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It wasn't that long ago you could list the big consumers of electrical power on one hand. They were refineries, other chemical plants, steel mills, mines and pulp and paper. Retail use in homes and shopping, were big in aggregate, but small granularly. All of a sudden, we have a new giant-sized consumer--data centers.
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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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When our daughter was young, she had friends who were identical twins, and they often dressed identically (not helpful). In order to tell them apart she had a clever strategy: she'd turn to one of them and ask a question. "Hey Beth, what's your favorite color?" or, "Mary, when do we have to leave?" And when one twin answered, the identities of both twins was revealed. Now imagine having a single, powerful "twin" by your side - not a person, but a digital twin - a virtual replica of your paper mill, fueled by cutting-edge technology.
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Having cut my teeth in the automation segment of our industry, I became familiar with the important aspects of signal to noise ratio (SNR) in process control early on. This concept was "borrowed" from the communications industry but applies broadly to measurement and feedback systems.
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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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In the summer I escape Texas heat to vacation in cool elevations of northern New Mexico. It is a 12 hour drive each way. Fortunately, I have lots of podcasts I can listen to. One of them is "Stuff You Should Know". The hosts Chuck and Josh have recorded over 1,000 shows since 2008, each of which runs about an hour, and they cover a very broad range of subjects. Cruising through the broad expanse of west Texas, I was delighted to listen to their August 17 broadcast covering cyber security for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems entitled "Are We in a Cyberwar?".
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EUDR continues to pose a critical trade risk for U.S. paper manufacturing.
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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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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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Firefighters in Sussex were on the scene of a fire at the Irving sawmill on the edge of town on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8.
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U.S. Medical Glove has purchased the mill, according to the source. The company's website says it's a medical device production company.
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UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to open a new slitting and distribution terminal near Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, to support its growth in Southeast Asia. The new facility will ensure agile service for customers in the Northern Vietnam area.
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Cascades Inc. announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Flexible Packaging plant activities to Five Star Holding ("Five Star") based in Houston, Texas. The $31 million transaction is effective immediately. Cascades' will retain ownership of the site real estate.
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Interfor is extending the temporary curtailment of its Grand Forks division indefinitely due to "ongoing weak market conditions."
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The closure will lead to a reduction of 93 positions.
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$92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs.
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On 27 August 2025, Spinnova Plc announced that it had signed binding agreements to acquire all shares of Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy from Suzano S.A. and take full ownership of the businesses. The transaction was subject to certain customary closing conditions which have now been fulfilled. The transaction was completed on 3 October 2025.
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Demand for packaging has not become worse, nor has it become better, Mondi CEO Andrew King told analysts, adding that weakness in fine paper has persisted, with competitors fighting for share in a shrinking market.
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GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. welcomes encouraging signs of progress as the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work toward a path forward to support near-term stability for Kap Paper Inc. and the broader forestry sector in Northeastern Ontario.
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Mativ will close its Wilson facility by the end of 2025, affecting 50 employees according to a WARN notice. The first job separations are set to begin Dec. 1.
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Essity has announced the establishment of its new Middle East regional headquarters for its Health & Me
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The planned actions will affect the entire organisation and result in 200 redundancies.
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The last day of operations at the plant is expected to be Dec. 31.
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Remaining focused on its vision of sustainable economic development, Kruger is on track to develop a new storage facility that will position Trois-Rivières as a major circular economy hub in Québec. Over the coming months, the Kruger Recycling Division will leverage the $16-M project to consolidate its collection and storage operations at its new site on chemin des Petites-Terres, in Trois-Rivières' Pointe-du-Lac district, near Kruger Packaging's Containerboard Mill, which is Québec's leading paper and paperboard recycler.
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The reduction of personnel is 220.
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Sebright Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment, is proud to announce that it has officially transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company. This milestone marks a significant step in the company's commitment to empowering its workforce and ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.
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Sebright Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved ISO 9001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS).
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According to the WARN notice, 60 workers will be impacted by the closure, which will take effect December 1.
