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A newly released resource explores pigments, improved recyclability, and their role in the paper industry’s transformation.

International Paper announced changes to its executive leadership team.

UPM Specialty Papers and Orkla Suomi are introducing a new paper-based wrapper for Panda Milk Chocolate, replacing traditional plastic packaging. 

Kimberly-Clark Professional introduced a customer-centric innovation called Onvation SmartFit technology consisting of a small, internet-enabled sensor that fits inside paper towel and bath tissue dispensers to provide real-time data that helps commercial facility managers schedule janitorial staff more efficiently and reduce waste.

Emission regulations for combustion systems have been in place for more than half a century and in the 1990’s, the Clean Air Act put a spotlight on emissions specifically from industrial boilers. Boiler owners were required to retrofit or replace equipment that did not meet the new limits set for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur dioxide (SO2).

In response to market needs, Runtech Systems is launching a new turbo blower model for paper machine vacuum systems. The new RunEco EP650 AMB Turbo Blower features active magnetic bearings. The design of EP Turbo Blowers is characterized by its streamlined efficiency, featuring impellers mounted directly onto the motor shaft.

Metsä Board has concluded the change negotiations that began in January to improve the company's profitability and cost competitiveness. As a result of the negotiations, Metsä Board will permanently close Tako board mill and enhance the operational efficiency of Kyro board mill. 

Sofidel announced that its tissue mill in Circleville, Ohio, took delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2. The Yankee Dryer will be installed on a new Valmet DCT 200 tissue machine, which will be the mill's third machine and is scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2025.

Due to rising input costs, particularly but not only for pulp, Sappi Europe will increase prices for coated and uncoated fine papers by 8% effective from 7 April 2025.