reduce the plant's environmental footprint, according to Toscotec.
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Valmet introduces the renewed Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries.
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Paper Corea, Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea.
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The recently commissioned systems include a lamella evaporation plant, an ARC chloride removal system, and a recovery boiler engineered for maximized electricity production.
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The investment aims to increase production flexibility, improve fiber processing efficiency, and enable consistent high-quality output in fine paper grades.
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The contract is for the supply of PrimeLineTM tissue production line for its mill in São Julião do Tojal.
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The agreement covers maintenance, around-the-clock technical support, as well as training and performance monitoring.
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Wuzhou Special Paper has selected Valmet to rebuild their paper machine and supply two winders for their mill in Hubei, China.
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Altri will install a new lime kiln with a capacity of 250 tons per day of burned lime and upgrade the fiberline at its Biotek pulp mill in Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal.
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Suzano's new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, which operates entirely with ANDRITZ technology, has reached its nominal production capacity of 2.55 million metric tons of bleached pulp per year in record time.
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Valmet will deliver a CFB boiler, flue gas treatment and automation system for Cheng Loong Corporation's (CLC) Houli paper mill in Taiwan.
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Valmet introduces the next-generation Valmet Wet End Analyzer, designed to help paper, board, and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve superior product quality, improved process stability, and reduced operating costs.
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Genera, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ.
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Valmet has been awarded a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing the company among the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide.
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Shanying Suzhou Paper has commenced operations of its new PM 71 paper machine at its mill in Suzhou, China, strengthening its annual corrugating medium output by 350,000 tons.
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Acquisition will bring industry-leading innovation and best-in-class service to enhance customer experience and value.
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Sofidel America will invest in a state-of-the-art Valmet tissue line to meet the growing demand of ultra-premium tissue products in the North American market. The new Advantage ThruAir tissue line will enable Sofidel America to significantly expand its production capacity of ultra-premium products for North American consumers.
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The collaboration brings together Tandem Repeat's expertise in advanced biotechnology and ANDRITZ's extensive experience as a supplier of solutions and plants for the production of nonwovens and manmade cellulosic fibers.
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Expertise in engineering and chemistry crucial for emission reduction.
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A North American kraft pulp and paper mill will expand its woodyard with a complete Bruks Siwertell material handling system, including a cross-over stacker reclaimer and multiple conveyors.
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The plant will use agricultural residues, primarily straw, to produce pulp blends for sustainable paper packaging by combining these with recycled wastepaper.
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Start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2026.
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Project supports DS Smith's £50 million investment aimed at boosting efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
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Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal. This delivery is part of Altri's EUR 75 million project to convert the Biotek mill to produce dissolving pulp for textile industry. The new evaporation line significantly improves the mill's energy and water efficiency, meeting the needs of Altri's mill expansion.
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