The recyclable and fiber-based wood foam Fibrease™ by Stora Enso can replace e.g. polymer-based foams in packaging solutions. A partnership with Nefab has made it possible to scale up the production and broadly introduce Fibrease to the market, and it’s already being used by customers. We are all familiar with the polyurethane (PU) foam used for cushioning in packaging. It performs well when it comes to protecting products. It’s made of fossil raw materials and use

Moelven it is investing in five continuous kilns and the Valmatics 4.0 control system to three of its sawmills. It’s the most extensive single order the Moelven Group has ever placed with Valutec. “It’s an honor to be entrusted with this delivery now that Moelven is shifting its lumber drying operation up a gear,” says Jon Lindberg, sales manager at Valutec. Moelven sees opportunities for major synergies by using Valutec’s technology. &

Toscotec will sponsor Pianeta Terra Festival, a celebration of sustainability in all its shapes and forms running from 6th to 9th October in Lucca, Italy. Organized by publisher Laterza and directed by internationally renowned plant neurobiologist and author Stefano Mancuso, this first edition of the festival offers insightful conferences, talks, and joyful night music, featuring multidisciplinary experts and creatives. Sustainability is explored far and wide to offer a 360-degree view that s

Due to continuing high cost and volatility in raw materials, energy and transportation Sappi Europe has announced a price increase to its Coated Mechanical reels. The adjustment will range between 6-9% and will be implemented during the month of October. Sappi’s European sales team will be in further contact directly with customers to discuss the details of the implementation. The business climate remains extremely challenging for everyone, and Sappi appreciates all

Norra Skog's industry continues to develop all the time and in Kåge the board has decided to invest roughly 300 million in the saw. The investment can be divided into four stages; Higher value exchange, traceability, staff spaces and new logistics. The total investment will contribute to creating long-term sustainability for both forest and people, explains head of industry Henrik Jönsson. Higher value exchange The higher value offering is crea

Pasaban has once again supplied Cartones Ponderosa with a new high-end, modern sheeter machine to cut the highest quality board. The group has been a customer for more than 30 years and has trusted Pasaban many times for the acquisition of converting machines. They currently have 5 sheeters and 2 rewinders in operation from Pasaban.   Cartones Ponderosa is a leader in Mexico in the production and commercialization of coated and uncoated board, a material used for the production

Cascades announces the temporary shutdown of one of its two tissue paper machines at its St. Helens, Oregon facility. The machine has an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons of tissue made from virgin fibre, and supplies the Company's converting plants, primarily the Scappoose, Oregon facility. Production of the second machine, located in a separate building, is not impacted. Following inspections carried out as part of its annual maintenance shutdown which began on Septemb

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing around €5 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility at Mondi Steinfeld, in Germany. This investment will support customers by helping them to develop solutions that achieve their sustainability goals. Construction of the facility has commenced, and when completed, will include pilot lines for both plastic- and paper-based solutions, from coating, film extrusion and printing to filling lines for multi

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC (“Pixelle”), a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, has announced the mill located in Jay, ME will close in the first quarter of 2023.  The mill employs approximately 230 people who will be affected by the closure.  The mill produces specialty label and release papers, as well as industrial and packaging solutions for eCommerce and food service.  Its two paper machines have a capacity of 230,000 tons annually.

The new ADuro G-1600S granulator is equipped with additional wear protection for higher lifetime. The machine can be maintained easily, reducing downtimes to a minimum and thus achieving higher production. The granulator replaces an existing machine from another supplier. Thomas Höpperger, General Manager, Höpperger Umweltschutz says: „This investment helps us to reduce production downtimes significantly. Thus, we are saving valuable work time. In addition, we benefi