Huatai Group has started up a large-scale integrated forest–pulp–paper complex in Guangxi, China, designed to meet China’s new energy-efficiency standards while supplying chemical pulp and eco-friendly industrial paper to Asian markets.

Ence Terra is investing over one million euros to digitalise and upgrade wood reception and logistics at its Spanish pulp complex, targeting faster truck turnaround, better fibre traceability, and higher efficiency in wood preparation.

Nine Dragons has commissioned an AI-enabled high-speed corrugation and converting line at its Hai Phong complex in Vietnam to boost export-oriented packaging supply for Southeast Asia and China.

German specialty paper producer Feldmuehle has permanently ceased paper production at its Uetersen mill after 120 years, citing unsustainable energy costs, market pressure, and mounting regulatory burdens.

Indonesia’s Asia Pulp & Paper has announced plans to raise $2 billion to support a proposed $4 billion acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s North American tissue division, marking one of the largest outbound M&A moves by an Asian pulp and paper producer and reshaping global tissue and packaging competition.

Valmet may temporarily lay off more than 950 Finland-based employees in early 2026 as it moves to adjust capacity and improve cost efficiency in its Packaging and Paper Machines and Global Supply units.

Cepi’s latest figures confirm a 2024 rebound in European paper and pulp production, led by packaging and recycling gains, as mills prepare for tighter EU energy, climate and trade policies that will shape investment decisions across the region.

Leading European pulp and paper mills are fast-tracking investments in sustainable pulp-based packaging, decarbonisation, and efficiency upgrades to stay competitive in a weak graphic paper market.

UPM will discontinue label materials production in Nancy, France. The Nancy site will continue as a slitting and distribution terminal offering best-in class service and lead time to UPM Adhesive Materials’ customers.

Paper Corea Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea.