Lenzing strengthens Managing Board with Chief Transformation Officer
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG appointed Dr. Walter Bickel as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Transformation Officer of Lenzing AG with effect from April 15, 2024 until December 31, 2025. The experienced manager will strengthen the Lenzing Managing Board and will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the performance program. Lenzing AG’s existing performance program was successfully initiated by the Managing Board in autumn 2023 and focuses on positive free cash flow, strengthened sales and margin growth, and sustainable cost excellence. The appointment of a separate member of the Managing Board for the performance program underlines its importance for the economic recovery of Lenzing AG and will make a significant contribution to achieving the goals. In addition, this ensures that the existing Managing Board can devote all the necessary resources to its core tasks in sales, operations and finances.
Georgia-Pacific to invest more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business
Georgia-Pacific announced last week an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon.
Andritz invites to “TissueTalk” webinar: competitive edge in tissue production through digitalization and AI
Andritz automation and digitalization experts invite you to join them for a webinar to dive into the future of tissue production – from cutting-edge operational methodologies to artificial intelligence for a more efficient, sustainable, and autonomous tissue production.
Runtech-supplied vacuum system started up at Papelera Reyes, Peru
The new TM2 featuring a RunEco vacuum system has started up at Papelera Reyes in Callao, Peru. Runtech delivered an EP600 Turbo Blower and an EcoDrop water separator as part of the tissue machine package. The tissue machine, supplied by RePlus Tissue, can produce 130 tons/day, and operates at a speed of 2,000 meters/minute.
George Berg to lead Barry-Wehmiller Enterprise Supply Chain
Barry-Wehmiller is pleased to announce the appointment of George Berg as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In this critical new role, Berg will lead and develop a team to serve as the primary contact between Barry-Wehmiller and its suppliers throughout the world.
Valmet renews its sustainability reporting
Valmet renews its sustainability reporting practices. Since 2013 the company has published an annual sustainability report in line with the international GRI framework and reported to several leading sustainability ratings.
SCA first with electric timber truck in the forest
In the fall of 2024, SCA takes the next step in sustainable timber transports by inaugurating another electric timber truck from Scania. The new electric timber truck will be equipped with a crane and will collect timber from the forest for transport to a timber terminal.
Valmet reaches a significant milestone for automation systems business by launching Valmet DNAe, the next generation Distributed Control System
Valmet is taking process automation further by introducing the next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.
Södra : Our latest campaign pays tribute to sustainability
It’s fronted by Sales Director, Maria Staxhammar, who explains why she was delighted to take part: “Södra’s entire business model is based on the forest and its relationship with its members. Their values encompass more than commerce. For Södra’s forest owners, it’s about passing their estate down from one family to another, nurturing the forest to hand to the next generation, and producing sustainable, innovative products from their forest for other families to use.
ANDRITZ successfully starts up its second tissue production line at Xuong Giang Paper, Vietnam
ANDRITZ has successfully started up its second tissue production line at Xuong Giang Paper in Song Khê - Nội Hoàng Industry Park, Bắc Giang Province, Vietnam. With this new line Xuong Giang Paper’s tissue capacity will reach up to 72,000 tons per year.
Valmet’s change negotiations completed in Services and Paper business lines, EMEA area organization and corporate functions
Valmet announced on February 15, 2024, the start of change negotiations in certain parts of Services and Paper business lines, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) area organization and corporate functions. These negotiations included a plan to consider measures aimed at improving the profitability and competitiveness of the business operations, as well as adapting to the changing market situation.
BW Converting’s modular technologies customize solutions to meet fast-growing market demands at Paper & Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi
Despite political and social barriers and the current and historic conflicts between various states, the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) tissue converting market is currently one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing in demand for tissue products for both consumer and commercial use.
The Spanish tissue paper manufacturer LC Paper in Besalu has commissioned Hellenbrand Maschinenbau to supply a complete stock preparation system.
The Spanish tissue paper manufacturer LC Paper in Besalu has commissioned Hellenbrand Maschinenbau to supply a complete stock preparation system.
Valmet to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in South America
Valmet has decided to invest in filter fabric manufacturing in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in order to better respond to the growing demand of high-performing filter fabrics in both the mining and pulp and paper industries in South America. The value of the new investment will not be disclosed.
Navigator Paper UK Limited launches a public all-cash firm offer for the acquisition of Accrol Group Holdings plc
Navigator Paper UK Limited just announced to have launched a public all-cash firm offer to acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Accrol Group Holdings plc, a tissue paper converter based in the United Kingdom (UK). The offer is being implemented pursuant to a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act.
Paper & Tissue One Show, 16-18 April 2024 in Abu Dhabi promises to be bigger and better than ever
Under the main sponsorship of Saudi Paper Group, the Al Furat Group is inviting industry professionals to the 9th edition of the Paper & Tissue One Show, which has evolved from the Paper One Show launched in 2007. Relocated to the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and scheduled for 16-18 April 2024, the event will coincide with Abu Dhabi's Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone for industry professionals worldwide.
ANDRITZ to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Northwood Tissue, England
ANDRITZ has received a turn-key order from Northwood Tissue Ltd. to supply a new PrimeDry Hood and an air system for a tissue machine rebuild at the mill in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Start-up is planned for the third quarter of 2024.
Essity completes divestment of its shares in Vinda
The hygiene and health company Essity has today completed the divestment of its entire holding of 51.59% of shares in the Asian hygiene company Vinda International Holdings Limited for HKD 23.50 per share. The sales proceeds amounted to HKD 14.6bn (approximately USD 1.9bn). Essity will retain a presence in Asia and in Vinda through continued licensing of Essity’s brands.
Konecranes launches smart, connected industrial crane to tap opportunities across multiple customer segments
Konecranes today launched its flagship Konecranes X-series industrial crane, the successor to its popular CXT model with a new compact design and safe, reliable technology that — thanks to its wireless upgrade capabilities — can adapt to customer needs now and in the future.
Valmet to supply the second Advantage DCT 200 tissue production line to Crown Paper Mill in Saudi Arabia
Crown Paper Mill has decided to invest in a second Valmet’s Advantage DCT tissue line including an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Industrial Internet solutions to its mill in Saudi Arabia. The target of the investment is to meet the consumers’ increasing demand of high-quality tissue products with low environmental impact. The start-up is scheduled for the second half of 2025.
ANDRITZ wins 2024 Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award
ANDRITZ is the winner of the 2024 Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award in the category “Disrupt!”, which recognizes solutions that have the potential to fundamentally transform value chains. ANDRITZ received the award for its digital solutions enabling autonomous operation of pulp mills.
SOFIDEL is once again among CDP'S leaders in engaging suppliers in the fight against climate change
Acknowledging this is the 2023 CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Report. This is further recognition for the Group as part of its green transition strategy to achieve its 2050 Net Zero goal.
Exciting new exhibitors join the Paper & Tissue One Show in Abu Dhabi
The Paper & Tissue One Show, the leading event for the paper and tissue industry in the Middle East, is pleased to announce the addition of several key exhibitors to this year's line-up at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 16-18 April 2024. The event will showcase the latest innovations, sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies in the industry. The addition of these new exhibitors underlines the growing importance and international appeal of the event.