The Norwegian Environment Agency has given advance notice of a possible decision to exclude Norske Skog Skogn and Norske Skog Saugbrugs from participation in the EU's emissions trading system (EU ETS) in the period 2026 to 2030. This means that the factories will not be allocated free quotas from the EU's emissions trading system (EUAs) in this period . This is a significant setback for sustainable industry and very disappointing for everyone who has invested in and prioriti

Sophie Haan, EVP, Protective Materials division and member of the Executive Leadership Team has decided to leave Ahlstrom to pursue a career opportunity outside the company. Sophie will stay in her current position until the end of January 2025. The process of finding a successor for her will start with immediate effect. “I would like to thank Sophie for her dedication and leadership, which have positively impacted our team and contributed to our growth transformation. I wish

Hinojosa Packaging Group, a leading Spanish paper manufacturer, is realizing the planned rebuild of its PM 1 at the Alquería site, Spain, together with full-line supplier Voith. The project aims to increase the production of containerboard with basis weights of 115 to 195 g/m² by around 19 percent to 128,000 tons of saleable paper per year, improve overall machine efficiency and reduce steam consumption. With a strong strategic focus on the circular economy and decarboni

Earlier this week, the European Commission issued a public notification that it had received notice of the proposed transfer of ownership of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (“APP”) to Jackson Wijaya, the founder and sole owner of Domtar. This transfer, once completed, will be the outcome of normal course succession planning by Jackson Wijaya’s father, Oei Tjie Goan, which is particularly prevalent among families of Indonesian and other Southeast Asian entrepreneurs, like the Wij

During the month of November, Klabin held training sessions for groups that work to combat violence against children and adolescents. During three days of programming in each city served by the initiative, participants were prepared through lectures, classes, workshops and activities that began in the morning and ended in the late afternoon. The main objective of the training sessions – conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Municipal Administration (Ibam) – was to tran

As Irving Tissue celebrated its fifth anniversary in Macon, Georgia today, company President Robert K. Irving unveiled its latest expansion project. He was joined by Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and Robert E. Fountain, Jr Board Chair, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA). “I am very pleased to announce our Phase 3 expansion at Irving Tissue Macon. The $600 million (USD) investment will add another 100 jobs and inc

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been awarded a Platinum Medal, the highest recognition level, in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, ranking Ahlstrom among the top one percent of companies evaluated over the past 12 months. The platinum score is based on the company’s sustainability performance in four categories: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. “We are very proud of this recogniti

ANDRITZ Perfojet, a global leader in nonwovens technology, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The company pioneered hydroentanglement technology which allows bonding almost any type of fibers without additional binders. Over the past four decades, more than 300 Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems have been installed, improving the quality and efficiency of wipes, hygiene and personal care products as well as geotextiles, filters, artificial leather substrates,

ABB has today launched a series of industry papers as part of its global Real Progress sustainability program for the process industries, highlighting innovation in pulp and paper. Each report in the three-part series will have a dedicated focus on how the industry is evolving for a more sustainable future. Recognizing the significant progress that has already been made, the papers shine a light on customers' impacts in the value chain and how they are enabling a more sustainable and reso

We are informed that Jackson Wijaya is becoming the beneficial owner of both Domtar, formerly known as Paper Excellence, and Asia Pulp and Paper (APP). Domtar is a company in good standing that has maintained FSC certification since 2008, covering over 7 million ha of forest area, as well as mills and processing plants. FSC disassociated from APP in 2007 due to significant conversion of natural forests to plantations that APP was conducting in Indonesia in violation of the Policy fo