Being one of the world's leading complete suppliers of electrical, mechanical and electronic drive technology, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a strong and reliable partner for the packaging industry who implements economical, sustainable and tailor-made drive solutions for all stages in the packaging process – be it primary, secondary or end-of-line packaging. NORD-drive-s

Ahlstrom appoints Niklas Beyes as Chief Financial Officer and Wolfgang Laures as Chief Operating Officer. Both will also become members of Ahlstrom’s Executive Management Team. Niklas Beyes is appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and a member of Ahlstrom’s Executive Management Team as of September 15, 2023. Current CFO Jorn P. Jensen will leave Ahlstrom on September 15 to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Niklas Beyes has extensive experience in

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on October 13, 2023 to shareholders of record on September 27, 2023. Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends. Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars.

Valmet will supply four Valmet IQ Scanners and two Valmet IQ Moisturizer systems to Shanghai Yongguan Adhesive Products Corp., Ltd. in China. Valmet’s delivery will enhance operational efficiency and improve the end-product quality at the customer’s Jiangxi mill producing glassine paper. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2023. The delivery will take place in the fourth quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed

Sonoco Products Company, a diversified global packaging leader, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC (“RTS”) from joint venture partner WestRock  and one WestRock paper mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The acquisition, originally announced on November 9, 2022, will further strengthen and expand Sonoco’s 100% recycled fiber-based packaging solutions to serve growing consumer wine, spirits, food, beauty an

Kelheim Fibres, a leading manufacturer of specialty viscose fibres, showcases its latest developments at this year's Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn. The focus is on innovative solutions that not only promote environmental sustainability but also strengthen the European supply chain. In his presentation "Towards high performing plant-based AHP products - a joined approach of Pelz and Kelheim Fibres," Dr. Ingo Bernt, Project Leader of Fiber & Application Developme

Mikko Nieminen has been appointed Metsä Fibre’s Senior Vice President, Pulp Production and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 11 March 2024. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. He joins Metsä from Stora Enso where he works as Mill Director at Imatra mills. Jari Tikkanen, the previous SVP, Pulp Production, has left Metsä Group. Contact requests: Tiina Tassi, Communications Director, Metsä Fibre, tel. 040 833 4

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology. An extension to its existing ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 series, RP-1000 HB offers excellent oxygen, moisture barrier, and grease resistance. It is suited for dry food products such as dehydrated fruit, confectionery, and flavored oatmeal. "RP-1000HB is a pre-qualified curbside recyclable paper sol

Dynamic Drainage Analyzer 5, continues to spread around the world. The latest in the line of customers is Indonesian PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper, which purchased the dynamic drainage analyzer number 150 from Swedish PulpEye. PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper is the operating arm of Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL Group). Operating in Riau Province, Indonesia, the company operates one of the world’s largest, most technologically advanced, and sustainable

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, recently implemented its SmartWash data-enhanced chemistry control solution to help a Nordic kraft pulp mill decrease costs and improve sustainability for its brownstock washing process. The customer, a world-leading manufacturer of liquid packaging board for food and beverage items, produces pulps in their integrated mill, where top-class raw materials are needed to make high-quality end products for users requiring high le