Press Releases

The CleanLine Extract360, leading full-line supplier Voith is launching a new, highly effective fabric cleaning system for the dryer section of paper machines. The innovative system is designed to overcome limitations of conventional dryer fabric cleaning, enabling excellent cleaning results, reliably removing wastewater, and extending fabric life by reducing cleaning pressure. By keeping the fabric, the cleaning system itself and the entire dryer section cleaner, the technology makes a signi

Kruger Inc. today announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières. The initiative will enable the production of innovative label paper grades, reinforcing the Wayagamack Mill’s leadership in Québec and North America. The new, state-of-the-art equipment will enhance the Mill’s capacity for innovation, versatility and sustainability, helping to secure the future o

The partnership between Five Continents and A.Celli Paper continues with the order of a new E-WIND® P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan. Five Continents Special Paper (Hubei) reaffirms its trust in A.Celli after two successful collaborations by ordering a new P100 paper winder for its production plant in Hanchuan, Hubei Province. Featuring an impressive width of 7360 mm, the rewinder is designed to process test liner and

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its strong commitment to climate action, earning a Leadership score of A- rating in the 2024 CDP Climate disclosure. This achievement highlights Ahlstrom’s strategic and systematic efforts to reduce climate impact across the value chain while reinforcing our dedication to transparency and action in tackling climate change. CDP’s evaluation is based on comprehensive disclosures covering

Stora Enso achieved a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing the target of a 50% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 base year. This milestone reflects the Group's long-term commitment to proactive decarbonisation efforts. In 2021, Stora Enso set its ambition to align with the 1.5-degree scenario of the Paris Agreement with a target of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction by 50% by 2030 from the 2019 base year. The 53% reduction by the end of 2024 is mainly attrib

International Paper today announced that David Robbie has been appointed to IP's Board of Directors. The IP Board also appointed Mr. Robbie to the Audit and Finance and Public Policy and Environment committees. Mr. Robbie, 61, joins the IP Board after serving on DS Smith's Board of Directors since 2019. International Paper acquired DS Smith to create a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on the attractive North America and EMEA regions. Du

Metsä Group’s tissue paper business, Metsä Tissue, has submitted a full planning application to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for its proposed new tissue paper mill in Goole. If approved, the planned tissue paper mill would be capable of producing 240,000 tonnes of fresh fibre-based tissue paper per year once fully operational. This represents about one-fifth of the current tissue volume in the UK. It would create more than 400 jobs at the facility, as well as

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announces its quarterly results for both the final quarter (4Q24) and the full year (2024). Pulp and paper sales reached a new record of 12.3 million tonnes, rising 7% on 2023, mainly driven by the additional capacity from the new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo in Mato Grosso do Sul state. Further capacity from the recent acquisition of paperboard mills in the United States has also contributed to the record sales volume. The higher

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