International technology group ANDRITZ saw a satisfactory business development in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue decreased slightly, but profitability remained stable and net income increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023. While total order intake declined from the high level of the previous year, orders for green technologies went up. ANDRITZ CEO Joachim Schönbeck stated, “Considering the increasingly difficult economic and geopolitical

Seed paper bags have become increasingly popular in recent years as environmentally conscious consumers seek practical and sustainable ways to make their surroundings green. These bags are utilized in various individual as well as commercial settings and are particularly useful in the distribution, storage, and packaging of perishable seeds and saplings that can be directly sowed into the earth. In developed countries where space is limited, these seed bags are also preferred by con

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has made an investment decision to renew the folding boxboard machine at Simpele, which will improve the quality of folding boxboard and increase production efficiency. The investment will enable the replacement of fossil fuels in paperboard production, and supports Metsä Board's target of fossil free production at all its mills by the end of 2030. Metsä Board has previously announced (Investor News 21 March 2024) to launch a

Recycling is a central component of Voith Paper’s sustainability strategy and forms the basis for a sustainable paper industry. With this in mind, the company is stepping up its activities in the area of reutilization and recycling of press felts in order to conserve resources, reduce waste and cut CO2 emissions. “Our goal is to keep materials in the cycle and thus make a contribution to environmental protection,” explains Dr Robert Eberhardt, Senior R&D Manage

Colombian tissue manufacturer C.Y.P. Del R. S.A. has started up a complete AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at its mill in Risaralda. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who has successfully installed a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer at the same mill on PM1 in 2021. Designed for optimal energy efficiency, the new AHEAD 1.8 machine features an upgraded design TT NextPress shoe press, a third-generation TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high efficiency TT Hood. The supply includes T

Kornit Digital LTD. a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, announced today a groundbreaking partnership with Ball & Doggett - Australia's premier distributor of printable materials, press consumables, and printing equipment. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the print industry, poised to redefine print-on-demand capabilities for businesses across the Australian market. Recognizing the growin

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from PT. Pabrik Kertas Indonesia (PT. Pakerin) to rebuild two existing OCC (old corrugated containers) lines for its mill in Surabaya, Indonesia. The modernization will considerably improve pulp quality to produce more competitive products with higher operational efficiency and reduced energy consumption. The capacity of both lines will be increased to 500 t/d, utilizing 100% imported OCC as raw material. Suryomu

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced today that the Company has completed the sale of its Quesnel River Pulp mill, and its Slave Lake Pulp mill to an affiliate of a fund managed by Atlas Holdings following completion of customary regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The mills will be operated by Millar Western Forest Products, which joined the global Atlas family of manufacturing and distribution businesses in 2017. "We would like to t