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Bobst launches brand-new Masterfold line built on fully redesigned platform
The Bobst Masterfold folder-gluer range for corrugated board converting has undergone a complete modernization, aligning with the company’s strategy to deploy its vision across all product lines and equipment. The result is a machine which delivers greater production efficiency, simplified operations, and exceptional safety, setting new standards in the corrugated board industry.
Fiery announces Micah Kornberg as new CEO
Fiery, LLC today announced that Micah Kornberg, Fiery’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, has taken on the role of CEO at the company. Kornberg, who has held senior positions at Fiery since 2011, takes on the role following the departure of Toby Weiss.
Kornberg joined Fiery in 2011 when Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), Fiery’s former parent company, purchased print-for-pay pioneer Entrac, which Kornberg was president of. He then served as Vice President and executive sponsor for Fiery’s enterprise accounts division, where he helped modernize Fiery’s enterprise portfolio and became an integral part of Fiery’s leadership team. More recently, he led the standup of Fiery as an independent company following its separation from EFI in 2023. In 2025, Kornberg became Fiery’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
Södra appoints Cecila Karlsson as new CFO
Södra has appointed Cecilia Karlsson to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Södra. She will take up the position on 1 December 2026. Cecilia has extensive experience in the finance area. She most recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Öresundskraft and has previously held similar roles at IKEA and Findus, as well as having many years of experience at McKinsey. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology.
Bonding at the Push of a Button
Microcapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety: The adhesive is initially safely enclosed in capsules, contact with exposed reactive components can be reduced, and activation takes place only during pressing at room temperature. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam Science Park is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing.
Cascades strengthens its tissue paper production platform in Quebec
Cascades, manufacturer of eco-friendly packaging and hygiene products, announces the installation of a state-of-the-art tissue converting line at its Granby, Quebec facility. This next-generation equipment will increase the site's production capacity while enhancing product quality. The installation of the new equipment, a $15 M investment, will take place over a period of 9 months. This builds on a $14 M investment made in recent years, for a total investment of $29 M.
New addition to Valmet’s Bioneer product portfolio
Valmet expands its sustainable product portfolio with the introduction of Valmet Dryer Fabric EOS Bioneer and Valmet Dryer Fabric OR Bioneer. The new dryer fabrics are the latest addition to Valmet’s Bioneer family of sustainable solutions, launched in 2025 with press felts.
Color-Logic Wins Gold for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at FSEA Print Embellishment Conference
Color-Logic is proud to announce it received the Gold Award for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville.
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Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed GroupHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced its plans to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service subsidiaries of the manroland sheetfed Group. With this transaction, Heidelberg is securing its position as a global player in the printing and packaging industry. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maintaining the global service and spare parts offerings.
Fiery DFE for Revoria Press PC2120: Professional-Grade Color and Automation
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of the Fiery® PC21 DFE. Configured specifically for the Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120, the Fiery PC21 provides you with all the tools you need to unlock the highest levels of production performance and superpower your results with professional-grade color quality and workflow automation.
Voith launches PluraMaze to reduce energy consumption in refining with proven customer benefits
Voith introduces PluraMaze, a new generation of refiner fillings designed to significantly improve energy efficiency and lifetime in refining. The new solution addresses key challenges faced by paper manufacturers worldwide, including rising energy costs, increasing pressure on efficiency and changing raw material qualities.
ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2026: Inspiring innovations and strong signals for the future of the industry
ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2026 once again reaffirmed its position as the central meeting place for the European paper and fiber industry. From June 16 to 18, approximately 2,500 trade visitors and more than 130 exhibitors and partner organizations gathered at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden to discuss current challenges, present innovations, and develop new perspectives for the industry. With high booth occupancy, strong international participation, and new sources of inspiration, the event signaled stability and sustainability.
Södra and Viking Analytics sign enterprise-wide framework agreement for advanced AI-based vibration analytics
Based on documented results at Södra Värö, Södra has decided to scale Viking Analytics’ AI platform, MultiViz, across the entire group. The framework agreement covers 3,650 sensors deployed across the mills in Värö, Mörrum, and Mönsterås, marking the next step in Södra’s commitment to data-driven, proactive maintenance.
