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Smurfit Westrock Among Mills Under Inspection

Washington expands safety inspections at kraft pulp mills after the Longview tank collapse, with broader enforcement through 2027.

Suzano boosts Eucafluff output at Limeira mill

Suzano has officially inaugurated the expanded Eucafluff production line at its Limeira mill in the state of São Paulo.

Södra Boosts Recycled Content in Timber Packaging

Södra raises recycled content in timber packaging to 70%, reducing emissions and advancing circular material flows.

Arbex Launches as Global Tissue Leader

Arbex launches as the $3.4 billion Suzano–Kimberly-Clark joint venture, serving 70+ markets with leading tissue and hygiene brands.

Toscotec boosts spare parts supply and assistance for Recard machinery

Toscotec is the exclusive OEM source for Recard spare parts, technical support, and after-sales service for existing Recard machinery.

Study: Fibre Food Packaging to Lead by 2045

UPM–Smithers study predicts fibre-based food packaging will lead by 2045 as barrier innovations and regulation reshape the market.

Packaging’s Next Competitive Advantage: Managing the Flow of Fiber

ResourceWise examines how traceability, regulation and closed-loop fiber systems are reshaping competitiveness in fiber-based packaging.

Improving oxygen delignification using suitable additives

At kraft pulp mills, oxygen delignification is a unit operation between cooking (pulping) and the bleach plant.

Are your shut-off valves ready for major shutdown?

Ultrasonic inspection of isolation valves helps detect internal leaks, reduce shutdown risks and optimize maintenance planning.

Reviewing Québec’s New EPR Recycling Data

Québec’s first full EPR results show 791,000 tonnes recovered and an 87% rate, with fibre leading recycling performance.

Decarbonization of kraft pulp mills: Canadian challenges

Canada’s pulp and paper sector stands at a strategic inflection point.

Global Development Trends of the Paper Industry and Corporate M&A Investment Strategies

The global pulp and paper industry is entering a new phase of structural transformation. 

T.CON takes Munksjö into the new ERP and MES era in remarkable time

Munksjö modernizes its ERP and MES systems with SAP Cloud ERP Private and T.CON, boosting digital integration and ESG reporting.

Kruger Cuts CO₂ Emissions 13% at Sherbrooke Mill

Kruger Products expects to cut CO₂ emissions by 13% at its Sherbrooke tissue mill through a new heat recovery system.

Energy Strategy Boosts Performance at Biron Mill

ND Paper’s Biron mill improves efficiency and cuts energy use through a partnership with Focus on Energy in Wisconsin.

Industrial Data Moves Closer to the Mill Floor

Optimistik’s OIAnalytics helps mills turn industrial data into actionable insights for production, traceability, energy, and OEE.

SACR Bearings Improve Dryer Roll Performance

Self-Aligning Cylindrical Roller (SACR) Bearings: The Non-Locating Bearing Concept 

Three Years of Recycled Containerboard at Kingsport

Three years after its conversion, Domtar's Kingsport mill highlights performance gains, ...

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Pro Carton Appoints Andreas Birmoser President

Pro Carton has appointed Andreas Birmoser, Executive Vice President, Cartonboard at Stora Enso, as its new President, ...

Domsjö Advances Swedish Liquefied Biogas Project

Domsjö Fabriker plans a liquefied biogas plant in Sweden to cut emissions, strengthen fuel security and supply heavy transport.

IFPC 2026 to Spotlight Fibre Packaging Innovation

IFPC 2026 will bring industry and research leaders to Stockholm to discuss molded fibre and paper packaging innovation.