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More on Innovation

More on Innovation

DS Smith recently announced that it has launched Tape Back, a unique packaging design solution that eliminates the need for single-use plastic tear strips in e-commerce packaging.

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More on Paper Bottles

Teach others to lead

More on Paper Bottles

More on Innovation

Objective vs. Subjective Thinking

More on Innovation

Wildfire Risk Management

Paperitalo Point of View

Predicting a 40% Reduction in Downtime

Predicting a 40% Reduction in Downtime

When the same number pops up across very different industries, it's attention-grabbing. And the number (and phrase) that got my attention recently was this: "We reduced downtime by 40%." You don't see that every day. And how are industries getting there from here? They're implementing predictive maintenance, trying to avoid unplanned downtime through advanced AI strategies.

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Maine is Laser Focused

How to Lie With Statistics (And Allot More Money to HR)

No, it's not ISO 9000 That Needs to Change

Powering Up

The Combination of Years of Capital Project Advice

Corruption, Honesty, and Who to Trust?

Navigating Regulations... What's Next?

Thoughts on the industry

Merit; An Important Market Signal

Merit; An Important Market Signal

Perhaps one way to accelerate innovation, productivity improvement, and value creation in our industry is to be more transparent and vocal about what projects work and which ones that don't.

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On the Road Again

Where do you learn the most?

Let's go to the replay

Silver Tsunami Gains Steam

Technology That Changes Habits

Two Quotes to Apply to Creating Customers

Papermakers Corner

It's Not the Pursuit of Leisure; It is the Pursuit of Excellence

It's Not the Pursuit of Leisure; It is the Pursuit of Excellence

A significant transformation is happening in the workforce as the younger generations seek virtue ethics in their work environment. This isn't about superficial virtue signaling, but rather the pursuit of excellence and building a stack of skills. The new workforce, shaped by their early exposure to quest-based games, are motivated to enhance their personal skill set. They're striving for perfection in every detail. If you deny them this opportunity, they'll disengage and seek excellence elsewhere. Aristotle would be proud.

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The paper route, shining shoes, the $1,000 dog and $500 cats

Horse venture

Tire Ride

Difficult times are relative to what you're going through

Crashing the wrong party

The time I cheated death at the mill

Technology

Practical Limitations of AI

Practical Limitations of AI

In 2023 during a particularly demanding day on the Texas electrical grid, a bitcoin mining operation in Rockdale was told to shut down in exchange for $31.7 million.

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Suzano signs long-term deal with Marvin following successful validation of forestry sector AI geospatial intelligence capabilities

Suzano signs long-term deal with Marvin following successful validation of forestry sector AI geospatial intelligence capabilities

Suzano commits to long-term commercial agreement with the AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup, Marvin, following successful technical validations of its platform through field trials demonstrating applicability across Suzano's operations.

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Spotlight

Registration Opens for Amplify, The Print Finishing & Embellishment Event

Registration Opens for Amplify, The Print Finishing & Embellishment Event

Amplify is where print and packaging designers, commercial printers, print finishers, binders, mailers and creatives come together with the equipment and suppliers to those industries. Join us for an immersive three-day experience and gain the inspiration, knowledge and network to amplify your business.

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Two Sides North America Welcomes RWT Production, LLC as the Newest Member in Support of Sustainable Direct Mail Practices

Two Sides North America Welcomes RWT Production, LLC as the Newest Member in Support of Sustainable Direct Mail Practices

Two Sides North America (TSNA), a non-profit organization advocating for the sustainable attributes of print, paper, and paper-based packaging, is pleased to announce RWT Production, LLC as its newest member. This partnership highlights RWT Production's dedication to sustainability within the direct mail and print industries.

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Charmin 'Bares' It All This Dating Season After Uncovering 76% of Americans Consider Premium Toilet Paper a Green Flag

Two Sides North America Launches the Love Paper Campaign

Jim's travels

Where is Jim this week?

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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Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

We had an opportunity to gather on the evening of 6 October 2022 and award the Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award to Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington. Todd came in on budget on a tough project that was done entirely during the Covid Era. Todd learned the meaning of Force Majeure and still pulled it in on budget. Great job, Todd!