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When every link in the value chain collaborates, great solutions come to life faster than ever. Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, and one.five, a leader in AI-supported packaging research, development and commercialization, have co-developed a fossil-free, heat-sealable transparent paper solution for board game packaging.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation is deepening its commitment to advancing essential care for women and girls through four enhanced strategic, charitable partnerships.
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The partnership project between Stora Enso, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Newcastle University that was initiated in early 2024 to advance positive impacts on forest biodiversity has been completed. The aim of this collaboration was to create a framework for the forestry sector to reach a net positive biodiversity impact with active forest management by reducing threats to species and conserving and restoring ecosystems.
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Company highlights progress, transparency, and commitment to responsible growth.
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., the global leader in High Purity Cellulose, is pleased to announce the introduction of its Enhanced Freezer Application for folding carton board, purpose-built to meet the packaging needs of the frozen food sector. This enhancement builds on RYAM's trusted folding grade, ensuring converters and brand owners have a proven, reliable solution for frozen meals packaging.
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Borregaard, together with the shareholders Must Invest and Hatteland Group, will act as guarantors for a NOK 200 million convertible loan to Alginor.
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Munksjö has signed an agreement for the divestment of its 60% shareholding in Hebei Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. to Mr. Shi Jinhuan, one of the founders and co-owner of the current minority shareholder, Hebei Minglian Project Management Partnership. Closing of the transaction is expected in October.
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This reaffirms Lecta's position among the top 1% of companies rated highest worldwide for sustainable business practices by EcoVadis.
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Rottneros extends partnership with AtoB@C Shipping - new vessel nearly halves CO2 emissions of sea transport to and from Vallvik, Sweden.
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Buckhannon, West Virginia, to receive multi-year investment through the company's THRIVE program.
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Saica Group was honoured with the prestigious 'Investing in People' award during the sixth edition of the UK-Spain Business Awards, hosted by the British Embassy in Spain. The award recognizes the company's dedication to placing people at the core of its strategy, promoting training, well-being, safety, and diversity as essential pillars of sustainable development.
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This is the highest recognition in the EcoVadis rating, placing Sofidel in the top 1% of companies with the highest scores in the global EcoVadis database, confirming its work in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
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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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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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Eileen L. Beck, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, will step down from her officer role and intends to retire effective December 31, 2025.
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BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced that Christina (Chris) Corley has been appointed to BlueLinx's Board of Directors, effective September 22, 2025. She will also serve as a member of the Board's Human Capital and Compensation and Nominating and Governance committees.
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Raute Corporation announces that Chief Commercial Officer Jari Myyryläinen will leave the company by December 31, 2025, to take a position with another employer.
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Donato Giorgio, President Global Supply Chain and member of the Executive Management Team, will leave Essity.
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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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Ecowipes, a manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, successfully commissions the WLM 2 line supplied by Voith.
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Founded in 1924, Clyde Industries is recognized for its highly engineered boiler efficiency and cleaning system technologies that improve performance, reduce operational costs, and support customer sustainability initiatives in critical industrial markets, including energy, pulp and paper, and general industry.
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EPIQ Machinery inaugurated its new head office in downtown Montreal, nestled on the third floor of the iconic Canada Cement building. The occupancy of these new premises represents a significant milestone for the Canadian equipment manufacturer.
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It will replace one of the existing recovery boilers, increasing the mill's green energy production. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
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Valmet will deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue's Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill's tissue machine PM 35.
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Toscotec will supply a complete rebuild of PM3's drying section to Papeterie le Bourray mill in Saint-Mars-la-Brière, France. This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful PM4 rebuild in 2020 where a new headbox helped the mill achieve its target.
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Konecranes has received an order from Valmet Paper Technology (China) Co., Ltd. to supply a comprehensive range of cranes for their facility relocation in Wuxi. The contract was booked in May 2025, with delivery scheduled for November 2025.
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Kadant Inc. announced it has completed the integration of Vayeron Pty Ltd, a pioneer of smart conveyor monitoring technologies. Kadant acquired Vayeron on August 21, 2024, and integrated it into its Material Handling reporting segment.
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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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