The global wood pellets market size is estimated to grow by USD 5283.83 mn from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.84% during the forecast period. Europe held the largest share of the global market in 2022, and the market in the region is estimated to witness an incremental growth of  73%. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Major Players in the Market

Recognising the importance of recyclability for the circular economy, Sappi has established a recyclability testing laboratory within its R&D Department. The lab plays a key role in ensuring that Sappi’s packaging and specialty papers are recyclable, in compliance with the latest EU regulations and market demands. Paper is already one of the most widely recycled materials in Europe, benefiting from well-established collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure alongside

We are proud to announce that Pasaban S.A. has designed and launched a new Sheeter that is available in our showroom today and is aimed primarily at printers, packagers and converters. The concept was developed based strictly on making a new design with a simpler configuration combined with the same technology that we use in the most advanced/automated Sheeters but using, as we do in all our Sheeters, the same materials/premium brands to ensure the same dimensional and stacking accu

International Paper and DS Smith Plc today announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination, creating a truly global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. The terms of the Combination value each DS Smith share at 415 pence per share1, and will result in IP issuing 0.1285 shares for each DS Smith share, resulting in pro forma ownership of 66.3 percent for IP shareholders and 33.7 percent2 for DS Smith shareholders, implying a transac

How can digital trends revolutionize tissue production and how can digital integration in plant life cycles be done? What does operational excellence mean and how can it be implemented in new and existing mills? How to reach significant reductions in raw material and energy consumption and thus minimize the environmental footprint? How can the strategy for OT cyber security look like? Competitive edge in tissue, by Georg Krogger, Director Capital Automation and Digitalizatio

Valmet renews its sustainability reporting practices. Since 2013 the company has published an annual sustainability report in line with the international GRI framework and reported to several leading sustainability ratings. In the current renewal, Valmet will focus on comprehensive reporting according to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), invest in the development of sustainability data and information systems required by this extensive reporting frame

Canfor Corporation announced today that it will optimize its footprint in southern Alabama by permanently closing its Jackson facility and expanding production at its Fulton facility with a second shift. These steps, together with the previously announced construction of a new, state-of-the art greenfield sawmill in Axis, will grow the Company's regional manufacturing platform by 100 million board feet of production capacity and consolidate operations at modern facilities that are well po

The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel, is being celebrated by Suzano, the largest market pulp producer globally, and Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, one of the largest maritime transportation companies. Departing from Santos Port on March 4, the vessel arrived in China on April 9, carrying 72,000 tons of pulp exclusively from Suzano, destined for the Asian market. The vessel Green Santos capacity optimizes

The 4evergreen alliance sets out to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90% by 2030 (1). Accessing industrial packaging such as paper sacks as new fibre source can be part of the solution. The European sack kraft paper and paper sack industry commissioned independent research in the recyclability of paper sacks. The study (2) concludes that not only are used and unused paper sacks perfectly recyclable. They also offer product and process benefits when incorporated into the

International technology group ANDRITZ is responding to the pulp and paper producers’ need to meet their process efficiency and environmental sustainability targets by launching a portfolio of intelligent instruments called the Smart Series at the Pulp & Beyond exhibition in Helsinki on April 11. The portfolio includes a comprehensive range of measurements, analyzers, machine vision systems, condition monitoring solutions as well as robotics and mechatronics. They provide