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OutNature 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.

Adding a luxury look to flexible packaging, BOBST oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) for gravure includes the ability to print a wide range of metallics colors with a standard ink set. By removing the need for expensive metallic inks, the solution simplifies production, cuts cost, increases design flexibility, and supports sustainability goals.

With CellPress, Voith brings a roll cover to the market that specifically counteracts early wear of roll covers caused by chemicals and high temperatures. The solution was developed for applications in pulp dewatering machines that operate under particularly demanding chemical and thermal conditions.

Norske Skog Skogn is preparing to enter the European book paper market supported by a comprehensive technology package developed in collaboration with international technology group ANDRITZ. This solution will enable the conversion of Paper Machine 1 (PM1) to flexibly produce both newsprint and the new NOR Book grade.

Tetra Pak has taken another step forwards in sustainable packaging by expanding its innovative paper‑based barrier technology to high‑speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to implement the solution for its soy milk.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has commissioned and completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for its ground-breaking paper-based Hug&Hold solution, to determine its environmental impact compared to that of conventional low-density polyethylene shrink wrap for six 1.5 litre PET beverage bottles.

Stora Enso has partnered with Altris, a Swedish developer of sodium-ion batteries. The two companies aim to further advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. Together, the two companies will drive the adaptation of Stora Enso's hard carbon solution Lignode® as an anode material in Altris' sodium-ion battery cells.

Valmet has received two orders from one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. One order includes a complete papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders, a comprehensive automation solution package as well as spare parts and consumables packages. 

Valmet will supply a complete papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders with services and a comprehensive automation solution package to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades. The start-up is scheduled for 2026.

Valmet will deliver a Valmet Exergy Pre-evaporator for the Mercer Rosenthal mill in Germany. The solution increases the mill’s energy efficiency and brings savings in the feedwater treatment. The new system is planned to be taken into operation during the fourth quarter of 2025.