Consumers want products that enable them to lead more eco-friendly lives. This means minimising waste, carbon footprints and reducing the use of plastic.
Sonoco Further Expands Sonopost® Cornerpost Manufacturing with New Facility in Turkey
BRUSSELS, Belgium,
Fedrigoni Group announces its intention to acquire Papeterie Zuber Rieder to create the world leading manufacturer in wine and spirits premium papers
Milan (Italy) and Boussières (France), 17 November 2022 – The Fedrigoni Group, the world's leading producer of high-end papers for luxury packaging and other creative applications, premium labels and self-adhesive materials, has signed an agreement with Papeterie Zuber Rieder, one of the world's leading producers in these segments, aimed at joining forces and creating the first global player in premium papers for wine & spirits.
Ahlstrom invests in South America to support filtration customers with a new lamination capability
Ahlstrom perpetuates its 50-year commitment and support to the global Filtration industry by investing EUR 2 million in a new laminator at Louveira plant, Brazil. With a planned installation in 2023, the equipment is expected to be fully operational by Q1 2024.
Lecta is investing in a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) boiler for its Condat mill
The project financing agreement was signed with Kyotherm on November 11th.
Smurfit Kappa acquires liner bag plant in Spain
Smurfit Kappa announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Pusa Pack S.L., a bag-in-box packaging plant located in Onda, close to Castellón in the Valencian region.
PulPac and PA Consulting to bring Dry Molded Fiber solutions to life for global brands
PA Consulting signs collaboration agreement with PulPac to bring Dry Molded Fiber solutions to life for global brands
Norske Skog Skogn enters into a new long-term energy contract with Statkraft
Norske Skog Skogn and Statkraft have entered into a new long-term industrial energy agreement, which together with previous contracts, will secure large parts of the mill's energy supply on competitive terms until 2030.
Amcor investment in PulPac fiber technology to accelerate global deployment of innovative paper packaging
ZURICH, Nov. 8, 2022 – Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced its investment of US$3 million in PulPac, a Swedish company providing disruptive manufacturing technology for low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging.
McDonald's announces big change as it axes plastic cutlery
McDonald’s is axing plastic cutlery in favour of paper-based spoons, knives and forks across England and Wales. The fast-food giant said it hopes the move will eliminate 858 metric tonnes of plastic each year.
Iggesund Mill gets private 5G – and more sustainable transports
Together with Combitech, Holmen Iggesund has launched a revolutionising private 5G-network that will enable Iggesund Mill to, step-by-step, become one of the most efficient and the most digitally advanced paperboard mills. As a first step, transports are getting smarter.
4evergreen publishes a Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging for Recycling
To increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging, and in line with the European Green Deal, the cross-industry alliance 4evergreen, has published guidelines for improved collection and sorting of fibre-based packaging.
UK-based CartonCare Group and Van Genechten Packaging announce Joint Venture
Turnhout, October 24, 2022 | Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) are delighted to announce the completion of a 50:50 Joint Venture Agreement with CartonCare Group, including CartonCare Ltd, MSO Cleland Ltd and Pendragon Presentation Packaging Ltd.
Lessebo Paper is a member at Paper Profile
Lessebo Paper is now a member of the Paper Profile, a co-operation with distributors and industry associations, leading pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturers which has developed a uniform declaration of vital environmental product information.
Fulfilling the Green Pledge using Packaging Automation
The Swedish company Svenska Krämfabriken set a challenging sustainability agenda when introducing their Green Pledge. Taking away all plastic used in the production was one core initiative.
Fedrigoni acquires Guarro Casas, expanding its offer of specialty papers for luxury packaging, premium publishing and other creative applications
Our Group has entered into an agreement with the Anglo-French multinational Arjowiggins to fully take over Guarro Casas, historic Spanish company with strong skills in the finishing of specialty papers. The company is based in Gelida (Barcelona), where it operates with a plant that employs 140 people.
Suzano to buy Kimberly-Clark's tissue assets in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA (SUZB3.SA) said on Monday it reached a deal to buy Kimberly-Clark's (KMB.N) tissue paper operations in the country.
Stora Enso and Dizzie pioneering circularity in food packaging
Packaging is essential to our capacity to deliver wholesome, premium food and beverages to people all over the world, but we are convinced that this cannot be done at the expense of the environment.
Mondi approves €400 million investment in new kraft paper machine at Štětí mill (Czech Republic)
New 210,000 tonnes per year kraft paper machine will meet the growing demand for paper-based flexible packaging
Stora Enso invests in conversion to accelerate growth in renewable packaging
Stora Enso has decided to invest approximately EUR 1 billion to convert the remaining idle paper machine at the Group’s Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line.
End-of-the-line looms for Arjowiggins mills
A complete shut down and asset sale now looks the most likely outcome for Arjowiggins’ historic UK paper mills.