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International SAP Conference For Forest Products, Paper and Packaging in Madrid

Industree 4.0

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Leading Stories

Aiken County, South Carolina Council approves tax incentive for Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Aiken County, South Carolina Council approves tax incentive for Kimberly-Clark Corporation

According to the ordinance's language, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Kimberly-Clark Palmetto Inc. "acting for themselves, one or more current or future affiliates, and other project sponsors" would like to "establish and/or expand a manufacturing and distribution facility in county."

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Nippon Paper, Sumitomo, Green Earth Institute to establish biomass firm in Japan

Nippon Paper, Sumitomo, Green Earth Institute to establish biomass firm in Japan

Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass. Establishment of the joint venture is scheduled for March 2025.

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Kruger invests $6.5 million to diversify production at Wayagamack mill

Kruger invests $6.5 million to diversify production at Wayagamack mill

Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.

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Clearwater Paper to cut 10% of positions across company; targets $30M-$40M cost savings in 2025

Clearwater Paper to cut 10% of positions across company; targets $30M-$40M cost savings in 2025

The company states: "We continue to experience challenging SBS industry conditions, with supply exceeding demand, but we remain optimistic about the future growth prospects of paperboard packaging. We are taking actions to address the resulting near term margin pressure by reducing fixed costs, including eliminating more than 10% of all positions across the company. These combined actions should deliver $30 to $40 million in cost savings in 2025. While our industry is currently in a down cycle, we continue to invest in our assets to ensure that they remain competitive in the long-run."

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Nippon Opal workers claim win as 30-day lockout at Maryvale paper mill ends

Nippon Opal workers claim win as 30-day lockout at Maryvale paper mill ends

The workers voted on Saturday to accept an improved deal, with their return scheduled for 6:00am Sunday, February 16th.

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Oji Fibre Solutions to close PM6 at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand

Oji Fibre Solutions to close PM6 at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand

Oji Fibre Solutions has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.

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Domtar: New treatment system to reduce odors from Kingsport, Tennessee site

Domtar: New treatment system to reduce odors from Kingsport, Tennessee site

Domtar plans to start construction on the new treatment system later in 2025.

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Sludge-like material in Fox River coming from ongoing spill from McKinley Paper mill

Sludge-like material in Fox River coming from ongoing spill from McKinley Paper mill

Materials from the McKinley Paper mill in Combined Locks have been spilling into the Fox River for over two weeks.

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International Paper announces four more closures, cutting 675 jobs

International Paper announces four more closures, cutting 675 jobs

The company also said it will close its recycling plant in Phoenix and box plant in Hazelton, Pa., during the same time period.

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Sylvamo to invest $145 million in South Carolina facilities

Sylvamo to invest $145 million in South Carolina facilities

Sylvamo announces major investments at its two South Carolina facilities. The company plans to invest approximately $145 million in high-return projects to reduce costs and significantly enhance the capabilities at its mill in Eastover, South Carolina.

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Georgia-Pacific's Prosperity Plywood Mill Announces a $14 Million Investment in Upgrades and Additional Mill Improvements

Georgia-Pacific's Prosperity Plywood Mill Announces a $14 Million Investment in Upgrades and Additional Mill Improvements

Georgia-Pacific continues its investment in its plywood mill located in Prosperity, South Carolina through $14 million worth of upgrades and improvements to mill operations. One of the major focuses of this project will be to upgrade the existing boiler, which will increase fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and help boost the local economy through the jobs the project will create during the renovation.

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Metsä Group submits final planning application for proposed Goole tissue paper mill

Metsä Group submits final planning application for proposed Goole tissue paper mill

The project would create over 400 new jobs and increase the UK's self-sufficiency in the tissue paper market to approximately 85%.

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North Carolina settles Pactiv Evergreen, Canton paper mill lawsuit for $6.25 million

North Carolina settles Pactiv Evergreen, Canton paper mill lawsuit for $6.25 million

The state of North Carolina has settled its lawsuit against Pactiv Evergreen, with the company agreeing to repay about half of the $12 million it received for creating jobs at the now-shuttered Canton paper mill.

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Pactiv Evergreen Kalamazoo, Michigan facility to close, lay off 153 workers

Pactiv Evergreen Kalamazoo, Michigan facility to close, lay off 153 workers

Layoffs are expected to begin April 11 and conclude on or before June 13, the notice states.

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Interfor cleared of mismanagement claims

Interfor cleared of mismanagement claims

Interfor Corporation has been cleared of mismanagement claims in regards to its logging practices north of Grand Forks.

