Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for the supply of a second pressurized refining system to its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The order value will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.
Cortec’s barrier paper portfolio just got more sustainable! Industries looking for environmentally responsible options in the area of barrier packaging should take a closer look at the new EcoBio™ Barrier Paper, a premium recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable barrier paper designed with the “circular economy” in mind.
Billerud’s long-term climate target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 has been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone complements the previously approved near-term target for 2030.
Mimaki Europe announces the launch of a new aqueous pigment ink AP50, designed for use with the company’s Tiger600-1800TS. With this new solution, Mimaki brings its flagship Tiger technology – renowned in textile printing for its maximum print speed of 550m2/h – to the sign graphics industry, providing a high-speed, high-quality and environmentally responsible solution for printed out-of-home advertising, such as blueback and citylight posters.
LOPEC
LOPEC, the international trade fair and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, will be held in Munich from February 24 to 26, 2026. With a focus on smart living, companies and research institutes from all over the world are presenting intelligent products that make our lives safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.
Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi’s position in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Fiery, LLC announced that it has entered into an agreement with EFI Reggiani to acquire all interests in Spanish specialty print technology company Inèdit Software. A leader across a broad range of digital textile printing applications, Inèdit’s products and technologies will complement Fiery’s specialty print software portfolio to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions for printers around the world.
The US folding carton manufacturer Southern Champion Tray (SCT), based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is setting new standards in folding carton production: The company has successfully commissioned a Boardmaster inline flexographic printing press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The investment made by SCT is part of a comprehensive modernization project.
Valmet introduces the next-generation Valmet Wet End Analyzer, designed to help paper, board, and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve superior product quality, improved process stability, and reduced operating costs. With new measurements and more sampling points for broader monitoring, the new analyzer provides all the key measurements for stabilizing wet end processes. A stable wet end improves product quality and process efficiency through consistent sheet formation, optimized chemical use, and reduced water and energy consumption.
In 2025, a total of 3.7 million tonnes of barrier coatings valued at $9.2 billion will be consumed worldwide, according to the latest expert research from Smithers, the global authority on the packaging industry. Its new market report – The Future of Sustainable Barrier Coatings to 2030 – analyses historic, current and future demand for coatings that combine effective barrier properties with superior recyclability, biodegradability, or bio-based feedstocks.
The Navigator Company, supplier of uncoated woodfree papers and flexible packaging to Middle East and Africa Markets, will participate in Paperworld Dubai 2025, one of the world’s top international trade fairs for paper, stationery, and office supplies. The event attracts visitors from more than 100 countries and serves as a key meeting point for the global paper industry.
Miraclon announces the release of Flexcel NX Central 3.0, the latest evolution of its centralized software hub for Flexcel plate production. Designed to streamline operations and maximize plate performance, the release introduces powerful new capabilities that reinforce Miraclon’s commitment to driving innovation in flexographic printing.