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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.
Toscotec gathers global Tissue industry leaders in Lucca
The second edition of Tissue Planet – Future Insights™ brought together 300 international attendees representing over 40 companies from 25 countries to Lucca, transforming the city into the global hub for sustainability, digitalization, and the future of the Tissue sector.
Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for specialty papers effective July 1, 2026
Due to rising raw material costs, Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for its uncoated woodfree specialty papers. The adjustment will range between 6–8 percent depending on the product segment and will apply to deliveries from July 1, 2026.
Voith Paper announces leadership transition effective October 1
Andreas Endters has informed the shareholders and Group management of his decision to leave Voith at the end of the current fiscal year. This request has been accepted. Effective October 1, 2026, Tero Kokko will join the Corporate Board of Management of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA and, as President & CEO of Voith Paper, will assume responsibility for the Group Division.
Perfectmix drives growth with industrial digital printing technology from Heidelberg
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is continuing to drive forward the international rollout of its industrial Jetfire 50 digital inkjet press according to plan. The French commercial printing company Perfectmix has now put the first Jetfire 50 in France into operation at its Saint-Laurent-du-Var site. In recent years, Perfectmix has developed into one of the most innovative print service providers in southern France.
