EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft recently joined the Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain alliance. The alliance unites about 50 European companies from the whole value chain. They share the common interest to promote efficient industrial waste management and achieve a circular economy in recycling paper sacks and other construction waste. Among others, they have established a well-functioning process for the collection and recycling of paper sacks. In Spain, about 29,000 tonnes of paper sacks f

Owens Corning, a global residential and commercial building products leader, has signed the takeover document for its new Fort Smith glass non-woven production line. This means the world's highest-performing non-woven line is now in production. The machine includes the most extensive layout Voith has ever created for a glass non- woven production line. The scope of delivery includes the forming, binding and drying sections. The technological highlights include the world's la

The carbon dioxide generated by pulp mills is a valuable, largely untapped side stream that could be captured and used as a raw material for products replacing fossil-based materials and fuels as the technology and markets develop. “Carbon capture offers Finland a major opportunity to build a new industry – and to undertake significant climate action, as the use of wood-based carbon dioxide reduces fossil raw material consumption and the related carbon dioxide emissions.

The Board of Directors of Albany International Corp. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock, an increase of 4%, or $0.01 per share, from the prior dividend. The dividend is payable January 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 17, 2024. About Albany International Corp. Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials

Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced that the company will discontinue phthalic anhydride production at its facility in Stickney, Illinois, in 2025. The decision, affecting approximately 25 employees, was driven by significant near-term capital spending requirements that could not be economically justified by end-market projections. An ancillary benefit is an improvement in the site's environmental footprint as annual emis

Mercer Mass Timber and Google are setting new standards for environmentally conscious design with the innovative Google Borregas office building. As Google’s first all-wood office building, Google Borregas is a testament to what’s possible when architecture puts people and the planet first. The five-story, 2 million-square-foot office building in Mountain View, California, incorporates cutting-edge biophilic principles, advanced construction techniques and sustainable ma

Sappi is proud to announce that our 2023 Annual Report and 2023 & 2024 Corporate Calendars have been awarded Gold for print excellence at the recent prestigious GAPP Awards. The GAPP Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the print industry, celebrating exceptional quality, creativity, and the vital role print plays in communication and daily life. These Gold awards highlight the innovative design and cutting-edge print techniques that distinguish our winning entries.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of MasterTape® Cristal, a paper-based transparent tape backing to reduce plastic waste and promote a more sustainable future.  Around 80% of the PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) packaging tape used in the world today is made of plastic. Ahlstrom is now introducing MasterTape® Cristal, a revolutionary transparent tape backing made entirely from renewable materials. It is ideal

Indian producer Gayatrishakti Tissue has started up a complete AHEAD tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat state. With this successful start-up, they have entered the Indian tissue market. The AHEAD tissue machine has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm, an operating speed of 1,800 m/min, and a production of over 35,000 tpy. It features Toscotec’s first-class drying configuration including an upgraded design shoe press TT NextPress, a third-generati

Chrysalix Venture Capital, a leading early-stage fund that specializes in transformational industrial innovation, is excited to announce an investment in Deadwood Innovations, developers of a solution to upgrade low-grade lumber, waste & underutilized species into high strength, durable & sustainable products in premium engineered wood markets. “At Chrysalix, we recognize the significant challenges facing the forestry industry today, including rising costs, price volat