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Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team

​Marco Hilty, President, Flexible Packaging, and member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki for personal reasons. Marco's last day with Huhtamaki will be January 31, 2025. The process to appoint Marco's successor has been initiated.

Metsä Board picks Business Development Manager from UPM

Finnish paperboard manufacturer Metsä Board has appointed Laura Remes as its new Head of Business Development and member of the Group Executive Committee.

Jerry Risk Named Sustainability Manager for Roseburg

In a key leadership move, Jerry Risk has been promoted to Sustainability Manager and has joined the company's Corporate Strategy and External Affairs team.

Konecranes plc Announces Executive Changes

Konecranes Plc announced that Tomas Myntti, currently Senior Vice President, Industrial Service and Equipment, Region EMEA, is appointed as Business Area President, Port Solutions and a member of the Konecranes Leadership Team as of October 14, 2024.

Sealed Air Appoints Anthony Allott to Board of Directors

Tony is an experienced senior executive in the packaging sector. For 16 years, Tony was Chief Executive Officer and President of Silgan Holdings Inc., a publicly traded global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging for consumer goods products, where he continues to serve as Chairperson of the Silgan board in a non-executive capacity.

Amcor plc announces changes to Board of Directors

Amcor plc announced that Graham Chipchase has been nominated as a non-executive director for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer Recognized as One of the Most Important CSOs in North America

Beckham received the Bronze Award, alongside the CSOs of Starbucks (Gold) and Salesforce (Silver).

ASPAPEL appoints Jordi Aguiló as new President

Jordi Aguiló assumes the presidency of ASPAPEL (Spanish Association of Pulp, Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers) for the next two years.

Paper Excellence Group's Lana Wilhelm Receives Women in Forestry Award of Excellence

Lana Wilhelm, Paper Excellence Group's director of Indigenous Relations, received the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC).

The big boss at Vernon's Tolko wins forestry lifetime achievement award

For being a visionary leader, Brad Thorlakson of Vernon-based forestry giant Tolko has been awarded the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Forest Products Association of Canada.

Metsä Fibre appoints Antti Eskola as Mill Manager of Renko sawmill

Antti Eskola has been appointed Sawmill Manager at Metsä Fibre's Renko sawmill as of 1 November 2024. Previously, Eskola has been responsible for the procurement and contract management of Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill project, has been involved in several strategic procurement projects, and held different procurement positions in Metsä Group.

President and CEO Jonas Gustavsson leaves AFRY AB

After eight years as President and CEO, Jonas Gustavsson is leaving AFRY to pursue other opportunities outside the company.

RYAM Elects Eric M. Bowen to the Board of Directors

Mr. Bowen currently serves on the Advisory Board of Terviva, Inc., a private California company developing a novel tree crop for biofuel, feed and food markets.

Aditya Birla Group's Century Pulp And Paper Names Ajay Gupta As CEO

Ajay Gupta has been named Chief Executive Officer of Century Pulp and Paper, a prominent division within the Aditya Birla Group. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Gupta is known for his ability to transform large-scale operations and build manufacturing facilities that compete on a global level.

Albany International appoints Merle Stein as President, Machine Clothing

Albany International Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Merle Stein as President of its Machine Clothing business segment, and elected him an officer of the Company effective September 1, 2024, to succeed Daniel Halftermeyer, who has stepped down from the position to focus his time and energies on the continued integration of the Heimbach acquisition and the successful transition to Mr. Stein.

LP Building Solutions Appoints Jeremy Sellers as Vice President of OSB Sales and Marketing

Sellers brings over 15 years of building products experience to LP.

Andy Rose Joins Greif Board of Directors

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced that Andy Rose, President and CEO of Worthington Enterprises, has been elected to its Board of Directors.

International Paper names Tom Hamic as EVP and President of North American Packaging Solutions

International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Tom Hamic to a newly created role: Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions, reporting to CEO Andy Silvernail. Effective September 1, Hamic will be responsible for leading the company's Container and Containerboard businesses in North America.

Quad Welcomes Courtney Ballantini as Head of Client Experience at Rise

Quad/Graphics, Inc., a global marketing experience company, announced today the appointment of marketing and advertising industry leader Courtney Ballantini to the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Client Experience at Rise, Quad's full-service integrated media agency.

