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Holmen wins in tax case
The Administrative Court in Stockholm has granted Holmen the right to tax deductions linked to the Group's previous operations in Spain. The decision will have a positive impact on the Group's profit after tax of approximately SEK 400 million in the third quarter.
Södra adapts its organisation to strengthen competitiveness
To navigate a challenging global landscape and be better prepared for the future, Södra has initiated an action programme. The aim is to strengthen Södra’s long-term competitiveness through improved profitability and new ways of working. The planned actions will affect the entire organisation and result in 200 redundancies.
Heidelberg taking prepress automation to the next level
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is committed to the goal of fully automating the print production value chain so that printing becomes an autonomous process. Even though digitalization more or less started with prepress, further potential to make efficiency gains still exists. Heidelberg is taking the automation of computer-to-plate (CtP) processing to the next level by launching the Compact Pallet Loader (CPL) and the Compact Bender, and by integrating them into a single CtP line.
OE-A Business Climate Survey: Solid growth for the flexible and printed electronics industry
“The results of our business climate survey show that the printed electronics industry remains on track, even though the conditions are challenging. We see a mixed but overall stable and positive picture. Companies are acting cautiously, investing specifically in research and development, and retaining their employees. Despite the turbulent situation caused by wars and US tariff policy, the industry is looking ahead,” says Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of the OE-A, commenting on the results of the latest business climate survey.
Adobe rejoins the Ghent Workgroup
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) is pleased to announce that Adobe has decided to rejoin the group. Since 1982, Adobe has been pioneering digital print workflows. It invented PDF in 1993 and, in doing so, kicked off a revolution in how the print and publishing industry worked. Today, PDF has become an ISO standard and is the basis of everything the Ghent Workgroup invests time in. Having Adobe as an active GWG member is incredibly important for the group and the industry it represents.
Andritz collaborates with Tandem Repeat on solutions to produce novel sustainable fiber
International technology group Andritz has entered into a collaboration with Tandem Repeat Technologies, a pioneering biotechnology company, to bring to the market industrial-scale solutions for producing ProcellTM, a new sustainable fiber for textiles and nonwovens. The collaboration brings together Tandem Repeat’s expertise in advanced biotechnology and Andritz’s extensive experience as a supplier of solutions and plants for the production of nonwovens and manmade cellulosic fibers. The two companies aim to support the textile industry’s transition toward more sustainable production and alternatives to conventional synthetic fibers.
Fotograbados Longo increases its ‘prepress magic’
Sebastian Longo, Owner and Managing Director of Argentinian trade shop Fotograbados Longo S.A., has a distinctive definition of quality. “For us, it isn’t just about offering print quality. It’s also about the quality – or efficiency - of the printing process. We want our customers to be comfortable using our prepress tools, our plates. Comfort means no problems during press set-up or during the print run. It means consistency, and everything being right the first time to maximize efficiency and save costs. This is how I define quality, and Flexcel NX plates with PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon make it something we can guarantee to our customers.”
25 years of PM 9: Voith and Saica set standards in paper production
On October 12, Voith and Saica Group celebrated 25 years of the PM 9 production line at Saica in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain. Today, the board and packaging machine is regarded as a true benchmark and leader in terms of operational efficiency and product quality.
Holmen Invercote Touch in full bloom
Holmen Invercote Touch, the latest member of the iconic Invercote family, is a welcome addition for brands that want to create premium packaging products with a natural look and feel. To showcase its possibilities, Holmen has created a product sample shaped like a flower. It’s an explosion of colour, design and special effects – and shows off the paperboard’s unique tactile qualities.
World debuts for Plockmatic Group at Printing United 2025
Plockmatic Group will have two global product launches at Printing United, taking place in Orlando, Florida, October 22–24. Headlining will be the new Plockmatic SC7800 Pro XL Finisher, a compact, high-capacity booklet maker featuring patented sheet-cutting technology that sets new benchmarks for speed, precision, and flexibility in professional print finishing. As the latest addition to Plockmatic’s SC7000 series, the fully automatic SC7800 Pro XL produces saddle-stitched booklets at high speed with both inline and offline capability.
Stora Enso and IUCN launch science-based framework
The partnership project between Stora Enso, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Newcastle University that was initiated in early 2024 to advance positive impacts on forest biodiversity has been completed. The aim of this collaboration was to create a framework for the forestry sector to reach a net positive biodiversity impact with active forest management by reducing threats to species and conserving and restoring ecosystems.
Valmet’s quality control system to enhance performance at Metsä Tissue Mariestad mill in Sweden
Valmet will deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill’s tissue machine PM 35. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
