Article1 min read Nov 6, 2025China Surges Ahead in Containerboard ProductionSignificant new capacity in China now outpaces demand, driving overcapacity concerns.
Article2 min read Apr 3, 2025Andreas Batzer is the New Chief Financial Officer at Voith PaperAndreas Batzer was named the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the management board at Voith Paper in March 2025. In this role, he is responsible for the company's financial strategy and will play a key role in the further development and optimization of processes.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025New Leadership at AFT: Ali Raheem Appointed CEOAikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT), based in Sherbrooke, has announced the appointment of Ali Raheem as CEO, effective immediately. This move is part of AFT’s growth and innovation strategy.
Article5 min read Feb 13, 2025Sappi First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results Ahead Of Expectations; Up 56% Y-O-YSappi reported first quarter fiscal year 2025 results for the period ended December 2024.
Article2 min read Jan 16, 2025Seaman Paper Acquires Paper Manufacturer Julius Glatz GmbHSeaman Paper Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions with operations in the U.S., Asia, and Europe, has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Mayr-Melnhof Karton to Sell TANN Group for EUR 360 MillionMayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM) has agreed with Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd., part of an Indonesian-based privately held group of diversified companies, on the sale of 100% of the shares in TANN Group, headquartered in Traun, Austria, for a cash and debt-free enterprise value of EUR 360 million.
Article1 min read Nov 21, 2024Valmet to Supply a Complete Papermaking Line to One of its Major Customers in Asia-PacificValmet will supply a complete papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders with services and a comprehensive automation solution package to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades. The start-up is scheduled for 2026.
Article3 min read Sep 5, 2024China's Packaging Materials Exports Fall 15 Percent to $4.5B in 2023In 2023, the amount of packaging materials exported from China declined slightly to 3.9M tons, standing approx. at 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.
Article6 min read Aug 4, 2023North American/European Containerboard Capacity DeclinesContainerboard capacity growth has shifted dramatically from the 2020-2021 boom to 2022 slowdowns in North America and Europe, driven by declining consumer spending, energy crises, and reduced e-commerce demand. Operations managers and industry leaders face critical decisions as operating rates hit 2008 levels, with recovery not expected until 2024. Key market drivers include sustainability initiatives, microflute technology adoption, and virgin fiber production alignment with green transition goals. Strategic considerations for capacity investments, fiber availability challenges in Asia, and economic uncertainty create both risks and opportunities for containerboard producers navigating this volatile market landscape.
