Current Headlines

1. Mondi Expands Range Of FunctionalBarrier Papers With High Barrier Packaging Solution 1/24/2023

   Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is expanding its unique range of medium, high and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to support customers on their journey to use more sustainable packaging solutions.

2. ABB Invests In New QCS Automation Software Maintenance Program To Provide New Features For Pulp And Paper Mills 1/17/2023

   ABB has introduced its new QCS Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) program that not only allows system evolution from older versions to the latest but also provides continuous improvements between versions through access to regular software updates, therefore helping pulp, paper, packaging and tissue mills to maximize their system investment.

3. Voith Expands Service Activities Of Onperformance.Lab (OPL) With New Location In Kunshan, China 1/17/2023

   With this step, Voith is strengthening the global network of the remote service center, which offers data-based services such as data analysis, condition monitoring, smart monitoring and expert advice.

4. Metsä Board Kaskinen Folding Boxboard Mill EIA Procedure Has Started 1/12/2023

   Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started an environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure for a folding boxboard mill it is planning to build in Kaskinen, Finland. The company submitted an EIA programme to the South Ostrobothnia Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre) on 22 December 2022 in accordance with the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure.

5. New Generation Of Matt Coated Inkjet Papers From Mitsubishi HiTec Paper 1/11/2023

   For many years, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper's matt inkjet papers have established themselves as the standard in the market. Now the Bielefeld-based speciality paper manufacturer has revised the entire matt portfolio of its jetscript inkjet media.

6. Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper Successfully Starts Up ANDRITZ Tissue Production Line With Double-Width Tissue Machine 1/6/2023

   The complete line order includes the stock preparation system with low-consistency refiners, a PrimeLine W 2000 tissue machine and the automation system. The tissue machine has a speed of 1,900 m/min and a width of 5.65 m and produces high quality tissue in the range of 11 42 gsm.

7. Morcon Partners With Indonesian Tissue Producer 1/5/2023

   Morcon Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with an Indonesian Tissue Company.

8. Stora Enso Completes The Divestment Of Its Nymölla Paper Site To Sylvamo 1/2/2023

   Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Nymölla paper production site in Sweden, and all related assets to Sylvamo, a US-based global producer of uncoated paper. The divestment announced on 15 September 2022 was closed today after regulatory approvals. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately EUR 150 million.

9. Sylvamo Acquires Nymölla Mill 1/2/2023

   Sylvamo, the world’s paper company, closed an agreement Monday acquiring Stora Enso’s uncoated freesheet paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden, for 150 million euros.

10. UPM Proceeds Towards The Final Phases In Its Growth Project In Uruguay 12/23/2022

    UPM is finalizing the construction works of the new pulp mill in Uruguay and enters the final phases of the project. The start-up of the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2023.