Newly crowned innovation champion: Sihl GmbH has been awarded the TOP 100 seal 2024. Only particularly innovative medium-sized companies are honoured with this award. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar, who has accompanied the innovation competition as a mentor for 12 years, will personally congratulate Sihl on this success at the award ceremony on 28 June in Weimar. Sihl prevailed against 387 other SMEs in a scientific selection process, making it one of the top innovators in Germa

The Swedish concrete element manufacturer Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Metsä Wood have developed a hybrid wall element with a lower carbon footprint than conventional concrete wall elements. Now, the element solution is ready for use in real construction projects. “We are experiencing increased demands from our customers for environmentally smart solutions. The idea is that this serves as a great addition to our portfolio,” says Daniel Eriksson, Division Manager a

The Infinity press felt family from Voith is established globally as a very good choice for heavy-duty press felts in continuous operation, in both seamed and endless versions. Since its market launch in 2011, customers worldwide have placed their trust in Infinity press felts. Infinity’s uncommon strength lies in its uniform and high-quality base fabric that ensures a laminar structure and secures the void volume over the entire operating life. Examples of Infinity’s su

After a seven-month shutdown and a period of heavy investment in the plant, on March 4th, our paper mill located in Villa Santa Lucia (Italy) restarted production. This turning point was made possible thanks to the cooperation with institutions, first and foremost the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, the Lazio Region, local authorities, and political figures who have provided their support, as well as institutions, trade unions, Unindustria, and Assocarta. Indeed,

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is showcasing its Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps and Qdos chemical metering pumps for pulp and paper applications at TAPPICon, which will be held April 28 - May 1, 2024, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Booth 234. The Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps on display provide high metering accuracy and excellent resistance to the viscous and abrasive chemicals commonly used in the pulp and paper industry. Starch, colorants,

Valmet Oyj ("Valmet") issues senior unsecured green notes of EUR 200 million (the "Notes"). The maturity of the Notes is five years and they mature on March 13, 2029. The Notes carry fixed annual interest of 4.000 percent. The issue price of the notes is 99.871 percent. The offering was allocated to 42 investors. "The inaugural bond issued by Valmet under our newly established Green Finance Framework is an important part of Valmet's financing structure a

Mercer Mass Timber, a low-carbon advanced manufacturer of timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., today announced the launch of its mass timber erection division: Mercer Mass Timber Construction Services. Mercer Mass Timber Construction Services offers both comprehensive on-site installation for fully integrated construction and project consultancy for clients seeking expert guidance and strategic support. This expansion marks a significant step forw

International technology group ANDRITZ has handed over the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay to the forest industry company UPM. ANDRITZ supplied energy-efficient and environmentally leading technology for UPM’s largest investment to date. With a capacity to produce 2.1 million tons of eucalyptus pulp per year, the mill is the biggest in Uruguay and the world’s biggest single line mill in operation. It will also contribute around 1 TWh of surplus green electricity per yea

Kelheim Fibres, a leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibres, is showcasing recent research findings at this year's Cellulose Fibres Conference. The development, led by Dr. Ingo Bernt, Project Leader of Fibre & Application Development at Kelheim Fibres, and Dr. Thomas Harter from Graz University of Technology, provides insightful insights into the correlation between the geometry of viscose fibres and the liquid absorption of tampons. Kelheim Fibres has long been engag

Nature Wood Group Limited one of global leaders in vertically-integrated forestry and FSC business operations, is pleased to announce its guidance for the fiscal year 2024. The company expects to achieve a significant increase in revenue, reaching $45 million, compared to the recently preannounced revenue of $25.4 million for 2023. The rebound in sales is primarily driven by new regulations in the European Union, which mandates a higher percentage of wood to be used in building home