In a significant strategic move, International Paper has announced its agreement to acquire DS Smith Plc, marking a pivotal moment in the packaging industry.

Over the last few years, the carton recycling landscape in Canada has undergone significant change. Carton Council of Canada (CCC) has provided a summary of notable updates to the regulations and operating systems in various provinces and territories in both 2022 and 2023.

PulPac was founded on the ambition of doing well by doing good – while having fun. Now, we are putting this ambition into words in our very first Impact Report.

Wellpappe Alzenau, a Palm Group packaging plant, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by adding two fully electric Mercedes E-trucks (E-Actros) to its fleet.

The ownership dispute over Skeena Sawmills and Skeena Bioenergy pellet plant continues to unfold in a Vancouver Supreme Court, following the businesses' placement into receivership due to overwhelming debts.

Between 2012 and 2022, the number of people in the EU working in the manufacture of paper and paper products industry increased by 10.9%.

With the ongoing momentum in corporate sustainability initiatives, the collaboration between pulp and paper companies and major corporations to create sustainable alternatives for their product lines is on the rise.

Sustainable forest management is essential to the Canadian paper packaging industry and its circular economy.

In a blog article last year, I wrote about the potential of high-temperature heat pumps (HT-HPs) to save energy in papermaking.

When looking forward at the forces that are likely to drive the direction of the pulp and paper industry over the next 15 years, decarbonization and supporting a circular economy are at the top of the list. 

In many industrial sectors, a shortage of personnel is a concerning reality. Companies struggle to find and retain skilled workers, leading to increased pressure on those already in position. In this context, enhancing workforce value and applying the TPM principle can play a crucial role in attracting and retaining workers.

The global pulp market has seen its fair share of ups and downs, making it a highly volatile and unpredictable industry.

The new tissue machine is supplied by RePlus Tissue

The crush strength of the core refers to the capacity of a material to withstand pressure.

Corrugator operators run their machines based on data, experience, and conventional wisdom.

Valmet is taking process automation further by introducing the next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.

Mondi Dynäs had experienced an unacceptable level of incidents for several years. Many traditional safety activities were initiated but did not translate to fewer accidents.

International technology group ANDRITZ is responding to the pulp and paper producers’ need to meet their process efficiency and environmental sustainability targets by launching a portfolio of intelligent instruments called the Smart Series at the Pulp & Beyond exhibition in Helsinki on April 11.