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I am old enough to precede the Construction Industry Institute (CII) which was established in October 1983 at the University of Texas at Austin. For reference, my career started in 1970. Many engineering and construction companies have adopted the phased approach of CII to their work.
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As we move toward the final quarter of 2025, a look at data in the pulp and paper industry may represent a moment of recalibration.
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Ever heard of Transparency International that tracks the corruption of countries across the globe? Their goal is to stamp out corruption (good luck at that), and they provide some pretty interesting statistics.
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Yes, I said it...waste is built into our society. "It's fiduciary" the gentry tells us. You want your investments to increase, don't you? You want jobs? You want to retire someday? Well then, wash your clothes after every use. Get the latest mobile phone because it's better than the one you have. Eat astronomical portions for every meal. Rather than fix what's broken, it's better to just buy another washer, DVD player, car, TV, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, camera, etc. Brands will design their products to fail - it's called "planned obsolescence."
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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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Most of our discussion of Industry 4.0 has focused on connecting facilities to the rest of the enterprise through the Internet. What if your entire enterprise is a single site?
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Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has downgraded their long-standing commitment to no deforestation and peatland restoration with the announcement of its new 'Forest Positive Policy' today in Jakarta.
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Civil Society criticizes the move, citing failure to conclude investigations into the scope of forestry giant's empire and gross misrepresentation of community views.
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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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Strengthening Global Position in Waste Paper Recycling and Stock Preparation
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Ottawa paramedics were called Wednesday and found a person was trapped under a forklift. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
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Billerud has decided to launch a cost saving program targeting annualized savings of SEK 800 million. The planned cost savings will affect Billerud's European operations and Group functions globally and will include reduction of up to 650 positions.
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After an initial mill closure announcement, efforts had been made to find a buyer. However, those efforts did not find success, and the company announced they would close on Aug. 10 and lay off 780 workers.
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Canfor Corporation announced today that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has completed the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk.
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48 employees will be let go, in total, including 29 assemblers, two buyers, six inventory specialists, one inventory supervisor, one manufacturing supervisor, one parts coordinator, one parts and service manager, three quality control technicians, one quality supervisor, two shipping and receiving clerks, and one planner.
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Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving the building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation industries.
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The resulting CDR credits will be sold to buyers in the carbon market.
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The maintenance shutdown of the UPM Kaukas pulp mill, which began in August, will be extended for two weeks until October 11, 2025. In addition, the UPM Pietarsaari pulp mill will be temporarily shut down for approximately two weeks in November.
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Sonae Arauco, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels for furniture, construction and interior design, has started operating the first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line at its Mangualde factory. The project, the result of an investment of Euro 8 million, represents a pioneering milestone for the sector and reinforces the company's commitment to the circular economy and innovation.
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Borregaard has experienced an unforeseen outage at a facility at the Sarpsborg site, which supplies a key chemical used in the production of speciality cellulose. During the period of the outage, cellulose production was restricted to grades outside standard specifications, resulting in delays of shipments of certain speciality cellulose grades.
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One worker was transported for smoke inhalation, and there were no other reported injuries.
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An online auction will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 for assets from the Graphic Packaging Middletown, Ohio mill.
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State-of-the-art technology will improve efficiency and increase production.
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Natural resources minister says existing Crown land leases not part of sales process.
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Coniferous Bidco AB has acquired over 90% of Nordic Paper shares.
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Headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, Anchor Packaging has operated as a portfolio company of private equity firm TJC (formerly known as The Jordan Company) since 2019. The packaging company has operations in the states of Arkansas and Wisconsin.
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Södra's sawmill in Värö is the first in the industry to adopt a new, enhanced scanning solution that enables strength grading of timber with even greater precision. This investment allows Södra to make better use of each tree and strengthen its competitiveness in the market.
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Schertell brings more than 30 years of experience in the specialty materials industry. She previously served as president and CEO of Mativ Holdings, which was formed from the merger of Schweitzer Mauduit International and Neenah Inc. Before that role, she led Neenah Inc. as president and CEO.
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Billerud to cut up to 650 jobs
Billerud has decided to launch a cost saving program targeting annualized savings of SEK 800 million. The planned cost savings will affect Billerud's European operations and Group functions globally and will include reduction...
Pregis plans to permanently close Germantown, Wisconsin facility by late April 2026
48 employees will be let go, in total, including 29 assemblers, two buyers, six inventory specialists, one inventory supervisor, one manufacturing supervisor, one parts coordinator, one parts and service manager, three qualit...
Veritiv Acquires Subotnick Packaging
Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging produc...
Rengo Co., Ltd. has been developing applications of Viscopearl (spherical cellulose beads) made from wood pulp as water purification material for land-based aquaculture. Rengo announces that the product has been selected by a company engaged in development and sales of land-based aquaculture systems, following demonstration tests that have confirmed a certain level of effectiveness.
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To meet the growing demand for resource-efficient, sustainable packaging solutions, Holmen has developed Holmen Elevate, a lightweight kraftliner.
