Press Releases

he American Forest & Paper Association released the June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in June compared to June 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year. Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories increased in June c

The German wood industry is one of the most modern and productive in the world but faces significant challenges in international competition.   At the recent 74th Annual Conference of the German Forestry Council, Wolfgang Beck, VP Global Wood Sourcing at Mercer International, emphasized the importance of reliable political conditions for investment decisions. “Companies in capital-intensive sectors, in particular, need stability to make investments. These invest

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.announces the hiring of Mr. Peter Ferrante as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ferrante will be assuming the role on August 14, 2024, following GreenFirst’s second quarter earnings call. With over 25 years of finance and business experience, Peter has held a variety of senior roles across both publicly listed and private companies, across diverse industries including manufacturing, leasing and retail, overseeing all facets of accounting, fina

In a world where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a pressing need, companies are increasingly looking for innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint and drive positive change within their industries. Two such trailblazers, UPM Raflatac and Sustana, have joined hands in a concerted effort to revolutionize the way release liner waste is handled, thus catalyzing the transition towards a circular economy. Building on untapped potential Relea

The autonomous paper mill has long been part of Voith's strategy for the future. Numerous automated systems are already successfully in use in the paper manufacturing process today and optimize machine settings based on real-time data in order to save resources, minimize wear and relieve operators. With the development of an integrated system, Voith is now taking the next step towards the autonomous paper mill. Intelligent, holistic solutions connect all applications, creating valuable sy

Nowhere else in Europe were as many electric buses newly registered last year as in the UK. Out of 2,554 standard single- and double-decker buses, 1,150 were fitted with a purely electric drivetrain By comparison, in 2023 only 838 e-buses were registered in Germany, 743 in France, 563 in Norway and 410 in Italy. With UK bus manufacturers Alexander Dennis and Wrightbus fully embracing the VEDS (Voith Electrical Drive System), Voith has been instrumental in boosting the use of zero-em

UPM will publish its half year financial report on Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 09:30–10:00 EEST. After publication, the report will be available on the company website at www.upm.com. A webcast and a conference call for analysts and investors will start at 13:15 EEST. The half year report will be presented in English by President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo and CFO Tapio Korpeinen. Participants can follow the webcast online via this link. Participants wishing to ask questio

HEINZEL GROUP has made the difficult decision to close its subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, in Germany, due to persistently difficult market conditions and challenging economic circumstances. This decision follows comprehensive discussions with the local works council, resulting in a successfully concluded social plan. More than half of the affected employees have already secured new employment, reflecting the effectiveness of the company’s transition support efforts.  

Huatai’s PM8, with a wire width of 5m and a design speed of 900mpm, will be upgraded and relocated with the goal of producing High Porosity Sack Paper with 100% virgin fiber and other grades with a portion of OCC. For this challenging project, A.Celli will supply the ÆGO™ STREAM S headbox, capable of managing a very high slice flow up to 180.000 l/min and equipped with a state-of-the-art SMARPRO dilution water control system for the finest automatic regulation of t

Thanks to MBBR technology, the biomass responsible for purification develops on substrates with a large specific surface area, which allows for a reduction in occupied volumes and energy consumption, making the process even more efficient. A significant investment has recently involved the wastewater treatment system of the Burgo plant in Villorba. This operation is part of Burgo Group’s GO 2030 ESG strategy, and focuses on circularity, waste and water recycling topi