GLOBAL Best wishes for 2026 from the PaperFIRST Team UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product Valmet to acquire Severn Group to strengthen Process Performance Solutions segment Lecta presents Metalvac Ice Cream, its innovative solution for the ice cream sector Tetra Pak launches world-first paper-based barrier for juice packaging with García Carrión and advances new packaging material development Hinojosa keeps the EcoVadis Gold medal for the fourth consecutive year, achieving 80 points in the 2025 assessment Emtec Electronic celebrates 30 Years of Innovation, Precision and Global Partnerships Valmet’s Advantage ViscoNip press technology to enhance performance and product quality at five Lee & Man tissue machines in China Maria Mroué appointed Metsä Group’s Vice President, Communications and Brand AFRY awarded detailed engineering assignment for Kemira’s reactivation plant in Sweden Elof Hansson appoints Lennart Eberleh as new CEO UPM discontinues graphic paper production in Ettringen – participation process with employee representatives concluded The finest details and delicate essence of flowers in Lecta’s 2026 calendar Guangxi Botare Yuantrove Paper selects Andritz to supply a lime kiln plant for its new pulp mill in China Rottneros President and CEO Lennart Eberleh has resigned Andritz starts up sludge drying plant at Eldorado Brasil Celulose GardaMatt Ice: Lecta’s new coated paper for premium publishing VKG Fiber advances key phase in €1.3B pulp mill development; launches strategic partner search with AFRY capital Valmet strengthens its financial position with EUR 375 million long-term Schuldschein loan Voith examines structure globally to strengthen its long-term competitiveness SCA on CDP’s sustainability A-List 2025 Adestor Collect & Recycle teams up with SOPREMA to promote recycling Billerud invests in the next level of fluting performance at Gruvön Metsä Board publishes a verified carbon footprint case study* comparing a takeaway food tray made of Metsä Board’s PE-coated board to a tray made of fossil-based PP plastics Mondi and Polana Bikes ride towards success with new recyclable paper bicycle packaging Crown Paper Mill was honoured to take part in the Tree Planting Campaign Valmet has completed change negotiations for temporary layoffs in the Packaging and Paper business area and Global Supply unit in Finland Paperex 2025 concludes with strong global participation and sustainability focus Clarity and predictability to ensure a smooth entry into application of the EU Deforestation Regulation Sappi and UPM propose combining their European-based graphic paper businesses to create a new Joint Venture company Domtar to permanently close Crofton Mill Hinojosa launches its own Carbon Footprint Calculator to help customers reducing their emissions PALM strengthens its packaging division through joint venture in the Czech Republic Metsä Group’s Joutseno pulp mill to restart operations; Rauma pulp mill to begin production shutdown Egyptian producer Greenliner announces the startup of PM1 Next-generation Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System sets a new benchmark for process visibility, quality and efficiency Paper Corea starts up ANDRITZ shoe press with record line load for packaging paper in South Korea The Atip/Copacel Paper Days in Paris: A Boost of Energy! Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Bioeconomy Strategy – Recognising the Sector’s Role in Europe’s Industrial Competitiveness Sun Paper starts up key process equipment supplied by Andritz at Nanning pulp mill How intelligent production systems improve operational control and transparency AFT to supply stock preparation in Asia-Pacific Valmet supports Wuzhou Special Paper’s transition to recycled board grades with a complete paper machine conversion rebuild RDM Group SANTA GIUSTINA honored as a founding member of Confindustria Belluno Dolomiti Ence begins the approval process for its first fluff pulp production line at the Navia biofactory Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026: Generative AI set to transform the industry Mondi customers experience high-performance kraft paper firsthand at new paper machine in Štětí mill Valmet signs a two-year service agreement with FPC Tissue Spa to ensure optimal mill performance European Week for Waste Reduction – Comments from Pro Carton and RDM Group Fapajal, Portugal, orders complete tissue production line from Andritz WBCSD Forest Solutions Group Launches Report: “Build Trust, Share Value in Forests: Principles for Community Engagement and Development” Runtech Systems kicks off JinYoung Paper PM1 Turbo Blower project in South Korea Hinojosa Packaging Group attracts young talent to the paper and packaging sector The French Wizpaper paper mill has been placed into liquidation Metsä Group starts up its major investment in Mariestad – Scandinavian tissue supply strengthens A jam-packed edition of Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, the Davos of Packaging, took place at the Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, from 10th – 12th November 2025 – attended by a record number of 854 delegates, 142 speakers, and 89 exhibitor Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry Essity acquires Edgewell’s feminine care business in North America including the brands Carefree, Stayfree and Playtex UPM launches glassine precoating innovation to boost competitiveness in label production Paperex 2025: 17th edition to unite global leaders from the pulp, paper and packaging ecosystem in India Valmet’s new waste-to-energy boiler to help Cheng Loong Corporation in Taiwan to decarbonize Houli mill’s energy production Advancing tissue excellence: Papeterie Le Bourray’s 20-year journey with ISRA VISION Altri orders key white liquor plant and fiberline equipment from ANDRITZ La Rochette Cartonboard to Showcase Expertise at Prod&Pack and Osez l’industrie in November 2025 ARCHROMA awarded ECOVADIS gold rating for second consecutive year Mondi advances transition to PE-free wrappers for cut-size paper across European mills Ari-Pekka Vanamo appointed VP, Mill Manager of Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill as of 1 December 2025 Omya launches global sales and distribution business unit for specialty materials Saica Group opens its first customer experience center in France: a dedicated space for innovation, collaboration, and training Suzano joins forces with INSEAD to deliver cutting edge research into aligning business practices and sustainable development Statutory negotiations related to Metsä Group’s cost savings and profit improvement programme completed in Finland Bellmer successfully closes the acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB The Navigator Company Strengthens Global Connections at Paperworld Dubai 2025 IBS maXX™: Save up to € 2 million per year Sonoco consolidating consumer packaging businesses under two geographies Valmet launches next-generation wet end analyzer for process stability and product quality Genera starts up Andritz pulping and stock preparation systems for sustainable packaging production Sappi Europe Boosts Magno Web Paper Production Sustainability at Kirkniemi Mill Valmet awarded with a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Coated Mechanical Reels to Safeguard Long-Term Supply Stability ANDRITZ strengthens boiler service business by acquiring Allen-Sherman-Hoff deugro Delivers Critical Out of Gauge Components for Pulp Fabrication Facility in Uruguay Wright & Associates : Plug & Play: Taking Action on Water Filtration! Valmet to start change negotiations regarding temporary layoffs in the Packaging and Paper business area and Global Supply unit in Finland Mondi strengthens its innovative drive for sustainable eCommerce packaging Lecta’s EraCup Natural achieves the flustix “Less Plastics Product” certification, driving sustainable innovation in food service packaging Hinojosa Packaging Group completes integration of ASV Packaging in France and strengthens its presence in Europe Sonoco completes sale of ThermoSafe unit to Arsenal Capital Partners Doug Smith appointed new CEO of CellMark European paper sack industry sets course for net zero Successful start-up of Sun Paper Nanning chemical pulp production line James Cropper’s Coloursource launches worldwide in partnership with Winter & Company Dry pulp: Period of volatility following china’s new import rules 2025 Ecolab Watermark™ study reveals hidden impact of artificial intelligence Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology European Commission Proposal for the EUDR: For Copacel, another disappointment! 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