Setra appoints Johanna Lindén as new CFO

Johanna Lindén will assume the role of CFO at the wood industry company Setra on 16 September. She has extensive experience in the wood industry and most recently held the position of CFO, Strategy and IT Manager at Södra Wood.

Eric Huard named as Port Hawkesbury Paper's new Directory of Specialty Sales

Port Hawkesbury Paper, involved in paper manufacturing in North America, announces the hiring of Eric Huard as the Director of Specialty Sales.

Wilson Lumber appoints Ryan McAnally as new Marketing and Communications Manager

Wilson Lumber appoints Ryan McAnally as new Marketing and Communications Manager. McAnally's digital marketing background and experience with family-owned businesses will help drive engagement, success, and retention.

Luc Theriault Appointed President of Wood Products Business Unit at Paper Excellence Group

The Paper Excellence Group announced that it has appointed Luc Theriault to president of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective August 26, 2024.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock elected ICFPA President

The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced Ms. Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), as its new President.

Q&A With International Paper's CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

Celebrating a decade with our company, Sophie Beckham is vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company's Vision 2030 goal implementation.

GreenFirst Announces Appointment of New CFO

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. announces the hiring of Mr. Peter Ferrante as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ferrante will be assuming the role on August 14, 2024, following GreenFirst's second quarter earnings call.

Kimberly-Clark Names Craig Slavtcheff Chief Research and Development Officer

Robert Long to retire after 45 distinguished years in CPG.

Mondi plc Announces Board and Committee Changes

Mondi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sucheta Govil as an independent non-executive director of Mondi plc with effect from 1 October 2024.

BuildDirect appoints Kerry Biggs as new CFO

BuildDirect announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Kerry Biggs to the role of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company effective July 22, 2024.

Gunnar Eberhardt appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers and member of the Group Executive Team

Gunnar Eberhardt has been appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers. He will be a member of UPM's Group Executive Team and report to Massimo Reynaudo, President and CEO. He will start in his role in October 2024.

Novolex Appoints Ted Jackson as President of Performance Solutions

Most recently, Jackson was Executive Vice President, Operations for the Novolex Food & Delivery segment.

Ahlstrom appoints Konraad Dullaert as EVP for Food and Consumer Packaging division and Chief Innovation Officer

Konraad Dullaert has been appointed Executive Vice President for Food and Consumer Packaging division and Chief Innovation Officer effective June 19, 2024. He continues as a member of the Executive Management Team. He succeeds Mark Ushpol, who will pursue his career outside Ahlstrom, as previously announced.

Billerud Announces Executive Changes

Billerud announced that Kevin Kuznicki, President, Billerud North America and member of the Group Management Team, is leaving the company to pursue other ventures, effective 14 June 2024.

FPA Announces President & CEO Departure

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that its long-serving President & CEO, Alison Keane, will step down from her position on August 1, 2024. The organization announced at the same time that it is initiating a search to identify a new leader.

Sealed Air (SEE) Announces Resignation of Chief People & Digital Officer Jannick Thomsen

On June 13, 2024, Sealed Air and Jannick Thomsen, Vice President and Chief People & Digital Officer of the Company, mutually agreed that Mr. Thomsen will be stepping down from his current position as an executive officer, effective June 17, 2024, and continue to serve in an advisory role through July 15, 2024.

Anu Pires appointed SVP, Human Resources at Valmet

Anu Pires joins Valmet from Paulig Group, where she has worked as SVP, Human Resources since 2018.

Bill Garvey, Athens Paper Company, Named PIAS' 2024 Person of the Year

Bill Garvey, Athens Paper Company in Nashville, Tennessee, was named by the Printing Industry Association of the South, Inc. (PIAS) as their 2024 Person of the Year. This honor was bestowed at a banquet held on June 4, 2024 during the PIAS Annual Convention at the Hilton SanDestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.

Change in UPM's Group Executive Team

Mika Kekki assumes interim role leading UPM Communication Papers business area as of 1 August 2024.

3 to be inducted into Paper Industry International Hall of Fame

Three people will be inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame.

Greif Inc adds Chart Industries CEO to board

In her statement, Evanko expressed her honor in joining the board and her anticipation to support Greif's commitment to innovation, customer service, and strategic goals.

