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IPMA Raises Concerns Over Rising Imports of Paper

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For the first time ever, the imports crossed the INR 10,000-crore mark within nine months, reaching INR 11,196 crore during the April-December 2024-25 period. Imports from China in volume terms registered an increase of 36 percent, while imports from ASEAN countries rose by 23 percent, said IPMA President Pawan Agarwal.......
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Mondi Supplies Saturated Kraft Paper ‘Ad/Vantage Boost’ to Hans Schmid KG

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Mondi’s saturated kraft paper Ad/Vantage Boost is used by the wood material-based industry to produce high-quality laminates for flooring, kitchen worktops, and more. It is applicable in the furniture and flooring industry. Mar 13, 2025 Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is collaborating with Hans Schmid KG,......
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Billerud Launches New Recyclable, Heat-Sealable Packaging Paper – ‘ConFlex HeatSeal’

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Billerud has launched new heat-sealable paper-‘ConFlex HeatSeal’ which is fossil-free, low-carbon and recyclable packaging solution, anticipated to expand into industrial and hygiene packaging applications. Mar 13, 2025 Billerud has launched a new heat-sealable paper that is a fossil-free, low-carbon and recyclable alternative to plastic packaging without requiring major adjustments to......
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Saica Group to Build Corrugated Plant in US Worth USD 110 Million

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The corrugated manufacturing facility will be located in Anderson, Indiana. The construction is expected to begin in May 2025 and finish in Q4 2026.  Mar 13, 2025 Saica Group, one of the largest and most advanced European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated packaging, is......
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UPM Communications to Close Paper Mill in Germany

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After the permanent closure of UPM Communications Paper’s mill in Ettringen, Germany in July 2025, its annual capacity of uncoated mechanical paper will reduce by 270,000 tonnes. Mar 12, 2025 In order to selectively align its paper capacity with profitable customer demand to ensure performance, UPM Communication Papers has decided......
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Belgrade’s Umka Cardboard Mill Orders Press Section Upgrade for Paper Machine

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The machine produces coated boards in a range of 180-450 GSM and features a width of 3200 mm & a design speed of 700 mpm. The press section upgrade will improve the coated board smoothness, the press dryness and the machine efficiency. Mar 11, 2025 Umka Cardboard Mill, leading producer......
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Metsä Board to Permanently Close Tako Board Mill in Finland

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Tako Board Mill will cease operations by the end of the second quarter of 2025. After the mill closure, Metsä Board’s annual folding boxboard capacity will be approximately 1.4 million tonnes. Mar 11, 2025 Metsä Board, leading producer of lightweight and high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners,......
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MEPCO Lays Ground For Fifth Paper Production Line, Doubling its Production Capacity

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MEPCO has laid the foundation stone for its fifth production line (PM5), as per a media report. The new PM5 line will increase MEPCO’s total production capacity from 425,000 tonnes to 875,000 tonnes annually.  Mar 05, 2025 The Middle East Paper Manufacturing and Production Corporation (MEPCO) has laid the foundation......