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Andritz strengthens boiler service business by acquiring Allen-Sherman-Hoff
International technology group Andritz has acquired Allen-Sherman-Hoff from US-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., further strengthening its offering of boiler solutions and related services. The acquisition supports Andritz’s long-term strategy to grow its aftermarket and service business by offering customers complete lifecycle solutions and support.
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.
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.
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.
Voith achieves Final Acceptance Certificate for Ecowipes WLM 2 in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
With the successful commissioning of the WLM 2 line by Ecowipes, a manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, and the receipt of the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC), Voith reports another project success in the field of nonwoven production. This milestone marks the pinnacle of a collaborative effort to advance sustainable production in the nonwovens industry.
How paper carrier bags contribute to the circular bioeconomy
With the adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), retailers and brand owners are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. The regulation sets ambitious targets for packaging waste reduction, recyclability and responsible use of resources. Paper carrier bags meet the highest standards. They are made from renewable raw materials sourced from sustainable forest management and are reusable and recyclable. But that’s not all: the kraft paper and paper carrier bag manufacturers are constantly working to conserve resources, minimise environmental impact and increase product quality at all stages of the production process – and they have been doing so long before the PPWR came into force.
Valmet and Helen sign long-term service agreement to support the operation of new wood-pellet-fired boiler at Salmisaari power plant
Valmet and Helen Oy have signed a comprehensive four-year service agreement to ensure long-term performance for the newly converted wood-pellet-fired K7 BFB-boiler in Helen’s Salmisaari power plant in Helsinki, Finland. The agreement was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025 and it is effective immediately. The value of the agreement will not be disclosed.
