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

ipw news

Cartiere del Garda is entering a new phase, building on its heritage as an Italian paper manufacturer specialized in 2-side coated papers for the graphic printing and publishing industries. “This new stage, built on Cartiere del Garda’s long-standing experience and a newly structured, customer-focused organization, allows us to go beyond premium papers and reliable service—committed to being a trusted partner and setting the standard in the graphic printing and publishing market.” states Corrado Lignana, Cartiere del Garda CEO.

Torraspapel, a European manufacturer specializing in high-performance specialty papers for labelling, packaging, food service and other value-added applications, is entering a new phase built on its industrial track record, papermaking heritage, proven innovation capabilities and firmly commitment to sustainability.

In spray-drying applications, including powder production, within hygienic processing industries, incomplete cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces can lead to contamination risks, product loss, and costly downtime. To address these challenges, Alfa Laval announces the launch of the Controlled Rotating Retractors, designed to effectively remove residues and contaminants from ducts, pipes, tanks, and enclosed areas.

Södra has been a co-owner of SunPine AB since 2008, with the aim of driving the development and market for renewable products based on tall oil, an important part of making more from every tree and thereby increasing the profitability of family forestry. As SunPine’s business operations, and consequently its need for expertise and ownership, changed, Södra decided to sell its 25% ownership interest to VAROPreem. The sale of the shares has now been completed and the transaction is therefore finalised.

Voith introduces eVenFilm Pro, a high-performance rubber film press roll cover. Engineered to meet growing demand from papermakers and board producers for extend-ed runtimes and lifespans even in the most extreme conditions, eVen-Film Pro is a high-end addition to Voith’s eVenFilm portfolio.

Arbex, a new global player in tissue and hygiene, commences operations as an independent business and unveils details of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between pulp supplier Suzano and consumer goods and personal care producer Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the new business will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional products across more than 70 markets on five continents.

bio-fibre news

Lenzing AG has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to deliver a complete debarking and chipping line for its pulp mill in Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.

Valmet will deliver a new secondary superheater to the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler at Eneco’s Bio Golden Raand biomass plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The service project supports Eneco and Valmet’s lifecycle partnership by reducing the risk of unplanned downtime and improving the plant’s overall reliability.

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal. This investment enables A Penteadora to expand its industrial capabilities and develop a new generation of solutions based on pre- and post-consumer recycled textiles.

Domsjö Fabriker is moving forward with plans to further develop its existing operations at High Coast Innovation Park in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The project has applied for a subsidy from Klimatklivet, Sweden's national climate investment programme, to upgrade biogas from industrial processes into liquefied biogas, LBG, which can replace fossil diesel in heavy transport. The aim is to commission the plant during Q4/2028.