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Sappi and UPM propose new Joint Venture company for graphic paper business
Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture will bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US. The transaction will be subject to the fulfilment of a number of regulatory and other conditions, including shareholder approval.
Paper Corea starts up Andritz shoe press with record line load for packaging paper in South Korea
Paper Corea Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group Andritz at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea. This marks a significant milestone, as the press features the highest line load ever installed for paper production in South Korea - an achievement that enables stronger, more durable paper and boosts production efficiency through optimized dewatering and faster machine speeds.
Heidelberg commits to supporting young talent in the printing industry
In November, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the Swiss Printing and Media Association jointly hosted the first "Print Technology World Championship" for young printing professionals at the Print Media Center, the “Home of Print”, at the Heidelberg site in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The new competition was aimed at young talent in the printing industry with the goal of drawing attention to the attractiveness of the profession and promoting the overall image of the industry.
Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel
Toscotec is pleased to announce the successful start-up of the PM1 tissue line at Sofidel Roanne’s mill in France. This move follows a major rebuild of the tissue machine, a modernization project designed to meet one of the Sofidel's key objectives, energy savings. These efforts support the company’s long-term decarbonization and sustainability goals.
Diseños Metálicos Ferrum installs first combined Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and CFX-2513 solution in Iberia
Mimaki Europe announces that Diseños Metálicos Ferrum, based in Andalusia, Spain, has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513EX UV flatbed printer and a CFX-2513 cutting table. The investment, supplied and supported by Digidelta Andalucía, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor in Iberia, marks the first combined installation of these two systems in the region. This milestone enables Diseños Metálicos Ferrum to expand its services, offering fully customised, high-quality solutions on rigid materials.
Cooperative organisations strengthen the Swedish economy
A new report from Svensk Kooperation shows that cooperative enterprises in Sweden have increased their turnover by 27 percent over the past decade and now account for around ten percent of GDP. Södra is one of the largest players, contributing to a resilient and sustainable forestry sector – where members have influence and share in the value created.
Valmet signs a two-year service agreement with FPC Tissue Spa to ensure optimal mill performance
Valmet has signed a two-year automation service agreement with FPC Tissue mill in Chile. The agreement aims to ensure optimal performance of process control and product quality on the mill’s tissue machine TM 1. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Heidelberg Customer Portal being used by over 3,000 print shops driving their digital transformation
In the printing industry, systems integration and process automation are becoming decisive competitive factors to an ever-greater extent. Three years after its launch, the cloud-based Customer Portal of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is increasingly becoming the digital control center for end-to-end production in print shops. A total of more than 7,000 individuals at over 3,000 printing companies worldwide are actively using the platform to make processes appreciably more efficient by digitalizing and automating them.
UPM Adhesive Materials and GeBE reach high-performance milestone
A recent long-term test conducted by GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH, a provider of thermal printing systems, using UPM Raflatac OptiCut™ RL54 linerless label material has reached an impressive milestone: two million cuts without the need for blade cleaning. This achievement highlights the exceptional processing properties of the OptiCut adhesive, which was specifically engineered to minimize residue and ensure smooth operation in high-speed linerless cutter systems.
PDO continues pioneering tradition with ECG implementation
Polish packaging printer Palucka Drukarnia Opakowan (PDO) is achieving remarkable cost savings and significant on-press performance improvements since implementing expanded color gamut (ECG) printing, which they credit largely to Flexcel NX plates and PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon.
Solimar Systems launches SOLscript Xpress
Solimar Systems, Inc., developer of Customer Communication Management and Delivery solutions, announced the release of SOLscript Xpress™ that enables organizations to print Xerox VIPP® (Variable Data Intelligent PostScript Printware) applications on printers with Fiery DFEs (digital front ends). This innovative solution eliminates technology silos in production print and mail environments, allowing businesses to leverage their existing VIPP investments while modernizing their printing infrastructure.
Genera starts up Andritz pulping and stock preparation systems for sustainable packaging production
Genera, a U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group Andritz. Installation of these systems is part of Genera’s large-scale expansion of its manufacturing facility in Vonore, Tennessee, where locally grown grasses are transformed into packaging solutions.
