Jussi Vanhanen, LLM, MBA, has been appointed as Metsäliitto Cooperative’s new CEO. He will also be the President and CEO of Metsä Group. Jussi Vanhanen will start in his new position on 1 July 2025.  Until 30 June 2025, the position will be held by Metsä Group’s current President and CEO Ilkka Hämälä, who will then transfer to special duties within the company. These duties will continue until 23 October 2025, when he retires. Jussi Van

Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid started up PM1 after a complete rebuild of the drying section supplied by Toscotec at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden. With this successful project, Rexcell achieved the targets of substantially bringing down PM1’s thermal energy consumption through the use of energy-efficient drying technology and increase the machine’s production capacity. Customized solution for Energy Saving Toscotec’s customized soluti

Valmet is to deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited, located in Sathyamangalam, India. This order is part of Sri Andal Paper Mills’ quality improvement initiatives for their kraft paper production. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. “Valmet IQ Moisturizer will bring unmatched benefits in opt

In today's competitive market, tissue converting plants are constantly seeking ways to increase production, manage costs, and reduce environmental impact. The Maflex Energy Regenerative System (MERS) offers a revolutionary solution that meets these needs by improving energy efficiency and sustainability. Energy use in tissue conve

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its portfolio of sustainable, high-quality office papers with the launch of IQ ULTRA and MAESTRO® expert in the premium segment. These products offer 80 g/m2 papers in A4 and A3 formats. Additionally, Mondi introduces a paper in universal segment with 75 g/m2 grammage and A4 format, catering to the entry-level market with an attractive performance. Both product lines are produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, the large

International Paper and DS Smith, two of the leading producers of sustainable packaging, containerboard and pulp products, combined forces, to create a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on the attractive North American and EMEA regions. The combination brings together the best of both companies to accelerate growth, improve profitability and serve customers all over the world from operations in more than 30 countries. Together with DS Smith, International

Svante Technologies Inc. a leading next-generation carbon capture and removal technology company, announced today that it is developing a world-first carbon capture and storage project at its Ashdown Pulp Mill in Arkansas. The project is a major step forward for Svante in deploying its next generation carbon capture and disposal technology to the pulp and paper industry, demonstrating its ability to generate high-quality carbon removal (CDR) credits and improving the industry’

Tank base corrosion presents a significant challenge for above-ground storage tanks, threatening structural integrity, risking environmental contamination, and incurring costly repairs or replacements. Recognizing the critical need for robust protection, Denso, Inc., a leader in corrosion prevention technologies, proudly offers the Viscotaq Tank Base Corrosion Protection System—a cutting-edge solution designed to mitigate these risks effectively. This innovative system provide

Toscotec will take part in the 33rd International Conference and EXPOACOTEPAC 2025 organized by the Colombian Association of Technicians of the Cellulose, Paper, and Cardboard Industry (ACOTEPAC) from 19th to 21 st February in Cali, Colombia. Gabriele Romanini, Toscotec Sales Manager, will deliver a technical speech on 19th February titled “Strategic route for energy efficiency in tissue production technology”. The presentation illustrates Toscotec’s latest technol

This year Metsä Group’s  tissue paper brand Lambi celebrates 60 years of bringing softness and quality into homes across Nordics. This anniversary marks a significant milestone in our journey, showcasing Lambi’s unwavering commitment to delivering premium tissue paper that comes from a value chain with significant sustainability commitments. Lambi is and has been synonym to softness, quality, and local production. A study conducted in 2024* showed that over 70