Search

Huhtamaki announced the commencement of smooth molded fiber (SMF) production at Huhtamaki’s existing molded fiber facility in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. This expansion marks an important step in Huhtamaki’s ongoing commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. 

The global paper packaging materials market is set for strong expansion, driven by increasing consumer awareness of environmental sustainability, stricter regulatory mandates, and rising adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions across multiple industries. According to a recent industry report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decade.

BM Certification is pleased to announce that we have issued the ISCC PLUS certificate to Valmet's paper machine clothing production unit in Tampere, Finland, which is recognized for its innovative fabric solutions in the pulp, paper, and board-making industries. This certification highlights Valmet’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible production.

Supremex, a North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, on May 1 announced the acquisition of the assets of Forest Envelope Group. Founded over 40 years ago, Forest Envelope is a regional leader in specialty envelope manufacturing and lithography located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, in the Greater Chicago area.

With the goal to driving the decarbonization of the paper industry with innovative solutions, Voith is working on a concept to enable CO2-neutral paper manufacturing. To drive forward the further development of this groundbreaking process, Voith has entered a partnership with Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company.

With the goal to driving the decarbonization of the paper industry with innovative solutions, Voith is working on a concept to enable CO2-neutral paper manufacturing. To drive forward the further development of this groundbreaking process, Voith has entered a partnership with Essity.

The Food Production Solutions Association announced that it has hired Matthew R. Ott as its new President and CEO. This announcement was made by Brian Perkins, FPSA Chair and President of Provisur Technologies Inc, during the Association’s Executive Exchange & Conference held in Indian Wells, California.

Geo. M. Martin Company Announces Leadership Transition
Geo. M. Martin Company, a global leader in material handling solutions for the corrugated industry, has announced a strategic leadership transition that marks an important step in the company’s evolution as it approaches its 100th anniversary.

Saica Paper UK continues the collaboration with Voith and extends the ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation running since 2019. The agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions. 

Together with its Turkish partner company Labtek, the German testing equipment manufacturer emtec Electronic will be exhibiting at Paper & Tissue Expo at the ICC, Istanbul Congress Center, from May 26 to 28 at booth E112. The testing solutions presented provide critical insights into the actual condition of the pulp composition, as well as paper properties such as pore structure and haptics.