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18/04/2024

PAPER & TISSUE ONE SHOW 2024
16-18 Apr '2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
18/04/2024 Third & Final day, to be appreciated and good to see visitors coming despite of abnormal weather forecasts beside.

17/04/2024

Interview with Dr. Michael Weiss, CTO at Voith Paper
As a full-line supplier, Voith Paper provides holistic and customer-oriented solutions from a single source, for an efficient and sustainable papermaking process.
Which technologies do you use to support the transformation towards a circular bioeconomy?

Interview with Dr. Michael Weiss, CTO at Voith Paper As a full-line supplier, Voith Paper provides holistic and customer-oriented solutions from a single sour

17/04/2024

PAPER & TISSUE ONE 2024,
16-18, Apr '2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
17/04/2024 Second day started good despite of weather disturbances and hope to wind-up the day with a great hope in business collaborations.
Few glimpses of start of the day!

16/04/2024

PAPER & TISSUE ONE SHOW 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE (16-18, Apr '2024)
16/04/2024 - First day started with a great expectation!

16/04/2024

Georgia-Pacific on 10th Apr '2024 announced an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon.
This investment will rebuild a 1965-vintage paper machine into a world-class machine to make paper for Angel Soft® and strategic private label bath tissue.

Georgia-Pacific on 10th Apr '2024 announced an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon. This investment

16/04/2024

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16, 17, 18 Apr '2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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13/04/2024

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, inaugurated its upgraded folding boxboard machine in Husum, Sweden, on the 11th of April. Invited to the inauguration ceremony were, among others, project partners and representatives of Örnsköldsvik municipality, Swedish parliament and the forest industry.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, inaugurated its upgraded folding boxboard machine in Husum, Sweden, on the 11th of April. Invited to the inauguration ceremo

09/04/2024

Valmet is taking process automation further by introducing the next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.
The fully web-based process control system comes with a new cybersecure system architecture, control software and hardware, engineering and analytics tools, helping customers improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability and safety of their operations.

Valmet is taking process automation further by introducing the next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe. The fully web-based process

05/04/2024

Adestor by Lecta, Lecta's self-adhesive material branch, has signed platinum partnership with RecyClass, a key European initiative promoting plastic recyclability.
This partnership reflects Adestor's ongoing commitment to minimizing environmental impact and accelerating the transition towards a circular economy within the labelling industry.

Adestor by Lecta, Lecta's self-adhesive material branch, has signed platinum partnership with RecyClass, a key European initiative promoting plastic recyclabil

05/04/2024

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has recently announced that, Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and members of his executive leadership team are unveiling the next phase of the company's transformation, including a new operating model and key commercial initiatives designed to grow its brands and businesses at a faster pace than its categories.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has recently announced that, Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and members of his executive leadership team are unveili

29/03/2024

Dubai Municipality on Thursday 28/03/2024 explained total ban on different types of single-use products in three phases.
The additional guidance for businesses and consumers on regulating the use of single-use products comes after the single-use plastic ban that was issued in January following a resolution by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of

Dubai Municipality on Thursday 28/03/2024 explained total ban on different types of single-use products in three phases. The additional guidance for businesses

27/03/2024

Kemira and PA Consulting collaborate to develop new renewable barrier coatings for sustainable food packaging
Kemira and PA Consulting have formed a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of a new renewable coating technology, supporting transformation into more sustainable food packaging.

Kemira and PA Consulting collaborate to develop new renewable barrier coatings for sustainable food packaging Kemira and PA Consulting have formed a strategic

26/03/2024

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26/03/2024

Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski bioproduct mill. The equipment will be supplied by technology group ANDRITZ. Construction will begin in Summer 2024, and the demo plant will be completed in late 2025. The plant’s daily capacity will be two tonnes of the lignin product.

Lignin is a substance in wood that binds wood fibres together.

Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski bioproduct mill. The equipment will be supplied by technology gr

21/03/2024

Wood is the wonder fibre of the world. Multifunctional and renewable, when used sustainably, wood and its components are an indispensable part of the everyday life.
“Biotechnology and innovation are helping the forest product sector to use sustainably farmed trees in ways we never imagined possible,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa

Wood is the wonder fibre of the world. Multifunctional and renewable, when used sustainably, wood and its components are an indispensable part of the everyday l

20/03/2024

Crown Paper Mill has decided to invest in a second Valmet’s Advantage DCT tissue line including an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Industrial Internet solutions to its mill in Saudi Arabia.

