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Successful start-up of Valmet’s Defibrator system and first board produced at S. Kijchai in Thailand

Paper MarketSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

The collaboration project regarding a new Valmet Defibrator system for line 3, was successfully started up at S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL’s mill in Thailand. Commissioning...

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Metsä Group’s carbon dioxide capture plant receives EUR 21 million in aid

Paper MarketSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Metsä Group’s planned wood-based carbon dioxide capture plant in Rauma has been awarded EUR 21 million in aid through the reverse auction organised by Finland’s...

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UPM and Sappi select management nominees for planned graphic paper Joint Venture

Paper MarketSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

UPM and Sappi have conditionally selected nominees for the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the planned graphic paper Joint Venture....

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Valmet’s Engraving Solutions expands in North America to support customers closer than ever

Paper MarketSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Valmet’s approach combines local production and support with pilot line testing and direct market knowledge, enabling closer collaboration with customers. Within this framework, solutions are developed...

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Ontario Investing More Than $5 Million to Create Good-Paying Forestry Jobs in Espanola

Paper MarketSeptember 4, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 4, 2026

The Ontario government is investing $5.1 million in Bioveld North to advance the engineering work needed to potentially restart the Espanola pulp mill. A successful...

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Metsä Board Kemi strengthens product quality and supply chain reliability with investment in finishing operations

Paper MarketSeptember 2, 2026

by Paper MarketSeptember 2, 2026

Metsä Board is investing in the finishing operations at its Kemi mill by modernising the board machine winder. The investment will be implemented during the...

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Barnwell Mill Revival Brings Fresh Hope to Industry

Paper MarketAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

by Paper MarketAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Barnwell Tissue Mill Set to Reopen with $18 Million NMTC Investment A shuttered tissue manufacturing facility in Barnwell, South Carolina, is set to resume operations...

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Future of Tissue Paper in India: From Hygiene Essential to a High-Growth Opportunity

Paper MarketAugust 10, 2026August 12, 2026

by Paper MarketAugust 10, 2026August 12, 2026

India’s tissue paper industry is entering an important phase of transformation. Once viewed primarily as a niche or premium hygiene product, tissue is increasingly becoming...

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Paper Industry must embrace Innovation, Sustainability & Collaboration to drive India’s Growth: Shri Nikhil Chakravarthy!

Paper MarketAugust 2, 2026August 5, 2026

by Paper MarketAugust 2, 2026August 5, 2026

The Federation of Paper Traders Association (FPTA), the apex body of paper traders in India established in 1959, in association with the Telangana Paper Merchants’ Association (TPMA), commemorated the National Paper Day by bringing...

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New Voith MegaDrive rubber wire drive roll improves traction and extends runtimes

Paper MarketJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026

by Paper MarketJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Voith launches MegaDrive, a next-generation rubber wire drive roll cover designed to improve traction, reduce wear and minimize maintenance effort in the forming section of...