below please find a selection of the latest news from the world of pulp and paper.

ipw news

The Navigator Company will be present at Interpack 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for packaging and processing in Europe, taking place from 7 to 13 May 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. At the event, the company will showcase the continued expansion of its innovative gKraft™ sustainable packaging portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and to accelerating the transition from plastic to fibre-based solutions.

The Board of Directors of Södra is submitting a revised proposal for profit distribution for consideration by the General Meeting to be held on 2 June in Jönköping. The revision entails a dividend of 2 per cent on both paid-in and issued member capital, instead of a 2 per cent member capital issue. It is being presented following the broad dialogues and discussions the Board has held with members during the annual meeting period and with the Council of Representatives. The Board assesses that the change can be implemented without affecting Södra’s financial stability. In addition, the Board has decided to allow trading below nominal value in members’ issued capital, a question that has also been raised by members.

International technology group Andritz has received a major order from General Emballage to supply a complete PrimeLine paper production line for a greenfield mill in Naama, Algeria.It will include the widest and highest-capacity paper machine in Africa. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028. The order value is in the low three-digit million euro range. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.

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.

Toscotec will participate in TAPPICon 2026, the leading event for sustainable forest products producers. It will be held in Columbus, Ohio (USA), from April 26 to 29. As a recognized supplier of advanced tissue and paper technologies, Toscotec will be present together with Voith and BTG to showcase its latest solutions and connect with industry professionals at booth 501.

bio-fibre news

Ecco, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition Ecco Biom^® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry.

Södra delivered a positive result for the first quarter of 2026. The result was strongly impacted by the divestment of Södra’s forest holdings in the Baltics. A challenging market environment distinguished the quarter with weak demand and a continued imbalance between the raw material market and the markets for Södra’s products.