The Paper News
Corex consolidates its Iberian core network with the acquisition of Manipulados Suza
VPK Group's subsidiary expands its manufacturing footprint in Northern Spain by acquiring the Gipuzkoa-based cardboard tube and core specialist.
Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons appoints M&A veteran Thulci Aluwihare as new Chairman
Sri Lankan packaging manufacturer Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons has appointed investment and M&A expert Thulci Aluwihare as its new Chairman, effective November 18.
Roman Knorr takes the industrial helm at Niederauer Mühle after 18 years
Roman Knorr has been appointed Plant Manager of Niederauer Mühle, succeeding Peter Czoski to lead the German testliner manufacturer's industrial operations.
Aldus Group merges its European printing and converting acquisitions into three unified divisions
Aldus Group has restructured its European operations into three registered brands—Transfer, Inks, and Machines—integrating its consumables and converting technology.
DS Smith upgrades Mehun-CIM plant with a 4,000-sheet CUIR MRV flatbed die-cutter
DS Smith has installed a new CUIR MRV flatbed die-cutter at its Mehun-CIM plant in France, processing up to 4,000 sheets per hour for luxury packaging.
Sappi Europe raises speciality paper prices by up to 10% for 2027
Sappi Europe will apply an 8% to 10% price increase across its speciality papers portfolio starting January 1, 2027, citing ongoing cost inflation.
Kruger Products freezes the location of its new TAD plant amid trade uncertainty
The Canadian tissue manufacturer has deferred the final location decision for its planned 75,000-tonne TAD facility in the US, pushing the startup beyond 2028.
Koenig & Bauer demonstrates the VariJET 106 absorbing 3,600 offset jobs in live production at Tamir
Koenig & Bauer has presented live operational data showing a single VariJET 106 absorbing 3,600 short-run jobs from nine offset presses at Drukarnia Tamir.
IPG appoints Duran Dogan director Dikran Acemyan as global chairman
The International Packaging Group has named Dikran Acemyan, general manager of Turkey's Duran Dogan Packaging, as its new chairman effective January 2027.
Pusterla 1880 appoints Joseph Morelli to lead its North American luxury packaging operations
Pusterla 1880 has named Joseph Morelli as its new Country Manager for the USA, succeeding Laura Brodie as the luxury packaging group consolidates its American footprint.
Suzano hits record R$16.5 billion revenue in first quarter with Arbex
The world's largest pulp producer achieved its highest quarterly billing in 102 years after consolidating its joint venture with Kimberly-Clark.
Supremex pushes packaging to 39 percent of total revenue following folding carton acquisitions
Supremex reported a 44.4% surge in its Q3 2026 packaging revenue, driven by recent folding carton acquisitions and a CAD 4 million capacity investment.
TCPL Packaging hits 5.646 billion rupees in quarterly revenue driven by folding carton demand
TCPL Packaging reported a 20.2% revenue increase to ₹5.646 billion in Q2 FY27, driven by strong domestic demand for paperboard and folding cartons.
BOBST consolidates Supertape label production from six presses to two and boosts uptime to 70 percent
BOBST has replaced six legacy presses at Supertape with two advanced platforms, increasing average production uptime from 50 to 70 percent.
Apex International entrusts its European leadership to Patrick van de Werdt to accelerate digitalization
Apex International has appointed Patrick van de Werdt as Managing Director of Apex Europe to drive operational efficiency and integrate AI into its processes.
SCA elevates Obbola mill manager Gustaf Nygren to lead global containerboard and pulp division
SCA has appointed Obbola mill manager Gustaf Nygren as the new Head of its Containerboard and Pulp business area, effective December 1, 2026.
Superlift bypasses the overhead crane with a 40,000-pound electric paper roll handler
Superlift South Inc. has introduced an electric handler capable of moving 40,000-pound paper rolls at floor level without requiring an overhead crane.
Sun Chemical pushes carbon footprint calculations to 12,000 products and cuts water usage by 6 percent
The ink and coatings manufacturer reports a 6% reduction in water consumption and the completion of 12,000 Product Carbon Footprint calculations in its latest industrial audit.
Arctic Paper accelerates American expansion while triggering an 18 million efficiency plan
Arctic Paper aims for North America to represent up to 10% of its sales while launching a new program to save 18 million zlotys annually.
