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Kemira expands its water treatment offering to include activated carbon, acquiring Norit’s UK reactivation operations Kemira has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Norit’s UK reactivation business from Purton Carbons Limited on June 28, 2024. This acquisition is the first step for Kemira in entering the activated carbon market for micropollutants removal. Activated carbon is the most common technology to remove odor and taste in drinking water, as well a

Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, today announces that Beto Abreu has assumed the role of CEO. As Suzano celebrates its centennial year and finalises construction of the Cerrado Project, the world’s largest single-line pulp production facility in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Abreu will now be responsible for leading the company’s ambitious growth strategy. With over 30 years of experience, Abreu has held senior executive postions at

There is no such thing as good or bad textile fibres. Instead, there’s a wide range of materials from plant and animal based natural fibres to synthetic bio-based and fossil-based materials, and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. The durability or quality of a material depends on how well it is suited for its intended use. In addition, there is a long list of factors that affect whether a fabric or garment is durable: how long are the fibres in the fab

Earlier this month, our Indigenous Relations team attended the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase at the Convention Center in Vancouver, B.C. During the event there were over 20 featured sessions celebrating successful partnerships between Indigenous communities and their industry partners. Our Indigenous Relations team, Lana Wilhelm and Kiera Luong Wilson attended this event to learn about how specific projects have helped support economic reconciliation and secure a brighter future fo

Nearly all textile materials are technically suitable for mainstream mechanical recycling, except for maybe those that contain elastane. Another question is: Are they being recycled? Currently, this is not really the case, but nor is it for fossil-based textiles. Of the 5 million tons of clothing that is discarded each year in the EU, for example, only 1 percent is being recycled into new clothes. Starting from year 2025, EU countries are obliged to collect textiles separa

A proud member of CMPC Wood Products, is enhancing its footprint to deliver premium Radiata Pine and Poplar millwork products throughout North America. Our commitment is to provide unparalleled customer service supported by substantial production capacities to meet any demand. Strategic Kentucky Location for Swift Delivery Located strategically in Kentucky, United States, our facilities ensure swift response times for a wide range of products, including raw a

Gunnar Eberhardt appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers and member of the Group Executive Team Gunnar Eberhardt has been appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers. He will be a member of UPM’s Group Executive Team and report to Massimo Reynaudo, President and CEO. He will start in his role in October 2024. Gunnar Eberhardt, born 1977, will join UPM from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, where he has worked as Corporate Vice President,

Bedford County, Va.Georgia-Pacific's Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year. The facility joins two other Georgia-Pacific facilities – Brewton containerboard in Brewton, Alabama, and Leaf River Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi in earning this prestigious recognition for environmental stewardship. Select manufacturing plants located in the U.S. and its territories and Canada can

CMPC’s top executive participated in the Second Regional Meeting of IRADE Companies, which was held in Los Angeles, Biobío Region. He referred to the incentives needed to combat the retreat of the sector, institutionalize fire prevention, and modify the law on climate change to consider the contribution of monocultures as CO2 capturers. This sector provides different sources of employment, is highly relevant in terms of exports and is also important if it is well articu

Voith employee, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in recognition of his many innovative developments that contributed greatly to modern paper machine designs. The award was accepted by Michael MacGregor, a former colleague of Schiel and a co-sponsor of the award nomination, during a presentation at the Wisconsin Paper Council’s annual meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Since 1992, the PIIHOF has honored and recognized more than 140 giants in the