Further to the announcement on December 10, 2020, hygiene and health company Essity has now entered an agreement with hygiene company Asaleo Care to acquire the remaining 63.8% of the shares in the company for AUD 1.40 cash per share.
Run-up phase for the PM3 paper factory picks up speed: monthly record of over 50,000 tonnes achieved
Sandersdorf-Brehna, 10 February 2021. Progroup's PM3 paper factory is again setting new records. The hightech paper machine is currently still in the run-up phase. It is consistently producing outstanding production figures.
RDM Group Receives an Irrevocable Purchase Offer for the Sale of R.D.M. La Rochette
The Board of Directors of RDM Group favorably assessed an irrevocable offer received by its subsidiary RDM Blendecques S.A.S. for the purchase of its 100% interest in R.D.M. La Rochette S.A.S. The offer was submitted by Bonaparte Holding SAS.
UPM sawmills now powered entirely by renewable energy
Production at UPM sawmills is now running completely on renewable energy. Since the beginning of 2020, no fossil energy sources have been used in production at any of the company’s four sawmills.
European paper industry’s position on the delegated regulation on a climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy
The European paper industry has already delivered a successful decoupling of carbon emissions from economic growth while reducing carbon emissions by 29% from 2005 to date, having product volumes increased and proved the climate friendliness of its products thanks to certified raw materials and a world class performance in recycling.
Metsä Group builds a new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has made the investment decision to build a new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland.
Oulu Mill now manufactures high-quality kraftliner for the global packaging market
A new era has started in Stora Enso’s Oulu Mill in Finland: the mill is again producing after an investment shut-down. A former paper machine was converted for containerboard production, to serve the growing packaging market. In addition, the pulp mill was modified to produce unbleached kraft pulp.
Mondi Steinfeld certified as CO2 neutral for its manufacturing operations
Mondi Steinfeld in Germany has been certified as CO2 neutral for its manufacturing processes by ClimatePartner, an organisation which supports companies in reducing and offsetting their CO2 emissions.
Fossil-free production through climate-smart choices
Following decades of continuous sustainability work, the production at our Fors Mill in Sweden has been fossil-carbon emission free in its electricity and steam production since 2017.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton to acquire Kwidzyn (Poland) mill from International Paper
Proposed acquisition expands MMK’s activities in virgin fiber-based cartonboard and creates attractive development potential
ZEUS Acquire Austrian Based Packaging Company, Petruzalek
Irish-owned Zeus Packaging, the leading independent packaging manufacturer and distributor, has today announced the acquisition of Austrian-based food packaging solutions business, Petruzalek, which was part of Sirap-Gema Group.
Metsä Board starts a development programme for its Kemi paperboard mill
Metsä Board launches a development programme for its white-top kraftliner mill in Kemi, enabled by Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill investment announced today.
Stora Enso’s Annual Report 2020 published
Stora Enso’s Annual Report 2020 has been published at storaenso.com/annualreport. The Annual Report 2020 consists of five sections: Strategy, Sustainability, Financials, Governance, and Remuneration.
Solidus Solutions Acquires Heathpak Limited, a Provider of Fibre-Based Packaging Solutions in Wales, UK
Feb 02, 2021 – Today, Solidus Solutions announces the acquisition of Heathpak Ltd, based in Newport, Wales.
GAW congratulates Sappi Condino on the successful start up of the new coating kitchen "Primavera"
End of January 2021 the new coating kitchen at Sappi Condino/Italy, supplied by GAW technologies Graz/Austria, was successfully started-up.
Cellulose foam by Stora Enso wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year”
Stora Enso’s cellulose foam wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” in an award ceremony organised during the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres (2-3 February 2021).
Metsä Fibre and Lehto sign preliminary agreement on construction of Kemi bioproduct mill’s port warehouse
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, and the construction company Lehto Group have signed a preliminary agreement on the construction of a port warehouse for the bioproduct mill planned to be built in Kemi, Finland.
Smurfit Kappa strengthens its paper sacks business in Latin America with USD $40 million investment
Smurfit Kappa’s planned expansion and modernisation of its paper sacks business in the Latin American market continues at pace.
SCA closes paper machine
In night of February 4, SCA permanently closed the paper machine LWC1 at Ortviken paper mill.
Arctic Paper puts the expanded hydropower plant into operation – Munken paper production will be based on in-house sustainable energy
Arctic Paper is commissioning the expanded hydropower plant at the mill in Munkedal. The investment of just over SEK 100 million increases the power from 2 to 6 MW, which in combination with the planned solid fuel boiler is sufficient to meet up to 80 percent of Arctic Paper Munkedal's energy needs with its own sustainable energy.
BillerudKorsnäs invests in a new recovery boiler at Frövi
The Board of Directors of BillerudKorsnäs has decided to invest in a new recovery boiler at the Frövi mill. An investment that ensures long-term operation at the production site.
AFRY awarded engineering assignment for SCA’s new pulp production line project in Sweden
SCA has awarded AFRY a piping engineering assignment for the Chemical Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) production project in Ortviken, Sweden.