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Mondi customers experience high-performance kraft paper firsthand at new paper machine in Štětí mill
Mondi welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štetí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was successfully started up in December 2024 and meets the growing customer demand for paper-based flexible packaging, driven by eCommerce and an increasing focus on sustainability.
Toscotec: Proven electric energy solutions in New Delhi
Toscotec is set to showcase sustainable tissue solutions at Paperex 2025, the internationally renowned series of exhibitions and conferences focusing on paper, pulp, and allied industries. From December 3-6, Toscotec will be present at International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) in New Delhi, India, with a dedicated booth M11 – together with Voith and BTG. Visitors can explore the latest technologies designed to accelerate decarbonization and efficiency in tissue production.
Södra wins Växjö municipality’s timber construction award 2025
Södra has been named the winner of Växjö Municipality’s Timber Construction Award 2025 for its long-term and sustainable approach to timber construction. The award recognises those driving progress in sustainable building and inspiring continued innovation.
Södra tests carbon capture technology in Värö
In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material. The pilot is part of Södra’s long-term strategy to increase the value of every tree, strengthen competitiveness and contribute to more profitable forest estates. By testing new technology to capture biogenic carbon dioxide in an industrial setting, Södra seeks to explore how this resource can be refined and used in new applications without increasing forest harvesting.
Valmet’s new waste-to-energy boiler to help Cheng Loong Corporation in Taiwan
Valmet will deliver a CFB boiler, flue gas treatment and automation system for Cheng Loong Corporation’s (CLC) Houli paper mill in Taiwan. The boiler will use various waste and biomass streams as fuel to produce electricity and heat for the mill. The new boiler is a significant investment in decarbonization of the mill as the new boiler will enable the reduction of coal usage and replaces an older less efficient waste boiler. CLC has estimated that this new boiler will reduce mill’s annual CO2 emissions by 48,000 tonnes. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter of 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry
Mondi is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe.
UPM Communication Papers launches climate action roadmap
UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions. The initiative reinforces its long-standing commitment to sustainability and further supports its customers in achieving their climate targets. The roadmap builds on UPM Communication Papers’ existing climate goals and commitments setting out concrete actions to further reduce carbon emissions across the paper value chain.
Metro Decorative places repeat order for advanced Andritz pressurized refining system
Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for the supply of a second pressurized refining system to its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The order value will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.
Billerud’s long-term Science Based Targets approved
Billerud’s long-term climate target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 has been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone complements the previously approved near-term target for 2030.
Mondi advances transition to PE-free wrappers for cut-size paper across European mills
Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi’s position in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Valmet launches next-generation wet end analyzer for process stability and product quality
Valmet introduces the next-generation Valmet Wet End Analyzer, designed to help paper, board, and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve superior product quality, improved process stability, and reduced operating costs. With new measurements and more sampling points for broader monitoring, the new analyzer provides all the key measurements for stabilizing wet end processes. A stable wet end improves product quality and process efficiency through consistent sheet formation, optimized chemical use, and reduced water and energy consumption.
Innovation spurs growth in $9.2 billion sustainable pack coatings market, Smithers data show
In 2025, a total of 3.7 million tonnes of barrier coatings valued at $9.2 billion will be consumed worldwide, according to the latest expert research from Smithers, the global authority on the packaging industry. Its new market report – The Future of Sustainable Barrier Coatings to 2030 – analyses historic, current and future demand for coatings that combine effective barrier properties with superior recyclability, biodegradability, or bio-based feedstocks.