The target of the investment is to meet the consumers’ increasing demand of high-quality tissue products with low environmental impact.

Crown Paper Mill has decided to invest in a second Valmet’s Advantage DCT tissue line including an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Indus

20/03/2024

Sustainable Development Report demonstrates delivery across environmental and social targets
Smurfit Kappa announced today that it has achieved four of its mid-term, Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets.

Sustainable Development Report demonstrates delivery across environmental and social targets Smurfit Kappa announced today that it has achieved four of its mi

20/03/2024

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announces the launch of the latest innovation in their Cartaseal® portfolio, Cartaseal® OGB F10.
Cartaseal® OGB F10 is a superior water-based oil and grease resistant barrier coating that enables papermakers to provide high-quality and sustainable packaging by replacing fluoro based substances and polyethylene with a

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announces the launch of the latest innovation in their Cartaseal® portfolio, C

19/03/2024

Paper is an integral part of the daily lives of people. Paper is one of the most environmentally sustainable products as it is biodegradable, recyclable and is produced from sources which are renewable and sustainable. Paper can be recycled up to 6-7 times, making it one of the most recycled products in the world.

Paper is an integral part of the daily lives of people. Paper is one of the most environmentally sustainable products as it is biodegradable, recyclable and is

18/03/2024

FEFCO (the European Federation of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers) is delighted to announce the launch of its Best Practice Handbook for Improved Energy Efficiency. This work is the result of a collaboration between the FEFCO Sustainable Manufacturing Workgroup and RISE Bioeconomy and Health.

FEFCO (the European Federation of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers) is delighted to announce the launch of its Best Practice Handbook for Improved Energy Effi

16/03/2024

Under the main sponsorship of Saudi Paper Group, the Al Furat Group is delighted to announce the 9th edition of the Paper & Tissue One Show, which has evolved from the prestigious Paper One Show launched in 2007.
Relocated to the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Under the main sponsorship of Saudi Paper Group, the Al Furat Group is delighted to announce the 9th edition of the Paper & Tissue One Show, which has evolv

15/03/2024

Soilfood, a Finnish circular economy company, is processing the fibre-based side streams generated in the production of paperboard from manufacturer Metsä Board, into various soil improvement fibres for local farms. Soilfood has previously used these side streams from Metsä Board's board mills at Kemi and Äänekoski.

Soilfood, a Finnish circular economy company, is processing the fibre-based side streams generated in the production of paperboard from manufacturer Metsä Boar

15/03/2024

Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18 March. While South Africa recycles an average 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each year, a significant amount is lost when it is discarded with wet waste, lost to the environment as litter or stored up in homes and businesses as documents and paper packaging.

Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18 March. While South Africa recycles an average 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each year, a signi

11/03/2024

Mr.Naresh Singhal, President of the Indian Recovered Paper Traders Association (IRPTA) says that the Grades, quality parameters and standard of recovered fibres should be defined and followed by the paper industry.
Payment terms for recovered fibres should be more transparent and clear. Good payment for recovered fibres support to procure good quality raw material at competitive prices.

Mr.Naresh Singhal, President of the Indian Recovered Paper Traders Association (IRPTA) says that the Grades, quality parameters and standard of recovered fibre

08/03/2024

Pharmaceutical product packaging accounts for a large part of manufacturers’ Scope 3 emissions, which consider, for example raw material production, manufacturing, and end-of-life disposal. According to Metsä Board studies, fresh fibre paperboard can notably reduce the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical packaging by optimising the paperboard in use.

Pharmaceutical product packaging accounts for a large part of manufacturers’ Scope 3 emissions, which consider, for example raw material production, manufactu

04/03/2024

Vipul Organics Limited, the leading Specialty Chemicals company in the pigments and dyes segment, today announced bagging an order from TamilNadu News Print and Paper Limited(TNPL). The order from TNPL is worth Rs. 7.15 Crore to supply Blue and Violet Pigment Dye.

Vipul Organics Limited, the leading Specialty Chemicals company in the pigments and dyes segment, today announced bagging an order from TamilNadu News Print and

01/03/2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced (on 28 Feb '2024) that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced (on 28 Feb '2024) that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are

28/02/2024

For carrying the trend with style and responsibility.
In their commitment to providing innovative, more sustainable solutions for the flexible packaging market, Lecta has developed a comprehensive, versatile range for carrier bag applications.
KraFit Bag: ​is the new, brown option for the bags.

For carrying the trend with style and responsibility. In their commitment to providing innovative, more sustainable solutions for the flexible packaging mark