Monthly Archives: October 2022

Schumacher Packaging takes over controlling stake in Cartiere Modesto Cardella

With the acquistion of Cartiere Modesto Cardella paper mill Schumacher Packaging is extending its operating base to Italy. Germany’s paper and packaging group Schumacher Packaging has acquired a controlling stake in Italy’s recycled corrugated case material manufacturer Cartiere Modesto Cardella. According to the company’s announcement, the Cardella family maintains a significant shareholding and will continue […]

Global specialty pulp and paper chemicals market to reach $38.5 billion by 2027

Functional Chemicals, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 6.8% CAGR and reach US$20.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Bleaching Chemicals segment is readjusted to a revised 5.9% CAGR for the next 7-year period. The […]

DS Smith appoints new Managing Directors for recycling and paper in Europe

Michael Orye joins the company as Managing Director for European Recycling and Rogier Gerritsen transitions into new role as Managing Director of Paper in Europe Orye has extensive experience from the packaging industry and a track record in promoting a circular way of working, joining DS Smith from the food packaging business Faerch AS, where […]

Total U.S. Containerboard Production Decreased 8.6 Percent in Q3 2022

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2022 U.S. Containerboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total containerboard production in Q3 2022 decreased 8.6% compared to Q3 2021. It was down 1.6% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021. New supply of containerboard (domestic production plus imports) in Q3 2022 […]

Total U.S. Boxboard Production in Q3 2022 Increased Three Percent

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2022 Boxboard report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021. The boxboard operating rate in Q3 2022 was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 […]

Paper Excellence and Resolute Announce Intention to Sell Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill

The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. today announced their intention to sell Resolute’s Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill in Ontario, Canada, to further facilitate the regulatory review process. On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation entered into an agreement with Resolute, a global forest products […]

PPC Announces Winners of the 2022 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 79th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year.   Paperboard Package of the Year Mentos Submitted by Graphic Packaging International The next […]

Mondi and Reckitt launch paper-based packaging for Finish dishwasher tabs with 75% less plastic

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has helped Reckitt on its sustainability journey by designing new paper-based packaging for the company’s market-leading Finish dishwasher tablets. Packaging for dishwasher tablets must be sealable, durable and water resistant, so using paper has traditionally been challenging. However, by working closely together along Mondi’s EcoSolutions approach, […]

Rengo acquires Marufuku in Japan

Rengo announces that it has acquired 100% of the shares issued by Marufuku Co., Ltd., making Marufuku a Rengo subsidiary. Marufuku primarily manufactures and sells folding cartons and flexible packaging for confectionary and food products as travel souvenirs. It has strengths in its ability to plan and propose complete packaging solutions from outer boxes (decorative […]

Cardbox Packaging invests over Euro 14 million to expand Wolfsberg site in Austria

Cardbox Packaging Group’s announcement of the site expansion in Wolfsberg is resulting in over Euro 14 million investment not only in the new premises but especially in new machinery and automatization. This operation will significantly affect both Austrian sites of Cardbox Packaging. After the previous years of growth, the need for a physical expansion was […]