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04.12.2018 |
BURGO ANNOUNCES RECONVERSION PLAN OF PM9 AT VERZUOLO , FOCUS ON CONTAINER BOARD |
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| Approximately three months after the start-up of Avezzano mill, Burgo Group is keeping the focus on containerboard (RCCM) and continues its diversification strategy, ranging from publishing to packaging, from printing paper to paper for corrugators. more... | ||
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29.11.2018 |
Commission approves acquisition of Fibria by Suzano |
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| The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Fibria by Suzano, both active in the production and supply of wood pulp from eucalyptus trees. The decision is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Suzano. Suzano and Fibria, both from Brazil, are the two largest global suppliers of bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp ("BEKP"), an input to the paper, tissue and packaging industry. more... | ||
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28.11.2018 |
UPM strengthens the foundations of the bioeconomy with a new biodiversity commitment |
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| UPM published a new biodiversity commitment, which is one of the company's responsibility targets for 2030. The new commitment and programme will be presented today at the Conference of the Parties (COP14) of the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. more... | ||
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28.11.2018 |
Valmet selected to provide automation services to seven Dalkia biomass power plants in France |
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| Valmet has been selected to supply automation services to seven Dalkia power plants in France for the next five years. The agreements cover the biomass power plants in Facture, Rennes, Tours, Angers, Limoges, Orléans and Strasbourg. The service agreements are a step forward in the cooperation between Dalkia and Valmet. more... | ||
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27.11.2018 |
Holmen chooses Identity Works to develop its brand |
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| As part of the Holmen Group’s communications and sustainability strategy, Holmen has entered into partnership with Identity Works in order to strengthen and further develop the Holmen brand. The first step will be to create a new brand platform and visual identity that will help to ensure consistent communication across every part of Holmen. more... | ||
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27.11.2018 |
Avery Dennison and French converting equipment manufacturer SMAG Graphique join forces. |
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| As part of this partnership, Avery Dennison’s customers can visit SMAG Graphique’s showroom in Savigny sur Orge (France). Here the machine manufacturer showcases its dedicated RFID inserting machines for roll to roll RFID insertion and encoding. more... | ||
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26.11.2018 |
Global Consumption of Plywood to Surge on Account of Burgeoning Demand From the Construction Industry |
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| Global infrastructural development has reached newer heights in the last few years, with massive constructions - both residential and commercial - mushrooming across both Tier 1 and Tier 2cities across the world. This has led to impressive growth of the global building and construction industry and as a consequence positively impacted revenues of ancillary industries. Plywood Market is an inherent component of the construction industry - being widely used in manufacturing readymade and customised furniture. more... | ||
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23.11.2018 |
Niels Petter Wright appointed as new CEO of Norske Skog group |
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| After the successful completion of an extensive financial restructuring process, the Norske Skog group has been transformed into a financially solid, leading publication paper producer. Having established this solid foundation for the operating business, the Board of Norske Skog AS has appointed Mr Niels Petter Wright as new President and CEO of the Norske Skog group effective 1st December 2018. Niels Petter Wright’s previous experience includes almost 17 years in Elopak, of which the last ten years serving as the company’s CEO. more... | ||
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22.11.2018 |
Vinda Personal Care (China) starts up two AHEAD-2.0M tissue machines supplied by Toscotec |
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| On November 19th Vinda Personal Care (China) Limited started up two Toscotec supplied AHEAD- 2.0M tissue machines in Xiaogan city, Hubei, China. With the start-up of these production lines, Vinda inaugurates its second production base in Xiaogan, located in the vicinity of its existing mill. more... |
