On the 5th of December 2025, Gmund Paper received the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the paper, cardboard, paperboard category. The independent expert jury awards the prize to companies that have made a particularly impressive contribution to transformation in their respective industries, based on transparent jury rules, intensive research, publicly available information and the expertise of the jury.
Lecta presents GardaMatt Ice, a two-side coated woodfree paper developed to meet the creative and technical demands of today's high-quality publishing, editoeditorial and commercial print markets. Designed for brands, publishers, designers and printers seeking clarity, precision and refinement, GardaMatt Ice stands out for its exceptionally high whiteness (CIE 130) and distinctive cool, pure tone. This combination enhances contrast, ensures accurate reproduction of grey tones and neutral colors, and brings a fresh, modern look to magazines, books, catalogues, corporate communications and other premium print applications.
Billerud is strengthening its position in the premium Containerboard segment through a targeted investment at its Gruvön mill. A new headbox installation on the paper machine will elevate the company’s flagship product, Billerud Flute®, to new levels of strength, quality consistency, and performance.
RemaCongress 2026 is a unique expert panel accompanying the International Advertising and Printing Fair RemaDays, which will take place on 27–29 January 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo. This is where professionals from the advertising, marketing, printing, and technology sectors meet to exchange experiences, expand their skills, and draw inspiration from top specialists on the market.
Valmet introduces the renewed IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries. The new WMS delivers exceptional image quality through the most compact design and industry-leading illumination technology.
The impressive price-performance ratio of the Speedmaster CX 104 makes it a popular choice among a wide range of customers and therefore the bestseller in the product portfolio of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The 1,000th press in this series has now rolled off the production line and is destined for the Hoifu Group, a Chinese packaging printer with around 2,500 employees that is enjoying strong growth.
A total of 28.1 million tonnes of specialty papers will be consumed in 2025, according to Smithers. Competing factors will push overall consumption to 31.3 million tonnes in 2030, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% for the next 5 years. The latest market report from Smithers – The Future of Specialty Papers to 2030 – tracks consumption and technology trends across 45 separate specialty paper grades worldwide, by region and by country.
SCA has earned a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) prestigious A-List for 2025 – the highest possible rating – in the categories of Climate and Forests. The award signifies that SCA ranks among the global top performers in terms of transparency, strategic sustainability work, and concrete actions in these areas. In this year’s CDP evaluation, SCA is placed on the A-List in the Climate and Forests categories.
“In recent years, our company has made high-quality, capital-intensive investments in sustainability and energy efficiency. We have optimised and modernised processes, committed ourselves to training the next generation, developed new products and reduced our costs – all in a highly competitive environment.”
(A statement by Feldmuehle GmbH, Uetersen, Germany.)
Kodak has launched the new version 11.5 of Prinergy Software. The latest release of Kodak's workflow software boasts significant improvements in Rules-Based Automation (RBA) features, integration with other software solutions, and the performance of specific tools and features.
Agfa has concluded its investigation into the cybersecurity incident that occurred in November, when a ransomware group claimed to have obtained data from the company’s systems.
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of Digital Factory™ 12 — a major advancement for print providers looking to achieve superior color, streamlined production, and easy workflow automation with direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. More than just RIP software, Digital Factory 12 introduces advanced, professional-grade tools that scale as print businesses grow. Whether you're starting with the basics or running advanced workflows, Digital Factory 12 has the capabilities to maximize your printing operations: simple when you need it, powerful when you're ready for more.