Press Releases

An environmental violation was discovered at a Stora Enso harvesting site on Thursday 15 August, in Kainuu, Finland. The violation is being investigated as a serious nature conservation crime. Hans Sohlström, President and CEO of Stora Enso, says the Company took immediate action as soon as it became aware of the violation: "It is important that the negligence at Hukkajoki river in Kainuu came to light. Even the best rule and the most important principle is worthless if it is not ap

Paperworld China, the premier destination for discovering the latest innovations and trends in stationery, and trendy products in Asia, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Scheduled to take place from 15 – 17 November at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the upcoming fair will feature over 300 exhibitors and brands unveiling their latest products. Spanning more than 17,000 sqm, the show floor will spotlight industry developments including design

UPM Fibres renews its organisation by centralising its production operations in Finland under one top level organisation. The change will simplify the Fibres Business Area structure. As of 1 October 2024, UPM Fibres will consist of two production organizations: the existing Fibres Uruguay Operations and a new Fibres Finland Operations. The Fibres Finland Operations will include the UPM Pulp operations in Finland as well as UPM Forest and UPM Timber. As part of this organiz

PulPac, the company behind the pioneering Dry Molded Fiber technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Palm as its new Vice President. Marcus has been an active board member of PulPac since 2019 and now steps into a strategic leadership role, bringing extensive experience in legal affairs, licensing, and business strategy. Marcus Palm joins PulPac from Välinge Innovation, where he served as Chief Legal Officer. During his tenure, he played a vital role in shapi

Marley Engineered Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance heating and ventilation solutions, announces the release of the latest generation of Explosion-Proof Unit Heaters, designed under the esteemed QMark and Berko brands. Featuring rugged construction and high-quality cold rolled steel powder-coated cabinets to ensure long-lasting performance, the heaters are built to endure the harshest of environments, including areas with a potential for explosion or fire due to the presenc

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the conditions for the manufacture of low-carbon, energy-efficient, and recyclable fiber-based products.  With the continued growth of, for example, global e-commerce, the demand for various fiber-ba

Athletes dream of being drafted into the major leagues. But a draft is not just for hopeful baseball players and talented quarterbacks. Since 2022, an annual Ashdown Mill draft has identified and recruited some of the brightest high school seniors in the Ashdown, Arkansas, area to spend their summers as mill interns. “The goal is to develop and sustain a continuous pool of well-trained young talent who have roots in the local area,” says Tracy Altenbaumer, Ashdown Mill&r

In May UPM Communication Papers announced plansto permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and shutdown of one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier in Dörpen (PM 3). Both mills are located in Germany. The respective participation processes with the employee representatives have been concluded. The number of positions affected is 338. Graphic paper production in Hürth is expected to end on 31 August 2024 and at Nordland Papier PM 3 latest by the end of 2024, resulti

FSC publishes two new Forest Stewardship Standards that will further promote sustainable forest management in Chile. The standards both become effective on 15 December 2024. The two published standards include FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chile Plantations and FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chile Native Forests. These versions of the FSC Forest Stewardship Standards each apply to all ownership types (public, private or other) and all categories of Management Units (inclu

Mayr-Melnhof Holz is also taking a big step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production at its site in Wismar. The new photovoltaic system with a peak output of 2,660 kilowatt is now generating green energy.  For a greener future, Mayr-Melnhof Holz is investing around 13 million euros in ecological power supply using photovoltaic systems at its sites in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. The systems are gradually being put into operation at all loca