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Domtar joined Cégep de Jonquière and other public and private partners to support the development of the TERRE Center. The TERRE Center will be a CAN$23 million renewable energy research facility in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Québec.
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Sealed Air Corporation (SEE), a global leader in protective packaging, is advancing its strategy as a one-stop shop for fulfillment operations with the launch of the AUTOBAG® 850HB Hybrid Bagging Machine.
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UPM Adhesive Materials has received recognitions from RecyClass for its releasable general purpose RW85C adhesive.
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The award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the category of Brands and Communication 2025.
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Mondi is one of the first companies to offer white digital printing options, opening up new possibilities for brand identity and recognition at the point of sale.
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UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, has announced the launch of a range of specialist solutions that address key trends in Logistics and Durables.
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Research-backed guide teaches facility leaders how to transform restrooms into a business asset that drives repeat visits, stronger satisfaction scores, and fewer complaints.
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Sylvamo's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share for the period of Oct. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025. The dividend is payable Oct. 17, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business Oct. 3, 2025. The board also authorized $150 million for a share repurchase program to acquire the company's common stock.
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Bemis Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of toilet seats, announced today that its enameled wood toilet seats have been certified by GreenCircle Certified LLC for their recycled content.
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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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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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This section contains a collection of Paperitalo articles highlighted by SAP for their relevance to how the paper and packaging industry is evolving and how technology can help support that progress.
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A bit of technology five years in the making. It is about time.
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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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PulPac, the Swedish innovation company behind Dry Molded Fiber, announces the appointment of Viktor Siewertz as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2025.
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The Board appreciates Askren's contributions since 2021.
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Hannu Alarautalahti, who has been SVP, Production at Metsä Group's Wood Supply and Forest Services since 2014, will leave the company by mutual agreement on 30 September 2025.
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Hygiene and health company Essity has appointed Anand Chandarana as President of Business Unit Health & Medical. He will assume the role on September 1, 2025, and will also join the company's Executive Management Team.
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Goodfellow Inc. announces the appointment of Suzanne Blanchet to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Rick Doman has been appointed to the Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) board as chair.
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Quad/Graphics, Inc. has appointed Kristin "KJ" Jones and Evan Hughes as Senior Vice Presidents at Rise, a Quad agency.
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Her duties include leading the work to form business and market entry plans for Metsä Group's Kuura textile fibre opportunity.
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Erja Hyrsky has been appointed SVP, Commercial Operations
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Sami Pauni, Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Legal, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue career opportunities outside of Huhtamaki.
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He will assume his role by January 24, 2026, at the latest.
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Jon Jested-Rask has been appointed Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area at Valmet, effective August 1, 2025.
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Vinzenz Heindl worked as Managing Director to establish Professionals Academy SPO GmbH..
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Ingolf Thom, Executive Vice President, HR and Safety, and member of Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team, has decided to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities. Ingolf will continue with Huhtamaki until the end of 2025 to help ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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Katariina Kravi, Executive Vice President People and Communication, has accepted a new position outside the company and will leave Stora Enso at the end of 2025. Katariina has served in her current role and as a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2020.
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Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities.
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Trex Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, announced that Brenda Lovcik has resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to accept a position in Minnesota, near to her family.
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Vida announced that following six years as CEO, Måns Johansson, will be taking on a new role within the group as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Vida AB, and he will also continuing as President for Canfor Europe.
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Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities.
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Roseburg Forest Products announced today that company veterans Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette will assume new, expanded manufacturing leadership roles with the departure of Chief Operations Officer Tony Hamill.
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Boise Cascade Company announced that Rob Johnson is stepping into a new role as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for their Wood Products division, effective June 16, 2025. This move will backfill the role previously filled by Chris Seymour, who left the organization earlier in June.
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The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) Board announces the appointment of Alex Veitch as the next Chief Executive of the Confederation of Paper Industries.
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Bakke succeeds Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen, who will assume the role of CEO on 1 August.
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Hämälä became the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company as well as the President and CEO of Metsä Group in 2018.
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Matt Szymanski, who is currently VP of Mill Operations, will be promoted to EVP and will succeed Hollenbach in this role.
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The Procter & Gamble Company announced the appointment of Craig Arnold, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025.
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Ennis, Inc. announced Stephen Colebert as the new general manager of Eagle Graphics, located in Annville, Pennsylvania.
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Axel will join Huhtamaki on July 1, 2025, sooner than previously announced.
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Johan Holvik has been appointed Metsä Tissue's Senior Vice President, Scandinavia, member of Metsä Tissue's management team and Managing Director of Metsä Tissue AB.
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Mikko Nieminen, the current SVP, Pulp Production, will transition to Metsä Tissue as Senior Vice President, Technology.
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Kemira expands its offering into industrial water treatment services and has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Water Engineering, Inc., a company specialized in water treatment services with headquarters in Nebraska, USA, from Nolan Capital, Inc.