Ward Dickson Appointed to Avery Dennison Board of Directors

Dickson, 61, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for WestRock Company, a leading sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions company with $20.3 billion in fiscal 2023 revenues, from July 2015 to November 2021.

SCA appoints Per Funkquist as new Vice President Sustainability

SCA has recruited Per Funkquist as new Vice President Sustainability. Per Funkquist, who holds a degree in forestry from SLU - the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, is joining from a role as Director of Communication and Sustainability Procurement & Wood Supply at another forest industry company.

FRA elects new board chair

During the April 29 - May 1 FRA 2024 Annual Meeting, the Forest Resources Association's Board of Directors elected Josh Sandt, Vice President, Fiber Procurement & Residuals, Canfor Southern Pine, to serve as the association's Chairman of the Board for the next two years.

Weyerhaeuser Appoints Brian Chaney as Senior Vice President of Wood Products

Chaney to replace Keith O'Rear, who is retiring after 36 years with the company.

Monadnock Paper Mills Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chloe Jones as the new Director of Marketing and Communications.

Boise Cascade Announces Promotion of Chris Forrey

Chris joined Boise Cascade in 2005 and was promoted to his most recent role of Senior Finance Director in March 2022, where he has led the tax, financial reporting, accounts payable, and financial systems teams. He has also been a key contributor to the investor relations and M&A efforts for the Company.

FPA Announces 2024 Board of Directors

The Board assumed directorship on March 20, 2024.

Paperitalo Worldwide News

MoistTech Corp highlights the IR3000 Moisture Sensors for Pulp and Paper Applications

"Paper companies employees earn well": Woman reveals senior artisan fitter's salary, SA impressed

Snowshoe’s gearing up for 50th anniversary celebration

Inside the Fight to Save Forestry Jobs

Paul Mullen

Fossil fuel jobs unit closed because it didn't align with NZ govt priorities

R&R Survey 2024: Looking back to Pulp & Paper Canada’s pandemic era survey

R&R Survey 2024: Looking back to Pulp & Paper Canada’s first survey

Segezha Group advances reverse engineering to replace foreign equipment at Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill

Segezha Group has launched an extensive reverse engineering program to maintain and upgrade its industrial equipment at Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill, the company announced in its Telegram channel.

Valmet confirms signing contracts for previously announced project with Arauco

As earlier announced, the value of the order for Valmet is over EUR 1 billion.

Xuan Mai Paper invests in new tissue machine in Vietnam

The first Andritz tissue machine supplied to Xuan Mai has been in operation since 2020.

Valmet to deliver an automatic dewiring line to Södra Cell Värö in Sweden

The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation in autumn 2025.

ABB technology helps set world record for fastest facial tissue production

Tissue producer Fine Hygienic Holding worked with partners including ABB to optimize its delivery for higher productivity, and the collaboration allowed the company to achieve a Guinness World Record for the highest production rate in 24-hour period. Al Nakheel Paper Mill in Abu Dhabi can now turn out 2,222 meters of top-grade tissue paper per minute.

Solenis to Implement Price Increases in EMEA

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will implement price increases of typically 4% to 10% across all product lines in EMEA, beginning November 1, or as contracts allow.

First ANDRITZ recycled fiber lines supplied to Bangladesh start up

International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up two recycled fiber lines at Lipy Paper Mills Ltd. in Kanchpur, Bangladesh.

Valmet issues profit warning

"The service market has developed somewhat slower in EMEA, China and Asia-Pacific than Valmet previously expected. In addition, market activity in process technologies for board and paper has been slower than previously expected and some customers have postponed their final investment decisions," the company writes in its press release.

Perseus Group Acquires Honeywell's Exclusive Global License to OptiVision for the Pulp and Paper Industry

This acquisition further expands Perseus' global footprint in the pulp and paper industry, having already established a strong presence with MAJIQ, Quality Engineered Systems, Ediwise, and MOPSsys.

Kemira increases prices for all Pulp & Paper segment product lines in Americas region

Kemira announces a 4-8% price increase for all product lines in Pulp & Paper, Americas effective November 1, 2024 or as contracts allow. Continued inflationary pressures in the value chain including raw materials and transportation make this price adjustment necessary.

