In a decisive step toward advancing the transition to a biobased economy, based on a more credible, interconnected, and efficient certification landscape, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) are joining forces in a new collaboration, supported by the ISEAL Innovations Fund.   The project — “Frameworks for Recognition: Unlocking Certified Flows Across Sustainability Systems” — will deve

Shanying Suzhou Paper has successfully started paper production on its new PM 71 in Suzhou, west of Shanghai. Together with the sister machine PM 72, which recently went into operation, this double start-up marks another milestone in the partnership between Shanying and Voith. With the new machine supplied by Voith, Shanying is significantly expanding its production capacity in the premium packaging segment. In addition, the company can respond more quickly to market developments an

The global paper packaging materials market is set for strong expansion, driven by increasing consumer awareness of environmental sustainability, stricter regulatory mandates, and rising adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions across multiple industries. According to a recent industry report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decade. Paper packaging materials include a wide range of solutions such as corrugated boxes, cartons, paperboard,

International technology group ANDRITZ recorded solid business development in the third quarter of 2025. The order intake continued its positive trend, increasing by 14.5% compared to Q3 2024.  While order intake continued to grow, profitability (comparable EBITA margin) remained stable at 8.9% (Q3 2024: 8.9%). Revenue remained at a lower level, reflecting the impact of lower order volumes in the previous year and negative translation effects from a stronger euro. Net income de

Sappi Europe announced in July the commencement of a consultation process for the potential closure of Paper Machine 1, Paper Machine 4, Offline Coater 2 and Sheet Finishing at its Alfeld Mill in Germany. The consultation process, aimed at improving the mill’s profitability and cost competitiveness, has been completed, resulting in the final closure of the assets. The closures will lead to a reduction of approximately 180 positions, to be realised through a combination of unfi

Sofidel America will invest in a state-of-the-art Valmet tissue line to meet the growing demand of ultra-premium tissue products in the North American market. The new Advantage ThruAir tissue line will enable Sofidel America to significantly expand its production capacity of ultra-premium products for North American consumers. Valmet’s full scope of supply includes a complete tissue production line, an automation package and flow control and Industrial Internet solutions.

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW), a premier independent supplier of bleached paperboard to North American converters, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Third Quarter Highlights Net sales of $399 million, up 1% from the third quarter of 2024 primarily due to a 3% increase in shipment volumes, partially offset by lower pricing Net loss of $53 million, or $3.30 per diluted share compared

The Dixfield Sawmill in Dixfield, Maine, is continuing its tradition as the world’s largest and most modern eastern white pine sawmill by becoming the first pine board mill in North America to install a lumber shrink wrap system. The investment will help the mill achieve production growth and enhance packaging quality for customers by wrapping lumber in better packaging faster. The automatic stretch packaging machine seals the lumber on all six sides with an average cycle time

International technology group ANDRITZ has entered into a collaboration with Tandem Repeat Technologies, a pioneering biotechnology company, to bring to the market industrial-scale solutions for producing ProcellTM, a new sustainable fiber for textiles and nonwovens. The collaboration brings together Tandem Repeat’s expertise in advanced biotechnology and ANDRITZ’s extensive experience as a supplier of solutions and plants for the production of nonwovens and manmade cellulo

OutNature in Germany is taking a new innovative step in widening raw material sources for sustainable packaging production with converting agriculture residues into pulp blend based on straw fiber. Valmet has been selected to deliver pretreatment and automation systems to be an important part of the technology solution for this process. The BioTrac system is a pretreatment technology designed to process all kinds of lignocellulosic raw materials, including straw, into high-quality fibers suit