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ABB has upgraded a paper machine at a mill in France with its award-winning IE5 SynRM motors, the first project in the country to be fully equipped with the technology. The site belongs to DS Smith Packaging Contoire-Hamel, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services. In addition to 24 IE5 SynRM motors, ABB supplied ACS 880 multidrives, AC500-S Safety and AC 800M controllers and panels. Both AC500 and AC 800M are connected under a com

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Salzgitter Flachstahl, Salzgitter, Germany, to supply a new pickling section for the existing push pickling line designed for heavy-duty steel grades. The line was supplied by ANDRITZ in 1992 and has been operating successfully ever since. The new process equipment will ensure continued reliable operation and increase the line’s efficiency. Start-up is scheduled for mid-2025. The scope of supply compri

Eco-Products® announced today that it has added a variety of paper bags, sandwich wraps and other items to its GreenStripe® line of compostable products. The products, available now as part of the Eco-Products bundle, are made with no-added PFAS and are ideal for restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, bakers, concessions and other foodservice operators. Each of the products is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute, meaning all have undergone rigorous test

International Paper announced that its board of directors has elected Andrew Silvernail as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive evaluation process. Effective May 1, 2024, Silvernail will succeed Mark Sutton, who previously announced the final phase of the CEO succession process. Sutton will continue in his role as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Silvernail has two decades of experience leading glob

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of LPW Group Holdings, Inc. (“LPW Group” or the “Company”) to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Headquartered in Houston, Texas, LPW Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty valves, actuators, fittings, flanges, and other flow control products that serve mission critical app

The "Global Pulp Market: Analysis by Demand, Production, Type, End Market, Region, Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global pulp market demand stood at 66.02 million tons in 2022, and is expected to reach 73.84 million tons by 2028. Pulp, a naturally derived wood-based material, possesses purity, organic composition, and biodegradability. Its versatile applications incl

Newly crowned innovation champion: Sihl GmbH has been awarded the TOP 100 seal 2024. Only particularly innovative medium-sized companies are honoured with this award. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar, who has accompanied the innovation competition as a mentor for 12 years, will personally congratulate Sihl on this success at the award ceremony on 28 June in Weimar. Sihl prevailed against 387 other SMEs in a scientific selection process, making it one of the top innovators in Germa

The Swedish concrete element manufacturer Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Metsä Wood have developed a hybrid wall element with a lower carbon footprint than conventional concrete wall elements. Now, the element solution is ready for use in real construction projects. “We are experiencing increased demands from our customers for environmentally smart solutions. The idea is that this serves as a great addition to our portfolio,” says Daniel Eriksson, Division Manager a

The Infinity press felt family from Voith is established globally as a very good choice for heavy-duty press felts in continuous operation, in both seamed and endless versions. Since its market launch in 2011, customers worldwide have placed their trust in Infinity press felts. Infinity’s uncommon strength lies in its uniform and high-quality base fabric that ensures a laminar structure and secures the void volume over the entire operating life. Examples of Infinity’s su

After a seven-month shutdown and a period of heavy investment in the plant, on March 4th, our paper mill located in Villa Santa Lucia (Italy) restarted production. This turning point was made possible thanks to the cooperation with institutions, first and foremost the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, the Lazio Region, local authorities, and political figures who have provided their support, as well as institutions, trade unions, Unindustria, and Assocarta. Indeed,