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Stora Enso achieves milestone in carbon reduction

Stora Enso achieves milestone in carbon reduction

By the end of 2024, Stora Enso achieved a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing the target of a 50% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 base year. This milestone reflects the Group's long-term commitment to proactive decarbonisation efforts.

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McKinley Paper cited for floating solids in Fox River; DNR talks challenges in determining safety

McKinley Paper cited for floating solids in Fox River; DNR talks challenges in determining safety

McKinley Paper's Combined Locks mill has been cited for a permit violation after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources observed floating solids in the Fox River, transgressing environmental regulations.

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Setra plans potential sale of Malå sawmill in Sweden in 2025

Setra plans potential sale of Malå sawmill in Sweden in 2025

Setra Group AB is considering selling its sawmill in Malå, Sweden, during 2025, aiming to strengthen its operations in central Sweden.

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Metsä Fibre starts change negotiations at Lappeenranta, Renko and Vilppula sawmills

Metsä Fibre starts change negotiations at Lappeenranta, Renko and Vilppula sawmills

The change negotiations cover the entire staff of Lappeenranta, Renko and Vilppula sawmills, approximately 245 people.

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North Carolina DEQ modifies air quality permit for International Paper Mill

Australia's first, and now last, newsprint maker will have a new owner

Aiken County, South Carolina Council approves tax incentive for Kimberly-Clark Corporation

According to the ordinance's language, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Kimberly-Clark Palmetto Inc. "acting for themselves, one or more current or future affiliates, and other project sponsors" would like to "establish and/or ...

Nippon Paper, Sumitomo, Green Earth Institute to establish biomass firm in Japan

Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and...

Kruger invests $6.5 million to diversify production at Wayagamack mill

Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.

Clearwater Paper to cut 10% of positions across company; targets $30M-$40M cost savings in 2025

The company states: "We continue to experience challenging SBS industry conditions, with supply exceeding demand, but we remain optimistic about the future growth prospects of paperboard packaging. We are taking actions to ad...

Nippon Opal workers claim win as 30-day lockout at Maryvale paper mill ends

The workers voted on Saturday to accept an improved deal, with their return scheduled for 6:00am Sunday, February 16th.

Oji Fibre Solutions to close PM6 at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand

Oji Fibre Solutions has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.

Domtar: New treatment system to reduce odors from Kingsport, Tennessee site

Domtar plans to start construction on the new treatment system later in 2025.

Sludge-like material in Fox River coming from ongoing spill from McKinley Paper mill

Materials from the McKinley Paper mill in Combined Locks have been spilling into the Fox River for over two weeks.

Industry News

UFP Industries' sales fall 8 percent in 2024 as prices and demand decline

UFP Industries' sales fall 8 percent in 2024 as prices and demand decline

UFP Industries reported net sales of $6.7 billion for fiscal 2024, marking an 8% decline from 2023.

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Sealed Air CEO Patrick Kivits steps down, Dustin Semach succeeds

Sealed Air CEO Patrick Kivits steps down, Dustin Semach succeeds

Sealed Air (SEE) announced that Dustin Semach has been appointed to serve as the president and CEO, effective immediately. Semach will also serve as a member of the board of directors and its executive committee.

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Huhtamaki to separate Fiber Foodservice business into two distinct segments

Huhtamaki to separate Fiber Foodservice business into two distinct segments

Huhtamaki is separating the Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment into two distinct business segments, Fiber Packaging and Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania. The change is expected to take effect as of April 1, 2025, at the latest.

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Elevating Indoor Air Quality Standards: Kimberly-Clark's New Kleenex® Air Filters Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

Elevating Indoor Air Quality Standards: Kimberly-Clark's New Kleenex® Air Filters Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

Kleenex® Elite Allergen Air Filters MERV 12 and 13 meet strict standards for capturing pollen, allergens, and other microparticles.

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Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

Valmet and Mercer International continue collaborating to advance Mercer's digital transformation. Valmet has received an order for the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) as a part of the ongoing modernization project at Mercer's Peace River pulp mill in Alberta, Canada.

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Södra delivers CLT to Gothenburg Grand Central

Södra delivers CLT to Gothenburg Grand Central

The construction of Gothenburg Grand Central has started, a new station building in a completely new district.

