Saica Flex Deeside has announced a significant £2.2 million (€2.5 million) investment in a new, fully automatic coating machine, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership in the UK label industry. The state-of-the-art coater increases the site’s previous coating capacity and represents a major technological upgrade as it is capable of coating wider materials at significantly higher speeds and with enhanced precision, delivering

Wuzhou Special Paper successfully started up its new Valmet-supplied winder. The high‑capacity winder, equipped with advanced automation features and Valmet’s new innovative splicing technology Perforating Splicer, will meet the demanding speed and quality targets of the PM 19 production line. This start-up is continuation of the strong and steadily deepening partnership between Valmet and Wuzhou Special Paper, marked by multiple repeat orders and successful projects. "

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production. The partnership will be showcased at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026, where ORTA will present its first denim collection dyed with Archroma’s FiberColors® dyes. FiberColors® are synthesized with a minimum of 50% wo

Voith has successfully started up PM 19 at Wuzhou Specialty Paper. The paper machine is the first worldwide to operate with Voith’s DuoCentri NipcoFlex press with center belt. The solution has now moved from development to commercial operation and has already demonstrated stable production and reliable web runnability. The new press concept enables, for the first time, closed full‑width web threading from the press directly into the drying section. This eliminates the openâ€

Metsä Group has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic, i.e. wood-based, carbon capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application for a reverse auction organised by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment which distributes investment aid for clean transition projects. The plant would be located at Metsä Group’s Rauma pulp mill in Southwestern Finland, and its nominal c

Following the contract announced in 2025, Voith has successfully started up PM 19 at Wuzhou Specialty Paper. The paper machine is the first worldwide to operate with Voith’s DuoCentri NipcoFlex press with center belt. The solution has now moved from development to commercial opera-tion and has already demonstrated stable production and reliable web runnability.  The new press concept enables, for the first time, closed full‑width web threading from the press directly in

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) introduced Velora™, a new lightweight folding carton paperboard engineered to deliver dependable performance, higher yield and strong value for everyday packaging. Velora is designed for converters and brand owners seeking reliable packaging performance without moving into premium SBS grades. Made for folding carton and foodservice applications, the product combines strength, versatility and lower basis weights across the caliper range.

BASF Corporation is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas site with attributed electricity from renewable sources. This reduces CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process and improves the products’ carbon footprint compared to conventionally produced acrylic acid esters. For products with the suffix “RE”, renewable electricity generated from wind and so

UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of innovative self-adhesive label materials, will expand its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market. The Indian economy is expanding rapidly, driven by megatrends such as urbanization, digitalization and infrastructure development. To match t

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has released its Sustainability Report 2025 today. The report covers Ahlstrom's performance and recognitions in key areas of sustainability and provides insights into Ahlstrom’s strategy and transformation.     “In 2025, we strengthened our position as the leading sustainable specialty materials company by advancing our strategic agenda. We expanded our portfolio through strategic acquisitions in