Buchmann to shut down BM 2 and exit virgin fibre board market
13 Nov 2020 − Board machine BM 2 was erected in 1929, and is no longer competitive due to its working width of 2.5 m and limited construction speed, according to the company. » more
- German kraftliner prices might rise in February
- Sun Paper kicks off production on PM 2 in Laos
- Mondi starts up specialty kraft paper machine in Štětí
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Stora Enso considers pulp and board expansion project at Skoghall mill
12 Nov 2020 − The group estimates the capital expenditure for the Skoghall expansion project at €800-850m.» more
Burgo Tolmezzo paper mill temporary down due to Covid-19
11 Nov 2020 − Tolmezzo fine and specialty paper mill houses two paper machines and produces woodfree uncoated offset paper in reels and sheets, copy paper, and machine-glazed paper for packaging applications. » more
Lecta's Condat mill takes downtime to adjust supply
11 Nov 2020 − The challenging business environment has forced Lecta to interrupt production at its Condat fine paper mill in France for a few days. » more
- Sappi Europe to hike prices for fine paper
- Stora Enso Oulu Exits WFC Paper Production, Kraftliner PM to Start by End-2020
- Stora Enso stops production on PM 6 at Oulu mill
NBSK pulp prices rise in October
11 Nov 2020 − A first price hike has been implemented on the Western European NBSK pulp market. Suppliers are hoping for a second step in November.» more
- SCA closes its last publication paper machine
- Metsä Group to grow in pulp and kraftliner
- Billerud Korsnäs to install new recovery boiler in Frövi
US DoC looks into thermal paper imports
10 Nov 2020 − The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has launched anti-dumping investigations into deliveries of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Spain. » more
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Baden Board upgrades sections of board machine
09 Nov 2020 − German cartonboard producer Baden Board undertook various maintenance and upgrade works on the board machine at its only site in Gernsbach, Germany. » more
- German kraftliner prices might rise in February
- Sun Paper kicks off production on PM 2 in Laos
- Mondi starts up specialty kraft paper machine in Štětí
SCGP buys British foodservice packaging provider Go-Pak
06 Nov 2020 − Thai SCG Packaging (SCGP) group is acquiring Go-Pak, the largest independent British supplier of disposable foodservice products. » more
- Smurfit Kappa posts solid results in pandemic year 2020
- Solidus Solutions buys Heathpak in Wales
- Smurfit Kappa: investment in paper sacks business continues
Papyrus to close shop in Italy
05 Nov 2020 − Demand situation on the graphic paper market in Italy is weak, not least due to the coronavirus pandemic, with little prospects for business turnaround, according to Papyrus' parent Opti Group.» more
Italian recovered paper prices mostly stable in October
03 Nov 2020 − There was some downward pressure on OCC prices on Italy's recovered paper market in October. By contrast, mixed paper prices were sometimes even lifted by a few euros. However, most prices remained stable in October,...» more