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Heinzel Stares at Closure of Raubling Plant

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The Raubling Papier corrugated case material (CCM) and kraft paper mill in Germany produces 100 percent recycled kraft paper as well as mixed recycled and primary fiber-based kraft paper under Heinzel’s Starkraft brand. Apr 12, 2024 Austria-based pulp and paper manufacturer Heinzel Group has revealed plans for the potential closure......
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Shandong to Get Key Technology from Valmet

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Valmet will deliver a range of equipment for Shandong’s new board machine, the PM 13 food-grade folding boxboard line. Jan 12, 2024  Finnish paper and packaging company Valmet has secured a contract from a subsidiary of China’s pulp-paper integrated enterprise Shandong Tian He Paper (Shandong). As per the contract, Valmet......
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Sappi Invests USD 418 Million to Convert US Paper Machine to Board Production

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The company says the move will add up to 470,000 tons more of annual solid bleached sulphate (SBS) capacity to the United States paperboard market. Apr 15, 2024 South Africa-based packaging manufacturer Sappi has announced that it is undertaking a conversion process from graphic paper to packaging board on one......
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First Seaweed-Based Packaging Gets OPRL Nod for Recycling

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Wales-based PlantSea has become the first company to be awarded OPRL certification for its seaweed-based packaging, which can replace traditional paper and card in stationery, boxes and bags. Apr 9, 2024 A Welsh start-up has become the first company to be awarded On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) certification for its seaweed-based......
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Irving Pulp & Paper to Upgrade Woodyard with USD 110 Million

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The upgrade includes installation of the world’s largest automated stacker reclaimer, which will first stack the woodchips into a large pile and the reclaimer will later remove them for use in the kraft pulp making process. Apr 9, 2024 The woodyard at Irving Pulp & Paper in West Saint John,......
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UPM Raflatac Opens New Slitting and Distribution Terminal in India

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The new modern facility will enable the company to stock more material locally, which will optimise lead times, enhance service, and help meet the diverse & dynamic needs of its customers Apr 9, 2024 UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper & film products, has opened......
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Grigeo AB Eyes Polish Market with Acquisition of Tissue Paper Mill

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Grigeo AB, having turnover of EUR 195.4 million, acquired 100 percent shares of the tissue paper mill, which is located in Niedomice, 90 km east of Krakow. The mill currently employs around 170 people and operates a paper machine & conversion lines.  Apr 8, 2024 Grigeo AB, one of the largest paper......
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Fedrigoni Acquires Certain Assets of Mohawk

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The Fedrigoni Group has announced the acquisition of certain assets of US based Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., intending to reinforce its position in the North American market. Six months after the industrial partnership between the two firms, the deal is the third M&A this year.  Feb 23, 2024  The Fedrigoni......
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Heat Management’s HISS Helps Pulp & Paper Mills Achieve Sustainability Goals

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The High Impact Sootblowing System (HISSTM) uses advanced automation and impactful cleaning methods to improve boiler performance, save energy, and reduce emissions.  Apr 8, 2024 As the pulp and paper industry undergoes transformation towards sustainability, leading to environmental concerns and regulatory pressures, the companies are increasingly turning to a revolutionary......
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Suzano to Invest USD 3.2 Billion in 2024

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Suzano is currently working on the world’s largest single-line pulp mill in Cerrado, which will add 2.55 million tonnes of pulp to the company’s current installed capacity of 10.9 million tonnes of pulp per year. The project involves a total investment of USD 4.38 billion and will become operational by......