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International Paper Acquiring North Pacific Paper Company for €305.64 Million

International Paper is acquiring One Rock Capital Partners portfolio North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million (€305,640,000), aiming to meet increasing demand for lightweight recycled containerboard.

Sustainable Innovation in Paper Packaging: Pillars, Progress, and Pathways for the Future

Key pillars of sustainable innovation in paper packaging: recyclability, compostability, bio-based content, and carbon reduction through material lightweighting.

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Wausau Coated Products Promotes Kevin Muraski to Continuous Improvement Manager

Wausau Coated Products announced that Kevin Muraski has been promoted to Continuous Improvement Manager. Prior to the promotion, Muraski held the position of Production Scheduling Manager at Wausau Coated.

Paper-Based Flexibles Could Reduce Pollution from Small-Format Plastics

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is prominently known for its Global Commitment launched in 2018 to engage stakeholders across the plastic packaging value chain to reduce waste and pollution. Goals tied to 2025 included making plastic packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable; eliminating problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging; and increasing the amount of postconsumer recycled content used to manufacture plastic packaging.

Sustainable Paper Pulp Market to Hit USD 20.1 Billion by 2033

According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the global sustainable paper pulp alternative market size reached USD 9.7 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust interest in eco-friendly solutions across industries. The market is expanding at a notable CAGR of 7.9% and is projected to attain a value of USD 20.1 billion by 2033.

Henkel Expands its Barrier and Heat Seal Coatings Portfolio for Paper Applications

Paper-based packaging has become much more than just a matter of image, particularly in the food and e-commerce sectors. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers are switching to sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions, driven by regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

OpTest Mottle Analyzer (OMA) Measures Coating and Solid Print Uniformity

OpTest Mottle Analyzer (OMA) revolutionizes the measurement of coating and solid print uniformity.Using advanced wavelet algorithms, the OMA quickly quantifies non-uniformity over a range of mottle sizes from 0.5 mm to 8 mm.

Swiss Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Company Sulzer Joins Spinnova’s Ecosystem

Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company, has joined Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to enable the availability of SPINNOVA® fibre in the textile materials market. Sulzer will contribute its expertise to support Spinnova’s development work.

Harris American Announces Acquisition of G.P.S.

Harris American Company, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corporation, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., Ferrara, Italy. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. is a renowned manufacturer of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing balers and shears recognized for innovative design, high efficiency throughput, and the flexibility of stationary and mobile equipment applications.