Article2 min read Jan 8, 2026Green Bay Packaging Achieves Green Master Status for the 16th Consecutive YearThe Sustainable Business Council has recognized Green Bay Packaging Inc. as a ‘Green Master’ within its Green Masters Program®. Since all businesses are at different points in their sustainability journey, the Green Masters Program® categorizes participants into four status levels that reflect the degree to which sustainability has been integrated into their business model.
Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-PacificAFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, supporting the mill’s project to install a new fine paper production line. The investment aims to increase production flexibility, improve fiber processing efficiency, and enable consistent high-quality output in fine paper grades.
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.
Article1 min read Sep 25, 2025Holmen Board and Paper Launches Lightweight Kraftliner Holmen ElevateSwedish paper manufacturer Holmen Board and Paper has introduced a new lightweight kraftliner produced at the company's Braviken mill in Sweden.
Article4 min read Sep 18, 2025Voith Successfully Rebuilds Stora Enso's PM 6 Into the Largest XcelLine Board Machine in EuropeVoith, the leading full-line supplier, has successfully completed the PM 6 rebuild project for Stora Enso in the northern-most university city in Europe, Oulu in northern Finland. The modernized plant will now achieve an impressive annual capacity of 750,000 tons of high-quality folding boxboard and coated kraft back (CKB), at a wire width of 9,000 mm.
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.
Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Stora Enso Inaugurates New Folding Box Board Machine at Oulu Mill in FinlandStora Enso held an inauguration ceremony for its new packaging board production line at its pulp and paper mill in Oulu, Finland. The new line was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo; Chair of Stora Enso's Board of Directors Kari Jordan, President and CEO of Stora Enso Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill's Chief Shop Steward Olli-Pekka Kaikkonen.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Minhan Paper, Vietnam, Successfully Starts Up New OCC Line Supplied by ANDRITZMinhan Paper Joint Stock Company has successfully started up a new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line supplied by ANDRITZ to its mill in Van Lam, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. This start-up strengthens Minhan’s position in the growing Vietnamese packaging market.
Article4 min read Aug 12, 2025Grigeo Group Embarks on Historic Expansion at its Tissue Mill in PolandInvesting more than €106 million investment to double tissue production
Article2 min read Jul 31, 2025Hood Container Announces $118.9 Million Modernization Project at St. Francisville Paper MillHood Container will invest $118.9 million to modernize its legacy paper mill in West Feliciana Parish in St. Francisville, Louisiana, allowing the company to significantly boost production capacity and quality to meet evolving market demands.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025AF&PA Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. ManufacturingAmerican Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock today issued the following statement in response to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, being signed into law.
Article2 min read Jul 3, 2025Voith Starts Up Successfully Rebuilt PM 1 at Norske Skog in GolbeyFull-line supplier Voith announces the successful completion of the rebuilt Norske Skog PM 1 production line in Golbey, France. The machine is designed to produce 550,000 tons per year of recycled packaging paper at a wire width of 9,300 mm to meet the growing demand in the European market.
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025Green Bay Packaging Announces Leadership Transition as EVP Bryan Hollenbach Plans RetirementGreen Bay Packaging (GBP) has announced that Bryan Hollenbach, Executive Vice President (EVP), will retire on August 31, 2025. Matt Szymanski, who is currently the Vice President of Mill Operations, will be promoted to EVP and will succeed Hollenbach in this role.
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025WEPA Group to Install New Tissue Machine, Converting Lines, at Bridgend Plant in UKWEPA Group announced plans to install a new tissue paper machine, along with two converting lines, at the company's production site in the town of Bridgend, South Wales, UK. A complete modernization of the palletizing of finished products at the facility is also part of the project.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Valmet to Supply Major Paper Machine Rebuild to Sylvamo in North AmericaValmet has secured a major paper machine rebuild contract for Sylvamo's PM 2 facility in Eastover, South Carolina, scheduled for completion by end-2026. This comprehensive modernization includes advanced OptiFlo Gap headbox technology, OptiFormer Gap forming systems with shoe and blade technology, enhanced stock preparation systems, and integrated Industrial Internet solutions for real-time monitoring and remote support. The investment strengthens Sylvamo's position in uncoated freesheet production while reducing operational costs through cutting-edge automation and connectivity solutions. This strategic partnership demonstrates continued innovation in papermaking technology for competitive manufacturing operations.
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.
Article2 min read May 1, 2025Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in SpainVoith Paper, a leading full-line supplier of technologies and services for the paper industry, has received an order to modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás in La Riba, Spain. On PM 1, Matías Gomá Tomás produces 100 percent recycled containerboard on a wire width of 5,150 mm.
Article1 min read Apr 15, 2025Efficiency Significantly Increased on the PM3 Winder From Progroup SandersdorfIBS Papertech's iSTOP+ technology delivers proven winder efficiency improvements at Progroup AG's advanced paper mill, demonstrating measurable ROI for operations managers. This camera-based system eliminates web marking failures while reducing operating costs through contactless monitoring and minimal maintenance requirements. The retrofit solution integrates seamlessly with existing TotalVision systems, providing continuous optimization through service partnerships. For plant managers seeking operational excellence, iSTOP+ offers a unique approach to paper roll length code transfer without traditional color markers, addressing production pressure challenges while improving equipment availability and reducing total cost of ownership.
Article2 min read Apr 10, 2025Sappi North America CEO Michael Haws Named Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the YearSappi North America announces its President and CEO Michael “Mike” Haws has been recognized as a Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year in the CEO of the Year category. The Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year awards recognize executives across Maine’s industries who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to economic growth in the state.
Article1 min read Apr 8, 2025Andritz to Supply Combustion System Upgrade for TM at Cartaseta MillUpgrade includes new hood burners, gas valve trains, and a new burner management system
Article1 min read Mar 11, 2025Toscotec Continues Penetration of US market with New TT SteelDryer Start-upRebuild of dryer section included more than 10 TT SteelDryer cylinders
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025Kruger to Diversify Production at Wayagmack Mill to Include Label Paper GradesKruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada.
Article1 min read Dec 12, 2024Chandpur Enterprises Starts Up Two Toscotec’s MG Dryers in IndiaIndian paper manufacturer Chandpur Enterprises started up two highly technological TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryers for Machine Glazed paper supplied by Toscotec as a replacement of two local steel Yankee cylinders at their facility in Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh. After the rebuild, PM1 and PM2 resumed production of MG paper in the basis weight range from 35 to 70 gsm.
Article1 min read Dec 5, 2024Rebuild for DS Smith’s PM 4 at Viana Paper Mill Successfully CompletedFollowing its rebuild and start-up in October 2023, PM 4 at DS Smith's Viana Paper Mill reached final acceptance. The rebuild has increased production from 400,000 tons to 430,000 tons of kraftliner and high-performance top kraftliner per year, at a design speed of 1,200 m/min. This improves the plant's overall efficiency and further strengthens its position as market leader in Southern Europe.
