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Printer Trento purchases second Kodak Magnus Q800 Platesetter
Kodak CTP and workflow technology have been instrumental in Printer Trento S.p.A.'s evolution into a renowned manufacturer of high-quality books since its inception in 1980. Printer Trento has now purchased another high-performance platesetter from Kodak.
Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition now open for entries
The globally renowned professional photography competition, Hasselblad Masters, is now open for submissions. Free to enter, the competition welcomes professional photographers to submit their most inventive and extraordinary work, captured with any camera, from now until 28 February 2026.
Toscotec starts-up PM5 tissue line for Saudi Paper Group in Saudi Arabia
Toscotec is happy to announce the successful start-up of the PM5 tissue line at Saudi Paper Group’s facility. This turnkey project follows the supply of a complete AHEAD 2.2S line in 2022. This massive undertaking represents a complete turnkey project, encompassing everything from the advanced stock preparation system and detailed mill engineering, to the complete erection and final start-up assistance – underscoring the comprehensive nature of the partnership and the scale of the installation.
Voith wins German Sustainability Award for closed recycling loop of Infinity press felts
Technology company Voith has won the German Sustainability Award for its Infinity +Green press felt and the recycling concept behind it. The 18th annual award ceremony took place on December 5, 2025, in Düsseldorf. Voith was among the winners in the “Resources” category and impressed the 240 jury members from science, business and civil society with its innovative press felt for paper production. The full recyclability of the product in a closed cycle, which is a first, contributes to improving the sustainability of industrial paper production.
Gmund Paper wins German Sustainability Award 2026
On the 5th of December 2025, Gmund Paper received the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the paper, cardboard, paperboard category. The independent expert jury awards the prize to companies that have made a particularly impressive contribution to transformation in their respective industries, based on transparent jury rules, intensive research, publicly available information and the expertise of the jury.
GardaMatt Ice: Lecta's new coated paper for premium publishing
Lecta presents GardaMatt Ice, a two-side coated woodfree paper developed to meet the creative and technical demands of today's high-quality publishing, editoeditorial and commercial print markets. Designed for brands, publishers, designers and printers seeking clarity, precision and refinement, GardaMatt Ice stands out for its exceptionally high whiteness (CIE 130) and distinctive cool, pure tone. This combination enhances contrast, ensures accurate reproduction of grey tones and neutral colors, and brings a fresh, modern look to magazines, books, catalogues, corporate communications and other premium print applications.
Billerud invests in the next level of fluting performance at Gruvön
Billerud is strengthening its position in the premium Containerboard segment through a targeted investment at its Gruvön mill. A new headbox installation on the paper machine will elevate the company’s flagship product, Billerud Flute®, to new levels of strength, quality consistency, and performance.
RemaCongress 2026: Over 30 hours of knowledge
RemaCongress 2026 is a unique expert panel accompanying the International Advertising and Printing Fair RemaDays, which will take place on 27–29 January 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo. This is where professionals from the advertising, marketing, printing, and technology sectors meet to exchange experiences, expand their skills, and draw inspiration from top specialists on the market.
Next-generation Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System for process visibility
Valmet introduces the renewed IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries. The new WMS delivers exceptional image quality through the most compact design and industry-leading illumination technology.
1,000th Speedmaster CX 104 goes to Chinese packaging printing company
The impressive price-performance ratio of the Speedmaster CX 104 makes it a popular choice among a wide range of customers and therefore the bestseller in the product portfolio of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The 1,000th press in this series has now rolled off the production line and is destined for the Hoifu Group, a Chinese packaging printer with around 2,500 employees that is enjoying strong growth.
Smithers forecasts 2.1% growth rate for specialty papers market
A total of 28.1 million tonnes of specialty papers will be consumed in 2025, according to Smithers. Competing factors will push overall consumption to 31.3 million tonnes in 2030, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% for the next 5 years. The latest market report from Smithers – The Future of Specialty Papers to 2030 – tracks consumption and technology trends across 45 separate specialty paper grades worldwide, by region and by country.
SCA on CDP’s sustainability A-List 2025
SCA has earned a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) prestigious A-List for 2025 – the highest possible rating – in the categories of Climate and Forests. The award signifies that SCA ranks among the global top performers in terms of transparency, strategic sustainability work, and concrete actions in these areas. In this year’s CDP evaluation, SCA is placed on the A-List in the Climate and Forests categories.
