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Mondi expands release liner range with the launch of new paper-based EverLiner products

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The liners are lighter in weight and are created with FSC® or PEFC® certified paper which further ensures responsible sourcing. February 12, 2021 Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi is introducing a range of new paper-based release liners that are made using recycled and light-weight materials and provide a......
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Berthold Technologies: Moisture Measurement of Wood Chips

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The determination of moisture in dry fibrous material is important to keep the boiler efficiency constant. Especially in summer, when the wood chip stockpiles are moistened, the water concentration can vary drastically. February 2, 2021 The Berthold LB 568 analyzer provides an online and real-time moisture measurement of digester-fed wood......
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Metsä to Invest EUR 1.6 Billion to Build a New Bioproduct Mill in Kemi, Finland

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New Kemi softwood and hardwood pulp mill is to be built at a cost of EUR 1.6 billion. February 11, 2021 Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has made the investment decision to build a new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland. The value of the investment is EUR 1.6 billion......
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Growing Demand for Packaging and Hygiene Papers Impacts Overall Paper and Board Consumption

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Despite the slowing down of the European economy and the sanitary restrictions, most of the mills ran without disruptions in 2020; even if some operated at reduced speed because of lower levels of demand. February 10, 2021 According to preliminary figures, the demand for packaging paper and board continued to......
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Mondi Launches AegisPaper Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, says its AegisPaper thin films can replace plastic and are highly recyclable. February 10, 2021 Mondi has successfully developed a new recyclable functional barrier paper range. Designed with protection in mind, this range of certified recyclable barrier paper solutions is fully integrated......
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Bain Capital in Talks to Acquire Parksons Packaging for INR 3000 Crore

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Parksons Packaging has appointed Credit Suisse as its investment banker for the transaction, which is likely to be concluded in the next three months. February 4, 2021 According to the media reports, Bain Capital is in talks to buy the Indian packaging company Parksons Packaging Ltd. for more than INR......
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Smurfit Kappa Unveils Innovative New Packaging Portfolio for Online Beverage Market

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The new eBottle product range offers beverage businesses a suite of fit-for-purpose and bespoke packaging solutions which address the key challenges for their e-commerce channel. February 1, 2021 Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online beverage and liquids market. The new......
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Stora Enso Will Close its Virdia Operations in the United States

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Stora Enso has decided to shut down its Virdia operations in line with company’s strategic choices in R&D to drive future growth and value creation from forest-based materials. January 29, 2021 Stora Enso has decided to permanently close its US-based Virdia operations during 2021. Virdia was acquired in 2014 and......
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Spirabelt: Another Revolution in Corrugating Belts By Feltri Marone

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The technology pioneered by Feltri Marone – Spirabelt – includes the high grip spiral-based bottom belt and the perfect configuration of a modern and efficient corrugating machine. For more than a decade, many corrugating machines have adopted for the bottom belt a high grip belt, to avoid board slippage between......
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Publishers Seek 5 Percent Waiver on Customs Duty on Newsprint

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Cost of newsprint has jumped 20 percent in the past three months due to demand-supply imbalance following the pandemic, prompting news publishers to rush to the government seeking waiver of 5 percent import duty to help cut cost. January 18, 2021 As reported in PTI, newsprint cost has jumped 20......