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Drewsen Spezialpapiere at this year's Identity Week in Amsterdam
From 13 – 14 June 2023, Drewsen Spezialpapiere will exhibit at “Identity Week” in the new host city of Amsterdam. The company therefore cordially invites all interested parties to visit booth 350 to gain an insight into Drewsen's security papers and to discuss anti-counterfeiting solutions.
Silbo upgrades all its pallet wrapping to paper with Mondi
Mondi has collaborated with Silbo to upgrade its pallet wrapping from plastic stretch film to Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap. Silbo has installed the first EW Technology PaperWrap machine at its plant in Zory, Poland and provides more sustainable flexible packaging for its broad range of customers, including those supplying fruits and vegetables.
Limited-edition sample box from Holmen Iggesund
Holmen Iggesund’s new sample box, Touching Tomorrow, invites customers to discover materials, techniques and designs through a portfolio featuring the works of some very talented photographers and printing experts.
UPM Raflatac showcases its graphics solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo
UPM Raflatac, supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, will showcase its graphics solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 in Munich, Germany on 23-26 May. UPM Raflatac will be participating in the expo for the first time under the Intercoat by UPM Raflatac brand name, after having acquired the AMC AG and the Intercoat brand in 2022.
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High-quality papers for maximum visual impact
At FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, which is taking place in Munich from 23 to 26 May, Sappi will be showcasing an exclusive selection of its high-quality papers in Hall B1, Stand C45. Under the theme “Maximise the visual impact of your application”, the focus will be on sublimation papers, corrugated base papers and silicone base papers for a variety of self-adhesive applications.
Mondi to modernise its Dynäs kraft paper mill in Sweden
Mondi is upgrading its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The modernisation programme will increase efficiency and further improve the overall environmental performance of the mill, positioning it well to continue meeting customer demand for sustainable paper and paper-based packaging solutions.
Solenis inaugurates new customer support laboratories and packaging center of excellence in Germany
Solenis, global producer of specialty chemicals, has officially opened its newest customer application R&D laboratories and packaging center of excellence in Mönchengladbach, Germany. The new international technical facility will help drive more sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries and consumer paper packaging.
Södra delivers stable result in uncertain times
Södra posted a stable result for the first quarter of 2023. The result reflects the changed market conditions for Södra’s core products, while global turmoil is creating an uncertain outlook. In the first quarter of 2023, net sales for the Södra Group amounted to SEK 8,002 million (8,165), down 2 percent year-on-year. Operating profit totalled SEK 1,085 million (1,974), representing an operating margin of 14 percent (24). Return on capital employed was 19 percent (36) and the equity ratio increased to 68 percent.
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Sappi puts new barrier coating machine into operation at its Alfeld site
Packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi Europe has invested a double-digit million euro sum in a new plant to produce innovative high-barrier papers – including an all-new type of barrier coating machine. Recently put into operation at the company’s Alfeld site in Germany, the in-house solution will produce high-barrier papers for recyclable packaging for food and non-food applications.
Mondi increases FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity to meet growing customer demand
Mondi is investing in innovative technologies to increase FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity in order to meet the growing demand for sustainable paper-based packaging solutions. Mondi's range of FunctionalBarrier Paper offers tailored barrier properties that reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging, supporting the development of a circular economy. The range is being supported with an investment in a new extruder at Mondi Coating Štetí (Czech Republic). This will comprise the construction of a production building which will house state-of-the-art machinery such as an extrusion coater and a slitting machine. Production is expected to start in 2024.
Sappi: Sale of three paper mills to Aurelius Group failed
Sappi Limited announced today that the intended sale to Aurelius Group of its Maastricht Mill in the Netherlands, its Stockstadt Mill in Germany and its Kirkniemi Mill in Finland has not materialised within the agreed timeframe of the contractual agreement and therefore the agreement has lapsed.
Mondi refocuses its Neusiedler mill
Mondi has adopted a future-focused product portfolio for its Neusiedler mill in Austria and will invest to optimise the performance of the operation. The mill will focus on the strategic growth markets of Luxury Packaging, Professional Print, and Technical & Converting Papers, while utilising the strength of its asset base to deliver high quality and diversified products.
