Cepi Update

Cepi with the support of partners from the clean energy sector launch climate and energy checklist for incoming EU policymakers

Cepi, representing pulp and paper manufacturers, with the support of partners from across the clean energy sector published today a list of EU policies needed to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, from an industrial perspective. The upcoming elections to the European Parliament and a new European Commission mandate are an opportunity for policymakers to define and address the gaps in the policy framework for climate and energy.

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Andritz to supply the first methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese pulp industry

International technology group Andritz will supply a methanol liquefaction plant to Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd. The plant will be installed at the Tanigawa mill to replace fossil-based support fuel with renewable liquid methanol, a by-product of the chemical recovery process. This is the first plant of its kind in the Japanese pulp industry.

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Quad adds two new manroland Goss Lithoman presses to its fleet of machines

More than 100 manroland Goss presses worldwide produce for the printing giant Quad – one of North America's largest printing companies and a global marketing experience company that unites all the essential resources required for frictionless, scalable marketing execution. In the last seven years alone, manroland Goss has successfully commissioned eight new presses for Quad. The two newest machines, two Lithoman IV presses, are in operation at Quad's Hartford, Wisconsin, United States location. The customer and manufacturer are working together to achieve a peak run time of 52,500 rph on the recently installed Lithoman IV – a new record speed for manroland Goss commercial web presses.

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ABB launches Real Progress campaign to accelerate global sustainability

ABB has launched its new global sustainability initiative, showcasing the power of technology and expertise to accelerate sustainability while enhancing productivity. ABB’s Real Progress campaign is a rallying call to customers, partners and suppliers, inspiring them to harness technology leadership and the solutions that exist today to amplify their own impact across process industries such as mining, metals and pulp and paper.

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9th All in Print China scales new heights

The 9th All in Print China concluded successfully in Shanghai on November 4. This year's exhibition covered more than 110,000 square meters with 1,003 professional suppliers in the printing and packaging industry from 14 countries and regions, including China, Germany, India, Korea, and Japan, participating in the event. They represented the entire ecosystem of the printing sector, including publishing, paper packaging, flexible packaging, and labeling, among others.

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Sappi Europe to increase prices for Fine papers by 7-10% from January 2024

In an effort to address ongoing cost inflation Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Fine Paper grades by 7-10% from January 2024. This increase is necessary to maintain viability of Sappi’s business, the actual amount will depend on the product and market circumstances.

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