Sappi Europe has initiated a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany, marking a key step toward a proposed partial asset restructure. This move responds to prolonged financial pressures and a structural decline in demand across the European paper market. In recent years, Sappi has implemented several measures to…

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has successfully completed the acquisition of the Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin, USA, a renowned provider of high-end solutions for food, consumer packaging, and e-commerce applications. The transaction, initially announced on April 3, 2025, represents a significant milestone in Ahlstrom’s ongoing growth…

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has appointed Timo Ahonen as Senior Vice President, Pulp Production and a member of the Metsä Fibre Management Team, effective 1 August 2025. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. Ahonen currently serves as Vice President of the Tako board mill at Metsä Board.…

The Pulp and Paper Industry is moving onto a new era, one that is defined not just by material production, but by intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making. For the industry, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a critical lever in achieving operational excellence, reducing environmental impact,…

HEINZEL GROUP is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable packaging with a significant investment of approximately 140 million euros. Paper Machine 11 (PM11) has been successfully converted from publication paper to corrugated base paper, positioning it among the most advanced paper machines in Europe. Following the earlier conversion of PM10 in…

.ITC Limited has signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the Pulp and Paper Undertaking (CPP) of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL). Founded in 1984 in Lalkuan, Nainital (Uttarakhand), CPP is a prominent player in India’s paper industry, boasting an installed capacity of 4.8 lakh MT per annum. India…

Voith, a pioneer in autonomous paper mills, has strengthened its position in recent years, paving the way for a digitalized and interconnected future of paper production. With the launch of its MillOne ecosystem, the market-leading full-line supplier takes a significant step toward fully autonomous paper mills. This innovative platform integrates…

Kemira is set to make a multi-million-euro investment to expand multiple production lines for strength chemical agents at its Wellgrow site in Thailand. Scheduled to begin in 2026, the expansion is expected to be operational by August of the same year. This strategic move aims to strengthen Kemira’s position as…

Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from bioethanol sourced from domestic wood. In February 2023, Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and GEI launched the “MORISORA Project.” Two years later, in…

Hygiene and health company, Essity has recently made history by launching the world’s first tissue machine entirely powered by geothermal steam at its Kawerau production facility in New Zealand. This innovative upgrade has reduced the plant’s annual CO₂ emissions by two-thirds. The official opening of the upgraded tissue machine was…

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Hans Schmid KG, one of Europe’s leading independent impregnators, to supply its Ad/Vantage Boost saturated kraft paper for the furniture and flooring industry. Together, Mondi and Hans Schmid serve the European market with high-quality impregnated paper for laminated…

Billerud has developed a recyclable, heat-sealable paper designed to replace plastic in packaging applications with high demands for sealing performance and recyclability. At Billerud we embed sustainability in everything we do and when developing new high performing packaging materials, we know we have a joint interest with converters and brand…