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Fripa, Germany, awards Andritz a contract for a new high-speed tissue machine
Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG, a German tissue producer, has awarded international technology group Andritz the contract to deliver a complete PrimeLine tissue machine to the company’s mill in Miltenberg, Germany. The PrimeLine machine will have a capacity of 37,000 t/a, with a design speed of 2200 m/min and a web width of 2.72 m. Andritz will execute the project on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis. Start-up is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Hoenle: LED-UV product innovation and new company branding at Labelexpo
At this year’s Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, UV specialist Hoenle will showcase cutting-edge LED-UV curing systems from its proven LED Powerline series, designed not only for label printing, but also for the increasingly important flexible packaging market. Among the highlights is the innovative Curing System LED Powerline Web.
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for pH measurement in pulp making
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy. The Pulp Filtrate Extractor is a natural upgrade from previous generations, including Valmet Piston and Valmet Screen Extractor. The new extractor enables pulp makers to achieve precise measurements in pulp filtrate by improving measurement conditions and increasing uptime. It offers up to 70 percent greater flow than competing solutions, ensuring higher filtrate temperatures and better conditions for exact pH measurements.
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ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: A successful anniversary event all around
ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025 brought the international paper and pulp industry to the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden. From July 1 to 3, this important industry event offered around 3,000 visitors (nearly 20% more than last year) opportunities to exchange information and network informally. More than 140 sponsors and partner companies presented themselves in nearly 2,000 square meters of expo space. The North Hall of the RMCC was fully booked.
Kodak launches new GUA Online Forum
Kodak is excited to announce the launch of the new Graphic Users Association (GUA) Online Forum, designed specifically for active users of Kodak Prinergy Workflow Solutions. This forum offers a collaborative space where the Prinergy community can interact with each other and with Kodak, to exchange ideas and optimize workflow processes. The free GUA Online Forum features dedicated groups for Prinergy VIP Members, General Prinergy Members and qualified Kodak Channel Partners.
Austrian packaging manufacturer increases production capacities thanks to solutions from Heidelberg
The Cardbox Packaging Group, a leading provider of sustainable cardboard packaging for the food, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries, is once again investing in the cutting-edge technology of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and its packaging partner MK Masterwork. By investing in a new Duopress 106 FCSB from MK Masterwork, Cardbox Packaging is increasing its capacities for operations such as hot foil stamping in the postpress section of its Wolfsberg site in Austria. The company already has three high-performance Mastermatrix 106 CSB die cutters in operation at this site, supported by comprehensive state-of-the-art logistics systems.
New automation tools for stock preparation expand Voith’s MillOne ecosystem
With the introduction of three automation solutions – OnControl.SmartProtect, OnControl.FineScreening and OnControl.Pulping Detrashing – Voith is expanding its MillOne ecosystem and driving forward the digital transformation of papermaking. Designed to solve daily challenges of operators in pulping, fine screening and high-density cleaning, the solutions consolidate excessive amounts of data, complex decision-making processes and inefficient manual interventions through real-time measurements, data analysis and automated adjustments or recommendations. Companies such as German papermaker Schoellershammer are benefitting by significantly optimizing their production output and resource utilization.
Hubergroup Print Solutions strengthens presence in France
With the commissioning of a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau, hubergroup Print Solutions is sending a strong signal for growth, customer proximity, and responsiveness. Inaugurated on June 20, the station for solvent-based Gecko inks encompasses on-site storage, mixing, technical support and a laboratory. This marks a significant milestone for the printing and packaging industry in France.
Norske Skog Skogn selects Andritz technology to start book paper production
Norske Skog Skogn is preparing to enter the European book paper market supported by a comprehensive technology package developed in collaboration with international technology group Andritz. This solution will enable the conversion of Paper Machine 1 (PM1) to flexibly produce both newsprint and the new NOR Book grade. Norske Skog aims to become one of the top three suppliers of wood-containing book paper in Europe. Start-up is planned for the second quarter of 2026.
Sappi Europe initiates a consultation process for partial restructure at its Alfeld Mill Germany
Sappi Europe today announced the initiation of a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany as part of a proposed partial asset restructure. This step is being taken in response to sustained financial challenges and a structural decline in demand across Europe. Over recent years, Sappi has taken considerable steps to improve the financial performance of its Alfeld Mill. However, despite reducing losses significantly, the complexity of the current product and asset portfolio has limited the mill’s ability to operate sustainably under current and foreseeable market conditions.
Toscotec successfully acquires Recard’s brand and know-how
Toscotec announces the acquisition of the brand and intellectual property of the company formerly known as Recard, a long-established company in the sector specializing in the production of Tissue paper machinery. This includes the acquisition of know-how, technical drawings, and any other intangible assets.
Valmet to deliver a biomass boiler and flue gas handling to Kraftringen Energi in Sweden
Valmet has received an order from Kraftringen Energi for the bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler and flue gas handling equipment for the new combined heat and power (CHP) plant to be built in Örtofta, Eslöv municipality in Skåne, Sweden. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
