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Voith introduces EcoCal HiBulk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:41:10

Voith has launched EcoCal HiBulk, a new calendering solution designed to help board producers reduce fiber consumption while maintaining surface quality and mechanical strength. The technology has been successfully tested under production conditions at a leading European papermaker and marks an important step forward in bulk-saving calendering.

Sappi and UPM announce the signing of binding agreements for proposed Joint Venture

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:32:05

Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of binding (definitive) agreements to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture proposes to bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US.

Unfolded Festival 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:22:33

Moving moments, inspiring projects, lively networking, and lots of color! Das war das Unfolded Festival 2026! Unter dem Motto „bonding customers . paper . way beyond“ erlebten rund 700 Festivalgäste Ende April ein einzigartiges Event in der industriellen Atmosphäre der Papierfabrik Gmund. Zum fünften Mal kamen internationale Vordenker aus aller Welt in Gmund zusammen, um analoge Kommunikation, nachhaltige Materialien und Markenwelten neu zu denken.

Valmet’s new stationary lime cooler improves lime kiln energy efficiency at Heinzel Pöls pulp mill in Austria

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:31

Valmet will deliver a new stationary lime cooler for Heinzel Pöls pulp mill in Austria. The new cooler significantly improves the lime kiln’s energy efficiency compared to the existing rotary cooler, reduces maintenance needs, and enables the capacity increase of the existing lime kiln.

Holmen expands lightweight containerboard range with fresh-fibre fluting

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:29:57

To meet growing demand for lightweight and resource-efficient corrugated packaging, Holmen is extending the Holmen Elevate range with a fresh-fibre fluting – Holmen Elevate Flute. The addition enables a consistent approach across the entire corrugated structure, reducing material use and emissions without compromising performance.