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The Fedrigoni Group said that it will open a new slitting center in Germany in the Segro Park Frechen, near Cologne, in the fourth quarter of 2025.

International Paper announced that the company has entered into exclusive negotiations with PALM Group of Germany after receiving an irrevocable offer for the purchase of five corrugated box plants in Europe: (i) three plants in Normandy, France (namely, one box plant in Saint-Amand, one box plant in Mortagne, and one sheet plant in Cabourg); (ii) one box plant in Ovar, Portugal; and (iii) one box plant in Bilbao, Spain.

CO280, a leading developer of large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects, announced a historic offtake agreement with Microsoft from a project that will capture and permanently store biogenic carbon emissions from a U.S. pulp and paper mill.

The European pulp and paper manufacturing sector, the fourth largest industrial user of energy in Europe, has achieved a remarkable 46% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005, successfully decoupling growth from potential climate impacts. However, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) mandates further reductions, targeting a 62% decrease by 2030, with even steeper cuts required in the future. To meet these ambitious goals, the pulp and paper industry has for the past five years enlisted the expertise of professionals across renewable energy engineering, finance, and regulation, through its ‘Energy Efficiency Solutions Forum’ (EESF).

Heinzel Group released its 2024 results, showcasing strategic growth and sustainability progress, alongside the appointment of Daniela Lorenzer as CFO, effective June 1, 2025.

International technology group ANDRITZ has delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd, India. The new line has now successfully produced its first fibers at the medium-density fiberboard production facility in Kashipur.

Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, is pleased to announce the entry into a Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) to acquire certain assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”).

Heinzel Group announced the commissioning of paper machine 11 (PM11) at its pulp and paper mill in Laakirchen, Austria. PM11 has been converted from the production of publication paper to corrugated base paper.

AFT has received an order for a comprehensive stock preparation and approach flow system rebuild from a major customer in Asia-Pacific. The project involves converting production to thermal paper grades.

Antalis, a global leader in distributing Paper, Packaging, and Visual Communication solutions, today announces its acquisition of The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited, a prominent UK provider of innovative packaging solutions.

Amcor,a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced that it has completed construction of its advanced coating facility for healthcare packaging in Selangor, Malaysia.

Mondi completed the acquisition of the Western Europe assets of Schumacher Packaging, expanding the product range, capacity and innovation available to customers demanding high-performance, sustainable packaging at scale.

Lecta has introduced Creaset HGP, a new high-performance paper solution designed for grease-resistant flexible packaging.

Bubbies Ice Cream, a top mochi ice cream brand in the natural channel, is taking a major step forward in its sustainability journey with the rollout of its new certified home-compostable packaging. Just in time for Earth Month in April, Bubbies is replacing its internal clamshell packaging with new paper pulp trays.

Portuguese tissue manufacturer Fortissue and Toscotec have started up PM1 after a groundbreaking upgrade at their Viana do Castelo production base in Portugal. This Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.0 line, which first began production in 2015, is now the first tissue machine in the world to operate entirely on electricity at 2,000 m/min.

The European pulp and paper industry reaffirmed its ambitious commitment to eliminating fossil fuel use during a high-profile event at the European Parliament on April 8, 2025. 

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) for its Sulpack® product range.

Georgia-Pacific announced Julie Howard, vice president and general manager, GP PRO Towels and Napkins, has been named president of Georgia-Pacific's Gypsum business. In this role, she will oversee the more than 3,000 employees and 12 gypsum mills across the United States that manufacture approximately five billion square feet of gypsum panels annually.

Kiira Fröberg (M.Sc. Econ.) has been appointed Vice President, Investor Relations at Kemira Oyj. She will start in her role during June. Kiira Fröberg transfers to Kemira from Konecranes, where she has been working since 2018 – latest almost for five years as Vice President, Investor Relations. In addition to investor relations, Fröberg has M&A and audit experience from PwC.

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