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Germany’s Mercer Rosenthal Mill Orders Pre-Evaporation System from Valmet

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Valmet Exergy Pre-evaporator will improve the Mercer Rosenthal mill’s energy and water efficiency. The equipment is planned to be connected to the production process during the mill’s annual shutdown in 2025. Nov 15, 2024 Valmet will deliver a Valmet Exergy Pre-evaporator for the Mercer Rosenthal mill in Germany. The solution......
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US Varsity Develops Laser Technology to Reduce Emissions in Paper Industry

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The laser technology developed by Worcester Polytechnic aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the drying stage of the paper-making process. Nov 15, 2024 A university in Massachusetts, US has developed laser technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from a key industrial process in Maine’s paper and......
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Sofidel Announces USD 200 Million Capex for the US Mill

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Sofidel will expand its existing facility into an integrated, state-of-the-art production plant where raw materials will be processed, manufactured and packaged into finished goods such as paper towels, bath tissues and napkins. The construction is likely to begin in late 2024 and will continue till 2026. The complete project size......
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MEPCO Subsidiary, Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co. to Start 60,000 TPA Tissue Production Line

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Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO)’s subsidiary, Juthur Paper Manufacturing Co., has signed a contract to buy a sixth tissue production line from Andritz AG, to double its production capacity. The 24-month agreement includes the purchase of a complete tissue paper production line with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons......
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Oji India Packaging Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh

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The facility marked a significant step forward in Oji’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.  Nov 13, 2024 Oji India Packaging Private Limited has opened a new manufacturing plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.  Watch: In Pursuit of Lesser Water Footprint Calling it to be their......
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Culpeper Wood Preservers Acquires Fortress Wood Products to Expand Footprint in Mid-Atlantic Region

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The acquisition strengthens Culpeper’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic while expanding its capacity to deliver premium pressure-treated wood products to its customers. Oct 16, 2024 Culpeper Wood Preservers, a manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, has acquired Fortress Wood Products, a North Carolina-based premier wood supplier and pressure treater.  This acquisition strengthens Culpeper’s......
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Celebrating the 10th Edition of the Paper & Tissue Show in UAE

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With over 16,000 industry professionals and more than 300 exhibiting companies, representing over 120 countries, the exhibition will take place from January 21-23, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), offering an exceptional platform for discussions on sustainability, technological advancements, and emerging trends within the pulp and paper......
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Kemira to Close Manufacturing Site in Canada

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Kemira is closing its manufacturing site in Vancouver, Canada that produces process and functional chemicals for the pulp and paper segment. Production at the site is expected to end during the first half of 2025  and will move to Kemira’s Washougal, Washington state.  Nov 7, 2024 Kemira, a global leader......
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Kruger Inc. to Invests USD 23.75 Million in a Carbon Capture Technology in its Wayagamack Mill

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Kruger Inc. to invest USD 23.75 million in an innovative demonstration project for carbon capture and reuse at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières, Canada. As part of the demonstration project, Kruger aims to capture up to 5 tons of high-quality CO2 per day, achieving the company’s goal of decarbonization.  Nov......
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UPM Specialty Papers & Eastman Introduce Paper-Based Food Packaging Solution with Compostable Biobased Coating

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UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution. This new biopolymer coated solution provides a new option for difficult-to-pack foods. Eastman Solus additive reduces coating thickness, which lowers plastic usage and enables recyclability of food packaging. These additives have been pivotal in advancing scalable, and sustainable......