The transition to an environmentally friendly economic model is a long-term global goal, unaffected by the turbulence of day-to-day politics.
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Heinzel Group recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the Steyrermühl paper mill in Upper Austria from UPM. This strategic move reinforces Heinzel’s commitment to sustainability and growth in the paper and packaging industry. The acquisition agreement for the mill including its roughly 400 employees was signed in June 2022 for a takeover in 2024.
Already in March 2023 the ownership of an idled graphic paper machine in Steyrermühl was transferred to HEINZEL GROUP and a conversion project there is well on track. Once converted by the second quarter of 2024, the machine will produce up to 150,000 tons of brown and white low-grammage kraft papers per year to be marketed under HEINZEL GROUP’S well-established STARKRAFT brand.
With the closing of the transaction HEINZEL GROUP has now also taken over the Steyrermühl sawmill, a local power plant run with biomass and residues, and other facilities. HEINZEL GROUP plans to develop Steyrermühl into a supply center for heat and renewable energy for both the neighboring Laakirchen paper mill and the wider Laakirchen community. Projects include the construction of a second power plant, a large steam pipeline, and the expansion of district heating. “Our planned investments will not only secure a sustainable future for Steyrermühl and its employees, but they will also help the whole HEINZEL GROUP reduce the use of fossil fuels and reach our ambitious climate targets”, says Sebastian Heinzel, CEO of HEINZEL GROUP.
At five sites in Europe, Heinzel Group produces market pulp, packaging paper and magazine paper and trades in cellulose, paper, recycled fiber, and packaging solutions.
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Atlas Packaging Inc. is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Republic Packaging of Florida in Miami. This strategic move strengthens Atlas Packaging’s presence and highlights the company’s commitment to delivering top-notch packaging solutions.
With Republic Packaging’s established presence in Florida, this union brings together expertise and promises innovation in serving our clients. The acquisition also introduces new capabilities in wood crating and an expansion of fulfillment services, solidifying Atlas Packaging’s position as an industry leader.
This acquisition reflects Atlas Packaging’s dedication to growth and excellence in the packaging industry. The company looks forward to the continued satisfaction of its customers and a successful future.
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Andrei Krés has been appointed as the new CFO of Billerud. Andrei has been the acting CFO since August 2023 and will assume the permanent role immediately.
Andrei Krés joined Billerud in 2011 and has since then held several different positions within the company including Head of Group Treasury, Vice President of Group Finance and since August 2023 as acting CFO.
“I am entirely confident that Andrei, with his strong financial profile and deep experience within the company, will contribute positively to our financial development as well as bring valuable expertise to the Group Management Team,” says Ivar Vatne, CEO and President of Billerud.
“It’s very gratifying and an honor to have been offered the role of CFO at Billerud. The combination of high-quality products with a strong focus on sustainability makes Billerud a leader in the packaging industry, and I look forward to continuing to develop the group together with Ivar and the team”, says Andrei Krés, CFO of Billerud.
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PA Consulting, a global leader in innovation and transformation consulting, reinforces its pivotal position in sustainable packaging by acquiring the first PulPac Scala production line. This cutting-edge technology, based on PulPac’s ground-breaking Dry Molded Fiber technology, sets a new benchmark for sustainability in the packaging industry.
Tony Perrotta, Partner, Sustainability & The Regenerative Economy at PA Consulting, expressed excitement about the new platform: “By acquiring a PulPac Scala machine, we are taking another step in bringing sustainable Dry Molded Fiber packaging to life. The production line is now fully commissioned onsite in Cambridge, UK, and will enable us to better serve global Brands with end-to-end production capabilities– from feasibility to market launch volumes.”
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PulPac, a leader in dry molding technology, announces the latest addition to its “Highway Products”: the Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert. It is now offered to producers and represents another stride towards PulPac’s commitment to providing cost-effective, environmentally responsibly produced packaging alternatives.
“We understand the importance of balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness. This Phone Tray Insert shows manufacturers and brands a cost-competitive solution without compromising on their commitment to the planet – a hallmark of Dry Molded Fiber”, says Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac.
The Phone Tray Insert addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the packaging industry. Dry Molded Fiber applications, such as the Phone Tray insert, means choosing a cost-effective product with a reduced environmental footprint compared to conventional plastic or fiber-based alternatives.
The reveal complements PulPac’s existing lineup of “Highway products”, providing businesses with a quick-start solution for their eco-friendly packaging needs. The lineup comprises standardized and commercially validated applications ready for production. To date, it includes primarily food-grade products such as protective lids, coffee cup lids, cold drink lids, cutlery, trays, bowls, and now the Phone Tray Insert newcomer.
“Time is increasingly becoming the most important factor in dealing with environmental challenges. By creating a range of standardized, highly demanded products that are pre-validated, we can help our customers speed up the transition towards sustainable fiber-based packaging and a greener, cleaner world,” continues Fager.
In addition to the range of ready-to-produce applications with very competitive unit economics and unmatched sustainability features, PulPac, together with partners, also provides turn-key production platforms for different customer needs. The purpose is to drive a transformative shift in the packaging industry, where sustainability is not just a choice but a fundamental principle.
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The Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Launched as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the centre will service Saica’s four divisions globally: Saica Natur, Saica Paper, Saica Pack and Saica Flex.
