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Stora Enso to Divest 12.4% of Its Swedish Forest Holdings for EUR 900 Million

IMFA's 27th Annual Conference Underscores Global Momentum for Molded Fiber

Valmet to Supply a Major Paper Machine Rebuild to Sylvamo in North America

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

SUN Automation Group Celebrates 40 Years of Corrugated Industry Leadership

Kemira Collaborates in Development of Metsä Group's Kuura Textile Fiber

Pilot-made, highly extensible paper for dry 3D forming, TAPPI Journal May 2025

Who Says You Can't Make Money From Lignin?

This comprehensive webinar explores cutting-edge lignin extraction technologies and commercial applications, featuring industry leaders from Bioforce, Andritz, and Södra. Mid-career professionals will discover breakthrough sulfur-free lignin production methods, advanced coating formulations with enhanced rheological properties, and large-scale kraft lignin recovery systems. Key insights include Andritz's LignoX technology for alkaline oxidation processing, Södra's world-class 50,000-ton annual production facility launching in 2027, and emerging applications in bio-dispersants, carbon fiber, and pharmaceutical precursors. The presentation demonstrates proven ROI potential through energy optimization, sustainable material substitution, and new revenue streams for pulp mill operations.

Innovation on Display: Students Shine at TAPPICon 2025 Poster Competition

Future industry leaders showcased cutting-edge research at TAPPICon's annual Student Poster Competition in Minneapolis, sponsored by Sekisui. Fourteen students from seven universities presented innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges and advanced materials in pulp, paper, and packaging. Winners focused on microfibrillated cellulose composite coatings, carbon reduction strategies, and biodegradable barrier materials for thermoformed packaging. This competition provides essential networking opportunities and industry exposure for early-career professionals and students entering the paper and packaging field, demonstrating real-world applications that could transform the industry's future while building professional visibility through research presentations.

Elixrr, India, Enters MDF Sector with ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System

ANDRITZ secures major refining system order from Elixrr Industries for their Madhya Pradesh facility, marking ANDRITZ's 10th MDF system delivery to India. The pressurized refining system will process eucalyptus, poplar, and mixed wood at 35 t/h capacity, featuring an S1056 refiner with 5500 kW power and India's first CFeeder installation. This strategic partnership enables nonwovens manufacturer Elixrr to enter the lucrative MDF market while leveraging ANDRITZ's proven refining expertise. The project demonstrates successful technology transfer and market expansion opportunities in India's growing engineered wood sector, with startup scheduled for Q1 2026.