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A feast for the eyes: Bösendorfer concert grand piano artfully staged on fine paper
Bösendorfer is one of the world's oldest and most revered piano manufacturers. The Viennese company has been manufacturing unique upright and grand pianos since 1828. Bösendorfer's high standards of quality, design and perfection in the construction of keyboard instruments is beautifully captured in their latest product catalogue. Printed on the luxurious Pergraphica® design paper from Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper, the catalogue is a tactile delight. The paper’s subtly understated shading and sumptuous surface perfectly complement the elegance of Bösendorfer instruments.
Showcasing Incada’s intangible and tangible benefits
The Incada family of Folding Box Board offers customers value that goes beyond the physical qualities of the paperboard itself. This essence of the product has been captured in a unique new sales toolkit which showcases Incada’s inspiring story. Produced at Holmen Board and Paper’s Workington Mill in the UK, Incada is used primarily for pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food applications.
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by € 60 per tonne
SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by € 60 per tonne. The new price is valid from May 1, 2025. “The market demand for Kraftliner remains solid with a good balance in the supply chain. The continued cost pressure is evident and must be managed in order to safeguard stable supply of Kraftliner,” says Mikael Frölander, Vice President Marketing and Sales at SCA Containerboard.
Efficiency significantly increased on the PM3 winder from Progroup Sandersdorf
IBS Papertech, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has achieved another milestone with its iSTOP+™ technology. The camera-based process for increasing the efficiency of winders has been successfully in operation since 2023 on PM3 at Progroup AG in Sandersdorf-Brehna (Germany), one of the world's most modern and efficient paper mills. The winder with double unwinding is under great production pressure. With the iSTOP+, a contactless and low-maintenance solution is now available to fully meet the challenges.
Oppboga Bruk nominated as partner for Ensocoat 2S™
Stora Enso has started a partnership with Oppboga Bruk AB, producer of multiply paperboard for signs, displays and packaging, for the lamination and sale of Ensocoat 2S™ in 450, 500 and 600gsm. “Our Scandinavian neighbour will ensure high-quality service thanks to their proximity to our manufacturing plant and the wide range of raw paper reels they hold at their site in Fellingsbro,” says Tomas Larsson, Head of Product Line SBS, FBB, Liner & Book Paper at Stora Enso.
Creaset HGP: Lecta’s new paper for grease-proof flexible packaging
Lecta is firmly committed to delivering innovative and more sustainable products that support a circular economy. The broad range of flexible packaging papers, made from natural, recyclable, and renewable raw materials, is designed to protect product integrity with optimal barrier properties. The launch of Creaset HGP reflects this, creating packaging solutions that meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers.
Impacts of the US trade policy tightening for Koehler Group
Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced a drastic tightening of his economic policy. Imports from the European Union will be subject to surcharges of 20 percent. Economists expect the drastic tariffs to have significant consequences for the USA, Germany and Europe.
EraCup Natural by Lecta obtains DIN CERTCO industrial compostability certification
Lecta has achieved DIN CERTCO industrial compostability certification for its EraCup Natural paperboard, an innovative product for food service applications. Why is this certification important? It ensures that compostability claims are scientifically validated and that items are accepted in industrial composting facilities, unlike “biodegradable” products that may not fully degrade.
Lecta presents barrier base paper Linerset FP
As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative, and environmentally responsible products, Lecta introduces Linerset FP, a high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging solutions. This product is the ideal solution for converters and printers seeking to incorporate advanced barrier properties into their packaging, or using it as it is, offering a strong, flexible, translucent alternative for use in bags, pouches, and wrapping applications.
Navigator begins a pre-engineering project to convert PM3 at the Setúbal mill
The Navigator Company has begun the pre-engineering phase for the conversion of its PM3 paper machine, located at the integrated pulp and paper mill in Setúbal with the aim of shifting its production towards low basis weights’ flexible packaging paper. This project reinforces the company's strategic commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, aligning with the growing global demand for alternatives to plastic and the transition to biodegradable and recyclable materials.
Billerud launches ConFlex® HeatSeal
Billerud has developed a recyclable, heat-sealable paper designed to replace plastic in packaging applications with high demands for sealing performance and recyclability.
The Navigator Company increases Packaging prices by 4-7%
The Navigator Company announced that it will increase the price of all Packaging Papers by 4-7%, effective with orders shipping April 1st 2025 onwards. The price adjustment is necessary due to the higher input costs essential for paper manufacturing, namely, but not exclusively, pulp and energy, which have experienced significant increases over the last months.
