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Toscotec to take part in Tissue Summit Latinoamérica, Santiago de Chile
Toscotec will attend Tissue Summit Latinoamérica, the region’s main event for the tissue paper and personal care industries. The event focuses on trends, innovations and new solutions within the tissue market – bringing together decision-makers to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
The London edition of Paper & Tissue Show: Three major events under one roof
The Paper & Tissue Show, Packaging & Recycle Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show will take place on 11–12 November 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, bringing together global leaders from the paper, tissue, hygiene, and packaging industries. This major international gathering will offer an unparalleled platform to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and forge lasting partnerships.
Toyo Ink Europe Steraflex GIO UV: A new standard in low migration UV flexo inks
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., a member of Japan’s artience Group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), has recently added the Steraflex® GIO UV to its existing portfolio of flexographic printing inks. The new ink system offers superb print and press performance on most label substrates, sleeves and other applications where migration is a key priority. Moreover, Steraflex GIO is fully compliant with EuPIA, Swiss Ordinance, the latest ECHA SVHC list and other European regulatory requirements including the German Ink Ordinance, setting a new benchmark in both safety and performance.
Minhan Paper, Vietnam, successfully starts up new OCC line supplied by Andritz
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has successfully started up a new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line supplied by Andritz to its mill in Van Lam, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. This start-up strengthens Minhan’s position in the growing Vietnamese packaging market.
Around the globe: The Primera PRO saddle stitcher is cherished as a “work horse”
Whether in the US, Europe, or Asia – the Primera PRO convinces across the board with its versatility and efficiency. The highly automated system is not only a symbol of quality and reliability, but also the “work horse among saddle stitchers.” The secret of the Primera PRO, according to Adrian Mayr, Product Manager at Müller Martini, is its high level of automation and fast setup times, as well as its ease of use: “The big touchscreen with intuitive interaction makes it especially easy to learn to use, which in turn results in minimal training required. This reduces costs and proves to be a major benefit when it comes to staffing changes as well.”
Sappi Europe announces price increase for woodfree coated papers in export markets
To support margin recovery, Sappi Europe will start implementing price increases initially USD 60-100/to, or equivalent, on all Woodfree Coated paper grades across its export markets for deliveries from 1. October 2025. The only exception is the United States, where the company has already informed customers of its intention to pass on the full cost of applicable tariffs.
Sappi reports results for the third financial quarter
Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer, Steve Binnie said: “The group faced a particularly challenging quarter, marked by ongoing global economic weakness and heightened uncertainty stemming from persistent trade and tariff tensions. Sales volumes were impacted by the ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 project. As a consequence the group delivered Adjusted EBITDA of US$80 million.”
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Xeikon brings full-spectrum digital label solutions to Labelexpo Europe
Xeikon is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe. The digital press manufacturer will demonstrate the full power of its label and packaging portfolio through live production, real applications, and smart automation flows.
UPM Adhesive Materials invests in Malaysia factory
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is investing in a new, state-of-the-art coating line and other facility and material handling upgrades in its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This investment will significantly enhance the factory’s capabilities, quality and efficiency. Additionally, it will increase annual production capacity, enabling UPM Adhesive Materials to better serve its customers and accelerate growth in the Southeast Asian market.
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Label industry's finest to receive global awards at Labelexpo Europe
A stage at the heart of Labelexpo Europe 2025’s community will celebrate label industry’s peers with coveted accolades at Festa Barcelona on the 16th of September. Organized by influential industry publication Labels & Labeling, the inaugural Global Awards will recognize outstanding achievements across three categories: innovation, sustainability - the key focus areas of this year’s show - and Converter of the Year.
PTS Coating Symposium 2025, Bamberg
PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung) cordially invites to their PTS Coating Symposium 2025 from September 22nd to 24th in Bamberg, the international industry meeting for coating and surface finishing of paper and cardboard materials. The three-day event takes place in the historic city of Bamberg and offers a carefully curated scientific program alongside numerous networking opportunities. Look forward to engaging expert presentations and discussions that will shed light on current developments and future trends in the industry!
Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation selects Andritz to supply chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill
Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply environmentally leading chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill in Hualien, Taiwan. The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The order is included in Andritz’s order intake in the second quarter of 2025.
