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Suzano Offers USD 15 Billion Acquisition Deal to International Paper

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Suzano has communicated its USD 42 per share offer to International Paper’s board of directors verbally, and is likely to submit a formal bid in the coming days. May 9, 2024 Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano has offered an all-cash acquisition that would be worth almost USD 15 billion......
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AFRY & Assocarta to Jointly Decarbonize Italian Pulp & Paper Industry

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European leaders in providing engineering, design, and advisory solutions to the world, AFRY, in collaboration with Italian paper association- Assocarta, will develop a net-zero roadmap for the pulp and paper industry of Italy.  May 3, 2024 Sweden-based global firm AFRY, which provides engineering, design and advisory solutions to the world,......
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Single-Use Plastics Ban: 85 Percent World Supports it

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More than 24,000 people spread over 32 countries were surveyed- a survey commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Plastic Free Foundation on the ban of single-use plastics, which now accounts for more than 70 percent of ocean plastic pollution.  April 11, 2024 An average of 85 percent......
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DS Smith Join Forces with Jonsac for Sourcing Sustainable Paper Bags

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DS Smith has announced a collaboration with Jonsac to provide 100 percent fiber-based and recyclable bags to accelerate the transition from plastic to paper bags within Europe’s e-commerce marketplace. Apr 12, 2024 DS Smith, a leading global manufacturer of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions, announced a supplier agreement with Jonsac, a......
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Heinzel Stares at Closure of Raubling Plant

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The Raubling Papier corrugated case material (CCM) and kraft paper mill in Germany produces 100 percent recycled kraft paper as well as mixed recycled and primary fiber-based kraft paper under Heinzel’s Starkraft brand. Apr 12, 2024 Austria-based pulp and paper manufacturer Heinzel Group has revealed plans for the potential closure......
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Shandong to Get Key Technology from Valmet

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Valmet will deliver a range of equipment for Shandong’s new board machine, the PM 13 food-grade folding boxboard line. Jan 12, 2024  Finnish paper and packaging company Valmet has secured a contract from a subsidiary of China’s pulp-paper integrated enterprise Shandong Tian He Paper (Shandong). As per the contract, Valmet......
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Sappi Invests USD 418 Million to Convert US Paper Machine to Board Production

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The company says the move will add up to 470,000 tons more of annual solid bleached sulphate (SBS) capacity to the United States paperboard market. Apr 15, 2024 South Africa-based packaging manufacturer Sappi has announced that it is undertaking a conversion process from graphic paper to packaging board on one......
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First Seaweed-Based Packaging Gets OPRL Nod for Recycling

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Wales-based PlantSea has become the first company to be awarded OPRL certification for its seaweed-based packaging, which can replace traditional paper and card in stationery, boxes and bags. Apr 9, 2024 A Welsh start-up has become the first company to be awarded On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) certification for its seaweed-based......
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Irving Pulp & Paper to Upgrade Woodyard with USD 110 Million

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The upgrade includes installation of the world’s largest automated stacker reclaimer, which will first stack the woodchips into a large pile and the reclaimer will later remove them for use in the kraft pulp making process. Apr 9, 2024 The woodyard at Irving Pulp & Paper in West Saint John,......
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UPM Raflatac Opens New Slitting and Distribution Terminal in India

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The new modern facility will enable the company to stock more material locally, which will optimise lead times, enhance service, and help meet the diverse & dynamic needs of its customers Apr 9, 2024 UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper & film products, has opened......