Press Releases

Luigi Lazzareschi, the CEO of Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, has been recognized as a 2023 Store Brands Game Changer. For the past three years, Store Brands has recognized private-label organization leaders and brands across the world whose innovative ideas are driving positive change in the industry. Lazzareschi was recognized for his leadership in technological and personnel investments to enhance Sofidel's sustainability efforts.

AB Grigeo, one of the largest paper and wood industry company groups in the Baltic States, has signed a preliminary agreement for the purchase of shares regarding the acquisition of one of the factories of Głuchołaskie Zakłady Papiernicze sp. z o.o (GZP), a tissue paper and cardboard manufacturer in Poland. The company intends to acquire 100% of the shares of the subsidiary company of GZP which will manage the tissue paper business in Niedomice, Poland. The transaction

Valmet's Interim Review January – September 2023 will be published on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Finnish time (EEST). The stock exchange release and presentation material in English and in Finnish will be available at that time on Valmet's website at www.valmet.com/investors. Webcast Valmet will arrange a news conference in English as a live webcast at https://valmet.videosync.fi/q3-2023 on Wednesday, October 25,

The "The Global Market for Micro- and Nanocellulose 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report highlights the significance of cellulose, especially in its micro- and nanoscale forms, as a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly biopolymer. Cellulose is naturally abundant and serves as the structural basis of plant cells, found in everything from trees to seaweeds, flagellates, and bacteria. As industries

International technology group ANDRITZ will supply a complete fiber preparation line for a greenfield plant in the Toshka area in the south of Egypt. The pioneering and eco-friendly plant will produce high-density and medium-density fiberboard (HDF/MDF) from date palm fronds, a material normally considered farm waste.   ANDRITZ will execute this order in cooperation with the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) specialist WESER Industrie- und Anlagentechnik GmbH

The "Global Wood Pulp Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, the global wood pulp market attained a value of USD 162.27 billion in 2022. Aided by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions and the rising consumption of paper-based products, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 2.7% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a value of USD 190.41 billion by 2028.

The two newly unveiled facilities include a state-of-the-art energy-efficient boiler in a newly refurbished powerhouse, and an embossing hall equipped with Formula 1-inspired precision surface measurement technology. The occasion, which aligned with the company’s annual general meeting, was honoured by the presence of Sir James Cropper; former Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria and honorary president of James Cropper plc which was founded by his great-great grandfather James Cropper i

Lucart has selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM14’s Yankee hoods and air system at their Aranguren tissue mill in Spain. The project is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. Tailor-made solution for drastic consumption reduction Based on an onsite survey conducted to verify the existing system’s performance, Toscotec developed a customized solution designed to deliver gas consumption reductions exceeding 30%, as well as a significan

ProJet received an order for 2 Forming Fabric Cleaners (ProCleanersTM) from Kipas Kagit Paper for their Paper Machine # 1 in Turkey. The order was received in September 2023 and the value of the order will not be disclosed. Delivery will be in Q2 of 2024. PM1 produces Fluting and Testliner on a 8.6 meter wide machine, using 100% OCC. OCC is known for its extreme contamination on the Paper Machine Clothing. The ProCleanerTM with the “ProPlusModeTM” is highly effective in

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is hosting the annual Specialty Papers US conference this October 24-26, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since 2007, Specialty Papers US has been the premier event in North America dedicated to showcasing innovation in the industry. With 24+ speakers across 8 dynamic sessions, 6+ hours of networking, an included welcome reception sponsored by Domtar, and an evening reception on day one, the 202