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Södra delivers a strong result in a challenging situation

Södra delivers a strong result in a challenging situation

Södra delivered a strong result for 2024. Operating profit totalled SEK 2,630 million and Södra's Board proposes a profit distribution of SEK 1,753 million to members. During the year, the implementation of Södra's strategy continued, with a focus on strengthening competitiveness in both the long and short term to create maximum value for forest estates.

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Domtar Funds Indigenous-Led Conservation in Canada

Domtar Funds Indigenous-Led Conservation in Canada

Investment of $135,000 in First 30x30 Canada program contributes to conservation commitments.

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Suzano sets sales record in 2024 with new mill in Mato Grosso do Sul state and acquisition in the U.S.

Suzano sets sales record in 2024 with new mill in Mato Grosso do Sul state and acquisition in the U.S.

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, announces its quarterly results for both the final quarter (4Q24) and the full year (2024).

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West Fraser reports $1.4 billion in Q4 sales, forecasts stable production for 2025

West Fraser reports $1.4 billion in Q4 sales, forecasts stable production for 2025

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports fourth-quarter 2024 sales of $1.4 billion, with a net loss of $62 million. Annual sales reach $6.2 billion, with a $5 million loss for the year.

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Western Forest Products sells private land on Northern Vancouver Island to Eastwood Forests

Western Forest Products sells private land on Northern Vancouver Island to Eastwood Forests

Western Forest Products Inc. ("Western") and Eastwood Forests, LLC announced that Western has completed the sale of approximately 14,500 hectares of fee simple land on northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia ("BC"), Canada to a Canadian affiliate of the Eastwood Climate Smart Forestry Fund I LP for $69.2 million.

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International Paper Appoints Former DS Smith Director to Board Following Acquisition

International Paper Appoints Former DS Smith Director to Board Following Acquisition

Mr. Robbie, 61, joins the IP Board after serving on DS Smith's Board of Directors since 2019. On January 31, 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith to create a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on the attractive North America and EMEA regions.

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Ahlstrom's new BioProtect™ product nominated to IDEA 2025 Nonwoven Achievement Award featuring OrganoClick's OC-BioBinder®

Ahlstrom's new BioProtect™ product nominated to IDEA 2025 Nonwoven Achievement Award featuring OrganoClick's OC-BioBinder®

Ahlstrom, a globally leading nonwoven producer, has been nominated as a finalist for the IDEA 2025 Awards in the "Nonwoven Product" category for its innovative BioProtect™ laundry care solution. This biodegradable and certified biobased product is based on cellulosic fibers in combination with OrganoClick's OC-BioBinder® and represents years of dedicated development.

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Ahlstrom achieves a Leadership score A- in CDP climate disclosure

Ahlstrom achieves a Leadership score A- in CDP climate disclosure

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its strong commitment to climate action, earning a Leadership score of A- rating in the 2024 CDP Climate disclosure. This achievement highlights Ahlstrom's strategic and systematic efforts to reduce climate impact across the value chain while reinforcing our dedication to transparency and action in tackling climate change.

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Smurfit WestRock fourth-quarter net income almost triples after merger

Mondi and Proquimia launch paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwashing tabs

Lecta innovates in flexible packaging with Metalvac GP PFAS-Free for enhanced product protection

Sylvamo 2024 Earnings Per Share Increases 21%, Adjusted Operating Earnings Per Share Up 14% as Company Generates Strong Cash Flow

Essity Included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Global Player Recognizes SCA's Forestry Work and Climate Efforts on the A-List

UPM recognized among top sustainability performers by CDP and S&P Global

Academic Spotlight

Metsä Group continues cooperation with 4H in Finland

Metsä Group continues cooperation with 4H in Finland

Metsä Group and 4H in Finland have signed a new cooperation agreement for the period 2025-2026, with the aim of improving young people's knowledge of forests and strengthening the relationship with forests.

