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EIB signs SEK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Billerud for bioproduct mill upgrade

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €110 million) loan agreement with Swedish company Billerud, a world-leading paper and packaging materials supplier. The loan supports investments in the modernization and upgrade of a bioproduct mill, including the replacement of a recovery boiler. The upgrades are well anchored in Billerud’s sustainability […]

Billerud introduces new regional organization for Europe and appoints acting CFO

Billerud is introducing a new organization whereby the company harmonizes and operates its business in two distinct geographical regions – Europe and North America. Billerud further appoints Andrei Krés as acting CFO, effective immediately. Matthew Hirst, previously EVP Commercial, has been appointed President of Billerud Europe and will lead the new European organization consisting of […]

PCA Temporarily Idles Paper Mill in Jackson, Alabama

The Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) paper mill in Jackson announced to its employees last week a layoff of virtually all of its 400-plus workers and a temporary idling of the mill. PCA issued this brief statement through the Jackson mill: “Due to economic conditions and lower demand for our products, we have temporarily laid […]

A.Celli Paper and Shandong sign a contract for the supply of a paper rewinder

Shandong Jinthiane Paper Industry Co., Ltd signed a contract with A.Celli Paper marked the beginning of the business relationship between the two realities. The new E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder object of the supply will be used to process jumbo rolls of 170-400 gsm white coated board with a diameter of 4000 mm and a width […]

China’s GDP increased by 3.9% in 3Q

China’s economy recovered and showed sound momentum in the 3Q, notably better than the 2Q. The production and demands continued to improve, and employment and prices were generally stable. The national economy was generally performing within an appropriate range, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China. According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic […]

Paper Excellence Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Crofton Paper Mill Operations due to low demand from china & high costs

Paper Excellence announced the indefinite curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, starting in early December 2022. Paper Excellence explained that paper markets in China served by the mill have significantly weakened while there have been substantial cost escalations for chemicals, energy, and wood fiber used […]

Cascades Temporarily Shutdowns Tissue Machine at St. Helens, Oregon Mill

Cascades said that it is temporarily shutting down one of its two tissue paper machines at its St. Helens, Oregon facility due to structural issues of the building housing the machine. In a press release, Cascades said, “Following inspections carried out as part of its annual maintenance shutdown which began on September 11, it was […]

Towards a science-based approach in the packaging debate

As the European Commission prepares to publish the revision of the packaging and packaging waste legislation, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) has released a series of three scientific studies comparing recyclable and reusable packaging solutions. The studies highlight the essential role of sustainable packaging in the context of the EU Green Deal, […]

Russian Dairy Union proposed to introduce state distribution of cardboard

Soyuzmoloko, the Russian union of milk producers , proposed to the government to distribute the food cardboard produced in the country among packers. The proposal was made on June 9 at a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues. As explained on the website of Soyuzmoloko, having information about the projected volumes of […]

Archroma launches new barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of Cartaseal® VWAF, a new industry-leading perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free and ammonia-free barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.   Archroma is well known for its innovations and sustainable solution systems aimed at helping packaging & paper manufacturers to optimize productivity and/or create […]