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The start-up of the new paper machine PM 8n is scheduled for the end of 2026.
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On September 10, 2025 Voith broke ground on a multi-million-dollar project that will expand and modernize its roll service center in West Monroe, Louisiana - adding more than 20 new jobs and supporting the local economy.
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The rebuild will enable a production capacity of 750,000 tons of highquality coated primary fiber board annually a new record in Europe.
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The delivery and start-up are scheduled for the Q2 2026.
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The Navigator Company, a leading company in the international pulp and paper market from Portugal, has selected AFRY to conduct a comprehensive asset integrity assessment for its Setubal, Aveiro, and Figueira pulp mills.
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The plant will produce up to 640,000 metric tons of recycled containerboard annually, thereby increasing Modern Karton's total production capacity to almost two million metric tons per year.
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Green Bay Packaging has significantly improved operational reliability and detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, WI facility through the implementation of Voith's OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution.
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Valmet has received an order from Klingele Paper & Packaging for an automation solution to increase resource efficiency through digitalization at the Weener paper mill in Germany.
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The scope of supply includes advanced automation and digitalization solutions for maximum use of the boiler's potential.
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Valmet and Helen Oy have signed a comprehensive four-year service agreement to ensure long-term performance for the newly converted wood-pellet-fired K7 BFB-boiler in Helen's Salmisaari power plant in Helsinki, Finland.
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EcoVadis recognized the quality of ANDRITZ's sustainability management system and commitment to transparency throughout its value chain.
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Global leader in industrial process solutions broadens partnership with ISN® to enhance subcontractor due diligence and sustainability initiatives.
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Valmet has received its first order from Papertech Industries in Bangladesh for a complete automation system aimed at improving production quality and efficiency.
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The new installation will enable production of high-quality tissue products for the Asia Pacific market and the start-up is planned for 2026.
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The new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line is scheduled to start operations in the Q2 2026.
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Start-up is scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2026.
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The papermaking lines will produce uncoated woodfree grades and start-ups are scheduled from late 2026 to early 2027.
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It took less than 10 months from the installation of the first dryer cylinder to the full machine line start-up.
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In May 2025, Sappi North America and Valmet celebrated the successful start-up of the rebuilt paper machine 2 (PM 2) at the Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA.
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Greece's leading tissue manufacturer selects ABB technology package for existing and new tissue machines at its Inofyta facility.
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A.Celli Paper is now officially part of the Andritz Group. A.Celli Group and A.Celli Nonwovens remain fully independent, owned by the Celli family.
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Röchling Industrial Oepping GmbH & Co. KG, a specialist in high-quality functional components and a leading partner in the international paper industry, has acquired the industry-leading EZ eco smart fabric cleaning technology effective August 1, 2025.
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Andritz has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines.
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The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.
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The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
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Toscotec announces the acquisition of the brand and intellectual property of the company formerly known as Recard, a long-established company in the sector specializing in the production of Tissue paper machinery. This includes the acquisition of know-how, technical drawings, and any other intangible assets.
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Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.
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Shandong Sun Paper will install cooking, fiberline and recovery boiler systems at its new Yandian pulp mill in Shandong province.
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Yueyang Forest and Paper Company Ltd. has commissioned ABB paper machine drives and laboratory testing systems for a comprehensive paper mill upgrade in China.
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Start-up will be by the end of 2025.
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Salico, founded in 1978, manufactures advanced finishing equipment for metal flat strip processing.
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Voith announces a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper Joint Stock Company in Vietnam.
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This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful start-up of a tissue machine at GrandBay's Guatemala site in 2023.
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The combined company will unite complementary business models to further solidify Solenis' position as a global leader for water and hygiene solutions.
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The closing of the transaction is expected within 30 to 60 days.
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The installation has passed Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and is now running at verified industrial speed.
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Contract covers mechanical maintenance of the stock preparation line.
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The start-up is scheduled for 2026.
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The delivery will support the rebuild of a paper machine and is part of the customer's broader effort to enhance sheet quality and increase paper strength properties for their corrugated board production.
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Valmet changes its financial reporting structure to reflect its new strategy, which was published today, and the new operating model announced on March 31, 2025. The new operating model and reporting structure will take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Green Bay Packaging has awarded AFRY engineering services for the paper mill modernization project in Morrilton, Arkansas, USA. The assignment includes multidisciplinary design engineering and site services for the Balance of Plant (BOP).
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Kadant Carmanah Design announced it is entering into a collaborative partnership with Hexion Inc., a global leader of adhesives and performance materials solutions that uses artificial intelligence to improve the manufacturing process of wood panels.
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The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.
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The installations are scheduled to take place during the mill's annual shutdown in autumn 2025.
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The pulp mill and automated loading system enhance the mill's production and make operations safer.
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Andritz delivered and started up the torrefaction reactor for one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants, developed by Joensuu Biocoal Oy and operated by Taaleri in Finland.
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Company marks significant progress towards 2050 climate goals.
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Start-up is planned for 2026.
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