Press Releases

Suzano – the world's largest producer of pulp and a global leader in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus – continues to invest in technology to help prevent and combat forest fires. The company maintains continuous investments in technology to expand its capacity to quickly identify incidents and act before the fires grow larger. Suzano's strategy combines different technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), satellite imagery, camera

Guangzhou Shangpin Packaging Products Co., Ltd. (Sprintpackage), an established paper tube supplier and integrated manufacturer specializing in sustainable packaging, relocated its manufacturing base to a new 20,000-square-meter facility in the No. 1 Hard Technology Industrial Park, Baiyun District, Guangzhou. Driven by a strategic need to expand capacity, the company executed this move in June 2026. As a direct result, Sprintpackage increased its annual production output by two to

As part of the merger control approval process for the planned graphic paper Joint Venture between UPM and Sappi, the European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections. The adoption of a Statement of Objections (SO) is a customary step during an in-depth merger investigation by the European Commission. In the SO, the Commission has provided more details on its preliminary concerns. Together with Sappi, UPM is reviewing the SO carefully and will respond in due course.

Indeeco, a leader in electric heating and thermal management solutions serving industrial, commercial, transportation, and military markets worldwide, has expanded its heating solutions portfolio to include heat trace cables, connection kits, and installation accessories. Designed for industrial facilities and process applications, Indeeco's heat trace offering helps protect critical systems from freezing while maintaining temperatures in piping, tanks, vessels, and instrumentation.

Since spring 2026, Montes del Plata, a joint operation between Stora Enso and Arauco, has transitioned to fully talc-free pulp production, marking an important step forward in product quality and proactively responding to evolving health and regulatory expectations while offering customers a safer, more future-proof solution. The initiative began in 2023, when Stora Enso and Arauco started evaluating alternatives to talc, traditionally used to control pitch formation in eucalyptus p

As Southeast Asia's food packaging industry accelerates its transition toward sustainability, food safety and circular packaging solutions, WEPSEA 2026 (World Expo of Packaging Industry – Southeast Asia), organized by RX (China), will bring together leading industry players to explore the next phase of market development in Indonesia. One of the key highlights of the exhibition will be a "Pulp Molded Packaging as an Alternative to Plastic Food Packaging" forum, o

An immersive stand experience, headlined by the exclusive premiere of the first trailer for The Last Mill Standing, will celebrate the people, materials and creativity behind exceptional paper. For more than 180 years, British master papermaker James Cropper has transformed fibre into some of the world's most distinctive papers, helping luxury brands, designers and printers bring their most ambitious ideas to life. This September, visitors to London Packaging Week are

M.Sc. (Tech.) Johannes Martikka has been appointed Mill Manager of Metsä Fibre’s Lappeenranta sawmill as of 1 September 2026. He will transfer to the position from his current role as Production Manager at Metsä Fibre’s Joutseno pulp mill. In his new role, Martikka will report to Virva Juhola, VP Production, Metsä Fibre’s Sawn Timber Production. Martikka has nearly 20 years of experience in production and leadership roles at Metsä Fibr

Valmet and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) are strengthening their long-standing partnership in India’s transition towards flexible power plant operations. At Flex India 2026, the companies highlighted their joint achievements and demonstrated how advanced automation solutions can support more flexible and efficient power generation. A strong track record in flexible operations Valmet and BHEL have made a significant contribution to India&rsq

Toscotec will take part in Tissue Summit Latinoamérica 2026, the annual meeting point for the Tissue Paper industry in Latin America. Taking place on September 2-3, it is based on the key pillars of connecting with industry leaders, spreading knowledge, and enhancing business opportunities. It brings together more than 50 tissue manufacturers and converters, and around 300 participants. Toscotec’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting Latin American manufa