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Yes, we have a safety month on our editorial calendar, but today I am asking who is in charge of safety? The answer is the highest-ranking executive on your site. In fact, in Europe, this can result in jail time for this person if a severe enough accident occurs. But we are in Human Resources month and perhaps the appropriate question is, who is responsible for supporting this executive in the area of safety? This is, in most cases, the Human Resources department.
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Workplace conflict is inevitable. According to an article from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, it states that 85% of employees experience some kind of conflict, with 29% facing it almost constantly.
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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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The paper manufacturing industry has relied upon human-to-machine interaction for hundreds of years. It was sight, sound, smell, feel, and off-line lab tests that drove control moves in the process. I even heard old-school machine tenders tasting paper samples to determine ash content long before the crucibles came out of the oven. Anyone remember back tenders beating the reel with a stick to find hard and soft spots correlating to caliper profiles? If necessary, the subsequent control moves usually involved a human pushing buttons or turning dials or physically messing with valves and actuators. Decades of personal experience drove hiring and promotion decisions to make sure those operator instincts were finely tuned. Meeting production goals depended upon it.
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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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This is my least favorite term in Industry 4.0.
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The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- announced that AXA XL has officially joined ISASecure®, the globally recognized certification program that validates conformance to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) cybersecurity.
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The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- has relaunched its news publication for the global automation community, Automation.com, with a refreshed design and improved site navigation based on ISA technical content topics. This upgrade offers a more modern look and feel with advanced search capabilities and more intuitive topic organization.
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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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Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, has commenced operations this week at its new fluff pulp production line located in its Limeira unit in Brazil's São Paulo state. This R$490 million investment increases Suzano's total fluff pulp production capacity by more than 400%, from 100,000 to 440,000 tonnes per year.
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Sims previously served as chief operating officer, leading commercial and operational functions, before succeeding Jean-Michel Ribiéras, who will retire as chairman and CEO Dec. 31.
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Stora Enso's EUR 30 million investment to renew energy use and processes at the Heinola Fluting Mill was completed in the final quarter of 2025.
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Transaction is Expected to Close in Mid-2026
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The planned shutdown of Crofton's pulp and paper mill was scheduled to take place Dec. 15, but Domtar's senior director of public affairs said the change will benefit employees and suppliers.
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The closing impacts 189 employees.
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oise Cascade Company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Humphrey Company, Inc., a two-step distributor of building materials located in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
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All 144 employees who were temporarily laid off in early November are expected to return by Wednesday, representing about one-third of the mill's workforce.
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Lennart Eberleh, CEO of pulp producer Rottneros, has resigned to take up another position outside the company. He will leave his position during the first half of 2026, according to a press release.
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Stora Enso continues to be late with its invoice payments to subcontractors, and to a greater extent than when Dagens industri made its revelation last fall.
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Having partnered with Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development and Kruger Kamloops Pulp, ECF intends to install an electrolyser at the site of Kruger's Kamloops pulp mill.
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The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has resolved to establish two new share-based incentive plans for the key employees of the Group and its subsidiaries. Stora Enso's goal is to offer remuneration that motivates, encourages, attracts, and retains top-tier employees. The Group carefully align remuneration elements with its strategy and long-term financial interests.
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Split-adjusted shares expected to begin trading on January 15, 2026; Second quarter fiscal 2026 per share metrics to be reported on a split-adjusted basis
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, announced that President and Chief Executive Officer De Lyle W. Bloomquist has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire by the time of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expected in May 2026. Mr. Bloomquist also confirmed he will not stand for re-election to the Company's Board of Directors. To ensure continuity and a smooth transition, Bloomquist will remain in his role as CEO until a successor is appointed.
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Partnership will expand manufacturing platform to convert wood fiber into biocarbon products, accelerating scale supply to global metals producers.
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Atlas Holdings ("Atlas") completed the previously announced acquisition of The ODP Corporation ("ODP" or the "Company"), a leading provider of products, services and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1 billion.
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The rebuild at the Gruvön mill is scheduled for April 2026.
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German machine manufacturer Voith said it plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a strategic review of its organizational structure and staffing levels.
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After hours of fighting the flames, crews were successful in putting out the fire, and no injuries were reported.
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After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified Title V air quality permit to Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.
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MM Group's exceptional ranking reflects the breadth and quality of its ESG disclosures across environmental, social and governance criteria. PwC's methodology explicitly rewards transparent, quantitative reporting, and MM achieved strong results in several areas where measurable data and clearly defined targets are required.
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Mativ Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Scott Minder as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Minder will succeed Greg Weitzel, who will remain with the Company through December 31, 2025..
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Efforts underscore the company's commitment to Building a Better World™ through contributions to more than 120 nonprofits and public schools.
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UPM has signed a new EUR 1 250 million syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility agreement. The committed facility has a maturity of five years with two one-year extension options subject to lenders' approval.
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In addition to climate action, Ahlstrom has received ratings for its Water security and Forests disclosures, achieving a score B for both themes.
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Unifor members at the now-shuttered Northern Pulp mill in Pictou, Nova Scotia, will see their pension fund made whole and fully wound up as the company's woodland assets secures a buyer at auction for $235 million.
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CDP recognises Mondi's leading practices with a prestigious 'A' score for Forests and 'A-' for both Climate change and Water security.
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As 2025 comes to an end, MM Group celebrates its ranking among CDP's "triple A" performers for mitigating Climate Change, responsible use of Forests and Water Security.
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The advanced solution is specifically designed to improve indoor air quality while significantly reducing energy consumption.
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Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests, and water security by the global environmental non-profit CDP.
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Stora Enso, Krekelberg Flock Products, and Flocktechniek - C&B Innovations have collaborated to transform Papira, Stora Enso's plastic-free wood foam, into a 3D structure with a soft, velvety surface using advanced flocking technology. The surface is enhanced with a cellulose-based flock fibre from Krekelberg, applied by Flocktechniek - C&B Innovations.
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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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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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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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Effective 1 January 2026, Pål Espen Ramberg will assume the role of Director Investor Relations at Borregaard. He currently serves as Finance Director for BioSolutions.
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ABB announced that Sami Atiya, President Robotics & Discrete Automation business area and Member of the Executive Committee, will leave ABB by the end of 2026 in line with the announced divestment of the Robotics division to SoftBank Group.
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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 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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Maflex presents HUB - Help, Updates & Booklets - the digital platform designed for those who work every day with Maflex equipment. A single environment to access everything you need: support, manuals, original spare parts, 3D views, technical drawings, and machine data.
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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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Be safe, and we will talk next week,
Steve Roush
Vice President, Publisher and Editor
Paperitalo Publications
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