Tuesday, 10 November 2015 09:15
What pain relief can be administered to declining paper markets?
A Pöyry Point of View examining whether it is possible to actively change paper pricing through a strategic acquisition and consolidation strategy Whilst world demand for paper and paperboard is forecast to grow, the graphic paper market is facing huge…
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Tuesday, 10 November 2015 09:14
HRH The Duke of York, KG highlights the importance of apprenticeships at The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon
HRH The Duke of York, KG, in his role as The Printing Charity’s President for 2015, attended the charity’s 188th Annual Luncheon at Stationers’ Hall, London on 5 November. The Duke of York said it had been an honour to…
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Friday, 06 November 2015 09:44
WWF´s Environmental Paper Company Index shows continual improvement by leading pulp and paper producers
The WWF Environmental Paper Company Index (EPCI) 2015 shows a positive trend towards more transparency and sustainability by the world’s more progressive pulp and paper manufacturers. The 31 voluntary participants in this year´s Index together produce 15% of the world´s…
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Friday, 06 November 2015 08:46
WWF recognises further improvements in UPM's environmental performance
UPM continues improving the environmental performance of its graphic and newspaper and chemical pulp production. According to the Environmental Paper Company Index (EPCI) of The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), published today, UPM's performance improved yet again year on…
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Thursday, 05 November 2015 10:17
Successful start-up of the Toscotec delivered TM19 at the WEPA Giershagen mill in Germany
After one year of work, the new tissue line of WEPA Giershagen (Germany) has been started-up on October 27, 2015, far in advance of the schedule and only 13 months after the delivery agreement signing. By expanding the production output…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:21
Extensive conversion in Kotkamills, PM2, Finland
EVG to participate into the delivery of the new FBB production line at Kotkamills Oy in Kotka, Finland. EVG has been chosen as the supplier for the ventilation equipment for the extensive conversion of the existing printing paper machine PM2…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:14
Metso strengthens its unique valve services network by opening a new service center in Sweden
Metso is opening a new service center specialized in process valve and field equipment solutions in Gothenburg, Sweden. The investment supports the company's strategy to grow its service capabilities globally. The 1,700 square meter facility comprises a valve service center,…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:11
More packaging power at Imatra mills
Last year, Stora Enso announced an investment of EUR 27 million to increase the capacity of Consumer Board Machine 5 at Imatra mills in Finland. The investment is now ready. In addition to a capacity increase of 20 000 tonnes,…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:09
BillerudKorsnäs gift of superpowers aid UNICEF
This winner of this year’s Pack Challenge has been chosen. The aim of this year’s challenge was to come up with a packaging concept to get more people to support UNICEF. The winning solution lets people give a superpower to…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:08
BillerudKorsnäs recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change
BillerudKorsnäs has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and has been awarded a position on the Climate “A” List presented by CDP today. BillerudKorsnäs is among 5% of the corporations…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:06
Stora Enso highly ranked in the Nordic Climate Disclosure Leadership Index
CDP, the international non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability, has identified Stora Enso as a Nordic leader in disclosing climate change data to investors and other stakeholders. In CDP’s Nordic Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), Stora Enso receives a score of…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 09:04
UPM listed on the CDP Nordic Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the 7th time
UPM has achieved a top position on the Nordic Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the high quality of its climate change related information. UPM's score was 99 out of 100.This is already the 7th time in a row that UPM…
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Tuesday, 03 November 2015 09:25
BASF completes divestiture of paper hydrous kaolin business to Imerys
BASF has closed the previously announced transaction to divest its global paper hydrous kaolin (PHK) business to Imerys, a producer of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, based in Paris, France. Under a tolling agreement of limited duration, BASF will continue…
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Tuesday, 03 November 2015 09:23
Sonoco-Alcore to Increase Coreboard Tube and Core Prices in Europe
Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. today announced it will raise prices for coreboard tubes and cores in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, effective with shipments on or after 16th November 2015. "The tube and…
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Monday, 02 November 2015 10:37
Rottneros launches Opacity Extreme, with superior opacity and strength
After extensive development the Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros Group now launches its new, improved High Yield Pulp, Opacity Extreme, for thin packaging and printing paper, as well as special applications. In addition to an extremely high opacity the product, produced…
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