Accsys, has added Mery Bois as a new distributor in Belgium. For over 30 years, Mery Bois has been importing and supplying a wide range of wooden products, catering to the interior and exterior needs of various industries and clients. Their portfolio of solutions includes decks, claddings, insulation, and much more – providing tailored approaches for a variety of projects. Their commitment to quality construction materials perfectly aligns with Accsys’ mission to offer i

Valmet has decided to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in order to better respond to the growing demand of high-performing filter fabrics in both the mining and pulp and paper industries in South America. The value of the new investment will not be disclosed. “The investment includes the relocation of the current office and manufacturing facility in Belo Horizonte, new machinery, and improvements in the operations’ energy efficiency and em

International technology group ANDRITZ has received a turn-key order from Northwood Tissue Ltd. to supply a new PrimeDry Hood and an air system for a tissue machine rebuild at the mill in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Start-up is planned for the third quarter of 2024. Installation of the new ANDRITZ gas-heated PrimeDry Hood HT (High-Temperature) will increase the drying capacity thanks to an impingement temperature of up to 530°C. It will also enable a higher heat

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Lignatherm AG to supply a pressurized refining system for a new insulation board production plant in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland. This greenfield plant will use exclusively wood chips from local forests to produce eco-friendly insulation board. Tobias Osterwalder, Bereichsleiter Weiterverarbeitung, Lignatherm AG, says: “’We are looking forward to offering insulation based entirely on natu

ABB has upgraded a paper machine at a mill in France with its award-winning IE5 SynRM motors, the first project in the country to be fully equipped with the technology. The site belongs to DS Smith Packaging Contoire-Hamel, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services. In addition to 24 IE5 SynRM motors, ABB supplied ACS 880 multidrives, AC500-S Safety and AC 800M controllers and panels. Both AC500 and AC 800M are connected under a com

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Salzgitter Flachstahl, Salzgitter, Germany, to supply a new pickling section for the existing push pickling line designed for heavy-duty steel grades. The line was supplied by ANDRITZ in 1992 and has been operating successfully ever since. The new process equipment will ensure continued reliable operation and increase the line’s efficiency. Start-up is scheduled for mid-2025. The scope of supply compri

Eco-Products® announced today that it has added a variety of paper bags, sandwich wraps and other items to its GreenStripe® line of compostable products. The products, available now as part of the Eco-Products bundle, are made with no-added PFAS and are ideal for restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, bakers, concessions and other foodservice operators. Each of the products is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute, meaning all have undergone rigorous test

International Paper announced that its board of directors has elected Andrew Silvernail as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive evaluation process. Effective May 1, 2024, Silvernail will succeed Mark Sutton, who previously announced the final phase of the CEO succession process. Sutton will continue in his role as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Silvernail has two decades of experience leading glob

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of LPW Group Holdings, Inc. (“LPW Group” or the “Company”) to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Headquartered in Houston, Texas, LPW Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty valves, actuators, fittings, flanges, and other flow control products that serve mission critical app

The "Global Pulp Market: Analysis by Demand, Production, Type, End Market, Region, Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global pulp market demand stood at 66.02 million tons in 2022, and is expected to reach 73.84 million tons by 2028. Pulp, a naturally derived wood-based material, possesses purity, organic composition, and biodegradability. Its versatile applications incl