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Emtec Electronic at CIDPEX 2026
For the first time in years, emtec Electronic will be attending this year´s CIDPEX China International Disposable Paper Expo from April 15 to 17. Together with its long-standing partner Hu Yuntao from Shanghai Forest & Paper Scientific Instrument at booth 8J08, the company will present its latest testing solutions for zeta potential and softness analysis at the world´s largest exhibition for paper and nonwoven hygiene products.
Valmet launches IQ Virtual Sensor
Valmet introduces Valmet IQ Virtual Sensor, a software-based solution that gives paper and board producers real-time visibility of critical end-product strength properties that have traditionally been measured only in the laboratory. By providing continuous quality predictions, the solution enables mills to maintain consistent quality, reduce fiber and starch costs, decrease energy consumption, and increase overall production efficiency.
UPM strengthens presence in India with a new Adhesive Materials terminal near New Delhi
UPM Adhesive Materials will expand its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market.
Mondi reveals how purpose-built corrugated packaging can reduce food waste
Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit-for-purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper - ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ - shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage.
Heidelberg aims to expand its presence in the dynamic Latin American region
Latin America is increasingly coming into focus as a growth region for the printing and packaging industry, alongside markets in Asia. With a population of around 670 million, the region is home to approximately eight percent of the world’s population, half of whom live in Mexico and Brazil alone—the two largest and most dynamic economies in the region. With projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around two and three percent, respectively, over the next few years, these countries are demonstrating stable economic development. Increasing prosperity, combined with a more urban lifestyle, is also driving up demand for printed packaging solutions.
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Bobst unites with industry partners at Interpack 2026
Bobst aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13, through a coordinated program of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events. Spanning labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons and corrugated board, Bobst intends to highlight the future of packaging production.
Sappi Europe announces additional price increase for Packaging & Speciality products effective 15 April 2026
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Packaging & Speciality products effective 1 April 2026, they are announcing further necessary pricing adjustments.
Voith delivers its 3,000th headbox
Voith has reached an important milestone with the delivery of its 3,000th headbox. Since the first Voith headbox was supplied in 1914, the company has continuously improved one of the most critical components of the paper machine. Today, Voith headboxes are installed in paper mills around the world and form the technological basis for stable production, consistent quality and high operational efficiency.
Hubergroup strengthens its position in the UV printing market
Hubergroup Print Solutions continues to expand its footprint in the European UV printing market – driven by strong partnerships, technical expertise, and a focus on consistent quality. Recent success stories from France and Italy highlight how the combination of innovation, persistence, and customer proximity fuels sustainable growth in this dynamic segment.
Sappi Europe announces additional price increase for graphic paper products effective 15 April 2026
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Graphic Paper products (WFC/UWF/MC) effective 16 March 2026, today they are announcing necessary further pricing adjustments. Despite ongoing efficiency efforts, the underlying profitability of the Graphic Paper business has remained at an unsustainably low level for some time. Restoring a healthy margin position is essential to ensure the longterm continuity, quality, and reliability of supply. For this reason, a further price increase has become unavoidable.
OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis™
OnceMore® from Södra, the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into high-quality dissolving pulp, will begin using TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to strengthen traceability from raw material to retail across the value chain. OnceMore® produces dissolving pulp made from blended textile waste and wood sourced from responsibly managed Swedish forests. By integrating TextileGenesis, OnceMore® supports the growing need for verified data and secure, transparent tracking throughout increasingly complex supply chain.
Kodak launches Prinergy Insite Portals 11.5
Kodak has released version 11.5 of the web-based Prinergy Insite Portals that provide authorized users with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world. The new version brings various enhancements to the Prinergy Insite Prepress Portal (IPP) and the Prinergy Insite Creative Workflow (ICW).
