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

Toscotec will supply two Yankee hood upgrades in Europe and in the United States to a leading tissue manufacturer that remains confidential. The projects are scheduled for completion in 2025. Technological rebuilds: Limited Scope, Major Returns On both projects, Toscotec will supply high-efficiency Yankee hoods complete with burner system and ductworks. The scope also includes TT Drying Equilibrium, an easy-to-use system that automatically adjusts the air

Valmet is to supply a high-speed off-machine coater with automation and services to a customer in Asia-Pacific. The coating machine is designed for coated special paper grades and will include Valmet’s latest curtain coating technology. The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. “This order includes our state-of-the-art curtain coating and air drying technology – its perf

Bjelin's innovative Woodura Herringbone has been awarded a 2024 FCNnovation Award by Floor Covering News , a prestigious honour recognising groundbreaking ideas and game-changing concepts in the flooring industry. The newly launched Woodura Herringbone 2.0 range reimagines a classic design with larger, more durable panels enhanced by patented technologies. Floor Covering News praised this innovation, stating, “Bjelin continues its innovative, award-winning ways this year w

In the production of wooden structures, Kiilto Pro SW, a new line of one-component polyurethane adhesives, can boost the bonding process by up to 30%. The adhesives meet the requirements of EN 15425:2023 I 90 GP 0.3 w (adhesive type I). The different stages involved in the production of engineered wood have been extensively studied in developing the adhesive. In addition to improved production efficiency, this attention to detail can be seen in the excellent foaming properties of the adhesive

After 22 intensive weeks of both theoretical and practical work, it was finally time for graduation on January 10th for the first batch of trainees who completed SCA's forest machine operator training. The group was celebrated with a lunch and diploma ceremony at Hallstaberget in Sollefteå. “We have successfully created a very good training program where we included all the planned educational modules,” says Björn Eriksson of SCA, one of those responsible

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 converting MERS, introduced by Maflex in 2010, is a pioneering system is designed to redefine energy usage in tissue converting l

Mercer Timber Products (MTP) in Friesau, Germany, has been nominated for the German Occupational Safety and Health Award 2025. Along with two other companies, the large sawmill is among the nominees in the “Culture” category for its “Road to Zero” concept. This in itself is a recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to the safety and health of its employees. “Road to Zero” – The path to zero accidents

The 20-years-long business partnership between A.Celli Paper and Sun Paper continues thanks to the order of four paper rewinders for the PM11 and PM12. A.Celli, which was awarded with the Outstanding Supplier Medal by Sun Paper in 2023, has been chosen once again by the leading Chinese papermaking group for a project involving the new paper production line in Nanning, Guangxi Province. The four E-WIND® P100 rewinders object of this new order – two for the PM11 an

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, is the first Brazilian company to receive international sustainability certifications for its kraft lignin (Ecolig™) and its microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). The company's bioproducts are now part of the list of 100% bio-based raw materials certified by the BioPreferred Program, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). T