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ArborGen Announces Appointment of Justin Birch as President and CEO

ArborGen Inc, the largest global supplier of tree seedling products for the forestry industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Birch as president and chief executive officer. Mr. Birch succeeds Andrew Baum, who will retire on June 19th but will continue in a consulting capacity to facilitate a seamless leadership transition.

UPM appoints Petri Hakanen as SVP Technology

Petri Hakanen has been with UPM for almost 30 years in various senior management positions.

Sylvamo Announces New Latin America Senior Leader

Tatiana Kalman has been elected senior vice president and general manager, Latin America, effective June 1. Kalman joins Sylvamo from BASF, most recently serving as managing director and senior vice president, Business Unit Personal Care Europe.

Trex Company announces departure of CFO

Trex Company, Inc. announced that Dennis Schemm has resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to accept a position in a southern region state closer to family.

AF&PA appoints Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Landry will lead the paper and wood products industry's legislative agenda and drive advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and state governments. She assumes the role effectively immediately.

Interfor Appoints Nicolle Butcher to its Board of Directors

Her appointment increases the number of Interfor directors to 11 and the percentage of women directors to 27%. The Company is well on track to achieve its target of at least 30% women on its Board by its next annual general meeting of shareholders in 2024.

Sofidel CEO Named 2023 Game Changer by Store Brands

Lazzareschi was recognized for his leadership in technological and personnel investments to enhance Sofidel's sustainability efforts.

West Fraser elects Eric L. Butler to its Board of Directors

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced the appointment of Eric L. Butler to its Board of Directors.

International Paper VP and CSO Sophie Beckham Named to the American Forest Foundation Board of Trustees

The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a conservation organization that empowers family forest owners to improve forest health and fight climate change, announced that it has appointed three new members to its board of trustees including International Paper's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham.

Stora Enso announces management change

René Hansen will leave his position as Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications to pursue new career opportunities outside the company.

Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team

Eric Le Lay, President, Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania, and member of Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside of Huhtamaki. His last day with Huhtamaki will be October 24, 2023, at the latest.

SCA appoints Kristina Enander as SVP, Strategic Development

Kristina Enander, President of SCA's Pulp business area, assumes the role of Senior Vice President, Strategic Development.

Changes in SCA's Group Management

Kristina Enander, President of SCA's Pulp business area, will assume the role of Senior Vice President Strategic Development on May 1, 2023.

Sappi North America Hires New Director of Sustainability

Sappi North America is pleased to announce that Bakul Wadgaonkar has joined our team as Director of Sustainability. Bakul comes to Sappi with many years of experience in environmental health and safety, sustainability, manufacturing and quality management at Apple, Bose Corporation and DSM Coating Resins.

Managing Board member Robert van de Kerkhof to leave Lenzing at the end of 2023

Managing Board to be reduced from four to three members.

Drax CEO Will Gardiner steps down as board member of Sustainable Biomass Program

Will has served in a personal capacity on the board of the SBP since January 2019, over which time the organisation has worked to facilitate the economically, environmentally and socially responsible use of biomass around the world.

Essity appoints Chief Digital & Information Officer

Carl-Magnus Månsson will assume his position on May 15, 2023.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Welcomes New Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of technical specialty and premium printing and packaging papers, announced that Stephen (Steve) Murphy has rejoined the Company as Director of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Co-Founder John Keppler Rejoins Enviva Inc. as Executive Chairman of the Board

Thomas Meth to continue as President & CEO and Ralph Alexander will transition to Lead Independent Director

Change in Stora Enso's Group Leadership Team

Stora Enso has appointed Micaela Thorström as EVP, Legal and General Counsel and a member of the Group Leadership Team. She will start in her new role in April 2023.

Munksjö appoints Manfred Bracher as CEO

With the company entering its next growth phase as the first manufacturer solely dedicated to decor paper, Manfred will succeed current CEO Tomas Wulkan, who has led Munksjö since 2018, first as a division of Ahlstrom-Munksjo and most recently as an independent company.

Roseburg names Lorraine Russ director of structural and specialty panels

Roseburg announces that Lorraine Russ has joined the company's Commercial Team as Director of Structural and Specialty Panels. In this newly created role, she will lead the company's commercial efforts for softwood and hardwood plywood.

Truvant Announces Non-Executive Chairman

Truvant, a leading global contract manufacturing and contract packaging provider, today announced that Stewart Atkinson, former Proctor & Gamble executive was elected as Non-Executive Chairman of the company's Board of Directors.

Albany International Announces CEO Succession Plan

Albany International Corp. announced that President and CEO Bill Higgins has notified the company's Board of Directors of his desire to retire.

Geir Drangsland elected new chair of the board of Norske Skog

Geir Drangsland, representing the largest owner group of Norske Skog, was elected new chair of the board in Norske Skog.

