Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Lecta to Increase 2-Side Coated Woodfree Prices by 8%, Effective April 1st, 2026Lecta announces an unavoidable price increase across its entire range of 2-side coated woodfree papers due to the progressive rise in production and raw material costs experienced in recent months.
Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026Henkel and Sekab are Shaping the Future with Bio-Based Raw MaterialsHenkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials in adhesive production.
Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Woodfree Coated SheetsSappi Europe, a leading producer of high‑quality graphic papers, today announces a price increase of EUR 50/ton on its Woodfree Coated (WFC) sheets portfolio, effective 16 March 2026.
Article1 min read Jan 15, 2026Strategic Partnership Between UPM and Versowood FinalizedThe strategic partnership agreement between UPM and Versowood, announced in September 2025, has received the necessary regulatory approvals and the contract has entered into force on December 31, 2025.
Article1 min read Jan 1, 2026China Deepens Domestic Wood Fiber IntegrationIncreased integration is changing China’s fiber balance.
Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025Sappi Europe Announces Price Increase for Coated Mechanical ReelsSappi Europe, a leading producer of high-quality graphic papers, announced a general price increase of 5-7% across its Coated Mechanical portfolio, effective from 1 January 2026
Article2 min read Oct 30, 2025SponsoredValmet to Supply a BioTrac System with Automation for OutNature's Agro-Residue Straw-Pulp Project in GermanyOutNature in Germany is taking a new innovative step in widening raw material sources for sustainable packaging production with converting agriculture residues into pulp blend based on straw fiber. Valmet has been selected to deliver pretreatment and automation systems to be an important part of the technology solution for this process.
Article4 min read Sep 18, 2025Positive Reactions in Europe as New US Executive Order Appears to Remove Tariffs on Some Pulp ImportsThe US has updated the list of products that are exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adding three types of woodpulp, indicating that some pulp imports may now be tariff free.
Article2 min read Sep 18, 2025Paper Industry Appeals to PM Modi: Calls for GST RevisionThe Federation of Paper Traders’ Associations of India (FPTA) has sent an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the recent increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Paper & Paperboard (Chapter 48) from 12% to 18%.
Article1 min read Sep 11, 2025Heinzel Paper Laakirchen to Hike Prices for Corrugated Case Material as of OctoberHeinzel Paper is set to increase prices for corrugated case material as of the start of the fourth quarter amid cost pressures.
Article1 min read Sep 4, 2025TAPPI Nonwovens Committee is Ramping UpThe TAPPI Nonwovens Committee is preparing to ramp up its activities again after a brief hiatus.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Mellanskog Cuts Prices for Hardwood PulpSwedish Mellanskog decreases the base price of hardwood pulpwood by 50 kr/m3fub to 580 kr/m3fub and fuelwood by 50 kr/m3fub to 500 kr/m3fub, effective August 20, 2025, company announced.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025French Prices for Corrugated Case Material Continue to Fall in AugustAfter prices for brown recycled corrugated case material in France had reversed in July, further price reductions were seen in August. Price declines are reported for both brown recycled grades and white-top testliner.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Stocks of Pulpwood and Pulp Chips in Sweden Continue to Grow in 2025The Swedish Forest Agency reported that stocks of pulpwood and pulp chips continue to grow in 2025, while stocks of coniferous sawlogs remain at roughly the same level as at the same time last year.
Article3 min read Aug 7, 2025PCA: Corrugated Products Customers ‘Cautious’ Amid Economic UncertaintyRecycling Today reports that despite seeing “cautious ordering patterns” from customers, Packaging Corp. of America (PCA) reports strong margin performance in both its Packaging and Paper segments, and has posted slight increases in net sales, income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).
Article1 min read Jul 17, 2025Lecta Aligns with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Prepares for Full ImplementationLecta has implemented new internal procedures and is updating its IT systems to ensure full compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will apply across the Group from December 30, 2025.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025IBS Paper Performance Group Starts-up Starch Cooker at Smurfit Westrock Morava MillPGA Anlagenbau, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has successfully started up a starchPERFORMER at Smurfit Westrock's Morava Paper in the Czech Republic.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025Rengo Develops Flame and Heat-Resistant Inorganic SheetRengo announces that it has developed a flame- and heat-resistant inorganic sheet in collaboration with Marusan Paper., using Rengo's proprietary cellulose nanofiber "FineNatura”.
Article5 min read May 17, 2025The Price Gap Between Hardwood and Softwood Pulp Analyzing implications for the pulp substitution.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2025Stora Enso Gets Approval for Junnikkala Sawmill AcquisitionIn 2024, Stora Enso entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy. This acquisition aims to secure a cost-efficient wood supply to Stora Enso's packaging board site in Oulu, Finland, and to support Stora Enso's wood products business with new production assets.
Article4 min read Apr 24, 2025Unlocking Efficiency in Recycled Material Pulping: Overcoming Challenges for Quality PaperBy Olli-Pekka Riippa, Product Manager, Process and Equipment Solutions, AFTRecycled fiber Pulping is one of the corner stones of the board making process, and its efficiency directly impacts the quality and cost-effectiveness of the production line.
Article7 min read Apr 8, 2025KP Tissue Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial ResultsRecord revenue surpasses $2-billion mark in 2024 combined with strong Adjusted EBITDA in all four quarters
Article4 min read Mar 13, 2025Canfor Pulp Reports Improved Results for Fourth Quarter 2024Canfor Pulp Products has reported its fourth quarter of 2024 results.
