Containerboard producer Etap rebuild press section on PM 2

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) is supplying a new thin stock approach system to Mexico’s recycled corrugated case material producer Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico. According to AFT, the new system will complement the company’s PM 2 in order to allow for better machine runnability with fewer sheet breaks and faster...

International Paper Company (IP) has entered into an agreement to sell its 50 per cent interest in Ilim SA to its joint venture (JV) partners for an equity value of $484m. The sale was subject to regulatory approvals in Russia, the company announced....

Weak consumption continues to have a stranglehold on Germany’s packaging paper and cartonboard market at the start of the New Year. Recycled corrugated case material companies are already signalling that they will likely have to keep operating at reduced output because of subdued demand. January is expected to be...