Robert Kreizenbeck leaves Billerud

A successor for the role will be announced in due course.

Jean-Michel Ribiéras Appointed to U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum

Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is proud to announce Jean-Michel Ribiéras, chairman and chief executive officer, has been appointed to the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo for the 2023-2026 term.

LP Building Solutions Names Berman and Hopkins as Vice Presidents

Berman appointed Vice President, Chief Tax Officer; Hopkins appointed Vice President, Treasurer.

Lynnette Crowder Joins Mill Rock Packaging as Chief Human Resources Officer

Crowder is a highly accomplished human resources executive with 20 years of experience building world-class people organizations and driving high-performing cultures.

Roseburg names Matt Lawless VP-General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Matt will join the company's Executive Team and help set strategy and overall direction for the business.

Sonoco's Elizabeth Rhue Named to Waste360's 40 Under 40 Awards List for 2023

Recognized as a Next-Generation Leader in the Waste, Recycling and Organics Industry.

Paperitalo Worldwide News

CO2 Solutions (CVE:CST) Shares Pass Below 50-Day Moving Average of $0.04

Cleantech Startup Proklean Bags $4 Mn Funding To Foray Into New Markets, Ramp Up R&D, Hiring

Supported housing a matter of life or death

Fast-casual Mediterranean chain opens 2nd Greenville County location

DNV: Biofuel key to maritime decarbonisation, but growth challenged by scarce supply

Sulzer Pumps Solutions, Inc. expanding operations in Pickens County

Canadian firm to invest $2-M for bamboo venture in Davao Region

Industrial Enzymes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% by 2033: Visiongain

DS Smith Commissions Voith to Rebuild PM 4 At Viana to Increase Production Capacity and Efficiency

Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Valmet introduces Valmet Brown Stock Analyzer for high yield and brown pulp

Valmet has developed Valmet Brown Stock Analyzer to complement its online pulp quality analyzer family. The analyzer provides high analysis frequency for digester and brown stock washing control in kraft pulping.

Kadant Fiberline Receives OCC System Order from Jiangxi Pingfeng Paper

Commissioning of the new system is expected in 2024.

Kadant Starts Up OCC Systems for Shandong Hechuang Paper and Lee & Man

The new system installed at Shandong Hechuang Paper is a 650 BDMT per day OCC line designed to efficiently produce high-quality containerboard.

MiCROTEC to supply log scanner to JD Irving in New Brunswick, Canada

JD Irving, Limited purchases a MiCROTEC CT Log for installation in its veneer sawmill, located in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada.

Roseburg Forest Products chooses Siempelkamp as equipment supplier for planned MDF Plant in Oregon

Roseburg Forest Products, a wood-based panel producer, has selected Siempelkamp, a German machinery supplier, to provide equipment for its upcoming Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) plant.

Valmet to supply web inspection system to Ahlstrom's Aspa mill in Sweden

The delivery is scheduled for October 2023.

Valmet to deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Huatai Paper's new pulp mill in China

The new pulp mill will produce 700,000 tonnes per year and is scheduled to start up at the end of 2024.

Valmet Oyj to supply a IQ Web Inspection System to Ahlstrom in Sweden

The delivery is scheduled for October 2023.

Voith Introduces New AdaptClean Technology Ensures Optimized Cleaning Process

The modernization is possible for most plants worldwide, regardless of manufacturer.

Andritz to supply woodyard equipment for Liansheng's Zhangzhou pulp mill in China

The company had already entrusted Andritzwith major supplies for the pulp mill last year.

Andritz to supply two pressurized refining systems to Steves & Sons, Inc., USA

Start-up will take place in 2024.

Bellmer to supply new paper machine to Mondi's mill in Czech Republic

The new machine will produce sack kraft paper.

Valmet to supply consistency measurements to Norske Skog in France

Valmet will supply consistency measurements to Norske Skog's Golbey mill in France. The new measurements will be implemented in the new stock preparation unit and replace the aged ones from Golbey's PM 1, which is currently being converted from the production of newsprint to the production of recycled containerboard.

Valmet to support SCA Obbola with further fiber line improvements

Valmet will deliver two fiber line improvement projects to SCA Obbola mill in Sweden. The projects support SCA's earlier investments. The first installations will take place during the mill's spring shutdown in May 2023.

Arctic Paper chose Tietoevry to harmonize their processes and speed up digitalization

TIPS Industry Solutions and Services combines standard ERP with industry-specific Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and automation, enabling the needed flexibility in business operations.

Kadant and INDEVCO Group Collaborate to Produce Enhanced Paper

Kadant Lamort SAS, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), and UNIPAKHELLAS S.A., an affiliate of INDEVCO Group, are implementing a new stock preparation system that yields high-quality paper from a wide range of materials while reducing fiber loss and freshwater consumption.