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PotlatchDeltic's Electrician Apprenticeship Program

PotlatchDeltic's Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Our St. Maries, Idaho facility's electrician apprenticeship program consists of a combination of online/classroom coursework and practical experience. Electrician apprentices must accrue 8,000 hours of on-the-job work experience and are required to be enrolled in an accredited electrician apprenticeship school for their classroom training

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Södra Foundation grants SEK 12.5 million for research

Student Spotlight: Kate Ross of Miami University

Student Spotlight: Paul Sausville of Syracuse

Interview with UWSP Paper Science and Engineering Senior Nathan Roth

Interview with University of Maine senior Connor Alley

Student Spotlight: Kateyn Gyurich of Western Michigan

Student Spotlight: Nino Panetta of Georgia Tech

$1.6M donation will accelerate progress within the pulp and paper industry

SAP Selects

About SAP Selects

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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Just around the corner now

Just around the corner now

A bit of technology five years in the making. It is about time.

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Could Industry 4.0 provide transparency for the recycled fiber markets?

Directed Search

Directed Search

Frustrated when you search for "pulp" and come up with "John Travolta"? This should help:

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People in the News

Huhtamaki appoints Sara Engber as President, Fiber Packaging

Sara Engber has worked at Huhtamaki since 2009 in multiple positions, most recently as Senior Vice President, Operations, North America.

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Scott A. Clark Elected to Sonoco Products Company's Board of Directors

Sonoco Products Company has announced the election of Scott A. Clark to its Board of Directors as an independent member, with his formal election set for the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

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Boise Cascade appoints Joanna Barney as executive vice president of building materials distribution

Boise Cascade Company announces the promotion of Joanna (Jo) Barney to executive vice president of its Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective February 17, 2025.

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Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper names new CEO

MacPherson brings pulp and paper industry experience to Thunder Bay, most recently serving as Vice President of Paperboard Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging International. Prior to Graphic, MacPherson was Managing Director at Mercer International, Canada, and Mill Manager for Domtar in Kingsport, Tennessee. Earlier in this career, he held engineering leadership positions at Weyerhaeuser and Willamette Industries.

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Klaus Peller leaves CEO position at Syktyvkar LPK in Russia

Klaus Peller, CEO of Syktyvkar LPK, will leave his position on March 5, 2025, the company announced.

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AF&PA Elects PCA's Mark Kowlzan as Board Chair; Welcomes 8 New Members

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has introduced Packaging Corporation of America Chairman & CEO Mark Kowlzan as AF&PA's incoming Board Chair. He joined other paper and wood product industry leaders at the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting on January 30.

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Tafisa Canada appoints Gino Lévesque as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada announces the appointment of Gino Lévesque as the company's future Chief Executive Officer.

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Doug Wall joins Röchling Industrial (Leripa PaperTech) as Vice President of Sales for North America

Doug comes to Röchling with over 40 years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry, with the first 10 years working in R&D and Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging, followed by 30+ years in Sales Leadership for industry-leading companies like Albany International, Voith Paper, and Coldwater / Valmet.

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Tom Hodgman Joins BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group as Senior Portfolio Manager

The BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hodgman as Senior Portfolio Manager, focusing on both the firm's Latin American reforestation strategy as well as conservation strategies across its global portfolio.

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James Cropper announces executive officer retirement

James Cropper plc announces that Patrick Willink has informed the Board of his intention to retire from James Cropper in April 2026.

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ISA Elevates Seven Members to Fellow

The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- congratulates the seven individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2025.

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Jussi Linnaranta continues as Chair of Metsäliitto Cooperative Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Metsä Group's parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative has in its constituent meeting decided that Jussi Linnaranta continues as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Mikko Mäkimattila continues as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.

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DMC Biotechnologies Announces Dr. Jim Flatt as CEO

DMC Biotechnologies, a leader in synthetic biology and precision fermentation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James (Jim) Flatt as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Nordic Paper Holding AB Announces Board Appointments

The general meeting resolved to elect Tim Stubbs, Russel Wanke, Omar Hoek, Christer Simrén, Alexandre Mignotte, Ricardo Mateiro and Riccardo Franchi as new board members for the period until the end of the next annual general meeting. Accordingly, all current board members elected by the general meeting will be replaced.

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LP Building Solutions Names Jack Johnson as Vice President, Siding Manufacturing

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the appointment of Jack Johnson as Vice President, Siding Manufacturing, effective immediately.

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Metsä Tissue names Joonas Kukkonen as SVP, Finland and the Baltics

Joonas Kukkonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finland and the Baltics, and member of the company's Management Team. He reports to Metsä Tissue's CEO Esa Kaikkonen. The change enters into force as of January 1st 2025.

