In March 2024, Voith carried out extensive upgrades to the predryer section and the heat recovery of paper manufacturer Jass' PM 3 at its Fulda site. Since up to two-thirds of the energy consumed during paper production is required in the dryer section, Jass is achieving great savings potential and significantly increased machine availability at the site. The measures implemented during the month-long rebuild now show their effect: The company reports improved runability and energy saving

Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen’s Iggesund mill in Sweden. The upgrade is set to be delivered in October 2025, and it will replace the reel servo and control systems of the mill’s board machine 2 (BM2).   The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.   The upgrade will modernize critical components of the reel control s

Toscotec will take part in PaperWeek 2025 organized by the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC) from 10th to 13th February in Montreal, Canada. Stefano Pecchia, Toscotec’s Energy Technology Director, will deliver a technical speech on 12th February titled “Decarbonization of the Drying Process in Tissue Making”. The presentation focuses on a wide range of breakthrough solutions that Toscotec developed according to two key approac

The world’s largest pulp supplier, Suzano, announces a long-term commercial agreement with the AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup, Marvin. Alongside this, Suzano’s venture capital arm, Suzano Ventures, has completed a strategic follow-on investment into Marvin, following its initial investment in October 2023. These two milestones follow the successful technical validation of Marvin’s platform product, through extensive and varied trials demons

Valmet Oyj announced the proposal of Valmet’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board for the composition and remuneration of the Board of Directors. After the announcement, Per Lindberg, proposed as the Vice-Chair of the Board, has informed the Nomination Board that he is no longer available for election to the Board of Directors and Valmet’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has decided to update its proposal as follows: Bernd Eikens and Jonas Gustavsson are pr

Voith’s service solutions for each machine segment of the production line offer papermakers direct access to the expertise of the leading full-line supplier. At DS Smith’s Kemsley Mill in the UK, a service approach with regular inspections of all stock preparation equipment ensures optimal maintenance for resource-efficient production and high-quality stock. DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire

Today, International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Joy Roman to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief People and Strategy Officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail. Effective. Roman will lead International Paper's efforts in talent development, organizational effectiveness and corporate strategy as we work to build a strong connection between people and strategy and foster a winning performance culture. In addition to her

Sustainable packaging solutions provider International Paper (IP) is set to receive approval from the EU for its £5.8bn ($7.12bn) acquisition of UK competitor DS Smith. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that the move comes after IP agreed to sell certain assets to resolve competition concerns. The European Commission is expected to make a formal decision on the deal by Friday (24 January). In March last year, IP made an all-share offer to acquire the en

The new equipment will enable Nanning Sun Paper to increase production of their paper production lines and to reduce energy consumption. ANDRITZ’s scope of supply includes two state-of-the-art stock preparation, paper machine approach, UTM (under machine pulper), and broke systems to provide superior pulp for the two paper machines. PM11 produces high-quality testliner with a maximum capacity of 1,438 admt/d, while PM12 produces high-grade offset paper with a maximum capacity

The Printing South China and Sino-Label 2025, scheduled for March 4-6 at China Import and Export Fair Complex Area A in Guangzhou, has announced the launch of its innovative "Show Walk" guided route system, featuring a specialized pathway for color box manufacturing professionals. This groundbreaking navigation concept revolutionizes the traditional exhibition experience by offering strategically planned routes that enable visitors to explore relevant exhibits and maximize