UPM Fibres is preparing to temporarily adjust production at Kaukas, Finland, and initiates consultations with employee representatives concerning potential temporary layoffs
Expansion Project at DS Smith's Cartogal Plant in Spain Receives €11m Investment
DS Smith, a leading packaging company, has announced a substantial investment of €11.35 million in expanding its Cartogal production plant located in Galicia, Spain.
Metsä Group and ANDRITZ plan a lignin product demonstration plant at Äänekoski
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is planning to build a demonstration plant for a modified lignin product in cooperation with ANDRITZ .
Norske Skog: Extended Production Suspension Expected for Saugbrugs' SC Paper Machine PM 6
Norske Skog, a paper manufacturing company, has reported that their SC paper machine PM 6, which has an annual production capacity of 260,000 tons, is projected to be inoperable for an extended duration.
Ahlstrom supports the transition to renewable energy sources with Elektro-Tek® electrotechnical papers
As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources, the demand for high-performance insulation materials for electrotechnical uses is on the rise.
Lambi started using renewable fuels in transports in Sweden
Lambi, a Metsä Tissue brand, has started using a renewable fuel driven truck in one of its transport routes in Sweden from the beginning of the year.
First of its kind recyclability tool for fibre-based packaging launches in UK
Introducing Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging
Fossil -free pulp production at Kemi bioproduct mill
The goals of entirely fossil-free production and top-class environmental performance have steered the planning of Kemi’s new bioproduct mill from the outset.
New name for a world-leading cluster for the development and commercialization of biorefinery processes
For 20 years, Processum has built an innovation cluster based on experience in industry-oriented research and development in collaboration between existing industrial members in the cluster and RISE.
Metsä Board starts change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, will initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP mills in Finland.
Norske Skog Bruck announces successful commercial deliveries of containerboard
Norske Skog Bruck announces successful commercial orders of the containerboard grades Testliner 3 and Fluting.
How much wood can we expect from European forests?
Investing in Afforestation and Forest Management: Unlocking Europe's Wood Harvesting Potential
Ortviken's new pulp mill is inaugurated
Ortviken's new factory facility was inaugurated on 16 May 2023 with a ceremonial speech by Berit Högman, Governor of Västernorrland County, and a "ribbon cutting" by timber sports profile Ferry Svan.
From side streams to soil improvement fibres and carbon storages – How fibre fractions from paperboard industry are utilised in agriculture
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is improving the soil of Finnish fields together with Soilfood by utilising the side stream fibre fractions created during paperboard production.
€40 million investment in state-of-the-art technology as part of Smurfit Kappa’s expansion in Poland
Investment has created one of the most high-tech packaging plants in Europe
Mondi to modernise its Dynäs kraft paper mill in Sweden
Project includes installation of new and upgraded machinery to improve energy and production efficiency at Mondi Dynäs in Sweden
Metsä Board Husum inaugurates new recovery boiler and turbine
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, inaugurated its renewed pulp mill in Husum, Sweden, on 3 May.
AFRY engineering partner in Metsä Board’s new folding boxboard mill pre-engineering in Finland
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, and AFRY have agreed on an engineering assignment, when the company plans to build a new folding boxboard mill in Kaskinen mill site, Finland.
Graphic Packaging International acquisition of AR Packaging delivers ongoing customer benefits
Businesses across Europe are seeing major benefits following the acquisition of one of the continent’s largest fibre-based packaging manufacturers.
Bracell completes acquisition of OL Papéis
Bracell, a global leader in the production of soluble cellulose, has completed the acquisition of OL Papéis Ltda, a tissue paper company based in Brazil.
New forest management model for Metsä Group’s wood supply to boost the forest biodiversity
Metsä Group aims to make Finnish forests increasingly vibrant and diverse. To achieve this, the company launched its regenerative forestry principles in March 2023.
RDM Group Acquires Fiskeby Board Mill
RDM Group has signed an agreement to acquire Fiskeby, a producer of packaging board made from 100% recovered fiber, with one manufacturing facility in Sweden.