Toscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2L tissue line on a turnkey basis to Intertrade Hellas at its Oyinofita mill, near Athens in Greece. The start-up is planned for 2026. The new AHEAD 2.2L machine features a net sheet width of 5,600 mm, a maximum operating speed of 2,200 m/min, and a production capacity of over 80,000 tons/year. It is equipped with a fully hydraulic TT Headbox-MLT, TT NextPress shoe press technology, a third-generation design TT SYD integrated with the cogeneration sys

Kemira announces a 4-8% price increase for all product lines in Pulp & Paper, Americas effective November 1, 2024 or as contracts allow. Continued inflationary pressures in the value chain including raw materials and transportation make this price adjustment necessary. Kemira remains a committed partner to the pulp and paper ensuring security of supply while continuing to be diligent in managing costs and mitigating risk impacts. We stay focused on keeping our cost of production

Albany International Corp. announced today that Gunnar Kleveland, President and CEO, and Robert Starr, Executive Vice President and CFO, will participate in a presentation at 10:50 a.m. Central Time, on Thursday November 14, 2024 at Baird’s Global Industrial Conference in Chicago. About Albany International Corp. Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation c

SCA is participating in several water projects in northern Sweden aimed at restoring watercourses and wetlands that run through SCA’s forest holdings. It is an important part of our nature conservation work to help preserve and develop habitats and benefit various species. This summer, the restoration of Per-Olamyren in the Graninge area was completed, and earlier this year, Björkån, a valuable watercourse near Sollefteå, was fully restored. At Per-Olamyren, a

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. wishes to announce that the Determination Date set out in our press release dated September 27, 2024 has been extended to the close of business on October 11, 2024 and as such, the Share Capital Amendments, described in our press release dated September 27, 2024, will not be effective on October 7, 2024. GreenFirst also wishes to announce that it is now proceeding concurrently with a substantive consolidation (the “Substantive Consolidation&rdqu

Seeking to tap into the booming Asian printing and packaging market? Look no further than the 31st South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry (Printing South China) and the China International Exhibition on Label Printing Technology 2025 (Sino-Label). These exhibitions will take place March 4th-6th, 2025, at the Guangzhou China Import & Export Fair Complex Area A, showcase the vibrancy of China's printing and packaging industry while serving as a crucial bridge to the g

Stora Enso is preparing to sell approximately 12% of its total forest assets of 1.4 million hectares in Sweden. Stora Enso has therefore initiated steps to implement a new legal structure for its Swedish forest assets to facilitate the potential sale. A potential transaction would be subject to agreeing terms and conditions with investors, including a long-term wood supply and forest management agreement. A sale would reduce debt and further strengthen Stora Enso’s balance sheet, confir

Paper Excellence Group companies Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products today announced $100,000 in financial support to assist four local communities following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Several communities where Paper Excellence Group operates facilities were in the path of the powerful storm, affecting employees and their loved ones. Company representatives worked in collaboration with community officials to identify four charitable organizatio

On October 4, we’re proud to celebrate Manufacturing Day 2024. Also known as MFG Day, the annual event helps showcase the reality and the future of modern manufacturing careers. Sponsored by The Manufacturing Institute, MFG Day encourages manufacturers to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders to build excitement about manufacturing careers.  This week, our Hawesville Mill is doing just that. For the second year, Hawesville Mill is welcomin

Laura Remes, M.Sc, has been appointed SVP, Business Development and a member of the Corporate Management Team at Metsä Board. Remes joins Metsä Board from UPM, where she has worked in various business development and management positions. She will start in her position at a time to be specified later, and will report to CEO Mika Joukio. Markku Leskelä, responsible for Metsä Board's development, will be responsible for product development and sustainability wh