One year after announcing a historic $700 million investment in its manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon, Roseburg Forest Products is proud to share that construction at two new plants in Dillard, Ore., is well underway. Dillard Components will be the first of the new plants to come online, with startup expected in late summer 2024. The plant will convert specialty medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels manufactured at Roseburg’s MDF plant in Medford, Ore., into Armorit

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. This is the third upgrade of this kind that ANDRITZ carried out for global hygiene and health company Essity. ANDRITZ installed new equipment including a new gas valve train as well as a new burner management system for electronic control of the air/gas ratio to optimize the combustion process o

Sappi Europe will increase prices for its packaging and speciality paper products effective on deliveries as from June 2024. This increase is necessary to maintain the viability of Sappi’s business, the actual amount will depend on the product group: Flexible packaging – 15%, Release liner (CCK & Glassine) – 15%, Label papers – 10%. Sappi’s European sales team will be in further contact directly with customers to discuss the details of the

We had the pleasure of presenting our new innovations in (waste) water treatment to Asahi's Global Supply Chain Team at the famous Asahi Building in Tokyo! We presented our proven track record in helping breweries worldwide reduce their wate footprint by focusing on wastewater recovery. In addition, we introduced our breakthrough technology for Anaerobic Wastewater

Toscotec will take part in the Asian Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference 2024, one of the global major Nonwovens exhibitions, scheduled from 22 to 24 May at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Toscotec has recently launched the innovative OPTIMA line for the Nonwovens market. Based on high control and efficiency, the new line is composed of the OPTIMA winder and rewinder, featuring automatic tension and nip control, and a wide array of packaging solutions designed for the hi

Maflex Tissue Converting Machinery, the Lucca, Italy-based company that has been manufacturing converting equipment for more than 25 years, stands out for the practicality with which it approaches projects. Aimed at the customer’s needs and oriented toward its results, it combines technology, innovation, quality and a highly competitive pricing strategy to offer a complete tailor-made package that meets the demands of converters worldwide. The new graphics on Maflex li

Canfor Corporation is announcing that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Resolute El Dorado Inc., an affiliate of Domtar Corporation, to acquire its El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas. The US$73 million acquisition, including working capital, will create synergies and vertical integration opportunities given its complementary geographic fit with Canfor’s existing operations in the region. The facility, which is close to key end-markets

Renewable energy company Drax has chosen international technology group ANDRITZ as the main contractor for the upgrade of its Cruachan pumped storage power plant in Scotland. ANDRITZ will supply two new generating units comprising pump turbines and motor generators, alongside essential main inlet valves. Cruachan Power Station, located on the shores of Loch Awe in Argyll, is one of just four pumped storage hydro facilities in the UK, playing a critical role in the country&