Valmet to supply an OptiConcept M board making line to Anhui Linping Circular Development in China

The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.

Kadant Johnson Awarded Rebuild of Paper Machine Steam and Condensate System

The paper machine produces recycled paper used in residential and commercial building products. The overall machine rebuild will allow the customer to increase production while reducing natural gas consumption approximately 50% and electricity consumption 20%.

A.Celli supplies new paper rewinder to Papelera San Andrés de Giles in Argentina

The Argentinian tissue paper producer Papelera San Andres de Giles chooses A.Celli technology and orders a new E-WIND P80 for its Buenos Aires plant to produce their own cardboard cores.

ANDRITZ Starts Up Complete Pulp Mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper, China

ANDRITZ supplied the complete mill with state-of-the-art technologies for all major process islands.

Södra Wood Långasjö invests in condition monitoring systems

SPM has received a strategically important order from Swedish sawmill Södra Wood Långasjö for online systems and wireless vibration sensors for monitoring production-critical equipment.

Change in Valmet's Executive Team

Mr. Olli Hänninen (M.Sc. Industrial Management) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy, at Valmet as of October 1, 2024.

Kemira updates its long-term financial targets

Kemira updates its long-term financial targets to reflect profitable growth ambitions and structurally higher margin profile.

Konecranes to deliver cranes for Metsä Group's tissue paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden

The first batch of cranes is currently being installed, and the second is scheduled for delivery and installation in the second half of 2024.

Sustainable packaging: ANDRITZ to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber lines

ANDRITZ and PulPac AB, the Swedish pioneer in Dry Molded Fiber technology, have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the alternative packaging market with their complementary expertise.

Valmet to deliver a quality control system for corrugator to Inter Eastern Container in Thailand

The delivery will be completed in December 2024.

Andritz to establish new service center in Brazil

Andritz has initiated a project to build a state-of-the-art service center for pulp and paper mill equipment in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Kadant Johnson Promotes Chad Corte to Vice President and General Manager

Corte has served as vice president, finance at Kadant Johnson since 2021 and before that served as the director of customer service. Since joining the company in 2007, he has worked in various capacities in the financial, commercial, and operations areas of the company.

Smurfit Westrock installs Voith's HighPerformance Press at Roermond mill in the Netherlands

The installation of Voith's HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.

Valmet to supply a complete pulp mill with full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco in Brazil

The new mill is estimated to start-up in the second half of 2027.

Voith Group appoints Dirk Hoke as new CEO

The Shareholders' Committee of Voith Management GmbH has appointed Dirk Hoke as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, effective April 1, 2025, at the latest.

Solenis and HEIDELBERG Collaborate To Develop Print-Applied, Eco-Friendly Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging

Innovation supports the growing global need to replace single-use plastic packaging.

Valmet ranked as the second most attractive employer in Finland among engineering professionals

Valmet has been ranked as the second most attractive employer among engineering professionals in Finland, according to a new study by Universum.

Valmet to deliver a winder rebuild to VPK Paper Normandie in France

The delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter 2024.

BTG Group to install advanced instrumentation and model predictive controls at Orient Paper Industries in India

Orient Paper Industries Ltd (OPIL) entered into a partnership agreement with the BTG Group, to assist them with a digital transformation journey that will be rolled out in phases over the next few years.

Valmet to start change negotiations in Finland in its Paper business line's Board and Paper Mills business unit

The estimated number of permanent employee reductions is approximately 200 positions.

Andritz starts up new DD-Washer for Hyogo Pulp Industries in Japan

The installation of the new DD-Washer is a key upgrade to the mill's high-kappa brown stock washing line.

ANDRITZ to supply Yankee Eco Steam System to Essity, England

Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Andritz acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye

The acquisition complements Andritz's capabilities by adding the core pulp quality analyzers and measurements into the group's automation and digitalization portfolio.

EPIQ Machinery to acquire the mining and metals operations of the industrial digitalization company Alizent

EPIQ Machinery, a world-class equipment manufacturer, continues its rapid growth. The company is to acquire the mining and metals activities of Alizent Canada and Alizent USA. Following this upcoming acquisition, a new entity will be created: EPIQ DIGITAL.

