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For the first time, Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, will showcase a variety of solutions for the pulp and paper industry, including its Self-Aligning Cylindrical Roller (SACR) Bearing, at TAPPICon 2025, booth #440. The SACR bearing’s unique design enables it to accommodate angular misalignments and axial displacements within the bearing itself, allowing it to effectively compensate for the thermal axial expansion of dryer rolls in paper machines.

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new sales branch in Quebec, Canada. The new facility, located at 2903 7th Street, Val-d'Or, officially opened on June 2, 2025. This strategic location strengthens the company’s ability to better serve and expand its customer base in Northern Quebec.

Mondi, a leading global supplier of sustainable paper and packaging, and CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.

The global food service packaging market is on a growth trajectory, projected to exceed USD 202.66 billion by 2032, according to industry analysts. This remarkable growth is driven by evolving consumer preferences, the expansion of food delivery services, and increasing environmental concerns. As the food industry adapts to these trends, packaging solutions are becoming a critical aspect of operational efficiency, brand identity, and sustainability.

Valmet will deliver a new recovery boiler, an ash crystallization plant, and an odorous gas handling system to Klabin’s Monte Alegre pulp and paper mill as part of Klabin’s announced modernization project. The delivery includes automation and flow control solutions consisting of extensive optimization systems and control valves. The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation by the end of 2026.

The OEM Partner Program, conceived by the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based U.S. company, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation for smart manufacturing, is dedicated to machine and equipment manufacturers, who, using Rockwell Automation components and technologies in their product portfolio, collaborate in order to adopt solutions and services that enable them to reduce the total cost to design, develop, and deliverSM of machines and meet the requirements of end customers.

“MediKraft SealBase demonstrates our commitment to the medical segment and providing innovative solutions to our customers. This is a strategic step in broadening Billerud's product portfolio in medical paper, allowing us to cater to a wider range of medical applications and customers seeking alternatives to traditional latex-based cold seal products,” says Robert Torstensson, Vice President, Business Area Paper at Billerud.

The global Corrugated Boxes Market is projected to be valued at USD 147.6 billion in 2024 and reach USD 212.3 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% according to a new report by The Research Insights. The market for corrugated boxes is driven by expansion of e-commerce combined with sustainability issues and the need for durable yet lightweight packaging solutions have significantly boosted the market growth.

Solenis and NCH Corporation (NCH) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge the NCH business with Solenis. Under the terms of the agreement, Solenis will acquire 100% of NCH stock, creating a more diversified, customer-centric provider of water and hygiene solutions. The Levy Family, owners of NCH since its founding in 1919, will become the largest minority shareholder in Solenis. Finance terms were not disclosed.

Saica Group, a European leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced that its Hartlepool facility is the first site in the United Kingdom to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate. This milestone not only underlines the Group’s long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility and circular economy principles, but also marks the first time a Saica Pack plant has received this recognition in the company’s history.