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Kemira announces price increase for AKD wax
Kemira will implement a price increase of 10-20% for all AKD (alkyl ketene dimer) wax products, effective immediately or as contracts permit. The adjustment is driven by significantly higher costs across the AKD wax value chain.
Emtec presents its smart measurement solutions at IMPS
Once again this year, the Leipzig-based emtec Electronic GmbH will be exhibiting its innovative measuring instruments at IMPS 2026 in Munich. From March 17 to 19, the event will focus on advances in paper and board production. The International Munich Paper Symposium is opening its doors for the 34th time and welcoming experts from the paper, board and tissue industry. For years, emtec Electronic has been part of the exclusive circle of exhibitors, as the predominantly technical conference is accompanied by a renowned exhibition.
UPM collaborates with Andritz on recycling of paper machine clothing
The material solutions company UPM has entered into a collaboration with international technology group Andritz to recycle its paper machine clothing. This initiative uses innovative recycling approaches to return used fabrics and felts made from synthetic polymers to the circular economy. This avoids thermal disposal and its associated emissions while reducing the demand for fossil-based raw materials.
Mondi spices up ultra-high barrier paper packaging for Prymat
Mondi has collaborated with Prymat, the Polish dried seasoning manufacturer, to create packaging that contributes to a circular economy while protecting its aromatic spices. The partnership will see Prymat transition to new paper-based packaging, created with Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. This ultra-high barrier solution was chosen following extensive trials and tests, which proved it to be a sustainable alternative to conventionally non-recyclable multi-layer structures.
Sappi Europe announces a price increase for its Speciality products
Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Speciality products by €50-70/t, depending on the grade, effective on deliveries as from 1 April 2026. Despite significant internal efficiency programs and cost-saving initiatives, and major restructuring efforts, the combination of persistent cost inflation and continued price erosion has pushed current price levels to an unsustainable point for Sappi.
Holmen launches “a whiter book paper for a brighter future”
Holmen is introducing Holmen BOOK Bright, a new, whiter wood-containing book paper that reproduces colours with clarity and intensity. The paper offers a high level of opacity and can help reduce environmental impact across the book market. Holmen has been a renowned supplier of book paper since the early 2000s, delivering a wide-ranging portfolio to make reading as easy and pleasurable as possible. With Holmen BOOK Bright, the company is taking another major step forward in developing sustainable, high-performance materials for modern book production.
Sappi Europe announces price increase for label papers
Following an extended period of downward pressure, label paper prices have reached unsustainable levels. In the face of continued cost increases, Sappi Europe, producer of Label papers, announces 8% to 10% price increases for the Parade range of label papers including, non-wet strength and wet strength Wet Glue Label papers and Self-Adhesive Face papers, effective 1 April 2026.
The Navigator Company increases gKraft prices by 5-10% in April
The Navigator Company has decided to increase prices across its gKraft paper range by 5% to 10% depending on market and segments. The increase will apply to the entire portfolio of bleached and unbleached kraft papers and will be effective for all shipments starting April 1, 2026.
SCA to increase NBSK price
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe. The new price will be 1,710 USD (+100 USD), effective for March deliveries and invoicing.
Toscotec to attend Expoacotepac 2026 in Cali
Toscotec will take part in the XXXIV International Congress & Expoacotepac 2026, taking place in Cali, Colombia, on February 25, 26, and 27 at the Ritz Hall Hotel Dann Carlton Cali. As one of the most prominent events for the paper industry in Colombia, Central, and South America, Expoacotepac offers a valuable opportunity for Toscotec to engage with regional leaders and decision-makers.
Dong Tien successfully starts up its third Andritz OCC line
Dong Tien-Long An Paper JSC has successfully started up a recycled fiber line at its board production mill in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. This new OCC (old corrugated containers) line, the third supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ, is designed to process 330 t/d of mixed OCC for the production of high-quality testliner serving both domestic and export markets. The addition of this third line is a strategic step that increases Dong Tien’s production capacity, further enhances pulp quality, and strengthens its commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Smarter batch automation Valmet FlexBatch is now available for Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System
Valmet expands its automation solutions portfolio in the process industries and announces the release of Valmet FlexBatch® 8, the latest version of its advanced batch automation and recipe management software. Valmet FlexBatch was originally developed for Valmet D3 automation system and with the newest version, it is fully integrated both with Valmet DNAe and Valmet D3 automation solutions.
