Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. has successfully produced first fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) production with its new fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ at the mill in Inegöl, Türkiye. This is already the third system ANDRITZ has delivered to Starwood.

TimsonsCPI, the new joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected names in book press manufacture and print, is developing new, upgraded and retrofitted presses to meet the demands of a return to growth in book-publishing with the assistance of Baldwin Technology.

Essity announced a decision to close its tissue manufacturing operations in New York state and consolidate production at its other U.S. sites. This closure will include the South Glens Falls paper mill, Greenwich converting facility and Saratoga warehouse/distribution center.

The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste. One of the targets is to make all packaging recyclable by 2030.

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (CPPI) reported its second quarter of 2023 results.

International Paper today reported second quarter 2023 financial results.

UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Bavaria, Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 metric tons in Europe.

PT Spunindo, has ordered a Power Cleaner systems from ProJet. The order was received in July, 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed. Delivery is scheduled to take place in Q4 of 2023 with a start up in 2023 or early 2024.

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, International PaperBox is a folding carton converter with almost 30 years of experience bringing creative packaging design to life. With a team of packaging professionals numbering more than 60, the business focuses on combining aesthetics and functionality to help brands stand out from the competition.

DS Smith announced a significant investment plan to be implemented in the next two years across its three packaging sites in Greece. The EUR 33.9 million investment is focused on equipment upgrades including purchasing state-of-the art machinery for innovative packaging to boost productivity as part of the company's growth strategy in the East European market.

Packaging Corporation of America ("PCA") reported second quarter 2023 net income of $203 million, or $2.24 per share, and net income of $209 million, or $2.31 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.0 billion in 2023 and $2.2 billion in 2022.

Toscotec has successfully integrated its spare and wear parts portfolio into the Voith Paper Webshop. Customers can now order products quickly and easily around the clock using the latest functions.

Lecta’s firm commitment to sustainability entails a strong ethical commitment of respect and accountability toward the people and society with which it interact. In 2022 Lecta decided to formalize its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Strategy as a key pillar of its business strategy moving forward, with regard to the supply chain contributing to supporting its customers’ ambitions as well involving its own suppliers on this journey.

In 2021, the European paper value chain pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030, or a 76% ‘recycling rate’. The recycling rate is defined as the ratio between the recycling of used paper, including the net trade of Paper for Recycling and the consumption of new paper and board.

Industrial Physics announced the appointment of Barry Lyon to Chief Executive Officer, and Lance Reisman to the role of Chairman of the Board. Lyon succeeds Jim Neville, who has led the company since 2016.

Billerud announced that its President and CEO, Christoph Michalski, is leaving the company, with immediate effect. Michalski has held the position of CEO since November 2020.

The Paper Excellence Group (Paper Excellence) announced its updated organizational structure for its business units following the recent acquisitions of Resolute Forest Products in March 2023 and Domtar in November 2021.

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