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IFAT 2026: Failsafe conveying of aggressive chemicals in water treatment
Industrial water treatment is technically challenging, especially for pumps that convey aggressive chemicals. To address this issue, Lutz-Jesco is presenting the Peridos FXM peristaltic pump at IFAT 2026, the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies in Munich, from May 4 to 7, 2026 (Hall 3A, Stand 222).
Kemira announces price increase for AKD wax
Kemira will implement a price increase of 10-20% for all AKD (alkyl ketene dimer) wax products, effective immediately or as contracts permit. The adjustment is driven by significantly higher costs across the AKD wax value chain.
Emtec presents its smart measurement solutions at IMPS
Once again this year, the Leipzig-based emtec Electronic GmbH will be exhibiting its innovative measuring instruments at IMPS 2026 in Munich. From March 17 to 19, the event will focus on advances in paper and board production. The International Munich Paper Symposium is opening its doors for the 34th time and welcoming experts from the paper, board and tissue industry. For years, emtec Electronic has been part of the exclusive circle of exhibitors, as the predominantly technical conference is accompanied by a renowned exhibition.
UPM collaborates with Andritz on recycling of paper machine clothing
The material solutions company UPM has entered into a collaboration with international technology group Andritz to recycle its paper machine clothing. This initiative uses innovative recycling approaches to return used fabrics and felts made from synthetic polymers to the circular economy. This avoids thermal disposal and its associated emissions while reducing the demand for fossil-based raw materials.
Mondi spices up ultra-high barrier paper packaging for Prymat
Mondi has collaborated with Prymat, the Polish dried seasoning manufacturer, to create packaging that contributes to a circular economy while protecting its aromatic spices. The partnership will see Prymat transition to new paper-based packaging, created with Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. This ultra-high barrier solution was chosen following extensive trials and tests, which proved it to be a sustainable alternative to conventionally non-recyclable multi-layer structures.
Sappi Europe announces a price increase for its Speciality products
Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Speciality products by €50-70/t, depending on the grade, effective on deliveries as from 1 April 2026. Despite significant internal efficiency programs and cost-saving initiatives, and major restructuring efforts, the combination of persistent cost inflation and continued price erosion has pushed current price levels to an unsustainable point for Sappi.
Holmen launches “a whiter book paper for a brighter future”
Holmen is introducing Holmen BOOK Bright, a new, whiter wood-containing book paper that reproduces colours with clarity and intensity. The paper offers a high level of opacity and can help reduce environmental impact across the book market. Holmen has been a renowned supplier of book paper since the early 2000s, delivering a wide-ranging portfolio to make reading as easy and pleasurable as possible. With Holmen BOOK Bright, the company is taking another major step forward in developing sustainable, high-performance materials for modern book production.
4evergreen publishes updated Circularity by Design Guideline and enhanced Collection & Sorting Guidance
The 4evergreen alliance has published major updates to two cornerstone documents in its Technical Toolbox, supporting Europe’s transition to high-performance recycling systems under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Terminology and definitions have been revised to reflect the latest PPWR and CEN developments, ensuring full technical consistency with emerging standardisation parameters. The scope of 4evergreen remains unchanged; these updates are strictly linguistic and standardisation-driven. For example, certain descriptors are being aligned from “fibre-based” to the more technically precise and CEN-conformant “paper-based” terminology.
Södra divests its shares in Sunpine
Södra has reached an agreement to divest its shares in Sunpine AB to VAROPreem. The transaction is pursued together with shareholders Sveaskog AB and Lawter B.V., a subsidiary of Harima Chemicals Inc., and is now undergoing the necessary approvals before it can be completed.
Valmet’s automation boosts energy production flexibility at Fortum in Finland
Valmet is to deliver energy balance and district heating accumulator optimization solutions to Fortum’s energy production plants and assets in Espoo, Finland. The new solutions will be integrated with Fortum’s existing Valmet Distributed Control System (DCS), leveraging advanced automation and predictive energy management. The mission-critical solutions enhance the company’s flexible and reliable participation in electricity reserve markets while improving the cost efficiency of district heat production.
Sappi Europe announces price increase for label papers
Following an extended period of downward pressure, label paper prices have reached unsustainable levels. In the face of continued cost increases, Sappi Europe, producer of Label papers, announces 8% to 10% price increases for the Parade range of label papers including, non-wet strength and wet strength Wet Glue Label papers and Self-Adhesive Face papers, effective 1 April 2026.
The Navigator Company increases gKraft prices by 5-10% in April
The Navigator Company has decided to increase prices across its gKraft paper range by 5% to 10% depending on market and segments. The increase will apply to the entire portfolio of bleached and unbleached kraft papers and will be effective for all shipments starting April 1, 2026.
