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Andritz to supply world’s first fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco, Portugal
International technology group Andritz has received an order to supply a dry fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. The line will recycle end-of-life fiberboards back into valuable fibers as new raw material for fiberboard production. It will be the first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line in the world. Start-up of the recycling line is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.
Hubergroup is Cradle to Cradle certified for the fourth time in a row
The American Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has honoured the global printing ink specialist hubergroup for the fourth time in a row for its pioneering standards in terms of environmental protection, sustainability and social commitment. The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification is a comprehensive certification system that aims to make products and materials more sustainable throughout their entire life cycle. The most important criterion for an award is a holistic commitment in the areas of material health, product circularity, renewable energy, water stewardship and social responsibility.
Plasmatreat Iberia is growing
Plasmatreat Iberia S.L., a subsidiary of Plasmatreat GmbH, Germany, is further expanding its presence on the Iberian Peninsula. Existing and new customers can now rely on even closer support for their questions and applications in the field of plasma pretreatment systems. The Plasmatreat Iberia team, which is responsible for the Spanish and Portuguese markets, has welcomed two new members in recent months.
UPM Raflatac's pressure sensitive labels earn first-ever APR Certification for Recyclability on natural HDPE
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, has recently earned APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for its clear and white polypropylene (PP) labels with hotmelt, UPM Raflatac SmartCircleTM wash-off adhesive, and general-purpose acrylic adhesives.
Geostick: Second investment in Digital Master All-in-One technology
Geostick Group, a label converter in Europe, has developed a strong partnership with Digital Master over several years. The decision to invest in another All-in-One solution, this time a Digital Master 510, is part of the company’s strategy to explore new applications for existent customers, and to attract new clients, as well as to optimize operations across its facility.
Andritz acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye
International technology group Andritz has acquired the Swedish analyzer and measurement technology company PulpEye. The acquisition complements Andritz’s capabilities by adding the core pulp quality analyzers and measurements into the group’s automation and digitalization portfolio.
ABTCP 2024 presents an event program aligned with the needs of the planted tree sector
Registrations are now open for ABTCP 2024 — the 56th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition, an in-person event that will be held October 1-3 at the Expo Transamérica in São Paulo (SP). The event, which brings together all links in the forest-based industry’s production chain, stands as a unique updating opportunity, not only for researchers and professionals already working in the sector but also for students from various fields.
New Heidelberg B3 inkjet printing system Jetfire 50 starts demo operation in the Print Media Center
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is turning the entry into industrial digital commercial printing announced at drupa 2024 together with its cooperation partner Canon into reality. The new Jetfire 50 B3 inkjet printing system from Heidelberg, which was showcased at the industry's leading trade fair, is now going into demo operation at the Print Media Center (PMC) at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site and is available for demonstrations to interested parties.
SIG launches second project with WWF Switzerland
In partnership with WWF Switzerland and WWF Malaysia, SIG has launched a three and half-year forest landscape project in Malaysia’s Ulu Muda Forest Complex through WWF’s Forests Forward program. The project aims to improve the management of more than 170,000 hectares and pilot the restoration of 25 hectares.
Svenska Aerogel to launch Quartzene® Z-Slurry product
Svenska Aerogel is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, Quartzene® Z-Slurry. This aqueous aerogel suspension is easily processed and pumpable, enhancing thermal insulation, improving fire safety, and reducing the weight of end products. It offers significant advantages for paint manufacturers as well as producers of fibrous products. Quartzene® Z-Slurry is now available for purchase across Europe.
XSYS joins Anderson & Vreeland at Labelexpo 2024
XSYS, global supplier to the label and packaging markets, will demonstrate its platemaking solutions and pressroom products at Labelexpo Americas 2024. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, September 10–12, 2024, the show will see XSYS team up with its North American distributor, Anderson & Vreeland, to showcase its wide portfolio of innovative products dedicated to narrow web flexo printing.
BW Converting at Tissue Summit Latin America
Over the past 20 years, there has been growing interest by the Central and South American tissue market to elevate the manufacturing process along with the performance and aesthetics of the finished product. This movement is so pronounced that it has enticed the major multinationals in the industry to set up their production sites in this part of the world. Tissue Summit Latin America in Panama City on September 4 and 5 will provide an opportunity for further advancement and partnership.
