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Emami Paper Mills Investing INR 30.29 Crores in FY 2025-26, and Upgrading PM-2

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Emami Paper Mills Limited made a capital investment of INR 30.29 crores during FY 2025-26, with a substantial focus on strengthening its manufacturing infrastructure and upgrading Paper Machine No. 2 (PM2). The PM2 modernisation has improved paper quality, machine speed and operational efficiency, while enabling the company to shift pharma-grade......
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Voith Develops MegaDrive Rubber Wire Drive Roll Cover to Reduce Wear and Maintenance

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Voith has developed MegaDrive, a rubber wire drive roll cover designed to improve traction, reduce wear and minimise maintenance in paper and board machine forming sections. The solution aims to support stable machine runnability under varying operating conditions and extended runtimes. Jul 18, 2026 Wire drive rolls transfer drive power......
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Urvashi Pulp and Paper Mills Achieves Successful Machine Restart with CN Automation

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Urvashi Pulp and Paper Mills has successfully restarted its paper machine following major technological upgradation. The step marked an important milestone in its efforts to enhance operational performance and automation capabilities. Aug 08, 2026 Urvashi Pulp and Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd. collaborated with CN Automation, which served as the automation......
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JK Paper’s BCTMP Plant Surpasses Design Capacity Within Four Months of Commissioning

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JK Paper’s BCTMP plant surpassed its designed production capacity to 418 ADMT/day within just four months of commissioning, marking a significant milestone in operational efficiency and project execution.  Aug 04, 2026 JK Paper’s BCTMP (Bleached Chemi-Thermo Mechanical Pulp) plant has successfully completed its startup and commissioning, achieving a production rate......
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ITC Closes Acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper

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On August 01, 2026, ITC Limited completed the acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate’s Century Pulp and Paper Business on a going concern basis. The decision marked the expansion of ITC in the pulp and paper sector.  Aug 01, 2026 ITC Limited notified the completion of the acquisition of Century......
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Satia Industries Plans to Incur a CAPEX of INR 4-5 Billion for Capacity Expansion

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Backed by a multi-year capex plan of INR 4-5 billion, Satia Industries is gearing up to expand paper production capacity and modernise its operations, with the investment expected to enhance efficiency and support future volume growth.  Jul 29, 2026 Satia Industries Limited (SIL) is set to invest INR 4-5 billion......
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Paperboards Expansion Key to ITC’s INR 20,000 Crore Manufacturing Plan

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ITC will strengthen its paperboards business through capacity expansion, sustainability initiatives and import substitution under its INR 20,000 crore manufacturing plan. Jul 27, 2026 ITC Ltd. has announced an INR 20,000 crore capital expenditure plan over the medium term to expand its manufacturing footprint, with paperboards, paper and sustainable packaging......
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Dev Priya Industries’ Paper Passes Odorless Test and Meets Food-Grade Standards

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This test ensures that the end products retain their natural scent and taste profile without contamination and the paper is of premium quality.   Jul 23, 2026 Dev Priya Industries Pvt. Ltd. has announced that our paper has officially passed the odorless test and food grade, confirming that it meets the......
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Andhra Paper Restores 93% Production Capacity at Kadiam Unit

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Andhra Paper Limited has resumed operations of its second paper machine at its Kadiam Unit, taking the facility’s operational capacity to around 93 percent of normal levels. The company said it continues to work towards full stabilization and restoration of manufacturing activities following the disruption caused by contract workers’ demands......
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Smurfit Westrock To Close its SSK Paper Mill in Birmingham, UK

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Smurfit Westrock to close its SSK paper mill in Birmingham, UK, driven by sustained challenging market conditions and the need  to optimise the company’s manufacturing footprint in the UK, strengthening its long-term competitiveness. Jul 15, 2026 Smurfit Westrock to close its SSK paper mill in Birmingham, UK. The decision follows......