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AK Bolhassan (1952 – 2009) It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our editor, AK Bolhassan (known as Abang among his friends and colleagues), on 27 … Read More
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Solenis Acquires Paper Process Chemicals Business of KLK Kolb Group
Acquisition will expand Solenis’ product offering and provide long-term supply agreement for process chemistries. Solenis and Kolb Distribution Ltd. (“Kolb”), a unit of KLK Kolb Group, have announced that Solenis has entered … Read More
Voith Launches First DIN CERTCO-Certified Bio-Based Guide Roll Cover for More Sustainable Paper Production
With the AiroGuide Tune Green, Voith is setting a new standard in the field of papermaking products made of renewable raw materials. As the latest member of the AiroGuide guide roll cover … Read More
Could Formed Fibre Reshape the P&P Industry?
By David Wojciechowski, Fisher International As the sustainability movement continues to gain traction, there is a clear trend to move further away from unsustainable packaging and utensils, such as plastic and … Read More
Mondi Invests in New Research and Development Centre at Mondi Steinfeld
New EUR5 million R&D centre at Mondi Steinfeld, Germany, to meet customers’ growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions Facility to strengthen customer collaboration, insight and knowledge transfer When completed, will … Read More
Pulping Facilities Positioned to be a Key Player to Help Close the Gap in Asia’s Reliance on “Smart Fertilizer” Imports
By: Michael Begley; Senior Process Design Engineer and Carlos M. Zabaleta; Senior Sales Manager Companies are turning to advanced evaporation and crystallization technologies to produce sop (sulfate of potash) from … Read More
Huhtamaki and Stora Enso Launch Industrial Scale Recycling Programme for Paper Cups in Europe
Huhtamaki and Stora Enso have joined forces to launch a new paper cup recycling initiative, The Cup Collective. The programme, which is the first of its kind in Europe, aims … Read More
Valmet to Supply Pulp Technology Equipment to Zellstoff Pöls AG in Austria
Valmet will supply pulp technology equipment for a new pulp stream of unbleached kraft pulp to Zellstoff Pöls AG, Austria. The company is a part of the Heinzel group. The … Read More
Metsä Fibre Appoints Jani Oksanen as CFO
Antti Kiljunen has been appointed Metsä Group‘s SVP, Group Finance. He reports to Metsä Group’s CFO Vesa-Pekka Takala. Kiljunen moves to his new role from the position of CFO of Metsä Fibre. Leena Salmio, who has … Read More
Packaging Leader DS Smith Appoints New Managing Director
DS Smith, a sustainable packaging leader, announced recently that it has named Keith Tornes as managing director, paper, forestry and recycling for North America. Tornes, who has nearly 30 years … Read More
Valmet Names Sami Riekkola as Business Line President, Pulp and Energy
Sami Riekkola has been appointed Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, at Valmet as of October 1, 2022. Sami Riekkola currently holds the position of Business Line President, Automation Systems, at Valmet. In … Read More