Stora Enso commissions Valmet for the energy modernization of its Ostrołęka containerboard mill
Stora Enso has ordered a CFB boiler modernization from Valmet for its Ostrołęka containerboard mill to increase the use of refuse-derived fuel.
Opal commissions Australia's only Heidelberg Boardmaster in a 70 million cartonboard investment
Opal has inaugurated a $70 million food-grade cartonboard facility in Sydney, featuring Australia's first Heidelberg Boardmaster to drastically reduce changeover waste.
Sonoco appoints Ernest Haynes III as CEO to consolidate its global packaging transformation
Ernest Haynes III will succeed Howard Coker as President and CEO of Sonoco on December 31, taking charge of the global packaging giant's next growth phase.
FROMM acquires Prime Packaging to secure direct distribution in Western Australia
FROMM Holdings has acquired its long-term distributor Prime Packaging, transforming the Western Australian supplier into a wholly owned subsidiary.
Corex consolidates its Iberian core network with the acquisition of Manipulados Suza
VPK Group's subsidiary expands its manufacturing footprint in Northern Spain by acquiring the Gipuzkoa-based cardboard tube and core specialist.
Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons appoints M&A veteran Thulci Aluwihare as new Chairman
Sri Lankan packaging manufacturer Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons has appointed investment and M&A expert Thulci Aluwihare as its new Chairman, effective November 18.
Roman Knorr takes the industrial helm at Niederauer Mühle after 18 years
Roman Knorr has been appointed Plant Manager of Niederauer Mühle, succeeding Peter Czoski to lead the German testliner manufacturer's industrial operations.
Aldus Group merges its European printing and converting acquisitions into three unified divisions
Aldus Group has restructured its European operations into three registered brands—Transfer, Inks, and Machines—integrating its consumables and converting technology.
DS Smith upgrades Mehun-CIM plant with a 4,000-sheet CUIR MRV flatbed die-cutter
DS Smith has installed a new CUIR MRV flatbed die-cutter at its Mehun-CIM plant in France, processing up to 4,000 sheets per hour for luxury packaging.
Pusterla 1880 appoints Joseph Morelli to lead its North American luxury packaging operations
Pusterla 1880 has named Joseph Morelli as its new Country Manager for the USA, succeeding Laura Brodie as the luxury packaging group consolidates its American footprint.
Suzano hits record R$16.5 billion revenue in first quarter with Arbex
The world's largest pulp producer achieved its highest quarterly billing in 102 years after consolidating its joint venture with Kimberly-Clark.
Supremex pushes packaging to 39 percent of total revenue following folding carton acquisitions
Supremex reported a 44.4% surge in its Q3 2026 packaging revenue, driven by recent folding carton acquisitions and a CAD 4 million capacity investment.
TCPL Packaging hits 5.646 billion rupees in quarterly revenue driven by folding carton demand
TCPL Packaging reported a 20.2% revenue increase to ₹5.646 billion in Q2 FY27, driven by strong domestic demand for paperboard and folding cartons.
BOBST consolidates Supertape label production from six presses to two and boosts uptime to 70 percent
BOBST has replaced six legacy presses at Supertape with two advanced platforms, increasing average production uptime from 50 to 70 percent.
Apex International entrusts its European leadership to Patrick van de Werdt to accelerate digitalization
Apex International has appointed Patrick van de Werdt as Managing Director of Apex Europe to drive operational efficiency and integrate AI into its processes.
SCA elevates Obbola mill manager Gustaf Nygren to lead global containerboard and pulp division
SCA has appointed Obbola mill manager Gustaf Nygren as the new Head of its Containerboard and Pulp business area, effective December 1, 2026.
Superlift bypasses the overhead crane with a 40,000-pound electric paper roll handler
Superlift South Inc. has introduced an electric handler capable of moving 40,000-pound paper rolls at floor level without requiring an overhead crane.
Sun Chemical pushes carbon footprint calculations to 12,000 products and cuts water usage by 6 percent
The ink and coatings manufacturer reports a 6% reduction in water consumption and the completion of 12,000 Product Carbon Footprint calculations in its latest industrial audit.