Press Releases
Oji Holdings announces participation to Natural Capital Accounting Project led by International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC)*1. Components of nature, such as forest, water, soil, atmosphere, biological resource is called “Natural Capital” which provide essential value to business and society. As nature degradation is reported in many areas on the earth, it is being discussed actively that “Natural Capital Accounting” should be institutionalized which
Read more...DS Smith Tecnicarton (Iberia), an International Paper company, and leading international provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, is providing the automotive sector with an alternative to traditional Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) packaging solutions with DS Smith Tecnicarton Corrugated Cardboard Trays: Safe and Sustainable Packaging for Automotive Headlights. The trays are comprised of 100% corrugated cardboard and the packaging product innovation is intended as a
Read more...Norske Skog reported an EBITDA of NOK 106 million in the second quarter of 2025 down from NOK 612 million in the previous quarter, mainly due to the final insurance settlement of NOK 560 million at Norske Skog Saugbrugs in the previous quarter. Despite continued challenges in the global pulp and paper markets and low industry utilisation rates, Norske Skog continues to increase its market share across publication and packaging paper segments and marked the successful start-up of containerboar
Read more...15 July 2025
With more than 1,000 installations worldwide on new and existing paper machines, Voith's Prevo solutions are the proven choice for efficient and safe tail threading within the paper machine. Voith has now launched a new, compact Prevo retrofit solution for the press section that addresses the limited installation space on some existing machines. Papermakers with smaller lines can now benefit from the tail threading solution that eliminates the need for manual intervention and thus makes t
Read more...We are aware of recent media coverage of Kim Carstensen, former Director General of FSC International, and his engagement as a sustainability advisor to APRIL—a company currently engaged in FSC’s remedy process. We recognize that this development has prompted certain concerns and questions. We take these concerns seriously and would like to clarify the facts and reaffirm FSC’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and robust governance. Kim Carstensen con
Read more...11 July 2025
As hurricane season looms, Georgia-Pacific (GP) and Trackonomy have partnered to ensure that critical building materials arrive exactly when and where they're needed most. Through this partnership, GP is equipping plywood shipments with Trackonomy's real-time tracking technology to provide precise arrival visibility to major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's, helping communities prepare for storms with greater speed and confidence. When a hurricane is projected to mak
Read more...Aalberts integrated piping systems (IPS), a global leader in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, is proud to highlight its innovative “Apollo” SmartPress® product line, designed to set new standards in press connection systems for stainless steel pipes. Engineered for maximum reliability and efficiency, “Apollo” SmartPress® offers a range of advanced features that cater to the most demanding industrial and
Read more...10 July 2025
Carrefour, FSC, and Mahou San Miguel held a conference to present the restoration efforts in the mountains of Las Piñas de Tarifa in Cádiz, Spain. This ecologically significant area, connecting the natural parks of Los Alcornocales and El Estrecho, was devastated by a fire in 2024 that destroyed 575 hectares and burned 60% of the forest. The restoration initiative is part of the Committed to Our Forests project (Comprometidos con Nuestros Bosques in Spanish), promoted
Read more...In 2021, STARK Group became the first distributor of building materials and among the first 20 Danish companies to have its 2030 climate plan approved. The company aims to reduce direct carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 45% and indirect value chain emissions (scope 3) by 25% by 2030. Now, STARK Group has received approval for its long-term targets leading up to 2050. The company commits to reducing its total emissions (scope 1, 2, and 3) by at least 90% by 2050, with a particular
Read more...Ahlstrom, a leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, today announces that it has received a binding offer for its Abrasives business unit from Munksjö, a leading international manufacturer of decor paper solutions. The potential divestment would result in Munksjö acquiring Ahlstrom’s share of the Arches plant in France—currently jointly operated by both companies—together with the Abrasives business unit, including all associated operations and person
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