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If one could put housekeeping in a pipe and pump it around the mill in circles, not only would it be assigned an operating budget, but it would also be assigned a maintenance budget, too. As it is, housekeeping gets even less respect than maintenance--at least maintenance has a line item in the budget. I am going to go way out on a limb here...
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Mondi announced it is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. And Sonoco recently announced its partnership with NaturGrops GmbH, a newly established family-owned company dedicated to delivering natural, high-quality, and sustainable dog snacks, by providing an eco-friendly packaging solution.
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It's cringe-worthy that on April 28th, Newark Airport Control Tower had their computers using Windows 95 and floppy disks at one of the nation's busiest airports - it was indeed especially cringe-worthy for those landing that day. (Remember: with Windows 95 you could still enter and wipe an entire disk drive.) During the terrifying 90-second air traffic controller blackout pilots were able to keep tabs on each other as they circled midair. Thankfully - even miraculously - no one was hurt.
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I just completed my very first trip to Japan recently. After having travelled all throughout Asia over my career, Japan always eluded me until now. My business partner and I travelled there to meet with our newest client, who had recently opened a new research center focused on solutions for the paper industry.
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In my early youth near 10 years old I would 'slip off' from my rural home to the bayou for a swim during the hot Summer. Often my brothers older and younger would join me. In fact, it was, Cordell my older brother who introduced me to swimming & taught me to swim.
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This article is not directly focused on Industry 4.0 but is an example of what can happen in automation projects and how fundamental principles of engineering and ethics must not be overlooked. This is a true story, but I am not going to mention names or companies.
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Winners Celebrated at 2025 AMPLIFY Print
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In March we warned that forestry giant Stora Enso's products may contain traces of old growth forests. Well now we know that they do, with fresh proof from Kainuu, Finland. This is a problem the company could easily solve, with stronger sustainability criteria, but does it want to?
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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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The federal agency fined a Washington-based contractor, that employed the worker who was seriously injured, about $13,000, records show.
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The negative comparable operating result was caused particularly by the weak demand for market pulp in Europe and China. The uncertainty caused by US import duties has had a negative impact on the purchasing behaviour of paperboard customers in particular.
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Mother detained at the scene.
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The negative comparable operating result was caused particularly by the weak demand for market pulp in Europe and China. The uncertainty caused by US import duties has had a negative impact on the purchasing behaviour of paperboard customers in particular.
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A unique opportunity to acquire high-capacity paper manufacturing equipment and mill support assets is set to unfold as three leading industrial asset management firms--PPL Group, CRG, and Rabin Worldwide--join forces to conduct a public auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill located in Usk, Washington. The auction will be held online and the two-day sale will be on July 22nd and July 23rd. Pre-Auction offers are encouraged.
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As a result of the negotiations, the total reduction of employees is 93 out of original estimation of 123 and made without compulsory redundancies.
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The new state-of-the-art mill includes world-leading process technology and production equipment.
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Packaging Corporation of America on July 1 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA's third quarter, subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of the divestiture of five European plants to PALM Group to satisfy regulatory commitments from its acquisition of DS Smith Plc.
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Western Forest Products Inc. announced that the sawmill at its Columbia Vista Division, located in Vancouver, Washington, sustained extensive damage in a fire, rendering the mill inoperable.
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Rayonier Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced sale of entities holding its 77% interest in the New Zealand joint venture to a special purpose vehicle owned by an investment fund managed by The Rohatyn Group ("TRG"), a global asset manager specializing in emerging markets and real assets, for a purchase price of $710 million.
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International Paper stated the facility will close on Sept. 1, 2025. As a result, 107 employees -- both salaried and hourly -- will lose their jobs.
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Domtar and Cranberry Business Park Ltd. come to terms over Catalyst Paper Tis'kwat mill site.
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Company to Exit Molded Fiber Business; Additional Facility Changes Planned
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Approximately 290 employees will be affected by the closures, which will also reduce Canfor's U.S. lumber production capacity by 350 million board feet annually.
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A unique opportunity to acquire high-capacity paper manufacturing equipment and mill support assets is set to unfold as three leading industrial asset management firms--PPL Group, CRG, and Rabin Worldwide--join forces to conduct a public auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill located in Usk, Washington. The auction will be held online and the two-day sale will be on July 22nd and July 23rd. Pre-Auction offers are encouraged.
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The settlement requires Domtar to remove the PFAS-contaminated sludge from the site and dispose of it in a licensed landfill. Domtar will also be required to investigate the presence of PFAs in the sediment in surface water at the site, and pay $300,000 to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to help clear the site of PFAS.
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A northern Ontario forestry company says a train crossing Highway 560 collided Wednesday morning, June 25, with logs that were spilled by an overturned contractor's trailer.
