Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, proudly announces that its HemaSep™ cards for the collection and preservation of biological samples have achieved the CE Declaration of Conformity under the European In-Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR).  This certificate confirms that Ahlstrom’s HemaSep™ cards meet all applicable EU safety, health, and performance requirements, ensuring their quality and reliability for use in diagnostic and rese

FSC has confirmed that WOB Timber GmbH successfully fulfilled all conditions set for maintaining its association with FSC, following a comprehensive legal compliance audit and implementation of the recommended corrective measures. The FSC International Board of Directors acknowledged the successful implementation of all recommended measures and confirmed WOB Timber’s status as a certificate holder in good standing. In response to FSC’s decision, Alexander Bührich, M

Print shop DZA Druckerei zu Altenburg GmbH, book cover material wholesaler Gebr. Schabert, and Koehler Paper provide customers all over Germany and beyond with sustainable premium paper and print products. Within this context, short delivery distances and close collaboration are the key to quick deliveries, innovative products, and the highest quality standards – guaranteed. The Koehler Paper site in the German town of Greiz brings environmentally friendly, high-quality recycl

Södra has been named the winner of Växjö Municipality’s Timber Construction Award 2025 for its long-term and sustainable approach to timber construction. The award recognises those driving progress in sustainable building and inspiring continued innovation. With roots in the forest and a clear strategy for a more sustainable society, Södra takes responsibility for the entire value chain – from forest to finished building. Our solutions combine strengt

Valmet has signed a two-year automation service agreement with FPC Tissue mill in Chile. The agreement aims to ensure optimal performance of process control and product quality on the mill’s tissue machine TM 1. “Partnering with Valmet through this service agreement is a strategic step in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our tissue production. With Valmet’s expertise and proactive support, we can maintain high product quality and optimize performance acro

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was successfully started up in December 2024 and meets the growing customer demand for paper-based flexible packaging, driven by eCommerce and an increasing focus on sustainability. It will produce around 210,000 tonnes of high-performance kr

Portuguese tissue producer Fapajal Papermaking S.A. has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply a complete PrimeLineTM tissue production line for its mill in São Julião do Tojal. Start-up is planned for the first half of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025. Designed to produce high-quality toilet and kitchen tissue, the new line w

Valmet has signed an official distributor agreement with Opportunity Agreement. This strategic partnership is designed to expand the availability and reach of Valmet’s flow control solutions for customers across Portugal. In addition to direct sales and service, Valmet has an extensive partner community to support flow control customers around the world. Valmet's certified sales partners and distributors share the same passion for providing customers with reliable, high-qu

With NipMaster, Voith offers a powerful analysis tool that helps paper manufacturers optimize the shoe press segment of a paper machine using data. The simulation-based evaluations specifically improve dewatering, energy consumption, and production output – for greater efficiency, sustainability, and quality in paper manufacturing. Efficiency, sustainability, and production flexibility are among the key success factors in the paper industry. The foundation for achieving these

Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, has started full-scale production at its expanded and modernised tissue paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The €370 million investment doubles the mill’s annual tissue paper capacity to 145,000 tonnes, significantly strengthening the local supply of high-quality tissues, like Lambi, Serla, and Katrin products for both consumers and professional customers across Scandinavia. The Mariestad investment is one of the largest in the ti