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Minhan Paper, Vietnam, successfully starts up new OCC line supplied by Andritz
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has successfully started up a new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line supplied by Andritz to its mill in Van Lam, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. This start-up strengthens Minhan’s position in the growing Vietnamese packaging market.
Around the globe: The Primera PRO saddle stitcher is cherished as a “work horse”
Whether in the US, Europe, or Asia – the Primera PRO convinces across the board with its versatility and efficiency. The highly automated system is not only a symbol of quality and reliability, but also the “work horse among saddle stitchers.” The secret of the Primera PRO, according to Adrian Mayr, Product Manager at Müller Martini, is its high level of automation and fast setup times, as well as its ease of use: “The big touchscreen with intuitive interaction makes it especially easy to learn to use, which in turn results in minimal training required. This reduces costs and proves to be a major benefit when it comes to staffing changes as well.”
Sappi Europe announces price increase for woodfree coated papers in export markets
To support margin recovery, Sappi Europe will start implementing price increases initially USD 60-100/to, or equivalent, on all Woodfree Coated paper grades across its export markets for deliveries from 1. October 2025. The only exception is the United States, where the company has already informed customers of its intention to pass on the full cost of applicable tariffs.
Sappi reports results for the third financial quarter
Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer, Steve Binnie said: “The group faced a particularly challenging quarter, marked by ongoing global economic weakness and heightened uncertainty stemming from persistent trade and tariff tensions. Sales volumes were impacted by the ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 project. As a consequence the group delivered Adjusted EBITDA of US$80 million.”
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Xeikon brings full-spectrum digital label solutions to Labelexpo Europe
Xeikon is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe. The digital press manufacturer will demonstrate the full power of its label and packaging portfolio through live production, real applications, and smart automation flows.
UPM Adhesive Materials invests in Malaysia factory
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is investing in a new, state-of-the-art coating line and other facility and material handling upgrades in its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This investment will significantly enhance the factory’s capabilities, quality and efficiency. Additionally, it will increase annual production capacity, enabling UPM Adhesive Materials to better serve its customers and accelerate growth in the Southeast Asian market.
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Label industry's finest to receive global awards at Labelexpo Europe
A stage at the heart of Labelexpo Europe 2025’s community will celebrate label industry’s peers with coveted accolades at Festa Barcelona on the 16th of September. Organized by influential industry publication Labels & Labeling, the inaugural Global Awards will recognize outstanding achievements across three categories: innovation, sustainability - the key focus areas of this year’s show - and Converter of the Year.
PTS Coating Symposium 2025, Bamberg
PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung) cordially invites to their PTS Coating Symposium 2025 from September 22nd to 24th in Bamberg, the international industry meeting for coating and surface finishing of paper and cardboard materials. The three-day event takes place in the historic city of Bamberg and offers a carefully curated scientific program alongside numerous networking opportunities. Look forward to engaging expert presentations and discussions that will shed light on current developments and future trends in the industry!
Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation selects Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill
Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply environmentally leading chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill in Hualien, Taiwan. The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The order is included in Andritz’s order intake in the second quarter of 2025.
Valmet to deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper’s Yandian pulp mill in China
Valmet will deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper’s new Yandian pulp mill in the Shandong province in China. Valmet’s delivery includes cooking and fiberline, a recovery boiler, and ash crystallization. The scope also includes analyzers and measurements for fiber line as well as an optimizer and safety related systems for the recovery boiler. The new mill will produce 600,000 tonnes of pulp per year and is scheduled to start up during the last quarter of 2026. The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter of 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Study by DHBW and Heidelberg: The future of packaging is paper
The future of flexible paper-based packaging is bright, with flexible packaging papers predicted to enjoy annual average growth of over 4.5 percent by the end of the decade. This is primarily thanks to their sustainable properties, especially when compared with plastic packaging. An expert survey entitled “The future of packaging 2030”, which was conducted by Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Heilbronn in collaboration with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), has now corroborated this development.
Durst Group presents “Open Software Initiative” and new “Smart Factory Portfolio”
The Durst Group, manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, will present its new Open Software Initiative for the first time at Printing United 2025, taking place from October 22–25 in Orlando, Florida. The Open Software Initiative is a neutral, modular platform for software solutions designed to go far beyond Durst systems. It offers print service providers, resellers, system integrators, and OEMs access to powerful and flexible modules built on proven Durst software technologies, allowing seamless integration of third-party solutions – regardless of printer type or manufacturer. These modules are bundled under the umbrella of “Smart Factory”.
