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EPIQ Machinery inaugurated its new head office in downtown Montreal, nestled on the third floor of the iconic Canada Cement building. The occupancy of these new premises represents a significant milestone for the Canadian equipment manufacturer.
On 31 July 2025, Metsä Group announced it would launch the planning of a EUR 300 million cost savings and profit improvement program. Planning is now complete, and Metsä Group will initiate statutory negotiations concerning its personnel as part of it.
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock reacted to the European Commission’s proposal to delay implementation of the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR):
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Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, today announces that it has completed the divestment of its Abrasives business unit to Munksjö. Munksjö’s offer was announced on July 7, 2025.
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A slump in demand for cardboard packaging is ringing alarm bells across the United States. Far more than just a shipping material, corrugated cardboard is a barometer of consumer activity and industrial health.
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With the successful commissioning of the WLM 2 line by Ecowipes, a leading manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, and the receipt of the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC), Voith reports another project success in the field of nonwoven production. This milestone marks the pinnacle of a collaborative effort to advance sustainable production in the nonwovens industry.
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Sappi North America has assembled a powerhouse leadership team to drive the company’s next phase of manufacturing innovation and investment.
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Valmet will deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill’s tissue machine PM 35.
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End of July, UPM announced plans to permanently end paper production in Kaukas and to shift its coated mechanical paper production in Finland to UPM Rauma mill.
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As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws continue to roll out across the United States, the EPR Academy™ has emerged as a critical new resource for companies facing unfamiliar compliance demands.
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With over 90 years of experience, VPK Packaging continues to invest in the latest technologies. The new corrugator replaces the previous 2.50m machine and was installed in exactly the same location, with minimal disruption to production.
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With CellPress, Voith brings a roll cover to the market that specifically counteracts early wear of roll covers caused by chemicals and high temperatures. The solution was developed for applications in pulp dewatering machines that operate under particularly demanding chemical and thermal conditions.
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Swedish paper manufacturer Holmen Board and Paper has unveiled a new lightweight kraftliner, named Holmen Elevate.
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Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis – one of the main international ESG rating standards – for its commitment to sustainability.
Remaining focused on its vision of sustainable economic development, Kruger is on track to develop a new storage facility that will position Trois-Rivières as a major circular economy hub in Québec.
Lecta is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal for the second year in a row. Just as last year, our company was given an overall score of 85 out of 100 at Group level in the strict evaluation by this leading platform, which thoroughly assesses the performance of companies in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
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Kyle Chapman Named Barry-Wehmiller CEO, Bob Chapman Continues to Serve as Chairman of the Board
Barry-Wehmiller (BW), the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion-plus global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, today announced that Kyle Chapman will assume the role of CEO, in addition to his existing role as President, effective immediately. Learn more... |
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Midland Mourns the Passing of Co-Owner and CFO Ralph DeLetto
Midland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ralph DeLetto, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and co-owner of the company. Ralph passed away Monday night following a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Learn more... |
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