+++ IMPORTANT +++ Körber: Selling Paper Systems to investment group Körber AG has reached an understanding with an investment group advised by Orlando Management AG, Munich, Germany, for the sale of Paper Systems. The investment group is set to buy E.C.H. Will GmbH, Pemco Inc. and Kugler-Womako GmbH, as well as two sales companies. › more

UPM: New service for all-in-one colour and workflow management UPM will introduce a new service UPM ColorCTRL at drupa in May. The new workflow management application is developed to support users in reaching the best possible print result on UPM Papers – each time. › more

Andritz: Fiber preparation system to insolation board mill in France Andritz has received an order to supply a fiber preparation system for a new isolation board plant being built by Pavatex S.A. in Golbey, France. Start-up of the new isolation board line is scheduled for the first quarter of 2013. › more

Spooner Industries: Installation of 375th Air Turn in 30 years Spooner Industries Ltd has recently won an order to supply an Air Turn for installation at a speciality paper manufacturer in Belgium. › more

SinoCorrugated South 2012 Set for Houjie, Dongguan, China Predictions are that by 2013, China will have replaced the US as the world's largest corrugated box market. SinoCorrugated South 2012, organized by Reed Exhibitions, will reflect this shift, and serve as a convenient, highly efficient, channel for communication among exhibitors, visitors and buyers. › more

Voith: Modern Karton benefits from eVenFilm roll covers The Turkish producer Modern Karton trusts in the consistent performance of the eVenFilm rubber cover on its PM 4. › more

Tieto: Renewing supply chain system for Holmen Iggesund Paperboard, a member of the Holmen Group, has selected Tieto to replace their current supply chain systems with Tieto's Integrated Paper Solution TIPS. › more

PTS Paper Symposium 2012: Call for Papers For its well-known Paper Symposium from 11th to 14th September 2012 in Munich, Germany, PTS cordially invites all interested parties to present new ideas and knowledge among international experts. › more

Ahlstrom: Introducing first metalized post paper for outdoor billboards Ahlstrom launched a new metalized poster paper for outdoor billboards at Fespa Digital 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. › more

63% of Forest, paper & packaging CEOs are shifting course According to PwC's 15th Global CEO survey,Forest, paper & packaging CEOs are gearing their companies for growth longer term despite the present gloom and the restructuring plans for their own businesses. They see new products and services as a main opportunity for growth....but talent challenges are looming. › more

PMT: Board machine key components to Jiangmen Xinghui Paper, China PMT Italia has been selected by Jiangmen Xinghui Paper Mill Co., Ltd. as a key partner for its new "White Line Chip Board" machine project. The new board machine will be installed in the Jiangmen, Guangdong province. › more

Södra: Textile pulp production in progress Production of textile pulp at Södra Cell Mörrum has now begun. Under full operation, annual production is expected to amount to 170,000 t, and the investment in Mörrum will give Södra competitive textile pulp production based on hardwood. › more

CPH Chemie + Papier Holding: 25% increase in net sales The company reports consolidated net sales for 2011 of CHF 520.7 million (a 24.8% improvement on the previous year, following three years of sales volume declines) with the Paper Division posting particularly strong growth of 44%. › more

Mondi Syktyvkar: Expansion into high-end folio sheeting The Mondi mill in Syktyvkar, Russia, has announced its expansion into high-end folio sheeting, enabled by a combination of machines from Pemco: It will pair an SHM 1450 Dual Rotary (DR) sheeter in-line with Russia's first high-speed Wrapmatic GRM folio ream wrapper. › more