Ahlstrom has signed an agreement to divest its Aspa pulp mill in Sweden to Sweden Timber. The agreement includes the pulp mill and all its operations. This is a key step in Ahlstrom's growth transformation journey, reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to sustainable specialty materials.
Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) has announced entering into a strategic partnership with Reema Hygienic Paper Company (Reema) through the acquisition of a 51% stake in the company. The agreement was signed by Tarek Aggad Chairman and CEO of APIC, and Reema shareholders: Nabil and Omar Alhaj Abed, Jadallah Jadallah, and Al Hur investments Co. represented by Lana Alhaj Abed and Nadine Issa.
As the global nonwoven industry anticipates a robust annual growth rate of over 8.7%, Thailand is at the forefront of holding 48% of market share in Southeast Asia’s nonwovens industry. The inaugural Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2024), taking place from 13-15 November 2024 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, will showcase Thailand’s pioneering role in the sustainable evolution of nonwoven technologies.
BTG, the multinational provider of highly specialized process solutions for the global tissue, pulp, and paper industry, has launched the MEK STRATUS Consistency Transmitter, offering exceptional levels of reliability, efficiency, and product uniformity for the pulp and paper-making industry.
The Mexican customer renews its relationship with A.Celli Paper by signing a contract for the supply of a new complete Tissue machine, equipped with a forged Yankee Dryer and dedicated pneumatic shoe press, destined for the company's U.S. plant in Texas.
With the Perini MyGo line, Valmet achieves new milestones in Tissue Converting efficiency, while offering performance, and sustainability. The line is designed as a plug & play solution, pre-configured with the most in-demand standard settings in the market, offering maximum flexibility to meet various production needs. This approach minimizes installation and start-up costs and times, enabling clients to become operational quickly. The significant reduction in start-up times allows companies to accelerate the introduction of their products to the market, swiftly seizing new opportunities.
Absorbency is a key quality of tissue products. Whether hygiene articles, medical products or household wipes, it is important for the consumer to know how quickly and how much liquid the material can absorb. This is where the Tissue Absorption Tester from Noviprofibre comes into play - a testing device that evaluates the absorption capacity of tissue products in a precise and reliable manner.
Paper Excellence Group companies Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products today announced $100,000 in financial support to assist four local communities following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
The 30th edition of the MIAC exhibition in Italy sees the participation of 250 international Exhibitors. The event also includes 3 international conferences.
The Brazilian Pulp and Paper Association (ABTCP) is hosting its annual congress this week at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo.
The company welcomes Francesco Betti, in charge of managing the commercial and sales department.
The independent rating agency has assigned the highest level for Corporate Social Responsibility to the Lucca-based company for the third time
Pivot Solutions is Valmet’s dedicated center for the tissue converting industry, serving as a research and test lab that provides a variety of services and technologies. The goal is to help customers improve product development timelines, optimize production line performance and manage costs effectively. Through its integrated approach, Pivot Solutions draws on Valmet’s experience in handling every stage of the process, from raw material to finished product, positioning itself as a valuable resource for clients.
ANDRITZ has successfully started up a large new pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. ANDRITZ supplied the complete mill with state-of-the-art technologies for all major process islands.
Valmet has been awarded a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, ranking it among the top five percent of companies evaluated over the past 12 months.
Catrin Gustavsson, previously President of Södra Innovation, replaces Magnus Björkman who moves to a new strategic role within Södra. With a career in the industry spanning 25 years, Catrin’s broad experience, leadership skills and technical expertise in kraft pulping make her the ideal choice.
MPH1865 has started up an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line (PM2) supplied by Toscotec on a turnkey basis at their Annonay mill in France. This was Toscotec’s second turnkey supply to MPH1865, after PM1 began production in 2012.
The Board of Directors of Arauco have today approved an investment of a complete pulp mill and selected Valmet as the supplier for the project. Valmet’s scope will be the delivery of complete pulp mill including also full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco. The new pulp mill will be the world’s largest single-phase pulp mill project with 3.5 million tonne per year pulp production capacity. The new mill is estimated to start-up in the second half of 2027. The pulp mill will be built in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Lütfi Aydın, who dedicated over 41 years to the paper production industry, with nearly 20 years as the Director of Paper Production at Hayat Global, achieving numerous successes throughout his career.
Through circularity, wood-based textiles, construction items and technologies for carbon neutrality, paper and fibre-based products represent a tangible way for Europe to strengthen its open strategic autonomy and, at the same time, for citizens to make sustainable consumption choices in their daily life. This exhibition offers a window into a world where sustainable and climate-friendly products become the new normal for a climate-compatible economy.
IBC Paper Training successfully passed its #qualiopi renewal audit this summer, recertifying us for the next 3 years!
The Bavarian specialist for viscose fibres, Kelheim Fibres, is reinforcing its commitment to the "Roadmap to Zero" initiative of the non-profit organization ZDHC, which aims to eliminate hazardous substances throughout the entire textile value chain.
Metsä Fibre's Joutseno pulp mill, part of Metsä Group, is undergoing a production shutdown to adapt to the current market situation. In addition, on the basis of construction technical reviews, the mill's baling plant building has been placed under a temporary operating ban due to the potential risk of collapse detected in the roof structures.
David Stephan takes the helm of a site that has been committed for many years to a virtuous circular loop. The Hondouville plant is indeed a leader in France in recycling paper fibers from recycled paper and food cartons.
