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DS Smith starts up Andritz stock preparation line with Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper
DS Smith has successfully started up an Andritz stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its mill in Porcari, Italy, including Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper. Alessandro Romagnolo, Project Head at DS Smith, says: “The successful start-up of this line is an important milestone for our Porcari mill. The project demonstrates the strong cooperation between our team and Andritz. With the new system now in operation, we are able to efficiently process a wide range of recovered paper grades and reliably produce high-quality packaging papers from 100% recycled fiber.”
Overview of India paper and paperboard packaging industry
India’s paper and paperboard packaging industry is shifting toward value-added, specialized, and sustainable solutions—such as cup stock, pharma print, and high BF virgin kraft—enabled by automated manufacturing and quality control that meet international standards while controlling costs. Sustainability and recyclability are central, especially in food and beverage, where paper-based alternatives (e.g., paper tubes for dry goods and specialized dairy cartons) are displacing plastics.
Mondi enables Büromodel to cut operational packing costs by 20%
Mondi has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency. Traditional wooden and plywood crates presented challenges in terms of health and safety risks and were becoming less preferred in key export markets such as Germany and the UK. Mondi worked closely with Büromodel to switch to a bespoke corrugated packaging solution that ensures safe transportation and improved product protection. The solution eliminates mould issues that had previously been experienced during sea freight transportation.
Minhan Paper places repeat order with Andritz for a new OCC line in Vietnam
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has placed an order with Andritz to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) recycling line for its mill in Hung Yen province, Vietnam. This marks the company’s second OCC line from Andritz and supports Minhan Paper’s ongoing expansion in packaging paper production. Start-up is scheduled for the first half of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
Valmet delivers board making line and lifecycle support to Sun Paper in China
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027. The order is included in Valmet's orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
“Made to be seen”: Every sheet of paper deserves to be admired
Cartiere del Garda is entering a new phase, building on its heritage as an Italian paper manufacturer specialized in 2-side coated papers for the graphic printing and publishing industries. “This new stage, built on Cartiere del Garda’s long-standing experience and a newly structured, customer-focused organization, allows us to go beyond premium papers and reliable service—committed to being a trusted partner and setting the standard in the graphic printing and publishing market.” states Corrado Lignana, Cartiere del Garda CEO.
Torraspapel - the multi-product specialty paper partner
Torraspapel, a European manufacturer specializing in high-performance specialty papers for labelling, packaging, food service and other value-added applications, is entering a new phase built on its industrial track record, papermaking heritage, proven innovation capabilities and firmly commitment to sustainability.
Next-generation rotating retractors clean hard-to-reach areas in processing lines
In spray-drying applications, including powder production, within hygienic processing industries, incomplete cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces can lead to contamination risks, product loss, and costly downtime. To address these challenges, Alfa Laval announces the launch of the Controlled Rotating Retractors, designed to effectively remove residues and contaminants from ducts, pipes, tanks, and enclosed areas.
Södra’s sale of its holding in SunPine AB has been completed
Södra has been a co-owner of SunPine AB since 2008, with the aim of driving the development and market for renewable products based on tall oil, an important part of making more from every tree and thereby increasing the profitability of family forestry. As SunPine’s business operations, and consequently its need for expertise and ownership, changed, Södra decided to sell its 25% ownership interest to VAROPreem. The sale of the shares has now been completed and the transaction is therefore finalised.
Voith expands proven film press portfolio with eVenFilm Pro
Voith introduces eVenFilm Pro, a high-performance rubber film press roll cover. Engineered to meet growing demand from papermakers and board producers for extend-ed runtimes and lifespans even in the most extreme conditions, eVen-Film Pro is a high-end addition to Voith’s eVenFilm portfolio.
Introducing Arbex: A new global player in tissue and hygiene
Arbex, a new global player in tissue and hygiene, commences operations as an independent business and unveils details of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between pulp supplier Suzano and consumer goods and personal care producer Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the new business will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional products across more than 70 markets on five continents.
Toscotec boosts spare parts supply and assistance for Recard machinery
As a result of last year’s acquisition, Toscotec remains the sole, exclusive, and legal owner of all rights related to the “Recard” brand, including but not limited to know-how, technical documentation, patents, trademarks, designs, and any other intangible assets associated with the former Recard technology.
