UPM has been listed as the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2023-2024.
Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill moves towards full capacity production
Kemi bioproduct mill is ramping up towards full capacity production and pulp deliveries to customers have started. It is planned to take approximately one year to reach full production capacity at the mill.
Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers the advantage
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its range of saturating kraft paper and increased capacity, in order to improve and enhance its service to manufacturers of internal and external building panels, worktops, furniture and technical films.
A New Chapter for SWM International
Market-leading SWM International becomes an independent specialty materials company under private ownership.
Major success for Södra’s birch seed cultivation
After several years of intensive work to produce high-quality birch seeds, Södra has now harvested a large amount of birch seeds in its greenhouse orchard in Falkenberg.
Arctic Paper changes its liquidity provider to Carnegie
Arctic Paper S.A. has terminated the liquidity provider assignment with Erik Penser and has appointed Carnegie Investment Bank AB as new liquidity provider for the company's shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Saica Group acquires Ecovidal to strengthen its presence in the Madrid region
Today Saica Group has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e Hijos.
Inside information: Huhtamaki accelerates strategy implementation by starting a three-year program to bring 100 MEUR cost savings
Huhtamaki accelerates strategy implementation by starting a program which is expected to materially support the profitability of Huhtamaki with efficiency improvements leading to savings of approximately EUR 100 million over the next three years.
EIB signs SEK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Billerud for bioproduct mill upgrade
The loan supports the environmental upgrade of an existing integrated pulp and paper mill in Frövi, Sweden, including the replacement of an old recovery boiler built in 1969.
Cepi with the support of partners from the clean energy sector launch climate and energy checklist for incoming EU policymakers
Cepi, representing pulp and paper manufacturers, with the support of partners from across the clean energy sector published today a list of EU policies needed to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, from an industrial perspective.
Essity joins European research project on circular sensor technology
The hygiene and health company Essity has joined the European research project Sustronics, which is supporting the development of circular electronic products.
Comments on the EU Parliament's position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
On November 22nd, the EU Parliament adopted its position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
UPM's businesses are preparing to adjust production temporarily in Finland and will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs
UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Biofuels will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs.
Matrix Pack expands offering with molded fiber products – partnering with Stora Enso’s Fiber as a Service (FaaS)
Matrix Pack, a leading global provider of fiber-based food packaging products and solutions, partnered with Stora Enso’s Fiber as a Service (FaaS) to successfully accelerate the time-to-market of their molded fiber range.
EU Parliament vote on carbon removals certification sets the foundations for the recognition of products’ role in achieving climate neutrality
Climate models exploring how we can still limit global warming partly rely on technological and natural solutions to remove CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere, and these ‘carbon removals’ could also help in substituting fossil-based materials and doing away with related emissions.
Metsä Board Husum folding boxboard capacity expansion starts up
The project to expand folding boxboard production capacity has been completed at the Husum integrated pulp and paperboard mill in Sweden.
Proposed mandatory reuse rules jeopardising world’s best recycling system
Crucial EU vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in a rule intended to prevent waste including a loophole that causes a mountain of it.
Information about Essity's ownership in Vinda
As required by the Takeovers Code in Hong Kong, Essity has today confirmed that discussions are ongoing with a number of interested parties in respect of a potential transaction regarding Essity owned shares in Vinda.
Saica is expanding with six machines by Koenig & Bauer Celmacch
Saica Group invested heavily in corrugated board-processing machinery by Koenig & Bauer Celmacch.
Smurfit Kappa Le Pontet Paper Mill Faces Closure
The Smurfit Kappa paper mill at Le Pontet, in the Vaucluse region of France, is facing possible closure by February 2024.
Reduction of strategic investment and increase in share of renewable energy at MM Kwidzyn, Poland (ad-hoc info)
Due to uncompetitive wood prices from the Polish State Forests’ monopoly and low market demand across paper and board products, the company decided to significantly reduce the planned multiannual strategic investment project at MM Kwidzyn relating to energy, further pulp integration and the product range, which was announced end of April 2023.
Successful Start-Up of BM3 at MM Kolicevo: Sustainability Meets Quality
MM Kolicevo, Slovenia, has successfully started production on their board machine after a major rebuild: The board machine is now successfully running and producing the complete product portfolio of all three product categories, i.e. virgin fibre and recycled fibre cartonboard, as well as white top coated recycled liner.