Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Successful Start-Up of Sappi North America’s Rebuilt Board Machine PM2In May 2025, Sappi North America and Valmet celebrated the successful start-up of the rebuilt paper machine 2 (PM2) at the Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA. The machine produced its first roll of solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board, marking a key milestone in Sappi’s strategic transition to packaging grades.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, nip impressions, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and Industry 4.0 technologies. These leadership opportunities allow mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry networks, and contribute to industry standards development. Working group chairs and members from different companies collaborate to review and update essential technical guidance that drives operational excellence and innovation across the pulp and paper industry.
Article1 min read May 8, 2025IBS Paper Performance Group and Grebien Qualifiber® Cooperate on Solutions for Stock PreparationA recently concluded strategic partnership between the IBS Paper Performance Group and Grebien Qualifiber® strengthens the market position of both companies in solutions for highly efficient stock preparation. According to the motto "Together for a sustainable future in the paper industry!", the cooperation will make it possible to set new standards in this area within the industry.
Article1 min read May 23, 2024KMK Paper Starts up PM1 After Major Rebuild by ToscotecTurkish cardboard manufacturer KMK Paper successfully resumed production on PM1 following an extensive rebuild supplied by Toscotec at its Kahramanmaraş facility in Turkey. PM1 produces packaging paper grades, including fluting, testliner, kraft paper, and gypsum board.
