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James Cropper, the global market leader in Paper & Packaging and Advanced Materials, has announced that Paul Barber has joined as Managing Director of Paper & Packaging.

PaperAge announced that Tony Smurfit, Group President & CEO of Smurfit Westrock, is the recipient of PaperAge's 38th annual "Executive Papermaker of the Year" award.

On World Recycling Day 2025, the Italian Paper and Graphics Federation highlights the strategic role of the circular economy in the paper, printing, and processing supply chain for the decarbonization and competitiveness of the country. This was discussed  at the Press Room of the Italian Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of the ‘Proposal for the establishment of the National Paper Recycling Day’ by Massimo Medugno, General Director of Assocarta, representing the Italian Paper and Graphics Federation.

MES CAT PUBLIC Solutions by T.CON extends SAP Digital Manufacturing with key functionality for mills, offering a new alternative to the popular MES CAT 7 PRIVATE. A mature Cloud-native solution built on the BTP and using efficient MES processes, it integrates production planning, process monitoring and quality assurance.  Standard SAP DM does not include functionality oriented to reel and sheet production; MES CAT PUBLIC Solutions changes that. T.CON’s current customer projects shift SAP Digital Manufacturing onto a new level. 

Norske Skog announced that its Golbey mill in France will begin production of recycled containerboard in April and start delivery of its first customer volumes.

Kemira will make a multi-million Euro investment in multiple production line expansion of strength chemical agents for paper, board and tissue at its Wellgrow site in Thailand.

RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Papirnica Vevče d.o.o., Slovenia. The delivery to PM5 included an EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop Water Separator and EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement Systems for wire couch roll save all, press nips and press uhle boxes to help in determining the correct vacuum level and optimizing energy consumption. Runtech’s local partner Flowtec supported the mill in the selection of correct valves for the process.

Market Research Intellect announces the release of its comprehensive and authoritative report on the Corrugated Board Packaging Market. The market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by the increasing adoption of sustainable packaging solutions and the booming e-commerce sector. However, fluctuations in raw material prices and stringent environmental regulations pose challenges to market expansion.

Greif announced it is implementing a price increase between $50 and $70 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 7.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.