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El Paso Police Department officers responded to a call of a man with a gun, and arrived to find that the manager at the facility --identified as 46-year-old Leonardo Martinez of El Paso -- had been shot and wounded, Gomez said.
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Essity has, for the sixth consecutive year, been acknowledged for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. Essity has been recognized on CDP's 2024 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard list for its efforts in involving suppliers in climate change initiatives.
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Georgia-Pacific's commitment to the safety of their employees is on full display at four of their corrugated facilities after earning recognition from the Fibre Box Association (FBA) for their innovative, bottom-up safety solutions.
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Huhtamaki has received the prestigious Gold Medal from EcoVadis for the fifth consecutive year, placing us in the top 5% of more than 130,000 rated companies worldwide.
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Ahlstrom, a leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, today announces that it has received a binding offer for its Abrasives business unit from Munksjö, a leading international manufacturer of decor paper solutions.
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Saica Group has once again been recognized for its excellence in flexographic printing, securing seven awards at the FIA Print Awards 2025 through its operations at Saica Pack Livingston & Saica Flex Buxton. This year´s accolades include two gold awards, two silver awards and three bronze awards, reflecting the group's ongoing commitment to print excellence, technical innovation, and sustainable packaging.
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Novolex ®, a leading manufacturer in the food and beverage packaging industry, announced that Tamer Abuaita has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In this new role, Abuaita will oversee all Novolex global operating functions. He will be based in Charlotte, NC and will report to Novolex Chairman and CEO, Stan Bikulege. Abuaita succeeds Doug Owenby, who has served as Interim COO during the company's initial integration with Pactiv Evergreen. Owenby will continue in an advisory capacity.
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Asia Pulp & Paper did not respond to a request for comment.
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The tribal council signed a memorandum of understanding with Tolko Industries to establish a Lumber for Nations program.
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Mercer International Inc., a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of 17.4, underscoring Mercer's ongoing progress and commitment to ESG risk management.
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American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a statement in response to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, being signed into law.
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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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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced it has designed and produced a bespoke three-compartment ready meal tray for a new range of single-serve ambient microwaveable ready meals from specialist French manufacturer Cofigeo.
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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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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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Anna-Lena Åström, currently Senior Vice President Investor Relations at Stora Enso, is leaving the Company to assume another role.
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Effective June 1st, Konraad Dullaert, currently Executive Vice President (EVP) of Food and Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer, will assume the role of EVP Protective Materials on a permanent basis.
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Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announces, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Previously, Keltanen has worked in a variety of production and HR Manager positions at Anora, ABB, Valio, Fazer and Corenso, among others.
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Ennis, Inc. reported that Michael Schaefer, a member of the Company's Board of Directors and current chair of the Audit Committee, will not be nominated for re-election at the annual shareholders meeting in July.
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Södra Ädla invests in startups whose business ideas support the development and profitability of forest farms through innovations and new ways of working.
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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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This significant upgrade represents a key transition for the PM11 paper machine, which will now produce high-quality packaging board from 100% recycled wastepaper.
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A.Celli and Ahlstrom sign a contract for the supply of a nonwoven rewinder destined for the production line located in Chirnside, Scotland.
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Start-up is planned for the Q1 2026.
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Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo's paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA.
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Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is proud to announce it has been selected to supply a complete stock preparation system for a new 250 TPD production line at Papertech's mill in Bangladesh.
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The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance.
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The facility has a tenor of five years with two one-year extension options subject to the lenders' approval.
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The delivery will take place in the Q4 2025.
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The new operation is scheduled to start in the Q3 2026.
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The delivery is scheduled for August 2025, and the start-up for September.
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ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Raumaster Paper to jointly explore integrated winder solutions in the US, helping paper mills enhance operational efficiency and extend the lifecycle of existing equipment.
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Start-up of the new equipment is scheduled for the second half of 2027.
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Questions and answers on the topic by Maflex.
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This installation marks the ninth shoe press delivered to Lee & Man Paper by Andritz and the sixth PrimePress X shoe press installed in Malaysia.
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Tietoevry Tech Services has signed a new three-year agreement with Metsä Group. The agreement covers all of Metsä Group's IT infrastructure services, according to a press release.
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Andritz has successfully started up a complete neXline spunlace line for International Paper LLC Uzbek at its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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The newest addition to the SupplyOne portfolio is a national leader in digital packaging production and distribution, including custom boxes, retail displays, and product labels.
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Andritz has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.
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SPM Instrument AB (SPM) received large order from Arctic Paper Grycksbo. The order from the Swedish paper mill concerns the Intellinova Parallel EN online system, which will monitor two hundred and sixty measuring points in the drying section and coating in paper machine PM9.
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The delivery includes refurbishing and modifying an existing disc filter from the mill's deinked pulp line (DIP) and reinstalling it in the mill's thermomechanical pulp line (TMP).
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Start-up after the rebuild is scheduled for the Q4 2025.
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