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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......
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Valmet to Supply a Papermaking Line to One of Its Major Customers in Asia-Pacific

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Valmet will supply a complete papermaking line to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades and is scheduled for 2026. The value of the order is ranging from  EUR 90 million to EUR 120 million and strengthens the company’s position as a......
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Mondi Launches Integobag – Paper Bag with a Free Film Layer

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Mondi has launched an alternative to paper bags- IntegoBag with a free film barrier layer used in the construction industry. The bag simplifies recycling and is designed to transport building materials and ensure their shelf life through protective barrier coatings instead of a free film. Nov 5, 2024 Mondi, a......
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International Paper to Close its Pulp and Paper Mill in Georgetown

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The mill in Georgetown produces approximately 300,000 tons of fluff pulp designed for incontinence products such as diapers and other absorbent items. The mill also produces freesheet papers that it sells to Sylvamo. The full closure of the mill is expected by the end of 2024. Nov 04, 2024 International......
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Clearwater Paper Sell its Tissue Paper Business for USD 1.06 Billion

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Clearwater Paper Corporation has sold its tissue paper business for USD 1.06 billion in Spokane, Washington State, US. The strategic move aligns with the company’s plan to focus on its core paperboard production, and to pay down debt and strengthen their balance sheet. Nov 4, 2024 Clearwater Paper Corporation has......
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Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill Advances in Reverse Engineering

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The initiative followed after the halt in equipment supplies from Western manufacturers. The Segezha Group and other Russian forest industry firms have turned to Chinese manufacturers or in-house solutions to maintain production. Nov 4, 2024 Segezha Group has launched an extensive reverse engineering program to maintain and upgrade its industrial......