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Rajeev Bhalla and Suzan Morno-Wade Named to Veritiv Board of Directors

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced today the appointment of Rajeev Bhalla and Suzan Morno-Wade to the company's board of directors. Mr. Bhalla will chair the Audit Committee, and Ms. Morno-Wade will chair the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee.

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USDA Appoints Paper and Packaging Board Members

2025 Officers and Full Board of Directors Announced

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Jaakko Nikkilä appointed President of Billerud Europe

Jaakko Nikkilä holds the position of Executive Vice President at UPM, heading the business area Specialty Paper with global sales of around EUR 1.5 billion, until year-end.

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Mikael Palm appointed as new forestry market area manager at Ludvig & Co

Mikael, who most recently served as Head of Business and Operations Development at Stora Enso Skog, assumed his new role on December 9.

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US Paper and Packaging Board names new leadership for 2025

Serving three-year terms are Steve Henry of Domtar, Brandon Bennett of Georgia-Pacific, and Erin Raccah of Sylvamo. Anne Ayer of Sappi will serve a two-year term, while Richard Bennett of Suzano Packaging has been appointed for a one-year term.

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Changes in Metsä Tissue Management team

Joonas Kukkonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finland and the Baltics, and member of the company's Management Team. He reports to Metsä Tissue's CEO Esa Kaikkonen.

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Michael Rupp appointed head of Dieffenbacher recycling business unit

On December 1, 2024, Michael Rupp assumed leadership of the Recycling business unit at German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher, based in Eppingen.

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Paperboard Packaging Council Unveils 2024-2025 Board of Directors

PPC's Board Includes Industry Leaders Poised to Drive Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence in Paperboard Packaging.

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Päivi Lindqvist joins the Board of Metsäliitto Cooperative

Päivi Lindqvist is currently the CFO of Glaston Corporation.

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Change in UPM's Group Executive Team: Susanna Rinne assumes interim role leading UPM Plywood business area as of 1 January 2025

Susanna Rinne has been appointed as interim Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood business area, effective 1 January 2025. As announced earlier, the current Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood, Mika Kekki, has been appointed to lead the UPM Specialty Papers business area starting from the same date.

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Change in Ahlstrom's Executive Leadership Team

Sophie Haan, EVP, Protective Materials division and member of the Executive Leadership Team has decided to leave Ahlstrom to pursue a career opportunity outside the company. Sophie will stay in her current position until the end of January 2025. The process of finding a successor for her will start with immediate effect.

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Change in Valmet's Executive Team

Jukka Tiitinen, Area President, North America, has decided to retire after a long and successful career at Valmet. Jukka Tiitinen will step down from his role on 31 December 2024 and do the handover to an interim Head of North America in January 2025.

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Viktor Pilemyr new business area controller at Södra Wood

In mid-February, Viktor Pilemyr takes up the role of new business area controller at Södra Wood. He has solid experience from in-house manufacturing and comes most recently from the role of CFO at OBOS.

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Kimberly-Clark Elects Joseph Romanelli to its Board of Directors

In connection with the election, Kimberly-Clark's board size will increase from 12 to 13 directors.

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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Appoints Niels Flierma as New Member of the Management Board Starting January 2025

Up to now, Niels has headed the Paper & Recycling division of DS Smith, a worldwide leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging headquartered in London, and has been a member of the Group Executive Team.

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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Group expands Management Board

The Supervisory Board of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM) has appointed Niels Flierman (49), as new member of the Management Board for a three-year period starting January 2025.

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Stephen Scherger of Graphic Packaging International Elected Chairman of the Paperboard Packaging Council

​Scherger, who first held the position in 2012, returns as PPC's Board Chair, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to the paperboard packaging industry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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A.Celli to supply new paper winder to Five Continents Special Paper in China

Five Continents Special Paper (Hubei) placed an order with A.Celli for new E-WIND P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan, Hubei Province, China.

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Shandong Jintianhe Paper integrates Valmet's automation and quality control for food-grade packaging in China

The order was recorded in Valmet's fourth-quarter 2024 orders, with delivery set for the second quarter of 2025.

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Suzano reaches nominal capacity and 1 million tons of production in record time with ANDRITZ-delivered pulp mill

Suzano has reached remarkable production milestones at its new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, delivered by ANDRITZ.

