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JK Paper Revises Timeline for Borkar Packaging Acquisition

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The initial acquisition of equity shares has been preponed to within 6 weeks from the previous timeline of 12 weeks.  The completion of the deal remains subject to the fulfillment of conditions outlined in the Share Purchase Subscription and Shareholders Agreement (SPSSHA). Oct 16, 2025 JK Paper Limited has announced......
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GST Reforms May Trigger Surge in Paper Imports, Warns Industry

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Indian Paper Industry has raised serious concern over the potential surge in paper imports following the recent GST reforms. Domestic manufacturers fear loss of competitiveness as zero IGST on imports widens the price gap. Oct 22, 2025 The Indian Paper Industry has raised serious concern over the potential surge in......
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JK Paper Collaborates With Valmet for Upgradation & Modernization at Songadh Mill

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The project covered every key process area — from fiberline and lime kiln systems to a new coated board machine (BM 5) equipped with dual shoe presses, a smoothing press, and curtain coating technology. Comprehensive automation with Valmet DNA, including QCS and Web Monitoring System, helped enhance runnability and product......
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Sofidel to Expand US Production Capacity with New TAD Paper Machine

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Italian tissue giant Sofidel Group is expanding its U.S. operations with a new Through-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machine to boost supply capacity. Oct 18, 2025 Sofidel Group has announced a major investment to strengthen its presence in the North American tissue market. The company will install a Valmet TAD paper machine......
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ALLIMAND and Pakka Collaborates for a New Paper Machine for Flexible Packaging

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The French paper machine builder will deliver the key-element of the new paper machine, with a capacity of 115 t/day- S hydraulic headbox with dilution control, inertial shaking unit, shoe press with transfer belt, SC sizer & soft calendars. The new PM4 will start production in 2026. Oct 17, 2025......
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Fourstones Commissions PM6 at its Sapphire Mill site in Scotland

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The completion of PM6 is set to double the company’s production capacity at Sapphire Mill site to over 64,000 tonnes annually, allowing them to meet the growing demand for its tissue paper parent reel products. Oct 10, 2025 Fourstones has announced its new paper machine PM6 is commissioned and operational. Built......
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UPM Ends Paper Production in Kaukas, Finland

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UPM has announced plans to permanently end paper production in Kaukas, Finland. However, UPM’s pulp, sawn timber and biofuels production and R&D activities at UPM Kaukas integrate will continue as before. Oct 03, 2025 UPM has announced plans to permanently end paper production in Kaukas, Finland and to shift its coated......
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Naini Papers Announced FSC®-FM Certification

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Naini Papers has announced that the company is now FSC®-FM certified,  upholding high quality operations and sustainability standards. Oct 03, 2025 Naini Papers has announced that the company is now FSC®-FM certified. The company ensures its operations uphold high quality and sustainability standards.  Watch: In Pursuit of Lesser Water Footprint As per......
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ABB Launches Mill-Wide Optimization Software for Smarter, More Resilient Pulp Production

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ABB has introduced ABB Ability™ Plant Optimizer for pulp mills, a dynamic software solution that helps pulp producers bridge the gap between production planning and real-time operations. It improves pulp quality, and operation efficiency and profitability by enabling end-to-end traceability, dynamic optimization and smarter decision-making.  Sept 30, 2025 ABB has......
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Metsä Group Announces Its First Base Paper Roll Production from PM 37 in Mariestad, Sweden.

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Metsä Group has announced the production of its first base paper roll from its new paper machine (PM 37)  at the Future mill in Mariestad, Sweden, having an annual capacity of  70,000 tonnes and max speed of 2,100 m/min.  Oct 02, 2025  Metsä Group has announced the production of its......