Manufacturer News

The Navigator Company launches gCell, its new pulp brand

The Navigator Company has announced the launch of gCell, a new brand for its pulp portfolio, aligned with the differentiation and value creation it brings to the global pulp market. With gCell, Navigator brings its pulp business under a unified and distinctive identity rooted in more than 70 years of expertise in Eucalyptus globulus pulp production.

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UPM delivers purpose-built adhesive solutions for demanding label applications

UPM is simplifying adhesive selection with purpose-built solutions designed for demanding label applications. UPM PharmaSure™ for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro™ for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance™ for oil and industrial chemicals help customers choose the right adhesive performance for each end-use. All are part of the UPM Raflatac™ label material offering.

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Mondi strengthens corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted site upgrades

Mondi is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. The measures focus on enhancing operational performance, aligning both sites with Mondi’s global safety standards and reinforcing their long-term competitiveness, while creating added value for customers and employees.

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

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.

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Holmen expands lightweight containerboard range with fresh-fibre fluting

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.

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Mondi delivers massive savings on protective packaging for Ovoko’s car bumper

Mondi has partnered with Ovoko, an online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its eCommerce supply chain. eCommerce is often associated with small parcels and lightweight products. Yet companies selling automotive spare parts online require specialised packaging solutions for large and fragile components.

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Lecta unveils new generation of paper cups

Lecta has set a new benchmark for paper cup solutions with the launch of EraCup Natural Pure, an innovative solid bleached board (SBB) designed for more sustainable, high-performance packaging. Developed from renewable resources, it combines advanced barrier performance with industrial efficiency, addressing the growing demand for fibre-based alternatives to traditional plastic-coated materials.

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InterPack

Lecta to showcase its next-generation barrier paper solutions at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Düsseldorf), Lecta will present its latest barrier paper innovations for packaging and labelling at Hall 8A – Stand D30, highlighting paper as a high-performance, recyclable alternative to conventional plastic films.

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Mondi expands paper bags business in Southeast Asia through new joint venture

Mondi is expanding its paper bags business in Southeast Asia through a joint venture with PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk (“Indocement”), one of the largest cement producers in Indonesia.

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Mondi Neusiedler reaches one year of Zero Waste to Landfill operations

Mondi has reached one year of Zero Waste to Landfill operations at its Neusiedler mill in Austria. The mill has now operated for 12 consecutive months without sending any manufacturing waste to landfill, reinforcing its commitment to circular manufacturing.

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UPM strengthens presence in India with a new Adhesive Materials terminal near New Delhi

UPM Adhesive Materials will expand its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market.

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Mondi reveals how purpose-built corrugated packaging can reduce food waste

Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit-for-purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper - ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ - shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage.

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