CURRENT HEADLINES

• John Crane Helps U.S. Pulp And Paper Mill Cut Water Use By 90% And Extend Seal Life To Over A Year

  3/16/2026

  John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, , has helped a leading pulp and paper mill in the Southern United States to significantly improve reliability and sustainability performance by reducing water consumption by 90% and save $75,000 in total cost of ownership through a mechanical seal upgrade in its cellulose fiber production process.

• RZJD-G350J Flat Bottom Paper Bag Machine — A Versatile Solution For High-Quality Flat Bottom Paper Bag Production

  3/12/2026

  The RZJD-G350J flat bottom paper bag machine integrates coordinated application of mechanical structure and control systems and is developed to meet the stable production requirements of medium- and large-size flat bottom paper bags.

• Ahlstrom Orders ANDRITZ Steel Yankee For Paper Machine In Sweden

  3/12/2026

  Ahlstrom Sweden AB has ordered a PrimeDry Steel Yankee from ANDRITZ for a machine-glazed (MG) and specialty paper machine at its Billingsfors mill.

• Sofidel Continues Its Expansion In The U.S. $775M Investment Finalized For Inola, Oklahoma

  3/11/2026

  Sofidel, one of the world’s leading paper manufacturers producing tissue for hygienic and household use, known in Italy and across Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the details of the expansion plan announced last October to further strengthen its production capacity in the United States.

• IDB Invest Supports Paracel, The Largest Private Investment In Paraguay's History, To Develop Country's First Industrial Hub For Sustainable Forestry

  3/10/2026

  IDB Invest has approved financing of up to $165M for Paracel S.A. to support the development of an industrial hub for sustainable forestry in Paraguay.

• Emtec Electronic, Its Innovative Laboratory Measuring Devices, And Other News In Helsinki At Pulp & Beyond 2026

  3/10/2026

  The Pulp & Beyond event sees itself as a Nordic arena for forest-based bioeconomy and will once again bring together the latest innovations, products, technologies, and experts at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Center in April.

• BTG And MPH1865 Sign 3-Year Lifecycle Program Agreement To Secure Process Stability And Measurement Excellence

  3/5/2026

  BTG is pleased to announce the signature of a three-year Lifecycle Program Agreement with MPH1865 covering 13 consistency sensors installed at the Annonay mill.

• Navigator Approves €115M Investment In Aveiro To Strengthen European Tissue Capacity

  3/2/2026

  The Navigator Company has approved an investment of around €115M in the installation of a new tissue paper production machine at the Aveiro industrial complex, with an annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes.

• Södra Cell Mörrum Boosts Pulp Quality And Process Stability With Advanced Valmet Fiberline Measurements

  2/25/2026

  Valmet will supply two Valmet Fiberline Analyzers to Södra Cell Mörrum, Sweden, helping the mill improve process stability and product quality.

• ABB Signs Modernization Agreement With Billerud To Future-Proof Operations

  2/19/2026

  ABB has signed an agreement with Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud to modernize Paper Machine 5 at the company’s Gävle mill, one of its key sites for producing liquid packaging board and liner.