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Jowat Symposium 2026: Bonding for Tomorrow’s Circular Economy
How can adhesives help make industrial value chains more sustainable and better prepared for future challenges? This question was at the heart of the Jowat Symposium 2026 at the House of Technology in Detmold. Experts from industry and academia gathered to discuss current developments in adhesive bonding technology and offer new perspectives on the circular economy.
Valmet improves boiler reliability and reduces downtime with CFB boiler upgrade at Stora Enso Ostrołęka mill
Valmet has received an order from Stora Enso Narew Sp. z o.o. to modernize the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler at the Ostrołęka pulp and paper mill in Poland. The upgrade will improve boiler availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and lower operating costs. The order was included in Valmet's orders received for the third quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The upgraded equipment is scheduled to be installed during the mill's annual shutdown in June–July 2027.
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Packaging specialist Macron invests in Speedmaster CX 104 from Heidelberg
The integration of manroland sheetfed’s lifecycle business and global sales and service companies into Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is proceeding according to plan. A recent customer example of this is Macron Indústria Gráfica Ltda. in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. The long-established company recently invested in a new Speedmaster CX 104-6+L from Heidelberg, having already commissioned a Roland 700 Evolution Speed in 2023.
Cortec® enters 50th year of innovations in VpCI® technology and sustainable packaging
Cortec® Corporation enters its 50th year of operation, marking five decades of pioneering Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology and environmentally responsible asset protection for global industry. The milestone was marked at the company's 2026 World Sales Meeting, which brought together distributors from 28 countries. From its origins in a Minnesota garage in October 1977 to a distribution network spanning 113 countries today, Cortec® continues to lead the field under the direction of founder and CEO Boris Miksic, advancing corrosion engineering through ongoing technical innovation, sustainable product design, and global market expansion.
SCA appoints a new head for business area Containerboard and Pulp
SCA appoints Gustaf Nygren as the new head of business area Containerboard and Pulp and member of the executive management team. Nygren will assume the role of Head of the Containerboard and Pulp business area on December 1, 2026. Gustaf has extensive experience from various roles within both SCA and other industrial companies. He currently serves as Mill Manager at Obbola. Previously, Gustaf has held positions including Maintenance Manager at SCA and has been responsible for coordination within SCA’s paper and pulp production.
Carbon footprint of paper carrier bags quantified for the first time
For the first time, new data quantifies the carbon footprint of paper carrier bags in Europe. Commissioned by The Paper Bag platform and conducted by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, the study finds a cradle-to-gate fossil carbon footprint of 16.6 to 82.9 g CO₂e per bag, based on three typical bag types and applications. The findings provide retailers and brand owners with a credible basis for informed packaging decisions.
Spinnova signs Letter of Intent with Outlast
Spinnova Plc (“Spinnova” or the “company”), a materials technology company producing textile fibre from side streams and wood pulp, announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Outlast Technologies GmbH (“Outlast”). Outlast is a Germany-based specialist in temperature regulation and insulation technologies, and the LOI aims to explore the development of high-performance textile materials combining Spinnova® fibre with Outlast’s technologies.
Indian packaging manufacturer UFlex invests in two Boardmaster machines from Heidelberg
UFlex Limited, headquartered in India, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging solutions and has established itself as an innovative supplier to global brands worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities in India, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Poland, Egypt, the United States, Hungary, Nigeria, and other international markets, UFlex combines a global presence with a local focus on customer needs. The company serves customers across numerous industries, including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, automotive, and construction. UFlex’s packaging solutions are used in a wide variety of everyday products, such as food and beverages, cosmetics, and household goods.
Tieto to sell its Pulp, Paper and Fibre software business to Valmet
Tieto has signed an agreement to sell its Pulp, Paper and Fibre software business TIPS to Valmet. TIPS comprises Tieto Indtech’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Order‑to‑Cash solution for the pulp, paper and fibre industry. The transaction is a natural step in Tieto’s portfolio simplification, enabling Tieto Indtech to sharpen its focus on scalable businesses and their growth opportunities. The business to be divested generated altogether EUR 32 million in revenue in 2025. The divestment is expected to close during the second quarter of 2027.
Siemens launches new ELV drive solution for AGVs and mobile robotics
Siemens is expanding its drive portfolio for extra-low-voltage (ELV) applications with the introduction of the new Sinamics E210 converter and the new Simotics E-1EE1 servomotors. The new drive solution has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of battery-powered mobile systems, particularly Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and driverless transport systems. Its aim is to provide a powerful, compact, and fully integrated drive solution that helps manufacturers and system integrators reduce development effort and simplify the implementation of safety concepts.
Back in London with emtec’s smart measurement technology
To demonstrate its innovative paper and tissue testing technologies to the British audience, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic GmbH is pleased to participate in the Paper & Tissue Show London in the UK. Simultaneously, thanks to their Canadian representative von QC Contrôle, emtec’s measurement solutions will be showcased at the Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Montréal. Paper industry experts from both trade shows in November are cordially invited to participate in a professional exchange on cutting-edge developments.
Update on Brother and Mutoh Integration in EMEA
“Dear Valued Partners and Customers of Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH (BIMH) and MUTOH Europe,
following Brother's acquisition of MUTOH, we would like to share an update on our integration activities in EMEA and some key principles that have been guided and will guide how we operate our business going forward.”
A statement by the management of BIMH and MUTOH Europe nv.
