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SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €80 per tonne
SCA increases the prices on white and brown kraftliner in Europe by €80 per tonne. The new price is valid from April 1, 2024.
“We see an improved and solid demand in the market for kraftliner with a good balance in the supply chain. The continued cost pressure is evident and must be managed to safeguard stable supply of sustainable kraftliner,” says Mikael Frölander, Vice President Marketing and Sales at SCA Containerboard.
Mondi: Collaboration makes release liner production waste more circular
Mondi has improved the circularity of material flows in two release liner production sites in Germany and the Netherlands. 95% of the production waste is now used as secondary raw material for other industries, thanks to its strategic partnerships. By collaborating closely with industry stakeholders along the value chain, Mondi has tackled the siliconised and coated paper waste produced at its release liner plants in Jülich, Germany, and Heerlen, Netherlands. It is now repulped and valorised as secondary raw material in a range of other applications.
Rebranding Light radiates dynamism and transparency
New look, same passion. After a rebranding light, Ferag is confidently presenting itself as what it has long been: one of the global market players in the development, design and integration of material flow systems for a wide range of industrial applications. The new style captures the company's DNA in a dynamic way, redefining the image of the Swiss family business with a sharpened style that reflects its passion, joy and clear personality.
ERA welcomes Rossini SpA as a new member
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA) is delighted to announce the addition of Rossini SpA to its prestigious network. Rossini SpA, recognized for its expertise in the production of rotogravure and flexographic printing solutions, emphasizes its commitment to innovation and quality in the industry. Since its establishment in 1928, the company has secured a leading position through the development of patented products like the Speedwell Sleeve and Carbon Fiber Carrier, demonstrating its innovative approach.
Voith boosts production quality and efficiency on Weig's BM 6 in Mayen with OnQuality
Board manufacturer Weig is relying on Voith's technology expertise to upgrade its BM 6 at the Mayen mill in Germany to stabilize production quality. Voith is not only supplying an intelligent quality control system (QCS) consisting of scanners, actuators and controls but will also ensure seamless integration into a PCS7 environment.
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Muller Martini makes production more sustainable with on demand production
Combined with intelligent on-demand production, Müller Martini's Smart Factory is the answer to sustainability in the printing industry – not only significantly reducing the carbon footprint, but also driving the digital transformation. Müller Martini will be demonstrating the economic and ecological benefits at drupa booth 1B50 and at the drupa “touchpoint sustainability” in Hall 14.
Successful Digital & Webfed Technology Days at Koenig & Bauer
Koenig & Bauer has ramped up its environmental and sustainability offerings by unveiling future innovations for customers as the build-up to drupa continues. The next generation technologies in packaging décor printing technology and flexo specialisms were explored in depth during the Digital & Webfed Technology Days.
Valmet to add biomass co-firing to a coal-fired circulating fluidized bed boiler for PT. Cikarang Listrindo in Indonesia
Valmet will supply a partial bioconversion for PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk’s coal-fired circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler in Babelan, Indonesia. The investment reflects Cikarang Listrindo’s initiative for greener energy production and environmentally friendlier operation by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting CO2 emissions. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2023. Modification works are scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Metsä Group and Andritz are aiming for ambitious climate goals
Metsä Group and technology supplier Andritz have agreed to work together to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 3 emissions refer to emissions from the company's value chain and purchases, such as emissions during the sourcing of production equipment and raw materials and the transportation and use of manufactured products. The goal of the multi-year cooperation is to increase the effectiveness of emission reductions and to find completely new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Incoming orders 2023: Moderate decline overall
More orders from Germany and the euro partner countries, but a double-digit decline in orders from countries outside the eurozone: The German food processing and packaging machinery industry closed 2023 with a real decline in incoming orders of 4 percent.
4evergreen wins European Paper Recycling Award
The 4evergreen alliance has won a prestigious award from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) in the ‘Information and Education’ category. The award recognises 4evergreen’s work on the ‘Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-based Packaging for Recycling’, which provides best practices and recommendations to enhance fibre-based packaging recycling across Europe.
Irix unveils limited edition White Cine Lenses
Irix Lens premiers a limited edition of its Cine Lenses dedicated to those filmmakers, who appreciate maximum functionality and a unique design and who want to express their personality through their gear. The limited edition comes with an extended warranty period, the owners will be able to register their gear via Irix website to secure limited edition certificate and will also receive access to an exclusive communication channel with the brand.