ABB fiber tester will help to create high-quality paper for structure, insulation and soundproofing materials

Mechanical defibrated cellulose nanofiber (CNF) paper from Japanese paper manufacturer Kami Shoji , Ltd. features superior strength and elasticity.

Valmet strengthens its presence in West China by opening a new service center in Beihai

Valmet has opened a new service center in Beihai to serve and be close to its customers in the fast-growing pulp and paper industry in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, West China. The center is a vital service point for Valmet's customers across China. The inauguration ceremony was held on September 3rd, 2024, and was attended by customers, industry associations, trade press, local authorities, and Valmet's management.

GAW starts up coating colour preparation at Mondi's Jülich plant in Germany

GAW started up the new coating colour preparation at Mondi Jülich (part of Mondi Group). It was the first order for GAW at this plant located in the border triangle of Germany, Belgium, Netherlands.

Andritz to supply complete mechanical pulping line to Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech mill in China

Andritz will supply a new high-capacity chemi-mechanical pulp production line to Zhanjiang China Paper Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech Co., Ltd. in Guangdong Province, China.

ANDRITZ to supply world's first fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco, Portugal

Andritz has provided key equipment for a new hardwood Neutral Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) production line and for a woodyard upgrade to packaging and paper producer Mondi at its containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland.

Sappi to invest in wire tyers at its Saiccor mill in South Africa

Valmet is to deliver six wire tyers to Sappi's Saiccor dissolving pulp mill in South Africa. Valmet Wire Tyer is a fully automated tying machine that applies high-tensile steel wire around pulp bales at pre-selected positions.

ANDRITZ supplied key equipment for woodyard and fiberline upgrade to Mondi Kuopio

ANDRITZ has provided key equipment for a new hardwood Neutral Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) production line and for a woodyard upgrade to packaging and paper producer Mondi at its containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland.

Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden

Procemex, a new Andritz Group member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world's largest high quality kraftliner machine.

Valmet to deliver a new recovery boiler and an ash crystallization plant to Klabin's Monte Alegre mill modernization project in Brazil

The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation by the end of 2026.

Spinnova and Valmet have signed a Partnership Agreement regarding the delivery of process equipment for Spinnova's customers

Spinnova Plc and Valmet have signed a Partnership Agreement. According to the agreement, Spinnova has appointed Valmet as the exclusive partner to supply process equipment to Spinnova's technology customers. The exclusivity is limited in time and scope and includes an exclusivity fee based on realized project deliveries. Spinnova does not expect this to have a material impact on its 2024 financials.

ANDRITZ appoints Vanessa Hellwing as new CFO, effective end of March 2025

Vanessa Hellwing has been appointed to the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board as of January 1, 2025. She will succeed Norbert Nettesheim as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 28, 2025.

ANDRITZ starts up large eucalyptus pulp mill for Suzano in Brazil

When fully operational, it will be the world's largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tons.

Valmet has completed the acquisition of Demuth, a provider of wood handling technology and services in South America

Vanessa Hellwing has been appointed to the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board as of January 1, 2025. She will succeed Norbert Nettesheim as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 28, 2025.

Valmet to acquire majority shares in Körber's subsidiary FactoryPal

Valmet and Körber have on August 1, 2024, to further strengthen the digital solution FactoryPal. FactoryPal is a unique software developed to improve shopfloor manufacturing performance and productivity.

Voith to build a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant to Adami Group in Brazil

Commissioning is scheduled for October 2025.

Valmet to supply a Belt Roll Doctor upgrade and On-site service to Asia Paper in Korea

The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter 2025.

Asia Paper Shiwa starts up Bellmer's TurboJetter headbox at its paper mill in Korea

Bellmer TurboJetter headbox has been successfully started up at Asia Paper Shiwa PM1 in Korea. The TurboJetter hydraulic headbox with its lamellas ensures top quality in paper and board production. The TurboJetter transforms fibers, fines and water into an excellent formation on the wire section of any paper machine.

Kemira expands sodium chlorate capacity in Ortigueira, Brazil

Kemira announced an investment to expand the capacity of its sodium chlorate manufacturing facility in Ortigueira, Brazil.

