Search

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

Maflex, a leader in the tissue converting sector in Italy, explores the benefits and challenges associated with using recycled paper in converting lines. The topic of recycling and all related environmental sustainability practices is important not only for the paper industry but also globally, where the urgency for effective and responsible choices is increasingly evident.

UPM continues to selectively align its paper capacity with profitable customer demand to ensure performance and therefore plans to permanently close its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, reducing the annual capacity of uncoated mechanical paper by 270,000 tonnes during July 2025.

Jansen Combustion & Boiler Technologies (Jansen) has acquired the Redmond, Washington based Lundberg, LLC (Lundberg), formerly a division of LDX Solutions. Founded in 1976, Lundberg specializes in the design and supply of custom solutions including engineering, systems and equipment for the process industries to meet each client’s unique needs. The acquisition includes Lundberg offices in both Redmond, WA and Bilbao, Spain.

Online safety orientation that is equal parts effective and engaging

Horacio Lafer Piva was elected, at the Ibá General Assembly, as the new Chairman of the entity’s Board of Directors. The shareholder and Chairman of Klabin thus replaces Antonio Joaquim, CEO of Dexco, who led the board for the past two years. The meeting held at Ibá’s office in São Paulo elected the board for the next two years, which will, for the first time, include a representative from the native restoration sector.

Pacteon Group, a global leader in end-of-line packaging automation solutions, appoints Greg Masingill as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). He succeeds Mike Odom, who will continue as a Strategic Advisor to the Company.

The Voith Group has set for itself scientifically based climate targets. Accordingly, the company is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its own sites (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 50.4% by fiscal year 2031/32 compared to the baseline year 2021/22. In addition, Voith aims to reduce GHG emissions from the use of its products (Scope 3) by 30% over the same period.

Green Lab introduces fully customizable, FSC-certified paper bags to the U.S. market. Manufactured in Singapore within a HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified facility, these paper bags uphold the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

PAC Strapping Products, a leader in the strapping and packaging industry, highlights the StrapBandit, an innovative pallet threading tool that combines durability, versatility, and ergonomic design to streamline strapping applications in the packaging industry. With its solid, one-piece construction and compatibility with all types of strapping materials—including plastic, cord, and steel—the StrapBandit offers a faster, easier, and safer way to thread pallets.