Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Sappi Europe Announces Closure of PM2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in FinlandSappi Europe announced in August the commencement of a consultation process for the potential closure of Paper Machine 2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland. The consultation process, aimed at improving the mill’s profitability and cost competitiveness, has been completed resulting in the planned closure of Paper Machine 2 by the end of the calendar year 2025.
Article4 min read Aug 7, 2025International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2025 ResultsInternational Paper reported second quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $75 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, and adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $105 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Second quarter 2025 net sales were $6.8 billion.
Article2 min read Apr 3, 2025Metsä Tissue to Cease Recycled Pulp Production at Mänttä Mill; Shut One Tissue MachineMetsä Group announced plans to cease producing recycled pulp at its Mänttä mill in Finland and to shut down one of the mill's tissue paper machines, which is at the end of its life cycle.
Article2 min read Apr 3, 2025Hinojosa and KHS Group Launch a New Cardboard Packaging System to Transport BottlesHinojosa Packaging Group in collaboration with KHS Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for the beverage and liquid food industries, launches the innovative “BottleClip Carrier” system.
Article1 min read Jun 27, 2024Clearwater Paper to Invest $23 Million in New Tissue Converting Line at Shelby, North CarolinaClearwater Paper said that it will invest $23 million in a new, state-of-the-art facial tissue converting line at its Shelby, North Carolina consumer products facility. Clearwater Paper's Shelby Mill manufactures high-quality private branded bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2024American Baler Announces Bellevue, OH Facility ExpansionExpansion project will increase the manufacturing footprint by 20%.
Article5 min read Sep 18, 2023Digital Transformation Can Help Balance Sustainability, ProfitabilityPulp and paper manufacturers face mounting sustainability pressures while navigating tight competition and consumer demand for recycled materials. Digital transformation investments, projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2030, offer a strategic solution for operations managers seeking operational excellence. Advanced analytics, IoT sensors, and AI-powered systems optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Successful digital initiatives require starting small with focused solutions, prioritizing high-ROI maintenance technologies, and scaling across facilities to achieve comprehensive operational excellence that balances sustainability goals with profitability.
Article9 min read Jun 5, 2023Saica in Spain: A Walk Into the Future of Mill LogisticsPaper360° was recently invited to corrugated giant Saica Group’s El Burgo mill near Zaragoza, Spain, where the company has invested in the very latest internal digitalized logistics.
