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Stora Enso appoints Niclas Rosenlew Deputy CEO in addition to his role as CFO

Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew, currently Chief Financial Officer, as Deputy CEO, effective today. Alongside his current responsibilities as a member of Stora Enso’s Group Leadership Team, Niclas will serve as deputy to President and CEO Hans Sohlström.

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Nomination Committee at Holmen

Holmen’s Annal General Meeting has decided that the Nomination Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Board and one representative of each of the company’s three largest shareholders (in terms of voting rights) as of 31 August each year. If any shareholder declines to participate in the nomination committee or chooses to leave it, the right to appoint a representative shall pass to the next largest shareholder in terms of voting rights.

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Sun Automation Group® at Corrugated Week 2026

Sun Automation Group®, providing innovative solutions and machinery for the corrugated industry, announces its participation in Corrugated Week 2026, September 28–30 in Fort Worth, Texas. At Booth 101, Sun Automation will highlight more of the line and more of the support behind it, with solutions spanning rotary die cutting, flexo folder gluing, short-run boxmaking, and automated material handling. Attendees can also learn about upgrades, parts, service, and connected machine intelligence designed to support equipment performance, reliability, and long-term value.

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Fiery powers every corner of the print room at Printing United 2026

Fiery, LLC, announced it is showcasing an end-to-end portfolio of solutions that power all corners of the digital print room at Printing United 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Durst Group will acquire MPS

Durst Group, international manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announced that MPS Printing B.V., the Netherlands-based specialist in flexographic printing systems for the label and flexible packaging industry will become part of the Durst Group on January 1, 2027 - through the acquisition of his holding company - and will operate under the name MPS – A Durst Group Company. The announcement was made during a press conference at LOUPE Americas 2026 in Chicago.

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Tecnau | Sitma Bring “From Print to Profit” Automation Solutions to Printing United Expo 2026

Tecnau | Sitma will showcase the latest advancements in print finishing, workflow automation, production intelligence, and sustainable packaging at Printing United Expo 2026, taking place September 23-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors to Booth N7026 will experience solutions designed to help printers, mailers, and fulfillment operations improve efficiency, maximize productivity, and turn operational performance into greater profitability.

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Andritz to modernize the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant in Slovakia

International technology group Andritz, in partnership with the Slovak engineering firm Vuje, has been awarded by Vodohospodárska Výstavba a contract to carry out a comprehensive modernization of the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant on the Danube, the largest hydroelectric facility in Slovakia and a central component of the national energy infrastructure, accounting for approximately 10% of Slovakia’s electricity production.

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Domino Presents N410 LED Label Press at Printing United Expo

Domino’s N410 LED label press will make its North American debut at Printing United Expo 2026, taking place 23–25th September in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Designed to make high-quality digital label Printing more accessible, the N410 provides an attractive entry point into digital Printing for label converters and commercial printers looking to expand their capabilities. Combining the benefits of LED curing with a compact footprint, the press delivers consistent, high-quality output while helping users maximise production space, reduce energy consumption, and control operating costs.

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James Cropper opens Paper Portal to a world of creative possibility

British papermaker James Cropper has launched the Paper Portal, a new paper sampling and specification experience housed within a distinctive presentation case that showcases the breadth of its paper portfolio, colour expertise, specialist manufacturing capabilities and creative partnerships.

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Dataline makes its Viscom Italia debut following the acquisition of VG7

Dataline will exhibit at Viscom Italia for the first time, presenting its specialised software portfolio for print, sign, large format, textile, labels and packaging at stand E23. Following its recent acquisition of Italian software company VG7, Viscom Italia marks Dataline’s first major opportunity to introduce both VG Seven and its wider portfolio to the Italian graphic industry.

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Sappi Europe Announces Price Increases of 5-7% for Woodfree Coated Sheets

Sappi Europe announces a price increase of 5-7% across its full range of Woodfree Coated (WFC) papers sold in European Markets. The increase will apply to all new orders and deliveries from 12 October 2026. The adjustment is necessary to address the continued escalation of costs across the supply chain. These cost increases have placed significant pressure on the economics of paper production and require a corresponding market response to ensure sustainable operations.

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Vision AI Xcelerix Brings Scalable GPU Performance to Industrial Machine Vision

Imago Technologies GmbH, a specialist in embedded vision and industrial machine vision, is expanding its portfolio with the Vision AI Xcelerix. The new industrial GPU expansion provides additional computing power for AI-intensive machine vision applications, enabling machine builders to flexibly scale the GPU performance of their vision systems as requirements grow.

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