Press Releases

Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and engineered components, has reached a new milestone in its global Sustainability Vision with today’s announcement that its UK branch has achieved the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification with BSI. The Nottingham, UK facility is the first Greene Tweed location to obtain certification to this internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems develop

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Norske Skog will initiate a main study aiming to enter the bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp  market by starting production at Norske Skog Saugbrugs in Halden. The rockslide at Saugbrugs in April 2023 causing heavy damages on the PM6 machine, released available termo-mechinalcal pulp capacity that can be utilised to produce BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) at Norske Skog Saugbrugs. Part of the investment will be covered by the portion of the insurance settlement that has n

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Sealmatic India Ltd a prominent player in the mechanical seal industry, is proud to announce that it has secured the most prestigious order for mechanical seals and supply systems  from a key Original Equipment Manufacturer  Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Pvt Ltd, through Engineers India Ltd for the Mongol Refinery project. Valued at an impressive Rs 15 crores, this order is a significant milestone in Sealmatic's history. The project encompasses the supply of 247 nos of mechani

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UPM Communication Papers plans to permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and to shut down one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier (PM 3) in Dörpen, both assets located in Germany. If realized, the measures would result in annual reductions of 330,000 tonnes of newsprint paper capacity and 280,000 tonnes of uncoated fine paper capacity in UPM’s portfolio. These plans are a continuation of necessary steps to proactively align with customer demand and ensure competitiveness

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The focus of the circular economy is to extend the life cycle of products and simultaneously contribute to waste reduction. It applies the rule of the three «R's»: reduce, reuse and recycle and undoubtedly represents a business opportunity for the tissue converting industry as well. According to Maflex, which distinguishes itself by a distinct propensity to meet specific needs, its great added value, guiding customers toward informed choices and sustainable investmen

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UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers and the Paper Workers' Union have reached a negotiation outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM's Finnish pulp and printing paper mills. "We are pleased that we have reached a negotiated outcome on the new collective agreements and would like to thank the Paper Workers’ Union for the constructive and good spirit negotiations. The contents of the negotiation outcomes now achieved create a good basis

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Clearwater Paper Corporation today announced upcoming participation in the following investor conferences: June 4, 2024 - President and Chief Executive Officer Arsen Kitch will participate in a fireside chat at Stifel’s 2024 Cross Sector Insight Conference in Boston beginning at approximately 9:45 a.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed via this link or by visiting the company’s investor relations website: https://ir.clearwaterpaper.com

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PittMoss, the leading producer of sustainable, peat-free potting mixes and soils, announces its significant environmental impact just in time for the summer growing season, highlighting its commitment to sustainability through the innovative use of recycled materials, which foster healthier plants for a healthier planet. Over the recent years, PittMoss's utilization of upcycled soil products continues to make a remarkable environmental impact, including the fact the company has

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Parkside has further boosted its award-winning portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging materials with the launch of a next-generation recyclable metallised barrier paper. The metallised paper is part of the Recoflex™ range of recyclable paper-based solutions, which launched earlier in the year. It offers groundbreaking heat sealability, superb printability, and excellent barrier performance, and can be converted on form, fill, and seal and flow wrap packing lines.

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Artigo, an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter1 and managed to reduce the weight by up to 5% per square meter flooring. UPM BioMotion™ RFF are a CO2-negative2 solution for diverse rubber and plastic applications, containing 100% re

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