BASF to sell its flocculants business for mining applications to Solenis

BASF has signed an agreement with Solenis, a global producer of specialty chemicals headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, to sell BASF's flocculants business for mining applications./p>

Andritz to supply two tissue machines to C&S Paper in China

International technology Group Andritz has received an order from C&S Paper to supply two PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machines for its mill in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China.

New IntensaPump from Voith Reduces Maintenance Costs and Energy Demand in Stock Preparation

Designed for blockage-free pumping of stock flows with a high proportion of contaminants.

Smurfit Kappa taps ABB for modernisation project at Mexican mill

Smurfit Kappa Mexico has awarded a significant contract to ABB for the modernisation of its Paper Machine 5 (PM5) board machine at its Cerro Gordo mill, located north of Mexico City.

Valmet to supply the third Advantage DCT 200 tissue production line to Velvet CARE Paper Mill in Poland

Valmet and Velvet CARE have a strong history of cooperation, and Valmet has previously delivered two tissue lines to the same mill, starting up in 2018 and 2021.

Valmet to supply operator training simulator to Graphic Packaging International in Waco, Texas, United States

Valmet has signed an agreement with Graphic Packaging International (GPI) to provide an operator training program that includes a site-specific Valmet Training Simulator for the Waco, Texas facility in the United States.

Mayr-Melnhof installs roll handling and wrapping equipment at Kotka mill in Finland

Raumaster Paper Oy supplied roll handling and roll wrapping systems to MM Kotkamills' factory. The successful scheduling of the extensive project in the current global situation required the right kind of resource allocation and smooth operation in all areas.

Andritz to supply world's largest lignin production system to Södra pulp mill in Sweden

Swedish forest industry group Södra has selected international technology group Andritz to supply a complete solution for kraft lignin production to its Mönsterås pulp mill in Sweden.

EPIQ increases its automation capacity with a new division: NOVIMEQ Automation

EPIQ Machinery Chief Executive Officer, Éloïse Harvey, ADF Engineering Plant Head, Bhushan Bachhav, and NOVIMEQ Automation Managing Director, Rishabh Kaushik and Services Director, Rupali Kaushik are announcing proudly the inauguration of their new spinoff entity: NOVIMEQ Automation.

Andhra Paper to install new tissue machine at Kadiyam mill in India

The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.

Bellmer to upgrade PM 3 at Mpact Felixton mill in South Africa

Paper packaging manufacturer Mpact had again opted for the modernization specialist Bellmer for its current modernization of the PM 3 at Mpact Felixton recycled containerboard mill in South Africa

Valmet to supply both a papermaking line and a paper machine rebuild to a customer in Asia-Pacific

Both will produce uncoated woodfree grades, and the start-ups are scheduled for 2026.

Valmet receives the second order of converting lines to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad, Sweden

Valmet is to provide two complete tissue converting lines including packaging solutions to Metsä Tissue's mill in Mariestad, Sweden.

Solenis and PhaBuilder cooperate to develop PHA-based materials for sustainable paper-based packaging market

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd., (hereinafter referred to as PhaBuilder), an innovative synthetic biology enterprise, to collaborate on further developing key PHA-based (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) technology for the paper packaging market.

Inside information, positive profit warning: Valmet revises upwards its Comparable EBITA guidance for 2024

Valmet estimates that net sales in 2024 will remain at the previous year's level in comparison with 2023 (EUR 5,532 million) and Comparable EBITA in 2024 will increase in comparison with 2023 (EUR 619 million).

Toscotec upgrades tissue machine at Fortissue's Viana do Castelo mill in Portugal

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.

Runtech delivers ropeless tail threading to Munksjo Caieiras in Brazil

Runtech delivers a ropeless tail threading systems to Munksjo Caieiras Ltda, Brazil. The delivery includes Runshooter technology with detailed engineering and startup support. With the upgrade Caieiras targets more fluent and faster tail threading and improved operator safety.

Solenis Acquires Aqua ChemPacs, Expanding Offering of Cleaning and Disinfection Solutions

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, announced it has acquired Aqua ChemPacs, LLC, on June 10, 2024.

Valmet to deliver pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi

Valmet has secured a contract to provide a 50 MW pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi AB, which will be located at Mölndal Energi's Riskulla site in Mölndal, Sweden. The plant, set to start operations in late 2026, will enhance the renewable energy capacity in the region​​.

