Sappi, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers, is expanding its portfolio of wet-glue label papers with the new wet-strength, alkali-resistant Parade Label Pro WS, produced at the Gratkorn site in Austria. Exactly one year ago, Sappi announced the investment of tens of millions of euros in a state-of-the-art technical infrastructure at this site to be […]
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ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology. An extension to its existing ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 series, RP-1000 HB offers excellent oxygen, moisture barrier, and grease resistance. It is suited for dry food products such as dehydrated fruit, confectionery, and […]
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According to a survey conducted by Karriärföretagen in May-July 2023, which garnered responses from 3,756 young professionals, Billerud has once again been acknowledged as one of the top ten employers in Sweden and consolidated its position as the second most attractive employer for bachelor engineers and the third most attractive employer for master engineers. “At […]
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The Lenzing Group has made significant technical improvements to its Purwakarta site (PT. South Pacific Viscose) in Indonesia. Lenzing has invested more than Euro 100 million since 2021 to convert existing production capacity to specialty viscose. With the imminent completion of the investment, Lenzing is in a better position to serve the strongly growing demand […]
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Prinzhorn Group’s Dunapack Packaging has completed the take-over of the corrugated packaging plant Scatoloficio La Veggia s.p.a. located in Roteglia, Italy. The plant has a production capacity of 200 million sqm annually with around 140 employees. Prinzhorn Group had announced its strategic long-term interest in Italy in 2022. Max Hölbl, Managing Director for Prinzhorn Holding and the Division Packaging, […]
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Georgia-Pacific, LLC today announced it has expanded its EarthKraft™ line of curbside recyclable mailers to include an unpadded mailer for e-commerce shipments. The new mailer, available in two sizes, is suited to ship apparel and other soft items that do not need padded packaging for transport. Amazon is a key GP EarthKraft customer and has […]
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Sonoco Products Company announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC from joint venture partner WestRock and one WestRock paper mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The acquisition will further strengthen and expand Sonoco’s 100% recycled fiber-based packaging solutions to serve growing consumer wine, spirits, food, beauty and healthcare markets. Prior to closing the transaction, Sonoco was a […]
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Pankaboard announced that PaperMind will start to represent Pankaboard in Denmark. The representation covers the complete product range from high thickness folding boxboards to uncoated speciality cartonboards. Pankaboard manufactures high-quality cartonboards for packaging, various graphical and industrial applications and food service products.
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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Pratt Industries, Inc., a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in the portion of Warner Robins located in Peach County. The new location will create more than 125 jobs and over $120 million in investment. “We’re proud of great Georgia-based companies like Pratt […]
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European Commission extends anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese coated fine paper imports
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The European Commission (EC) has extended two punitive duties on imports of certain coated fine paper (CFP) from China, following conclusions in expiry reviews made on August 21. In the European Union (EU), Chinese exporters have been subject to anti-dumping duties of 8-35.1% and countervailing duties of 4-12% since May 2011. The product in question is CFP […]