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Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.
 
Saica Paper UK continues the collaboration with Voith and extends the ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation running since 2019. The agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions. 
 
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Board Converting News (BCN) are now accepting entries for the 2025 Innovator of the Year Competition, Boxmaker Category. This prestigious annual award honors and promotes forward-thinking companies that are revolutionizing the packaging industry.
 
UPM announced that its UPM Raflatac business is being renamed UPM Adhesive Materials as of June 12.
 
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From The Experts
On behalf of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the American Wood Council (AWC), AF&PA Vice President of Public Policy Paul Noe today gave oral testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment in their hearing titled, “Short-Circuiting Progress: How the Clean Air Act Impacts Building Necessary Infrastructure and Onshoring American Innovation.”
 
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Market Roundup
At the 2025 Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference, Procter & Gamble (P&G) unveiled a comprehensive plan to accelerate productivity and unlock growth opportunities—but one that includes significant workforce reductions.
 
Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”), following the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) based on a “stalking horse” bid announced in April.
 
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Valmet will deliver an IntelliTissue 1600 machine (TM 5) to Fabryka Papieru i Tektury Beskidy Sp. z o.o. in Wadowice, Poland. The new installation will ensure low media consumption for electricity and gas at a specified production volume.
 
The Legacy Paper Group, a subsidiary of BMI Group US, announced plans to restart Paper Machine #8 (PM8) at its Port Huron facility in Michigan, bringing 30,000 tons of annual production capacity back online after a four-year shutdown.
 
With the presence of key clients, CMPC on May 12 celebrated the official launch of CMPC Forest Products in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
 
Kruger Products inaugurated its new LDC (light dry crepe) tissue plant in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. The plant's LDC tissue machine started-up in October 2024.
 
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OptiGroup announced the acquisition of CreaPak Oy, a Finnish packaging distributor specialised in solutions for the food and building industry.
 
This week, International Paper announced a “strategic exploration” of a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City as part of its plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
 
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Double E Group, a global leader in web handling, converting and material handling solutions, proudly introduces the RollMover™ EZX, the latest advancement in its industry-leading RollMover™ product line. Designed with cutting-edge ergonomic features and high-efficiency battery technology, the RollMover™ EZX provides a safer, more productive solution for moving heavy rolls with ease.
 
Mondi has introduced the re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, an innovative paper bag that combines high moisture protection with significantly reduced plastic content. 
 
NaturDrops has packaged its natural dog snacks in Sonoco’s GreenCan solution, which reportedly contains 69% recycled paper – 96% paper overall – and facilitates curbside recycling.
 
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Sustainability
Voith, leading full-line supplier of solutions to the paper industry, is launching an innovative recycling concept for press felts in collaboration with its partner Aquafil, enabling papermakers to drastically reduce their specific product carbon footprint. The newly developed Infinity +Green press felts and a closed recycling loop reduce Scope 3 emissions by up to 31 percent.
 
Lucart, the multinational paper group, presented its 20th Sustainability Report  at the National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan, Italy. Titled “Our Vision Lights Up the Future”, this anniversary edition marks two decades of Lucart’s solid commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, charting the company’s evolution long before sustainability became a mainstream global concern.
 
Green Bay Packaging is spotlighting the advantages of brown corrugated boxes as a cost-effective, eco-friendly packaging solution that meets both business and environmental demands. 
 
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Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has announced that Bryan Hollenbach, Executive Vice President (EVP), will retire on August 31, 2025. Matt Szymanski, who is currently the Vice President of Mill Operations, will be promoted to EVP and will succeed Hollenbach in this role.
 
The Supervisory Board of Everllence has appointed Rainer Seidl to the company’s Executive Board, effective September 1, 2025. Seidl will take over the “Finance” division, succeeding Jürgen Klöpffer, who is leaving the company as part of a retirement arrangement. 
 
Metsä Board announced that Ilkka Hämälä, Chair of the Board of Directors of Metsä Board Corporation, on 12 June announced that he will resign from his position on the Board of Directors as of 1 July.
 
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) announced the appointment of Alex Veitch as its next Chief Executive, effective August 26.
 
Ulrika Dunker has been appointed as Kemira’s new Executive Vice President People & Culture and a member of the Group Leadership team, and will start in her new role in the beginning of 2026. 
 
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