Prices of corrugated case material continue to fall in Germany
12 Aug 2020 − Prices of recycled corrugated case material in Germany remain exposed to pressure. They are poised to yield in August following the recent downward correction in July.» more
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Finnpulp does not want to give up on pulp project yet
11 Aug 2020 − Finnpulp has not given up hope that the 1.2 million t NBSK pulp mill it was planning to erect in Finland will be built after all. The project currently hangs in the balance.» more
- Pulp producers announce higher prices for both benchmark grades as from 1 January
- Metsä Board completes sale of stake in Husum
- SCA asks for higher pulp price from 1 January
Norske Skog takes four-week downtime at PM 1 in Golbey
10 Aug 2020 − The market for newsprint is currently described as very weak by market players. Norkse Skog has therefore decided to temporarily shut down PM 1 at Golbey for the summer month of August.» more
- Papresa orders OCC stock preparation plant from Voith
- BO Paper to shut down Bio Bio newsprint mill
- Publication paper manufacturers press ahead with capacity closures in Europe − 13 Jan 2021
Progroup to start up PM 3 on schedule
07 Aug 2020 − Progroup will start up the new paper machine in Sandersdorf-Brehna at the end of August.» more
- Domtar to sell Personal Care business to American Industrial Partners
- SCA plans to hike kraftliner prices in Europe
- Metsä Board completes sale of stake in Husum
Oji builds new corrugated packaging plant in Malaysia
06 Aug 2020 − Oji is on a strong growth course and has announced new project in Malaysia. A 7 million m²/month plant for corrugated packaging is to be built in the country.» more
Recovered paper prices in Italy drop further in July
04 Aug 2020 − Although the export business gained some momentum, recovered paper prices have fallen again in Italy in July, especially those for ordinary grades. Demand from domestic paper mills is limited and supplies are high.» more
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Kama Karton to begin FBB production at end of 2020
04 Aug 2020 − Kama Karton, based in Russia’s Perm region, is aiming at becoming Russia's first folding boxboard producer. The company will start up its new FBB machine at the end of 2020. » more
- Domtar to sell Personal Care business to American Industrial Partners
- SCA plans to hike kraftliner prices in Europe
- Metsä Board completes sale of stake in Husum
De Jong Verpakking buys majority in Bangma in the Netherlands
03 Aug 2020 − Following the purchase of the British company Ecorrugated at the beginning of July, De Jong Verpakking (DJV) completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Bangma Verpakking at the end of July. » more
Folding box producer Leupold to be sold to private equity firm
03 Aug 2020 − Germany's folding box specialist Leupold will come under new ownership. The new owner Waterland wants the company to grow on international markets.» more
Saica to build corrugated plant in Ohio
31 Jul 2020 − Spanish Saica Group will start activities in the USA, joining corrugated board manufacturers DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa who have been active in the US for some time.» more