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Valmet to deliver a quality control system for corrugator to Penha in Brazil

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

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Nordic Paper invests in wireless vibration measurement at Bäckhammar mill in Sweden

SPM Instrument AB has received a strategically important order from Nordic Paper's mill in Bäckhammar in Värmland, Sweden, for a larger volume of the Airius LTE-M wireless vibration sensor.

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Sri Andal invests in IQ Moisturizer for kraft machine in India

The delivery is scheduled for the Q1 2025.

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Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India

The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025.

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Valmet secures the best A List position in the CDP Climate disclosure for the second year in a row

CDP's evaluation is based on the company's disclosure about its climate-related strategy, targets, governance, risks and opportunities, risk management, and actions in the last reporting year.

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Aikawa Fiber Technologies appoints new CEO

Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) has appointed Ali Raheem as its new CEO, reinforcing its leadership and strategic growth focus. Ali brings extensive global experience in business development, strategy, and leadership across multiple industries.

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ANDRITZ strengthens environmental offering with acquisition of LDX Solutions

ANDRITZ has acquired LDX Solutions, a leading provider of emission reduction technologies and related services in the North American industrial market, with annual revenues of about $100 million

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Kadant Johnson Promotes Chad Corte to President

Mr. Corte was promoted to vice president and general manager of Kadant Johnson in July 2024. He served as vice president of finance from 2021 to 2024 and as the director of customer service from 2015 to 2021. Mr. Corte began his career at Kadant Johnson in 2007 and has held various financial, commercial, and operational roles.

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Chris Demler promoted to Vice President, Fiber Processing of Kadant

Chris has served as president of Kadant Black Clawson since 2019 and has filled various roles in business and technology development since joining as a Product Manager in 2006. He has provided strong technical leadership including the development of seven patents for KBC.

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DS Smith's Kemsley Mill extends service contract with Voith

DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire stock preparation of four production lines for a further three years.

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Jerry Westerkamp joining Kadant Black Clawson as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

In his most recent role as Global Key Account Leader at Barry Wehmiller Packaging, Jerry led strategic initiatives across multiple divisions, coaching teams to enhance commercial excellence with top-tier global accounts.

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Kenny Leathers announced as the next President of Kadant Black Clawson

Kenny has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a proven ability to drive sales and business success.

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Valmet to deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen Iggesund in Sweden

Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen's Iggesund mill in Sweden. The upgrade is set to be delivered in October 2025, and it will replace the reel servo and control systems of the mill's board machine 2 (BM2).

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Toscotec to supply two Yankee hood upgrades in Europe and USA

The projects are scheduled for completion in 2025.

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A.Celli to supply four sets of paper rewinders to Sun Paper Nanning in China

A.Celli has been chosen once again by the leading Chinese papermaking group Sun Paper for a project involving the new paper production line in Nanning, Guangxi Province.

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Andritz acquires recycling technology specialist ATN Engineering

Andritz has acquired ATN Engineering B.V., a Dutch company specializing in advanced recycling technologies.

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Sun Paper invests in stock preparation systems and pulping line at Nanning mill in China

Start-up is scheduled for the Q3 2025.

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Hengan starts up tissue machine at Fujian mill in China

Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a TADVISION tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian. This is the second of two TAD (Through-Air-Drying) machines that Toscotec supplied to Hengan, of which the first came online in 2023 at their Xiaogan mill in Hubei.

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Valmet to supply an off-machine coater to a customer in Asia-Pacific

The machine is intended for coated specialty paper grades and will include Valmet's latest technology.

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Valmet to deliver an Advantage ThruAir Drying tissue machine to Irving Consumer Products in Macon, Georgia, USA

The startup is planned for 2027.

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ANDRITZ bast fiber lines for flax processing start up at Van Robaeys

ANDRITZ supplied and recently commissioned two new refining and cottonizing lines for Van Robaeys, France.

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Kadant Awarded Fiber Processing System Order from Papel San Francisco

Kadant Black Clawson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., was awarded an order from Papel San Francisco to supply a complete stock preparation and deinking line for its Mexicali, Mexico facility. This is the second fiber processing system purchased by Papel San Francisco from Kadant Black Clawson for the site.

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Kadant Black Clawson Promotes Kenny Leathers to President

Kadant Black Clawson, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the promotion of Kenny Leathers to president. In this capacity, Mr. Leathers is responsible for the company's operations in Lebanon, Ohio which include sales and marketing, R&D, manufacturing, and customer service.