The new R&D&I Centre will allow teams to develop new products, improve raw material efficiency, and offer advanced characterisation services of materials and processes to both clients and other Saica departments.
Also, the R&D&I department has been designed to boost two strategic company objectives: reducing Saica’s carbon footprint; and achieving “Zero Waste to Landfill” in all Saica plants. In addition, the new facility houses the team of the National Development Centre (NDC) for Saica Pack Iberia, providing an open and collaborative space for innovation with customers of corrugated board packaging.
The new R&D&I Centre employs 50 people and has 4,000 m2 for laboratories and offices.
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Investing in cutting-edge technology for enhanced efficiency and quality. This was the idea behind the ambitious new plant project of Drenik ND, a leading Balkan company for the production of toilet paper and kitchen towels under the Perfex Cotton, Deluxe and Pure brands in the fast-growing market of Southeast Europe.
With a bold, future-oriented vision and a pioneering commitment to continuous improvement, Drenik has chosen to invest in the construction of a new state-of-the-art plant in Belgrade. An ambitious project, that would enable the Serbian company to take a leap towards a more efficient and sustainable future, underscoring its dedication to delivering high-quality products, while embracing the best technologies and processes.
To bring this innovative project to life, Drenik ND has chosen to rely on the expertise of Pulsar Engineering, thanks to its high-experience in Tissue industry, along with its cutting-edge technology for process optimization and quality control, as evidenced by numerous patents acquired over more than 35 years of history.
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Ahlstrom is extending its product range of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications. MasterTape® Pack supplements the fiber-based product offering supporting megatrends like e-commerce and the global need for more sustainable packaging solutions.
There are approximately 30 billion square meters of packaging tape worldwide, and the numbers are growing with the expansion of e-commerce. The market is currently dominated by plastic tape, constituting 80% of all packaging tape. However, there exists a more sustainable alternative in the form of paper tape, which paves the way for a plastic-free future for packaging. Ahlstrom is a key player in the packaging tape industry and has excellent know-how in fiber-based solutions.
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Solvay launches new PVDC coating solution for more sustainable pharmaceutical blister films
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Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has introduced Diofan® Ultra736, a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution with ultra-high water vapor barrier that allows carbon footprint reduction for pharmaceutical blister films. As an aqueous dispersion, Diofan® Ultra736 is fluorine-free, meets regulatory requirements for direct pharmaceutical contact and supports the design of sustainable films with thinner coating designs.
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Smurfit Kappa and Westrock merger deal would create the largest containerboard producer in the world
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Smurfit Kappa Group CEO Tony Smurfit said that the combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock is a promising and complementary deal.
The two companies signed a definitive agreement to combine in what would create a $34 billion company with 23 million tons of mill capacity and 500 converting plants focused on containerboard, as well as a large consumer packaging business. The combined companies would be the largest containerboard and boxmaking company in the world.
If the deal is finalized, the new combined company is to be called Smurfit WestRock.
“(This) combination has a lot of merit,” said Smurfit from Ireland on Sept. 12.
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Wepack 2023 lifts a new trend of innovation and development in the global packaging industry
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Organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions), WEPACK series exhibitions, including SinoCorrugated 2023, SinoFoldingCarton 2023, DPrint 2023, SinoPaper 2023, Food Pack & Tech 2023 and PACKCON 2023, has been successfully held at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from 12-14 July 2023. T
he area of the show exceeded 100,000 square metres for the first time, and 1,200+ brand exhibitors gathered, bringing more than 1,800 brand-new equipment and nearly 1,000 kinds of consumables. During the three days of WEPACK, a total of 52,936 domestic and overseas professional visitors visited the exhibition and had business negotiation, among which there were 4,432 overseas visitors from more than 110 countries and regions.
WEPACK 2023 has been well received, giving full play to the information and resource advantages of the organiser, RX, with its rich exhibition experience, perfect organisation, precise services, effective publicity, and integration of resources from various parties, which has resulted in stronger communication and exchanges, rich harvests for all parties involved in the show, a burst of audience professionalism and purchasing power.
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Valmet will supply a new high-capacity winder to Gascogne Papier in France. The winder will be delivered for the paper machine PM 7 at their Mimizan site. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Valmet’s delivery will include a high-capacity OptiWin two-drum compact winder that has a wide production range with different widths and diameters of shipping rolls. As a key solution for high-quality multi-roll winding, the winder is equipped with pro-active dual spreading.
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Stora Enso and Tetra Pak start operation of recycling line for beverage cartons in Poland
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With a joint investment of approximately Euro 29 million by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons is starting operations in Poland.
Stora Enso has invested approximately Euro 17 million into a new repulping line that will recover the carton fibers, and Tetra Pak along with Plastigram have invested a total of approximately Euro 12 million to build the new line. The line has the potential to triple the annual recycling capacity of beverage cartons in the country – from 25,000 to 75,000 tonnes – and provides scope to absorb the entire volume of beverage cartons sold in Poland, as well as additional volumes from neighbouring countries, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
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Huhtamaki has made the decision to consolidate the production footprint of its Flexible Packaging segment in Europe and will be closing its Flexible Packaging production facility in Prague, Czech Republic. All production and supporting activities at the facility will be scaled down during the second half of the year, with the closure of the operations completed by March 31, 2024. Production will gradually be transferred to Huhtamaki’s other manufacturing sites. The decision affects all 198 employees in the site.
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