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.
Essity has exited the Russian market
The hygiene and health company Essity has completed the divestment of its operations in Russia for a purchase price of approximately SEK 1.2bn on a cash and debt-free basis. Essity has thus exited Russia.
Smurfit Kappa inaugurates its first plant in North Africa
Over the last 5 years, Smurfit Kappa has invested around €4.7 billion to support its customers and capitalise on its long-term growth drivers
Joint Industry Statement on mandatory re-use and refill targets
The undersigned associations recognise and support the European Commission’s commitment to advance the Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and are engaged in the ongoing revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).
Pro Carton strengthens its position to help industry succeed with CEPI Cartonboard merger confirmed
Members of CEPI Cartonboard and Pro Carton have confirmed that they will merge into one strong association under the name Pro Carton, following a 12-month period of consultation.
Billerud divests Managed Packaging to Mimir Group
Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners.
Rottneros secures long-term renewable energy for its operations from EnBW
Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) including Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) with the third largest German energy group Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW).