Toscotec to deliver energy-efficient complete tissue line to Grigeo Group in Lithuania

Toscotec will supply a new tissue line PM7 for the Grigeo Group’s facility in Grigiškes (Vilnius, Lithuania). This repeat order marks a significant milestone in a partnership spanning over 15 years between the two companies, following the successful installation of the PM6 tissue line in 2013 and previous smaller projects involving Yankee Dryers and Hood replacements on other machines within the group.

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Durst integrates GMG color management into Durst Workflow and Smart Factory portfolio

Durst Group, manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, announces the full integration of GMG’s spectral color management technology into its proprietary Durst Workflow software as well as into the open Smart Factory portfolio of the Open Software Initiative. The official launch of the solution is scheduled to coincide with the presentation of the Open Software Initiative at Printing United 2025.

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Windmöller & Hölscher to Present Varex II and Alphaflex at K 2025

German machine manufacturer and flexible packaging specialist Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8–15, as well as at its In-house Expo at company headquarters in Lengerich. Highlights include a new development for MDO lines, solutions for easier machine operation, and a range of sustainable packaging applications. A special highlight: W&H will feature two running machines at its booth, with live demonstrations in extrusion and printing.

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Valmet to deliver an IntelliTissue 1600 machine to PT Suparma Tbk in Indonesia

Valmet will deliver an IntelliTissue 1600 tissue machine to PT Suparma Tbk’s mill in Surabaya, Indonesia. The new installation will enable production of high-quality tissue products for the Asia Pacific market and the start-up is planned for 2026. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

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WKS Group once again investing in cutting-edge technology from Heidelberg

The WKS Group, which is headquartered in Wassenberg, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a reknown print and media service providers in Europe’s German-speaking countries. With some 1,000 employees at seven sites throughout Germany, it offers a wide range of commercial printing services, including fulfillment and logistics solutions, and is continuing to grow. Besides the high-volume, industrial-scale production of commercial print products, WKS also provides its customers with digital services such as marketing portals and shop systems. The company always aims to combine quality and delivery reliability with flexibility. At its Felsberg site, the WKS Group is now investing in two new highly automated Speedmaster XL 106 presses from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), with the specific goal of creating a center of excellence for sheetfed offset printing.

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Mondi to increase energy self-sufficiency to 90% at its pulp and paper mill in Slovakia with new biomass power plant

Mondi recently announced the construction of a new biomass power plant at its integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The new power plant will replace the existing bark boiler and is scheduled for completion in 2027. This investment will increase the mill’s energy self-sufficiency from 75% to 90%, providing a more sustainable and reliable energy supply for both the mill and the local community. Mondi SCP is currently supplying district heating in Ružomberok, and once the new power plant is operational, it will be able to further supply energy without relying on natural gas.

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