Monday, 02 September 2019 09:08
The ‘Better with Less – Design Challenge’ 2019–2020 packaging design competition opens for entries
The Better with Less – Design Challenge, organised by Metsä Board, the European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, is now in its second year. Its aim is to inspire designers to create more environmentally-friendly…
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Monday, 02 September 2019 08:45
SCA invests in Obbola kraftliner mill
SCA to build a new paper machine for the production of kraftliner at its Obbola paper mill in Umeå. The annual production in Obbola will increase from the current 450,000 tonnes of kraftliner to 725,000 tonnes to meet the growing…
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Friday, 30 August 2019 09:40
myMondi.net – Mondi launches web platform for outstanding print and design inspired by paper
Mondi, a global leader in paper and packaging, has launched a new website to market their Uncoated Fine Paper (UFP) brands. At myMondi.net, professionals from the printing and design industries will find everything they need to know about Mondi’s high-quality…
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Friday, 30 August 2019 09:37
South African pulp producer Sappi chooses ABB to help boost output and ease environmental impact
ABB will provide Sappi’s Vulindlela project with automation, electrification and instrumentation to futureproof operations Sappi, the world’s largest producer of dissolving wood pulp, has chosen digital technology leader ABB to supply engineering, procurement and construction for the electrical, control and…
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Friday, 30 August 2019 07:54
SupremeFilm: Voith launches new premium polyurethane roll cover for film presses
With SupremeFilm, Voith is enhancing its product range for film presses with a new high-performance roll cover made from polyurethane (PU). Stable run times and uniform profile 2-sigma thanks to very high abrasion resistance High film transfer rates for ideal…
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 13:21
ANDRITZ successfully starts up rebuilt paper machine at PJSC Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill, Ukraine
International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up the rebuilt BM1 for PJSC Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill at their site in Obukhiv, Ukraine. The rebuild of the packaging paper machine covered the upgrade of the press and calender sections,…
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 12:50
ANDRITZ launches new StrataPress SX single-seam press felt technology
International technology Group ANDRITZ has launched its new-generation “StrataPress™ SX” felt with integrated single-seam technology. Integrated seam for faster and safer installation Most efficient water removal for reduced energy consumption Available with exclusive “QS” technology for superior sheet smoothness Enhanced…
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 12:26
merQbiz® Introduces BaleVision™, an Industry-First Quality Solution for Recovered Paper
Data analytics and insights empower smarter procurement – maximizing supplier performance and optimizing business processes merQbiz®, a solutions and analytics provider for buyers and sellers in the recovered paper (RCP) industry, introduces BaleVision™, providing companies actionable insights into their RCP…
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 11:57
Metsä Board aims for fossil free mills as part of company’s 2030 sustainability targets
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has just published its sustainability targets for 2030. One of the company’s targets is to achieve fossil free mills by 2030 with zero fossil CO2 emissions. This ambitious target includes both emissions from the…
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 07:27
Metsä Board participates in paperboard cup collection initiative in France
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is one of the founding members of Alliance Gobelet Carton that was founded in the spring to organise a pilot for the collection and recycling of paperboard cups in France. The first collections with…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 12:25
At the PKV paper and board mill, Papermaking 4.0 technologies are increasing overall production and reducing energy costs
The ongoing development of its products is just as much an integral part of the corporate philosophy of paper and board manufacturer Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel (PKV) as the constant improvement of production efficiency. To achieve these goals the company,…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 12:21
Sappi Embarks on a journey of Digital Transformation
Sappi has appointed Kouris Kalligas as Head of Digital Transformation for Sappi Europe. Kouris started his career in Sappi in 2008 as a management trainee and then became the Supply Chain Service Manager for Sappi Europe. He then spent 5…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 11:41
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper with two innovations at Labelexpo Europe 2019
With two innovations in store, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is presenting a wide range of coated specialty papers for the label and packaging market at Labelexpo Europe 2019. The new products: jetscript METAL VPG 1018, a metallic- silver gloss inkjet paper…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 10:31
ANDRITZ successfully starts up tissue production line with shoe press and steel Yankee at Africaine Paper Mills, Algeria
International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up the PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line, including stock preparation, delivered to Africaine Paper Mills (APM) in Algeria. The ANDRITZ energy-efficient tissue machine has a design speed of 2,100 m/min and a working width…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 10:03
ANDRITZ acquires KEMPULP
International technology Group ANDRITZ has acquired the Swedish company KEMPULP, a specialist provider of process technologies for the chemical pulping industry. The company designs and markets technologies used in chemical pulping, including pulp washing, oxygen delignification and bleaching technologies. The…
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