An artificial intelligence application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage in forests has won the Quality Innovation Award in a competition organised by the Finnish Quality Association, Excellence Finland.
Velvet CARE achieves B Corp status, demonstrating highest environmental, social and governance business standards
Abris Capital Partners portfolio company becomes first major European tissue maker to receive certification
Update related to the conversion from newsprint to containerboard at Norske Skog Golbey
The net investment amount for the conversion project at Norske Skog Golbey will increase from EUR 265 to 300 million.
Young professionals recognize Billerud as one of Sweden's most attractive employers
We are proud to announce that, for the seventh year in a row, we have been designated as one of Sweden’s most attractive employers, according to the Young Professional Attraction Index (YPAI) in 2023.
Settlement agreed on insurance coverage estimated up to NOK 2.4 billion for Norske Skog Saugbrugs
Norske Skog has worked closely with the insurance company, equipment suppliers, and other parties to determine the extent of damages following the rockslide on 27 April.
Industry-leading R&D and innovation centre: 'R8'
Today we announce the launch of our global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’. The new facility is an industry-first and allows us, our customers, and partners to accelerate the research and development of radically new packaging fulfillment solutions.
Metsä Group and Quant Finland agree on a common goal to reduce fossil oil consumption
Metsä Group and industrial maintenance service provider Quant Finland have agreed to halve the consumption of fossil hydraulic oil together in Metsä Group's plywood and Kerto LVL mills by 2027 compared to 2022.
Suzano to invest R$1.66 billion in new tissue paper mill, expand fluff pulp capacity and new biomass boiler
Suzano, the world's largest producer of market pulp, announces on October 26th a series of projects aimed at expanding its installed production capacity and which will enhance its operational efficiency.
EU Reuse Targets for Transport Packaging Threaten to Drastically Increase Plastic Consumption, Undermine The Circular Economy, and Impede Decarbonisation Efforts
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has profound concerns about proposed amendments to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that could potentially lead to a staggering 12 million-tonne surge in plastic consumption at the expense of the circular economy and decarbonisation initiatives.
UPM Raflatac adhesives for logistics and e-commerce paper labels verified recycling compatible by the PTS
Ten UPM Raflatac adhesives for logistics and e-commerce paper labels have been certified as recyclable in the paper and board-based packaging stream by the applied research and services institute Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) in 2023.
Stora Enso increases mixed forests by decreasing spruce density in Finland
Stora Enso has launched a new operating model at its logging sites in Finland to improve the vitality and biodiversity of forests. In practice, this is done by reducing the density of planted spruce from 1,800 seedlings per hectare to 1,600 seedlings per hectare.
Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, will initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP mills in Finland.
Sofidel invests in biomethane: ten-year supply agreement signed with ENGIE for the Roanne plant in central France
Sofidel takes another step on its journey towards its goal of increasing the use of energy derived from renewable sources.
VPK Group acquires minority share in Ribble in the UK
VPK Group reached an agreement to acquire a minority share in Ribble, the UK corrugated cardboard company specialising in fanfold.
Legislating on packaging and waste, the EU Parliament still needs to take into account what has already been achieved in the paper and board sector
Voting on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the EU Parliament’s ENVI Committee endorsed definitions of ‘recyclability’ and ‘high quality of recycling’ that still needs to take into account both scientific evidence and the practical experience of a well-functioning recycling system for paper and board.
Lessebo Paper wins gold in the Swedish Design Award
Lessebo Paper’s launch campaign of the new brand Lessebo Colours “The Big Rollout” has won gold in the Swedish Design Award 2023 and received the People’s Choice award.
UPM closes Plattling mill in Germany – Participation process with employee representatives concluded
In July UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany to align graphic paper capacity to the customer demand.
Metsä Group is looking into the construction of the first mill producing Muoto packaging in Rauma
Metsä Group is conducting a pre-study related to the construction of a first commercial mill for producing Muoto™ packaging products on its Rauma mill site, Finland.
Rengo Subsidiary Tri-Wall Acquires Manufacturer of Heavy Duty Packaging Materials in Spain
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Tri-Wall Limited, has acquired a 100% stake in Gestora Comercial Internacional,S.L.U. (GECOINSA), through Tri-Wall’s wholly owned subsidiary.
CMPC’S Guaíba Plant in Brazil achieves Record Water Conservation Rates
In July, the Brazilian pulp mill reached an all-time record low water consumption of 24.99 m3/ADMT.
Smurfit Kappa’s innovative Design2Market Factory set for European expansion
Smurfit Kappa’s Design2Market Factory will be expanding across Europe after a successful first year in operation.