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Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The new line is expected to start up in November 2028.
Andreas Birmoser appointed President of Pro Carton
Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser, Executive Vice President, Cartonboard at Stora Enso, as its new President. Birmoser succeeds Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, who has served as President for the past four years. During this time, Pro Carton navigated a period of significant change, including the integration of another cartonboard association and evolving into a 360° industry body. This came as policymakers and businesses prepared for the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
From policy to practice: 4evergreen enables harmonised PPWR implementation
As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) moves into implementation, 4evergreen is supporting the sector in turning regulatory ambition into practical, science-based action for paper-based packaging. During its webinar “4evergreen and PPWR Technical Clarifications” on June 9th, which gathered nearly 300 participants, the alliance addressed one of the key challenges facing the paper-based packaging industry: how to apply recyclability requirements consistently across the value chain.
DS Smith starts up Andritz stock preparation line with Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper
DS Smith has successfully started up an Andritz stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its mill in Porcari, Italy, including Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper. Alessandro Romagnolo, Project Head at DS Smith, says: “The successful start-up of this line is an important milestone for our Porcari mill. The project demonstrates the strong cooperation between our team and Andritz. With the new system now in operation, we are able to efficiently process a wide range of recovered paper grades and reliably produce high-quality packaging papers from 100% recycled fiber.”
RemaSawco receives SEK 5.8 million order from a global forest industry group
RemaSawco has signed an agreement with a global forest industry group for the delivery of new board handling systems to one of the group's sawmills. The total order value amounts to SEK 5.8 million. The agreement also includes a Service Level Agreement (SLA), as well as installation, commissioning, and training. Delivery, installation, and commissioning are preliminarily scheduled for spring 2027.
Overview of India paper and paperboard packaging industry
India’s paper and paperboard packaging industry is shifting toward value-added, specialized, and sustainable solutions—such as cup stock, pharma print, and high BF virgin kraft—enabled by automated manufacturing and quality control that meet international standards while controlling costs. Sustainability and recyclability are central, especially in food and beverage, where paper-based alternatives (e.g., paper tubes for dry goods and specialized dairy cartons) are displacing plastics.
Valmet delivers an automation system for CO₂ liquefaction plant supporting green transition in Finland
Valmet has received an order from Suomen Biovoima Oy to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) for a CO2 liquefaction plant at Auris Energia’s biogas plant in Mäntsälä, Finland. It will be the first CO2 liquefaction plant of its kind built in Finland with this technology.
Mondi enables Büromodel to cut operational packing costs by 20%
Mondi has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency. Traditional wooden and plywood crates presented challenges in terms of health and safety risks and were becoming less preferred in key export markets such as Germany and the UK. Mondi worked closely with Büromodel to switch to a bespoke corrugated packaging solution that ensures safe transportation and improved product protection. The solution eliminates mould issues that had previously been experienced during sea freight transportation.
Minhan Paper places repeat order with Andritz for a new OCC line in Vietnam
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has placed an order with Andritz to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) recycling line for its mill in Hung Yen province, Vietnam. This marks the company’s second OCC line from Andritz and supports Minhan Paper’s ongoing expansion in packaging paper production. Start-up is scheduled for the first half of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
Negative earnings in the second quarter, clear action to strengthen competitiveness
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
Valmet delivers board making line and lifecycle support to Sun Paper in China
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027. The order is included in Valmet's orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Lenzing, Austria, selects Andritz to supply new debarking and chipping line
Lenzing AG has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to deliver a complete debarking and chipping line for its pulp mill in Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
