DS Smith trials ‘second harvest’ packaging
9 January 2024
Second harvest materials like straw and spent grain claimed to have the potential to save up to 10% of virgin fibres used in papermaking.
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UPM Specialty Papers and Koenig & Bauer partner for barrier papers
25 April 2023
UPM Speciality Papers’ heat-sealable barrier papers have achieved ‘excellent results’ in tests carried out with Koenig & Bauer’s next generation of inkjet digital printing technology.
Robert Kreizenbeck to depart Billerud
3 March 2023
North American president is leaving the company; successor to be announced.
Price increase at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
6 December 2022
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has increased its prices for its entire range of coated speciality papers.
Smurfit Kappa invests in biomass boiler to drive down emissions in Colombia
14 October 2022
Smurfit Kappa has invested almost $100m in a sustainable biomass boiler to reduce its global Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by approximately 6%.
Smurfit Kappa uses own biogas to create sustainable fuel
30 June 2022
Smurfit Kappa invested €11.5million into redesigning their plant’s multi-fuel boiler at Zülpich paper mill to create a more sustainable fuel source and reduce carbon emissions.
Mills reopen in Finland
25 April 2022
Industry predicts months of knock-on effect after the four-month strikes at UPM mills in the country.
BillerudKorsnäs to acquire Verso
20 December 2021
Deal ignites growth in North America and creates one of the largest providers of virgin fibre paper and packaging.
Agfa adds antibacterial Synaps paper
16 November 2021
New synthetic paper protects against bacteria and viruses.
Mitsubishi mill marks 325 years
26 May 2021
The Mitsubishi HiTec Paper mill in Flensburg was founded by Hinrich Gultzau in 1696.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper hikes prices again
13 May 2021
10% increase applies for all for coated speciality papers, effective 1 June, 2021.
Two Sides report says paper still has a perception problem
30 April 2021
Two Sides has said that its latest study, Paper’s Place in a Post-Pandemic World, has revealed that there are still misconceptions about the environmental impact of the…
Fedrigoni strengthens paper division
22 September 2020
Luca Zerbini named managing director, Paper & Security.
French PE firm acquires Arjobex
8 August 2019
Prudentia Capital has acquired the synthetic paper specialist from Arjowiggins Group