Inside information, positive profit warning: Kemira upgrades its outlook for 2024

Kemira upgrades its outlook for 2024, particularly for operative EBITDA. Kemira's end-markets have continued to recover, and Kemira's strong performance in both segments has continued.

ABB and Cartiera Fornaci partner to transform paper testing

Italian recycled cardboard manufacturer chooses ABB's L&W Autoline for automated paper testing.

Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex

Andritz has acquired the Finnish company Procemex, the global leader in integrated web monitoring and web inspection solutions for the pulp and paper industry. The acquisition further strengthens Andritz's automation and digitalization portfolio.

Valmet to deliver dewatering elements to Al Dhafra Paper Manufacturing Company in United Arab Emirates

The delivery is scheduled for the Q2 2024.

Heinzel Group starts up paper machine converted by Andritz at Steyrermühl mill in Austria

Andritz has completed the conversion of a graphic paper machine at Heinzel Group's Steyrermühl mill in Austria.

Valmet signs two agreements with Papierfabrik Palm in Germany

Valmet and Papierfabrik Palm GmbH & Co KG have signed a three-year Service Agreement and a one-year Performance Agreement to further improve the performance of Palm's production lines Aalen PM5 and Wörth PM6 in Germany.

ABB receives order from Södra Cell

ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control for the pulp and paper manufacturer's mill in Värö, Sweden.

lndah Kiat Pulp & Paper invests in complete OCC line at mill in Karawang, Indonesia

Andritz has received an order from lndah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line including a reject treatment system to the mill in Karawang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.

Andritz acquires NAF AB

Following approval by the relevant authorities, the acquisition of NAF AB business by international technology group Andritz has been completed. This acquisition further strengthens the Andritz product portfolio in the field of process control and automation systems for pulp and paper mills and other process plants.

Nordic Paper chooses digital solution from AFRY

The Scandinavian paper and pulp manufacturer Nordic Paper has chosen AFRY's MES system (Manufacturing Execution System) and platform, AFRY PaperLine, to streamline its Scandinavian manufacturing processes.

Papresa invests in bale tester at Errentería paper mill in Spain

The scheduled delivery period will be during the Q4 2024.

Södra Cell deepens collaboration with ABB by ordering advanced process control system for pulp production

ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control that will help Sweden's largest forest-owner association and leading pulp manufacturer reach new levels of efficiency.

Solenis named best managed company, fourth consecutive year

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, today announced it has been selected as a 2024 Best Managed Company and a Gold Standard winner, which honors organizations that have been recognized for four or more years as Best Managed Companies.

Africaine Paper Mills installs new rewinder line at Rouiba tissue mill in Algeria

The start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2024.

MEPCO commissions Voith with construction of complete production line for recycled containerboard at its Jeddah mill in Saudi Arabia

Construction will start in Q3 2024, with commissioning expected in Q4 2027.

Caverion to deliver process electrical and instrumentation installations in the Stora Enso Oulu mill

Stora Enso Oulu Oy has chosen Caverion to deliver work related to process electrics and instrumentation installations in their Oulu mill. The work is related to the project, where one of the production lines in the Oulu mill is converted into a consumer packaging board line.

Kemira strengthens product portfolio in Brazil's growing pulp market with exclusive distribution agreement with BIM Kemi

Under this agreement, Kemira will be the sole provider of BIM defoamer and drainage technology to Brazil's pulp market.

Toscotec starts up tissue line at C. Y. P. Del R. S.A. in Colombia

Colombian tissue manufacturer C.Y.P. Del R. S.A. has started up a complete AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at its mill in Risaralda. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who has successfully installed a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer at the same mill on PM1 in 2021.

AFRY collaborates with Assocarta for decarbonizing Italian pulp & paper industry

AFRY has been selected by the Italian paper association, Assocarta to define a decarbonisation strategy for the pulp and paper sector that is in line with EU framework, country-specific conditions, and technological advancements.

ANDRITZ Completes Combustion System Upgrade on Essity Tissue Machine in England

International technology group ANDRITZ successfully completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at the paper mill of Essity in Prudhoe.

NOSTA Group transports goods for Felix Schoeller emission-free

In a pilot project, Felix Schoeller's logistics partner NOSTA Group is now supplying the plant with fully electric power.

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