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UPM strengthens presence in India with a new Adhesive Materials terminal near New Delhi

UPM Adhesive Materials will expand its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market.

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Mondi reveals how purpose-built corrugated packaging can reduce food waste

Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit-for-purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper - ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ - shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage.

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Sappi Europe announces additional price increase for Packaging & Speciality products effective 15 April 2026

Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Packaging & Speciality products effective 1 April 2026, they are announcing further necessary pricing adjustments.

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Voith delivers its 3,000th headbox

Voith has reached an important milestone with the delivery of its 3,000th headbox. Since the first Voith headbox was supplied in 1914, the company has continuously improved one of the most critical components of the paper machine. Today, Voith headboxes are installed in paper mills around the world and form the technological basis for stable production, consistent quality and high operational efficiency.

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Sappi Europe announces additional price increase for graphic paper products effective 15 April 2026

Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Graphic Paper products (WFC/UWF/MC) effective 16 March 2026, today they are announcing necessary further pricing adjustments. Despite ongoing efficiency efforts, the underlying profitability of the Graphic Paper business has remained at an unsustainably low level for some time. Restoring a healthy margin position is essential to ensure the longterm continuity, quality, and reliability of supply. For this reason, a further price increase has become unavoidable.

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The Navigator Company announces 4–7% price increase on UWF papers in Europe from April 6th onwards

The Navigator Company will implement a 4-7% price increase on all uncoated woodfree (UWF) printing and writing paper products sold in Europe, with the upper range applied to entry-level grades. The new prices will apply to dispatches from April 6th onwards. This decision reflects the ongoing and significant increase in key cost components, including energy, transportation, essential raw materials for pulp and paper production, and labour.

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Barry-Wehmiller announces the passing of Chairman Bob Chapman

It is with profound sadness that Barry-Wehmiller announces the death of its Chairman of the Board, Robert H. Chapman. Bob Chapman was more than a business leader, author and speaker, he was a relentless optimist who dedicated his life to building a better world. He worked to redefine what it meant to be a leader in business, to further the understanding that it was an awesome responsibility because the way we lead impacts the way people live. He worked tirelessly to bring more caring to business and built the foundation for Barry-Wehmiller to champion new definitions for success in business: by demonstrating that economic growth and human vibrancy can exist in harmony.

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Kemira secures Canadian PMRA registration for KemConnect® DEX

Kemira announced that it has secured Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for KemConnect® DEX, its chlorine-free, performic acid-based, sustainable disinfection method for waste and process water treatment solution. The approval marks an important milestone in expanding Kemira’s North American sustainable, technology-driven antibacterial portfolio.

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The Navigator Company announces a 30-50 USD price increase on UWF papers in overseas markets

The Navigator Company implements a 30-50 USD price increase in Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) Papers in Overseas markets, given the current trading situation.

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Xuan Mai Paper starts up second Andritz deinking pulp line in Vietnam

Xuan Mai Paper has started up its second deinking pulp (DIP) line supplied by international technology group Andritz at its mill in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening its capacity for high-quality recycled tissue production. Designed for 75 t/d and processing 100% mixed office waste, the line increases Xuan Mai Paper’s capacity for high-quality recycled pulp while supporting more efficient resource utilization. The project marks another milestone in the long-standing partnership between Xuan Mai Paper and Andritz, following the successful installation of the first DIP line in 2020.

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Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for specialty papers effective April 1, 2026

Due to rising raw material costs, Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for its uncoated woodfree specialty papers. The adjustment will range between 6–9 percent depending on the product segment and will apply to deliveries from April 1, 2026. In response to current developments in energy markets, the company is also compelled to introduce a temporary energy cost surcharge.

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Toscotec starts up a turnkey tissue plant for Intertrade Hellas in Greece

Toscotec is pleased to announce the start-up of the turnkey project featuring AHEAD 2.2L for Intertrade Hellas at its Oinofyta paper mill, near Athens. Drawing on decades of engineering experience, Toscotec continues to support the customer by providing innovative solutions that offer unmatched production flexibility and a constant step forward in operational excellence. The machine features a net sheet width of 5,600 mm, a maximum operating speed of 2,200 m/min, and a production capacity of up to 80,000 tons/year, over a range of Facial, Toilet, Napkin and Towel products.

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