On Tuesday 18th November, the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) hosted an Industry Showcase in the UK Parliament, kindly sponsored by Frank McNally MP. The event brought together representatives from across the Paper Industry to engage MPs on the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the UK’s packaging sector.

Södra has been named the winner of Växjö Municipality’s Timber Construction Award 2025 for its long-term and sustainable approach to timber construction. The award recognises those driving progress in sustainable building and inspiring continued innovation.

Operational management in paper mills is under increasing pressure: Growing demands for transparency and responsiveness are coupled with scarce human resources and complex production environments. In response, systems such as Voith's MillOne form the digital heart of paper mills, creating a networked environment for stable, optimally coordinated production processes. 

The sector's downward trajectory is well known - but the scale of its decline is often overlooked.

CO280 Solutions Inc. (CO280), a leading developer of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects, and a pulp and paper manufacturer have successfully completed a field pilot to validate the performance of liquid amine technology to capture biogenic CO2 from recovery boiler stack emissions at a pulp mill in the U.S. Gulf Coast. 

“As Europe marks Waste Reduction Week, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate a packaging material that is circular by nature – cartonboard. Made from renewable, responsibly sourced fibres, cartons are designed for circularity and play a leading role in Europe’s transition toward a circular economy,” says Winfried Mühling, Director of Marketing and Communications, Pro Carton.

Double E Group is proud to announce that Ted Messmer has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest operating paper mill in the U.S., has appointed Andrew Manns as Chief Executive Officer, following the planned leadership transition initiated by the late Richard G. Verney. 

Kemira appointed Tuomas Mäkipeska Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team on October 23, 2025. His start date has now been specified, and he will assume his new role on April 1, 2026.

 

Event offers a unique platform for leaders to share their expertise and experience with industry peers.

Showcase your company’s latest innovations in technology, products, and services!

Industry leaders share how proactive qualification practices and digital tools are transforming safety, efficiency, and trust across pulp and paper operations.

What is your biggest obstacle in sustaining a strong safety culture within your mill or converting facility?

Share your expertise, inspire future leaders, and help shape the next generation of talent.

Help Shape an Industry Test Method for Evaluating Recyclability & Repulpability