Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Felix Schoeller Strengthens Competitiveness and Sustainability with a 13 Million Euro Investment PackageFelix Schoeller is continuing its Reinvent Strategy with an extensive €13 million investment package. Over the next two years, the specialty paper manufacturer will invest specifically in enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of its German facilities.
Article6 min read Sep 15, 2025Over the WireMajor industry developments showcase strategic investments and operational excellence opportunities for manufacturing leaders. Cascades invests $5.3M in Quebec tissue capacity expansion while Hood Container commits $118.9M for Louisiana mill modernization. International Paper restructures North American operations through facility conversions and strategic exits. Notable supplier moves include Kadant's Italian acquisitions and Solenis-NCH merger creating expanded water solutions capabilities. Leadership transitions at Metsä Group, Green Bay Packaging, and Valmet signal executive succession planning priorities. These developments highlight capital allocation strategies, operational optimization trends, and talent management approaches relevant for plant managers and R&D leaders seeking competitive benchmarking insights and industry best practices.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025The Navigator Company Investing EUR 30 Million in Paper Machine 3 at Setúbal MillThe Navigator Company has approved an investment of EUR 30 million to retrofit Paper Machine No. 3 (PM3), giving it the operational flexibility to produce low grammage kraft packaging papers, along with its current uncoated woodfree (UWF) paper grades.
Article1 min read Jul 11, 2024WestRock Breaks Ground on Corrugated Box ‘Superplant’ in WisconsinWestRock broke ground on June 27 at the site of its new corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Company executives joined real estate developer Dermody Properties in holding a formal ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on the new $140 million plant, which it announced in January.
