Green Valley Pulp Mill has today announced the installation of a state-of-the-art chemical recovery unit designed to enhance its sustainability initiatives and improve operational efficiency. This significant upgrade is part of the mill's ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining high production standards. The new unit will allow for improved recovery rates of chemicals used in the pulping process, which is expected to reduce freshwater usage and lower overall

Sappi Europe is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable packaging with the launch of Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH. These two recyclables, mono-material papers, deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency. Designed to help brand owners meet tightening EU packaging regulations such as the PPWR, the new solutions offer a paper-based alternative to plastic and multilayer foils that is ready for today’s fast-paced manufacturing lines.

Driven by the overcapacity resulting from exceptional market developments during the past years, UPM Adhesive Materials continues centralizing its label material production to more cost competitive units and is planning to discontinue label materials production at its Nancy factory in France. The Nancy site would continue as a distribution terminal to offer best-in-class service and lead time to Western European customers. The plans would affect a maximum of 82 positions. “The

Today, September 5, 2025, a major European firm in the pulp and paper industry has announced a significant investment aiming to enhance its papermaking technology. The company, known for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability, plans to allocate €50 million towards modernizing its existing production facilities with cutting-edge technology focused on energy efficiency and waste reduction.This investment comes at a critical time when the global demand for high-quality

On September 5, 2025, leading paper manufacturers across Europe announced the launch of a collaborative waste management initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency within the industry. This initiative will bring together a consortium of major players in the paper production sector to develop innovative waste processing technologies, which are crucial in addressing the environmental challenges posed by waste generation in pulp and paper manufacturing processes.

In a pivotal announcement today, a prominent Indonesian pulp mill has declared substantial technology upgrades aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and refining production processes. This move is a part of the mill’s ongoing strategy to leverage advanced technologies to optimize performance and reduce production costs.The upgrades include the installation of state-of-the-art machinery that utilizes automation and digitalization technology. Such innovations are expected to minimi

In a significant development for the Asian pulp and paper industry, a leading paper manufacturer has announced the launch of new sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting circular economy principles. This initiative comes as part of the company's continued commitment to sustainability and adherence to increasing regulatory pressures regarding waste and plastic use.These new products, designed to replace traditional plastics, utilize 100% recyc

Voith, Modern Karton and Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) are celebrating the successful start-up of the new high-speed XcelLine PM 6 and the associated BlueLine stock preparation plant at the Zonguldak site in Turkey. The plant will produce up to 640,000 metric tons of recycled containerboard annually, thereby increasing Modern Karton's total production capacity to almost two million metric tons per year. This will consolidate the position of Modern Karton as one of th

A strategic partnership has been formed between leading technology providers and pulp manufacturers to enhance chemical pulping technologies throughout Europe. This collaboration was officially announced at the International Pulping Conference being held today in Vienna, focusing on addressing the challenges faced by the industry while pushing for advancements in production efficiency and sustainability.The initiative, which involves major players from the chemical pulping market, aims

Today marks a significant milestone in the pulp and paper industry as leading manufacturers unveil groundbreaking air handling solutions at the European Industry Expo held in Frankfurt. The event focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability, addressing the pressing needs of modern manufacturing environments.Among the key innovations presented is a state-of-the-art air filtration system that utilizes advanced filtration materials which are designed to improve air quali