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Andritz introduces pilot line for dry molded fiber production in Montbonnot, France

Andritz has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France.

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Valmet introduces a new roll cover specially designed for the nonwovens process in the textile industry

Valmet is launching a new long-lasting rubber roll cover to better serve its customers in the textile industry.

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Valmet's production unit in Finland earns ISCC PLUS certification that enables the use of bio-based raw materials in paper machine clothing

Valmet has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for its paper machine clothing production unit in Tampere, Finland. With the certification, Valmet can introduce new bio-based raw materials in its fabrics used in pulp, board, paper, and tissue production.

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Valmet to deliver a chipper feeding line upgrade to Unilin Panels in Belgium

The delivery will take place during the mill's annual shutdown in the third quarter of 2025.

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AFRY awarded EPCM project for Arauco's new pulp mill in Brazil

Chilean forestry group Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco) will invest $4.6 billion in building a bleached eucalyptus market pulp mill in Brazil.

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Change in Valmet's Executive Team

Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Corporate Relations and a member of Valmet's Executive Team since 2013, leaves Valmet and continues her career outside the company.

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The proposal of Valmet's Shareholders' Nomination Board for the composition and remuneration of the Board of Directors

Mikael Mäkinen, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Jaakko Eskola, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, have informed Valmet's Nomination Board that they will not be available in the election of the Board of Directors in the next Annual General Meeting.

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Valmet to deliver a SymBelt upgrade to Mercer Stendal in Germany

The delivery will take place during the mill's annual shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Hinojosa Packaging to increase containerboard production at its Alquería mill in Spain

The shutdown and restart of PM 1 are scheduled for the Q1 2026.

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Kadant Black Clawson Expands Product Portfolio with Tornado Pulper Addition

The Tornado pulper is a high-shear pulper capable of both tearing and fibrillating fibrous materials.

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Kemira to lay off 23 employees

Kemira's change negotiations initiated on October 14, 2024 have concluded. As a result of the negotiations 23 employees will be made redundant.

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AFRY joins Industrikraft

Industrikraft is a new company formed before the summer on the initiative of Alfa Laval, Boliden, SKF, Stora Enso and the Volvo Group, to support the expansion of the Swedish electricity supply. Today, AFRY joins as an equal shareholder, together with a number of other companies.

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Valmet to deliver a modern lime kiln to Kuantum Papers Limited in India

The project's duration is approximately one year, with the installation planned to take place at the end of 2025.

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ABB launches new industry paper series showcasing real progress in the pulp and paper industry

Customers set to gain further technology insights and industry perspectives from the sustainability-focused reports.

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ANDRITZ launches PrimeDry HotAir Box to reduce energy consumption in tissue drying

ANDRITZ has developed the PrimeDry HotAir Box, an innovative solution that enables tissue producers to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while increasing machine efficiency.

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Valmet Enhances Port Hawkesbury Paper's Operations with Valmet DNA Condition Monitoring

Port Hawkesbury Paper has chosen Valmet to deliver a condition monitoring solution for its supercalendered paper mill in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Arauco orders OSB plant from Dieffenbacher

The plant is scheduled to start production in the second half of 2026.

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Valmet to deliver a cooking plant pre-evaporator upgrade for Mercer Rosenthal in Germany

The new system is planned to be taken into operation during the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Valmet to supply a complete papermaking line to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific

The start-up is scheduled for 2026.

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Valmet's website ranked number one in a survey by Comprend

Valmet's website, valmet.com, has reached the top position in Finland in the Comprend Webranking 2024.

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BASF closes divestiture of flocculant mining business to Solenis

On November 1, 2024, BASF closed the divestment of its flocculant mining business to Solenis, a global producer of specialty chemicals for water intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets.

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ABB chosen to install high-efficiency drives and motors for DS Smith's new recycled containerboard line in Italy

Customer selects ABB drives and motors for Lucca Paper Mill, which will be the biggest mill of its kind in the country.

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Kadant Johnson to Supply Steam and Condensate System and Dryer Hardware for Greenfield Paper Mill

Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), will supply the steam and condensate system, and dryer hardware as a part of a greenfield coated recycled board (CRB) pulp and paper mill in the Southern United States.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kemira updates its long-term financial targets

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

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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.

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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.

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

The delivery will be completed in December 2024.

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