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MM Board & Paper expands renewable portfolio
MM Board & Paper has expanded its portfolio of machine-finished kraft papers with the launch of MM Polar® Plus. The new innovation delivers on customer demands for high-performance, renewable options for single-use bags, fast food packaging, food contact materials, and more.
Sappi positioned for stronger fourth quarter
Sappi has announced its results for the third quarter ended June 2026, reporting Adjusted EBITDA of US$53 million, in line with the improved outlook provided to shareholders in July 2026. While global market conditions remained challenging, the quarter reflected encouraging progress in key strategic initiatives, particularly the continued ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 paperboard machine in North America, ongoing cost reduction actions across the group and disciplined capital allocation.
BW Converting expands W+D 449 e-commerce system with new five-inch gusset capability
BW Converting announces expanded capabilities for its W+D 449 E-Commerce Paper Mailer Machine, including a new optional five-inch gusset designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility in producing paper mailing bags for a broader range of e-commerce applications.
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From briefing to finished product: Loupe Americas 2026
Attendees to Loupe Americas 2026 (formerly Labelexpo Americas) will be able to experience a live production of sustainable labels from inception to finish, thanks to a collaboration engaging some of the labels and package printing industry’s leading companies: Avery Dennison, CarbonQuota, Cerm, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM), Kurz, Scribos and Flint Group Digital Xeikon.
SCA to increase Kraftliner prices by €100 per tonne
SCA will increase prices for all Kraftliner grades in Europe by €100 per tonne. The new prices will apply from September 1, 2026.
Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept
Mondi has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats and demonstrates how innovative packaging design can support circularity and improve supply chain efficiency. The concept uses laser marking technology to apply artwork directly onto the flexible packaging during converting, eliminating the need for conventional decorative printing and associated printing plates. This enables personalisation, fast artwork updates and greater design flexibility, allowing customers to respond more quickly to market trends and changing consumer preferences.
Hyogo Pulp Industries places repeat order with Andritz for pulp washing and refining
Hyogo Pulp Industries, Ltd. has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply a second DD-Washer drum displacer washer and a blowline refiner to its Tanigawa mill in Japan. The order will support the mill’s plans to expand production capacity while advancing its sustainability goals. Start-up is scheduled for May 2028. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
Color-Logic Appoints Ricoh Europe as Official Dealer for Visualis3R
Color-Logic, the exclusive global distributor for Visualis3R, is proud to announce the appointment of Ricoh Europe as an official dealer for Visualis3R software. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ricoh C7500 series and predecessor models, enabling users across EMEA territories to maximize the full potential of Ricoh specialty toners—including silver, white, gold, clear, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible toners.
Cartiere del Garda Signs Long-Term Biomethane Supply Agreement
Cartiere del Garda has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of biomethane to power the production processes at its Riva del Garda mill, marking another significant step in the company's decarbonization strategy and reaffirming its commitment to increasingly sustainable manufacturing.
Toscotec to complete cogeneration plant upgrade at Cartiera del Vignaletto
Toscotec completed an energy-saving project at Cartiera del Vignaletto at its facility in Zevio, near Verona. The project features the complete upgrade of the cogeneration plant and air systems of the mill’s PM4 and PM5. The initial aim of the rebuild was to increase the energy efficiency of the mill’s operation by installing innovative equipment.
US printing company strengthens its packaging and commercial printing business with Speedmaster XL 106
Brodnax 21C Printers, headquartered in Dallas, USA, was founded in 1957 by John Brodnax and has grown from a small commercial print shop into a marketing services company. With a revenue of approximately $25 million, the company is offering lithographic printing, small-format digital printing, large-format printing, and promotional materials. In 2022, the current owner and General Manager, Jim Singer, founded Brodnax 21C Packaging. The sister companies serve a diverse, nationwide customer base and produce everything from vehicle wraps and business stationery to folding cartons, while maintaining strong positions in the catalog and trading card markets.
Packaging Machinery: Turnover up in H1 2026, but orders slow down and production costs increase
UCIMA MECS Research Centre has released its economic data for the first half of 2026 for the packaging machinery manufacturing sector, confirming a generally positive performance in terms of turnover, but also highlighting signs of weaker order intake and growing pressure from rising raw material and component costs.
