Simon Matthis

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Stora Enso initiates a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

As part of its stronger focus on renewable packaging, Stora Enso is initiating a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets. The review includes assessing a potential separation and public listing of the forest assets through a partial demerger. The initiative aims to further increase business focus, streamline operations, and fully unlock the value of both the forest assets and Stora Enso's core packaging business.
Pixelle Specialty Solutions to stop production at Chillicothe paper mill

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

Pixelle Specialty Solutions has updated its WARN Act notices to employees at the Chillicothe Paper Mill and plans to cease production at the facility by August 10, 2025, according to Lesprom. Since the initial announcement in April, Pixelle has worked with government and community partners to explore every viable path forward.
Eurosac Congress 2025: Envisioning the paper sacks of tomorrow

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

From 22–24 May, more than 130 industry professionals convened in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the EUROSAC Congress 2025. Under the theme “Envisioning the paper sacks of tomorrow,” the event featured expert presentations, dynamic discussions and valuable networking opportunities. Key topics included regulatory developments, paper sack recycling and the necessary behavioural changes. The EUROSAC Grand Prix Award took centre stage, showcasing the industry’s most forward-thinking projects.
Toscotec to supply a complete tissue line to GrandBay Papeles Nacionales in Colombia

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

Toscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to the multi-latin company GrandBay Group at its production base in Pereira, Colombia. This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful start-up of a tissue machine at GrandBay's Guatemala site in 2023. The start-up of the new machine is planned for second semester 2025.
Stora Enso and Matrix Pack enter strategic partnership

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

Stora Enso and Matrix Pack have entered a strategic partnership agreement with the joint ambition to drive the development of sustainable formed fiber packaging. Building on an already successful collaboration, this next step unites Stora Enso’s innovation leadership in renewable materials with Matrix Pack’s industrial know-how and global market presence to create the next generation of sustainable packaging.
CMPC officially opens new U.S. branch in Atlanta, Georgia

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

Recently, CMPC celebrated the official inauguration of CMPC Forest Products in Atlanta, United States. This alliance, formed as part of company’s 2030 Strategy, aims to strengthen its presence in the North American market and offer a more personalized and efficient service to our customers. The event brought together about 20 clients from the Pulp, Boxboard, Sack Kraft, and Wood businesses, who participated in various segments of the meeting organized by the team.
MIAC 2025 pre-registration available from 30 june

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

MIAC exhibition, held in Lucca, Italy, is the benchmark event for paper mill technicians and tissue converters. A unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations, meet the most qualified suppliers, and stay up to date on the most advanced solutions for paper and board production and tissue paper converting.
UPM receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

UPM Biochemicalsis announces that its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has achieved ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC chain-of-custody certifications – highlighting UPM’s commitment to sustainable sourcing, full traceability, and transparent operations. The certifications confirm that all wood-based feedstocks used in the biorefinery are sourced from sustainably managed forests and are fully traceable through credible third-party auditing schemes.
AICC/BCN Innovator Of The Year Competition open for entries

1 week ago | pulpapernews.com | Simon Matthis

AICC/BCN Innovator Of The Year Competition open for entries The 2025 Innovator of the Year Competition is now open for entries.This competition will be held at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The deadline for entry is Friday, August 22, 2025. This competitionis being held at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Metso awarded a major process equipment order in Oman

1 week ago | miningmetalnews.com | Simon Matthis

Metso has signed an agreement to supply key process equipment for Jinnan Iron & Steel Group’s greenfield iron ore concentrator plant. The facility will be constructed in Sohar, a port city about 200 km north of Oman’s capital Muscat. The plant aims to produce 12.6 million tonnes of high-grade iron ore concentrate annually. It is set to begin operations in 2027 and aims to position Oman as a key supplier in the global Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore market.