Leading Finnish tissue paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to create 400+ direct jobs over the next decade through planned investment totalling several hundreds of millions of pounds.
Obbola paper mill inaugurated: Increased capacity for better business and increased climate benefit
SCA's new facility in Obbola, outside Umeå, has now been inaugurated.
Prinzhorn Group announces major investments in Western Europe in line with its longterm strategy of "growing value"
Prinzhorn Group has announced major investments in Western Europe for Hamburger Containerboard, Hamburger Recycling and Dunapack Packaging, the three divisions which constitute its circular business model.
SCA nominated for prestigious German Sustainability Award
SCA has been nominated for the German National Sustainability Award, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis, which is presented in collaboration with the German federal government and several prominent organizations.
Australia’s most advanced paper and cardboard recycling facility comes online
In August we unveiled a major $42.5 million upgrade to our paper recycling and remanufacturing campus in Coolaroo with Premier Daniel Andrews and Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek.
Metsä Group’s Kemi mills are getting ready for the start-up of the investments
Metsä Group’s Kemi mills are getting ready for a maintenance and connection shutdown to prepare for the deployment of the largest ever investment of the forest industry in Finland – the new bioproduct mill and paperboard mill expansion in Kemi.
Stora Enso progresses with restructuring actions to improve long-term competitiveness and profitability
Stora Enso has progressed with its restructuring actions, announced on 15 June 2023, aimed at strengthening the Group’s long-term competitiveness and creating a decentralised and more customer centric operating model.
Nordic Paper decides on strategic investments for Bäckhammar
The Board of Directors of Nordic Paper has today decided to invest approximately SEK 850 m at the Bäckhammar mill.
Metsä Group to draw up biodiversity plans for its mill areas – Kemi the first in line
Metsä Group plans to boost biodiversity on its land areas in Kemi. Covering more than 650 hectares, the designated site encompasses Metsä Group’s mill area and other areas in the Kemi urban environment.
Ahlstrom has signed an agreement to divest Stenay plant to Accursia Capital
Ahlstrom has entered into an agreement to divest its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, following the announcement of Accursia Capital’s binding offer in July.
Restarting PM5 at Norske Skog Saugbrugs
Following the rockslide and subsequent production stop at Saugbrugs PM6 (paper machine 6) in April this year, Norske Skog has decided to restart production at the previously idled PM5.
Saica Group acquires a minority share of Pacapime in Belgium
Saica Group has reached today an agreement to acquire a minority share of Pacapime, the Belgian corrugated cardboard company. Pacapime generated revenues of 61 million euros in 2022, and provides direct employment to 109 people.
Sappi Europe to maintain prices of Woodfree Coated Paper for the remainder of 2023
In an effort to address prevalent supply chain uncertainties and to maintain the commercial viability of its Graphic Paper business, Sappi Europe will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at today’s level for the remainder of 2023.
Södra invests in AI company and becomes a partner in Nordic Forestry Automation
Södra Ädla is a new partner of Nordic Forestry Automation (NFA). The company develops next-generation operator support systems for forest machines based on sensor technology from autonomous vehicles and AI algorithms.
DS Smith to acquire Serbian packaging company, Bosis doo
DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging provider, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia.
UPM plans closure of its Plattling mill in Germany
UPM Communication Papers announces plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.
The Paper value chain reached a 70,5% recycling rate in 2022
The latest report by the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) shows that paper value chain is still on track to reach a 76% paper recycling rate by 2030.
Mondi expands ISTA-approved testing services to all its eCommerce packaging solutions
Mondi simplifies eCommerce packaging testing with Amazon-approved service, making it easier for businesses to ensure their eCommerce packaging is both protective and sustainable
DS Smith - 33 million investment into our Greek packaging plants
We are pleased to announce a significant investment plan to be implemented in the next two years across our three packaging sites in Greece.
Ahlstrom receives a binding offer for Stenay plant from Accursia Capital
July 24, 2023 - In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.
Logson Group completes acquisition of a majority shareholding in Durham Box
The Logson Group, the UK’s largest independent supplier of corrugated packaging, announces the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Durham Box, an independent sheet plant based in County Durham.
RDM Group is now the largest independent recycled board producer in Europe
RDM Group has finalized the agreement for the acquisition of 100% of share capital of Fiskeby International Holding AB (“Fiskeby”), a producer of packaging board made from 100% recovered fiber, with one manufacturing facility in Sweden.