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Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept
Mondi has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats and demonstrates how innovative packaging design can support circularity and improve supply chain efficiency. The concept uses laser marking technology to apply artwork directly onto the flexible packaging during converting, eliminating the need for conventional decorative printing and associated printing plates. This enables personalisation, fast artwork updates and greater design flexibility, allowing customers to respond more quickly to market trends and changing consumer preferences.
Hyogo Pulp Industries places repeat order with Andritz for pulp washing and refining
Hyogo Pulp Industries, Ltd. has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply a second DD-Washer drum displacer washer and a blowline refiner to its Tanigawa mill in Japan. The order will support the mill’s plans to expand production capacity while advancing its sustainability goals. Start-up is scheduled for May 2028. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
Cartiere del Garda Signs Long-Term Biomethane Supply Agreement
Cartiere del Garda has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of biomethane to power the production processes at its Riva del Garda mill, marking another significant step in the company's decarbonization strategy and reaffirming its commitment to increasingly sustainable manufacturing.
Toscotec to complete cogeneration plant upgrade at Cartiera del Vignaletto
Toscotec completed an energy-saving project at Cartiera del Vignaletto at its facility in Zevio, near Verona. The project features the complete upgrade of the cogeneration plant and air systems of the mill’s PM4 and PM5. The initial aim of the rebuild was to increase the energy efficiency of the mill’s operation by installing innovative equipment.
Voith and Palm jointly implement conversion project in King's Lynn
The Palm Group plans to convert the PM 7 paper machine at its King’s Lynn, UK, facility to produce corrugated base paper from recycled fiber. With this investment, Palm is aligning the facility with the changing demands of the European paper market.
Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The new line is expected to start up in November 2028.
Andreas Birmoser appointed President of Pro Carton
Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser, Executive Vice President, Cartonboard at Stora Enso, as its new President. Birmoser succeeds Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, who has served as President for the past four years. During this time, Pro Carton navigated a period of significant change, including the integration of another cartonboard association and evolving into a 360° industry body. This came as policymakers and businesses prepared for the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
From policy to practice: 4evergreen enables harmonised PPWR implementation
As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) moves into implementation, 4evergreen is supporting the sector in turning regulatory ambition into practical, science-based action for paper-based packaging. During its webinar “4evergreen and PPWR Technical Clarifications” on June 9th, which gathered nearly 300 participants, the alliance addressed one of the key challenges facing the paper-based packaging industry: how to apply recyclability requirements consistently across the value chain.
DS Smith starts up Andritz stock preparation line with Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper
DS Smith has successfully started up an Andritz stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its mill in Porcari, Italy, including Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper. Alessandro Romagnolo, Project Head at DS Smith, says: “The successful start-up of this line is an important milestone for our Porcari mill. The project demonstrates the strong cooperation between our team and Andritz. With the new system now in operation, we are able to efficiently process a wide range of recovered paper grades and reliably produce high-quality packaging papers from 100% recycled fiber.”
RemaSawco receives SEK 5.8 million order from a global forest industry group
RemaSawco has signed an agreement with a global forest industry group for the delivery of new board handling systems to one of the group's sawmills. The total order value amounts to SEK 5.8 million. The agreement also includes a Service Level Agreement (SLA), as well as installation, commissioning, and training. Delivery, installation, and commissioning are preliminarily scheduled for spring 2027.
Overview of India paper and paperboard packaging industry
India’s paper and paperboard packaging industry is shifting toward value-added, specialized, and sustainable solutions—such as cup stock, pharma print, and high BF virgin kraft—enabled by automated manufacturing and quality control that meet international standards while controlling costs. Sustainability and recyclability are central, especially in food and beverage, where paper-based alternatives (e.g., paper tubes for dry goods and specialized dairy cartons) are displacing plastics.
Valmet delivers an automation system for CO₂ liquefaction plant supporting green transition in Finland
Valmet has received an order from Suomen Biovoima Oy to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) for a CO2 liquefaction plant at Auris Energia’s biogas plant in Mäntsälä, Finland. It will be the first CO2 liquefaction plant of its kind built in Finland with this technology.
