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In 2024, Södra reinforced its position as a major producer of biomass-based green electricity, generating more power than it consumed and helping to drive Sweden’s energy transition. 

The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has appointed sustainability leader Sebastian Bartels as its new Director General, marking a strategic milestone as the organization expands its global mission to support low-carbon and circular packaging systems.

Andreas Krafft has been appointed to Klingele Paper & Packaging Group‘s management team as the new COO for the Packaging division. In his position as COO and member of the management team at Klingele, he is responsible for the global management of the corrugated board and converting plants.

Bill Edwards and Robert Knoll Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Safety in the Forest Products Industry

Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.

Saica Paper UK continues the collaboration with Voith and extends the ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation running since 2019. The agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions. 

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Board Converting News (BCN) are now accepting entries for the 2025 Innovator of the Year Competition, Boxmaker Category. This prestigious annual award honors and promotes forward-thinking companies that are revolutionizing the packaging industry.

On behalf of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the American Wood Council (AWC), AF&PA Vice President of Public Policy Paul Noe today gave oral testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment in their hearing titled, “Short-Circuiting Progress: How the Clean Air Act Impacts Building Necessary Infrastructure and Onshoring American Innovation.”

Valmet will deliver an IntelliTissue 1600 machine (TM 5) to Fabryka Papieru i Tektury Beskidy Sp. z o.o. in Wadowice, Poland. The new installation will ensure low media consumption for electricity and gas at a specified production volume.

With the presence of key clients, CMPC on May 12 celebrated the official launch of CMPC Forest Products in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).