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The Navigator Company increases gKraft prices by 5-10% in April
The Navigator Company has decided to increase prices across its gKraft paper range by 5% to 10% depending on market and segments. The increase will apply to the entire portfolio of bleached and unbleached kraft papers and will be effective for all shipments starting April 1, 2026.
German UV curing technology meets Swiss coating solutions
Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing will present its curing and drying systems at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 in Dubai. As a development and solution partner for the printing and packaging industry, the German UV Technology specialist Hoenle will showcase its latest innovative and smart curing systems alongside coating solutions expert Mondula from Switzerland.
Agfa provides update on payment of the receivable related to the sale of Offset Solutions division
On 16 January 2026, Agfa announced that it had received the final report of the independent expert regarding the outstanding receivable under the share purchase agreement for the sale of Agfa’s Offset Solutions division. Further to this report, the payment of the price adjustment amount of 14.7 million euro (in respect of the disputed part) and the payment of 5.2 million euro (in respect of the undisputed part), in total 19.9 million euro, became due to Agfa on 6 February 2026.
Toyo Ink India inaugurates new research centre in Bengaluru
Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, announced the inauguration of artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. This marks the Group’s first Research Centre outside Japan and a significant milestone in strengthening India’s role in advanced research, manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. A ceremony to mark the occasion was held on 4 February 2026 on-site of the new centre at the IISc campus.
Metsä Group and Andritz start up demo plant for new lignin products
Metsä Group and Andritz have successfully started up a new demonstration plant for lignin refining at Metsä’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland, marking an important step in the shift toward circular and renewable material solutions. The plant will enable Metsä Group to add new lignin products to its offering, while Andritz brings its LigniOxTM lignin recovery technology to demonstration scale.The project also involves Dow, a leading material science company, that collaborates with Metsä Group and Andritz to develop bio-based plasticizers for concrete and gypsum applications with modified lignin from the demo plant.
Plockmatic ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL redefines cutting and creasing
The new design compact B2 digital sheet cutter and creaser is the latest addition to Plockmatic Group’s ColorCut SC7000 series. Its unique triple tool cutter/creaser incorporates a revolutionary, patent-pending, tangential creasing tool, with male (convex) and female (concave) elements to ensure superior double-sided creasing. With pressing and moulding tools that move above and below the sheet simultaneously, ‘formed’ creases are created similar to a metal rule platen machine.
Stora Enso releases climate resilience plan
Stora Enso has published a climate resilience plan outlining its approach to climate action, target attainment,?and business preparedness for future climate scenarios. The plan includes a forecast for emission reductions across all scopes by 2030. At the end of 2025, the Group’s Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions were 61% lower and the estimated Scope 3 emissions 38% lower than in the 2019 base year.?The target is to?achieve?a 50% reduction in all scopes by 2030.
SCA to increase NBSK price
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe. The new price will be 1,710 USD (+100 USD), effective for March deliveries and invoicing.
Heidelberg achieves significant improvement in profitability – strategic realignment proceeding as planned
After nine months of financial year 2025/26 (April 1 to December 31, 2025), developments at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) are in line with expectations. The company has achieved a considerable improvement in its profitability and is also resolutely pressing ahead with its strategic transformation, moving into new areas of business that are enjoying strong growth. Notwithstanding the challenging environment, sales after three quarters climbed to € 1,602 million – some 6.1 percent higher than the previous year’s figure of € 1,509 million – despite negative exchange rate effects amounting to around € 44 million compared with the equivalent period of the previous year.
Challenging market conditions burden Södra’s 2025 earnings
Södra reported a sharp decline in earnings for 2025, impacted by weak demand, exchange rate effects and higher raw material prices. Operating loss amounted to SEK 1,290 million and the Board of Directors proposes a profit distribution to the members of Södra of SEK (616) million. During the year, Södra implemented extensive streamlining and improvements to its operations. A far-reaching action programme was also launched in response to the current situation and to continue to create long-term value for the forest estate.
ECO3 announces global price increase for offset printing plates and related chemicals
ECO3 announces a global price increase for its offset printing plates and chemicals, effective March 1. The decision follows the continued rise in the cost of aluminum - the key component of offset plates - as well as the increasing cost of all aluminum-related treatments and processes.
Toscotec to attend Expoacotepac 2026 in Cali
Toscotec will take part in the XXXIV International Congress & Expoacotepac 2026, taking place in Cali, Colombia, on February 25, 26, and 27 at the Ritz Hall Hotel Dann Carlton Cali. As one of the most prominent events for the paper industry in Colombia, Central, and South America, Expoacotepac offers a valuable opportunity for Toscotec to engage with regional leaders and decision-makers.
