Metsä Board's Kyro mill is to begin using artificial intelligence for quality management on its folding boxboard machine. Supplied by Voith, the software uses measurement results related to the quality properties of and the mill's process data.
Labelcraft’s Recyclable Enviroliner is an eco-breakthrough for the label industry
For the 16th of our “Conversations with Green Champions,” Rolland President Philip Rundle speaks with Labelcraft about its Recyclable Enviroliner – the first label release liner that is both 100 per cent recyclable and made of 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper.
Viscose Speciality Fibres against fraud with Organic Cotton
Alexander Bachmann, Business Manager at Kelheim Fibres, will present a detectable viscose fibre with a unique fingerprint structure at this year’s Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö develops highly functional and sustainable wax alternative papers
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches ParaFree™ Wax Alternative Papers, a new generation of eco-friendly food packaging papers, arming the quick service restaurant industry with a new fiber-based solution to meet the demanding sustainability needs of the food market.
Huhtamaki launches new compostable double wall cup
Huhtamaki has launched its new compostable Bioware Impresso double walled hot cup. Adding to Huhtamaki’s existing Bioware compostable range, this new cup in a mixed sleeve of white and green designs utilizes the unique Impresso bubble emboss which provides enhanced insulation and a tactile touch for the holder.
Metsä Board’s takeaway packaging in a Finnish innovation competition – piloting phase completed with promising results
In the spring Metsä Board – part of Metsä Group – announced that its modular takeaway packaging, targeted at restaurants' takeaway services, was one of the seven winning concept ideas in the Helsinki Wholesale market area's innovation competition.
BillerudKorsnäs and The Paper Straw Co to launch the first U-Bend paper straw
Together with the Paper Straw Co, BillerudKorsnäs has developed the first functional 180° U-Bend straw, made out of paper.
BillerudKorsnäs first to produce paper battery on a paper machine
BillerudKorsnäs continues the development of the paper battery and has during the spring completed the world's first production on a paper machine. The project is thus a step closer to the commercialisation of both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.
Smurfit Kappa designs innovative eCommerce packaging for Latin American egg provider
Smurfit Kappa has used its eSmart service to enable the leading Latin American egg provider to successfully enter the eCommerce channel.
New Innovations in Paper
Five of the most exciting new advances in paper and pulp, from wallpaper that blocks Wi-Fi to a test that can detect cancer
New Natura enhanced with MFC – making the most out of our renewable materials
Lessebo Paper launches Lessebo Recycled
Lessebo Paper today launched its new paper quality – Lessebo Recycled, an entirely new line produced from 100% recycled paper.
Sappi announces Algro® Guard M and Leine® Guard M
Innovative barrier substrate addresses migration concerns mineral oil
Flint Group introduces its HexaCode water-based ink range for corrugated board, paper bags & sacks, shopping bags and gift wrap. An ink range that is built to perform!
Malmö, Sweden 2019 – Flint Group Paper & Board introduces HexaCode – a full range of water-based inks designed for best in class performance on corrugated board, paper bags and sacks, paper shopping bags and gift wraps.
Sappi North America Announces New Release Paper Textures Ahead of interzum 2019
BOSTON, May 15, 2019 -- Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving wood pulp, announced Tuesday the commercial launch of three new textures to its Ultracast release paper line.
Innovating fluff pulp for a comfortable future
Our society is changing, and today’s lifestyles are having a big impact on consumer demand. This affects many areas of industry.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches a new fiber-based solution for paper straws
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches CelluStraw™, a new fiber-based solution for drinking paper straws, enabling the food industry to provide consumers an alternative to single-use plastic straws.
Metsä Board renews its folding boxboard portfolio
Metsä Board – part of Metsä Group – has created a new, enhanced folding boxboard portfolio, designed specifically to help brand owners and packaging converters tackle the big issues in packaging: saving resources, reducing carbon footprint and ensuring product safety.
DS Smith to trial world’s first compostable, water-resistant cardboard bird boxes
The leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions has created an innovative solution for the UK’s bird population.
Smurfit Kappa's innovative packaging recognised with 14 EFIA awards
Smurfit Kappa has walked away with 14 awards at the European Flexographic Industry Innovation (EFIA) Awards, further consolidating its leadership in the packaging industry.
World-First Paper Spoon Straw
Polar Krush, the UK-based iced drinks market leader has actively eliminated plastic straws from its brand with the launch of a revolutionary, 100% environmentally friendly spoon straw.
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP)Introduces New Compostable Bio Container for Takeaway Food to FooPak suite
Jakarta, 10 April 2019 - Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) continues to expand its portfolio to meet the environmentally conscious goals and demands of consumers with the newest addition to the Foopak suite of products: the new Bio Container for takeaway food.Constructed with folding boxboard (FBB), the box offers a fully biodegradable and compostable solution for takeaway containers, trays and other direct food contact items.