WEPA Professional, a leading European hygiene specialist, has announced the successful acquisition of Star Tissue UK, a prominent British hygiene paper provider based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Sappi concludes consultation process at Sappi Lanaken Mill; ceases paper production
The persistent global economic downturn is proving to be much tougher than anticipated with depressed markets, geopolitical instability and weak economic growth combining to put significant pressure on Sappi, particularly in Europe.
Proposals of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board to Stora Enso Oyj’s Annual General Meeting 2024
The Shareholders’ Nomination Board, established by Stora Enso’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), will propose to the AGM to be held on 20 March 2024 that the Company’s Board of Directors shall have eight (8) members.
Smurfit Kappa leads the industry in WorldStar awards
Packaging leader leaves competitors behind to pick up 12 awards
Ultralight pizza box awarded in 2024 WorldStar packaging competition
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been selected as one of the winners of 2024 WorldStar awards for their ultralight pizza box concept developed together with Adara Pakkaus and other industry experts.
UPM Raflatac reaches its all papers certified target years ahead of time
All papers sourced by UPM Raflatac, whether used as a face paper or a release liner in its labeling materials, are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme.
DS Smith has entered into an agreement to purchase the land and building that is hosting our existing operations in Győr, Hungary
DS Smith, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services, today (9 January 2024) announced that it had entered into an agreement to purchase the land and building that is hosting our existing operations in Győr, Hungary.
Metsä Group plans to end its sawn timber production in Merikarvia
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is to initiate negotiations on changes related to its plans to discontinue the sawn timber production in Merikarvia, Finland.
Arup appointed as one of the design companies for Metsä Group’s planned new tissue paper mill in the UK
Metsä Group has selected Arup as one of its partners to design a planned new, state-of-the art tissue paper mill in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
End of Consultation at MM Kwidzyn
MM Kwidzyn has completed the consultation process with trade unions and works councils.
UPM finalized the sale of its Steyrermühl site to HEINZEL GROUP
UPM has completed the sale of Steyrermühl site and all related assets to HEINZEL GROUP, thereby closing the transaction announced in June 2022.
Stora Enso signs an agreement to sell the land and machinery of Näpi mill
Following the announcement of the Näpi mill closure in June this year, Stora Enso has systematically ceased all ongoing operations at the site.
Klabin acquires Arauco's forestry operation in Paraná
The acquisition makes gains for the company's target to be self-sufficient in wood, offers operational synergies, and generates value for Klabin
Nippon Paper Industries Receives Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment for the Third Year in a Row
Nippon Paper Industries (President: Toru Nozawa, hereinafter "the Company") has been awarded a "Gold medal" in a sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis (headquartered in France) for the third year in a row.
UPM Specialty Papers now offers packaging papers certified for home composting
UPM Specialty Papers now offers a wide range of packaging papers that are designed for home composting.
Metsä Group is looking into the construction of a carbon capture facility
Metsä Group is exploring possibilities to construct a carbon capture facility at one of its pulp or bioproduct mills.
AFRY to support Nordic Paper’s strategic investments for sustainable kraft paper production
Nordic Paper, a leading specialty paper producer with its base in Scandinavia, has selected AFRY as its engineering and project management partner for the strategic investment projects at its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden.
EU Council should support Europes circular economy
Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in sustainable packaging, and the print and paper advocacy association, Two Sides, fully support the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) as part of Europe’s Green Deal objectives.
Rottneros invests in Blue Ocean Closures
Rottneros AB, one of the world's leading suppliers of first-class market pulp, is now investing in Blue Ocean Closures and becomes a co-owner of the Swedish start-up, developing proprietary fiber-based packaging materials.
Saica Group invests more than 100 million euros in a new corrugated board plant in Barcelona
It will combine the operations of Saica Pack El Prat and Saica Pack Barcelona
Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring leads EUR 1 million seed funding round in Swedish startup FineCell
Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring leads EUR 1 million seed funding round in Swedish startup FineCell to produce dry cellulose powder and hydrogels for beauty, healthcare, and paint products
Velvet CARE acquired by Partners Group
New investor opens up global possibilities for Polish hygiene tissue producer