In 2014, Kemira announced a substantial capital investment in its Oulu plant to capture the growth potential in the tight bleaching chemical market. The new hydrogen peroxide production process was successfully started during the third quarter in 2015 and the…
BillerudKorsnäs has strengthened its competence in formable packaging through a smaller investment in a 10 percent stake in the Danish packaging innovation company EcoXpac. The investment forms the foundation for collaboration and is part of BillerudKorsnäs commitment to innovation to…
To strengthen Valmet's R&D operations Mr. Ari Saario (D.Sc. Tech.) has been appointed Director, R&D at Valmet as of January 18, 2016. He will report to Juha Lappalainen, Senior Vice President of Valmet's Strategy and Operational Development corporate function. The…
Wednesday, 13 January 2016 10:19

Vallvik Mill granted a new environmental permit

Rottneros' subsidiary Vallviks Bruk AB has on January 12th been granted permission by the Land and Environment Court in Östersund to produce the requested 255,000 tons of sulphate pulp. It is a comprehensive permit under the Swedish Environmental Code, which…
UPM inaugurated its newly revamped Kymi pulp mill in Kuusankoski following a EUR 160 million investment in production expansion. Finland's Prime Minister Juha Sipilä officiated the proceedings by signing the charter together with UPM President and CEO Jussi Pesonen. UPM…
Monday, 11 January 2016 10:04

Countrystyle wins Smurfit Kappa contract

Kent-based resource management and recycling specialist Countrystyle Recycling has been appointed by Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging solutions providers, to provide recycling services for various waste streams arising from their new machine at the Townsend Hook…
Signing Marks the Company's 24th Agreement for FulFill® Technology that Provides Significant Cost Savings in Reduced Fiber Consumption by Increasing PCC Filler Usage Minerals Technologies Inc., (NYSE: MTX) has just announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with a…
The Board of Directors of Valmet has decided to continue the share based incentive program for Valmet's key employees approved in December 2014. The aim of the program is to combine the objectives of the shareholders and the key employees…
With 170 years of British master papermaking experience, James Cropper presents its most traditional and timeless papers at this year’s Paperworld – the leading international trade fair for stationery and office supplies. The bespoke paper manufacturer will introduce a vibrant…
Mr. Juha Lappalainen (MSc. Eng., born 1962) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operational Development at Valmet as of January 4, 2016. Juha Lappalainen will succeed Kari Saarinen, who was appointed Valmet's CFO in November. In his new…
Mondi’s Color Copy contest platform reports 340 photos uploaded and over 100,000 page views The international packaging and paper Group Mondi announces the winners of their latest photo contest, which called on all participants to ‘Capture nature’s brilliant colours’ and…
In May 2015, we announced that Mondi Group had approached Walki Group, in order to acquire two of Walki’s extrusion coatings sites: Pietarsaari in Finland and Wroclaw in Poland. The deal was subject to competition clearance. The commission raised concerns…
Metso will supply hundreds of valves for Kotkamills Oy's mill in Kotka, Finland, where the current printing paper machine will be rebuilt to produce high-quality and environmentally friendly consumer board grades. The new production line will be commissioned in the…
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 09:45

PMP Introduces New Branding Initiative

PMP Group (PMP) – a global provider of tissue, paper and board technologies for Pulp & Paper industry partners as well as solutions for other heavy industries has refreshed its branding, implementing a new logo and visual identity. PMP’s image…
With the start up of the new film press at the Niklasdorf mill in Austria in November 2015, BRIGL & BERGMEISTER has completed the 3-phase investment programme, “Innovation One” launched in 2013. In 2013, the company already invested in a…