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The packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by a new reality where innovation and sustainability are inextricably linked demands. It’s no longer enough for packaging to simply hold a product - it must deliver on environmental responsibility while meeting high standards of function and design.

With more than 1,000 installations worldwide on new and existing paper machines, Voith's Prevo solutions are the proven choice for efficient and safe tail threading within the paper machine. Voith has now launched a new, compact Prevo retrofit solution for the press section that addresses the limited installation space on some existing machines.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is launching Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265, a solvent-free, aliphatic adhesive system that is tailored for applications involving high thermal stresses – in particular retort packaging for pet food, for example.

SIG has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac to develop and scale the next generation of paper-based closures for aseptic carton packaging. 

Valmet has received an order from Saica Group to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system for its plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain. The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.

Lecta has announced an expansion of its EraCup range, introducing several new board grades tailored to the evolving sustainability requirements of food and beverage packaging. 

Georgia-Pacific announced a new capital project for the company's Englehart OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mill in Ontario. The approximately $140 million USD ($191 million CAD) investment will fund a new log processing system and include the expansion and construction of a new finished goods warehouse.

Smurfit Westrock has developed Stretch Kraft™, an innovative paper-based pallet wrap designed to serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic stretch film.

The Klingele Paper & Packaging Group has appointed Jürgen Lemke as Chief Operating Officer for the Paper division. He succeeds Robert Sieger, who is leaving Klingele after eight years of service to pursue new professional challenges.

Cascades has recently invested $3,560,000 to upgrade a strategic converting line at its Kingsey Falls tissue plant in Quebec, Canada.