Valmet to deliver chip washing and defibrator system to Arauco in Mexico

Valmet will deliver a new refiner with chip washer capacity of 28 ton/h to Arauco's new MDF plant located in Zitácuaro, Mexico. The start-up of the system is planned for the last quarter of 2024.

Valmet chosen as the second most attractive employer by engineering students in Finland

Valmet has been chosen as the second most attractive employer by engineering students in Finland. The ranking was published in Universum's annual Talent Research, which is the biggest employer survey in Finland.

Valmet to rebuild ITC's board machine in India

Valmet will supply a rebuild for ITC Limited's board machine PM 1A at their Bhadrachalam mill in Telangana, India. The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter 2024.

AFRY acquires KSH - a Canadian engineering company focused on the process industries sector

KSH is a Canadian consulting, engineering, and project delivery services company with extensive experience in capital intensive industries such as the pulp & paper, chemicals and biorefining, as well as in energy, water and environment sectors. KSH provides services globally from its units in Canada.

Valmet invest in press felt production in Tampere, Finland

Valmet has decided to further strengthen its press felt production capabilities in Tampere, Finland, by investing in a new weaving machine and a new heat-setting machine in addition to the ongoing press felt investment announced in August 2022.

Andritz to supply complete spunlace line to wipes producer in Colombia

International technology group Andritz has received an order from the Colombian wipes converting company Quimicolor to deliver a complete neXline spunlace line for nonwovens production to its Medellín plant.

Solenis Releases Sustainability Report for 2022

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, summarizing the company's environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance (ESG) initiatives for the previous fiscal year.

Valmet appoints Tero Kokko as President, EMEA

Tero Kokko, Ph.D. has been appointed President, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) at Valmet as of June 1, 2023. In his new position, Tero Kokko is a member of Valmet's Executive Team and reports to President and CEO Pasi Laine.

Valmet to deliver key technologies for Henan Longyuan Paper's testliner line in China

Valmet will deliver key technologies and automation systems for Henan Longyuan Paper's new PM7 testliner line at their mill in Henan province in China. The order also includes a quality control system for the rebuild of their PM3 machine.

Andritz to supply flue gas treatment system for Billerud in Sweden

International technology Group Andritz received an order from Swedish pulp and paper manfufacturer Billerud AB to supply a flue gas treatment system for its Gruvön mill in Sweden.

Valmet signs service agreement with Greenalia's biomass power plant in Spain

Valmet and Greenalia Biomass Power Curtis-Teixeiro S.L.U have signed a three-year service agreement to further improve the performance of Greenalia's Curtis-Teixeiro biomass plant in Spain.

Toscotec to supply new TT SteelDryers cylinders in USA

Toscotec has recently received several orders from a confidential US producer for a total of 30 TTSteelDryer cylinders. Through repeated orders, this confidential group has so far purchased close to 50 TT SteelDryers for installation at 4 different locations in the USA.

Kadant Successfully Starts Up OCC and UKP Systems for Zhejiang Shanying Paper

These lines feature innovative technology to transform wastepaper into high quality stock while significantly reducing energy consumption.

Andritz to perform twin wire press retrofit at Winstone Pulp International in New Zealand

Andritz has received an order from Winstone Pulp International Ltd. (WPI) to perform a comprehensive twin wire press retrofit at their Karioi pulp mill in New Zealand.

Andritz to supply world-record MG paper production line to Gascogne Papier in France

Start-up is scheduled for 2025.

Valmet extends service agreement with AS Estonian Cell in Kunda, Estonia

The service agreement covers continuous collaboration on spare parts, process evaluations and condition assessment of the mechanical equipment, as well as yearly shutdowns of the fiber line and baling line.

Valmet to deliver a wash press to Holmen Paper AB's Braviken mill in Sweden

The start-up is scheduled for April 2024.

Andritz to supply beverage carton recycling line to Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper in Vietnam

Start-up is scheduled for mid of 2023.

Starwood produces first fibers on Andritz system in Türkiye

Turkish MDF and particleboard producer Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. has successfully produced first fibers with its new fiber preparation system from Andritz. Production of fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) started only five months after commencement of installation.

Valmet introduces Mill-Wide Optimization for steering pulp and paper mill operations towards shared goals

Valmet introduces Mill-Wide Optimization (MWO) to enhance overall pulp and paper mill profitability. With Valmet MWO, production teams can boost the mill's performance by making well-informed decisions across different process areas towards shared goals.

Valmet to supply new containerboard machine to DS Smith in Italy

The start-up of the machine is scheduled for middle of 2025.

Arauco orders two Siempelkamp plants

Arauco decided in favor of a complete plant which covers the entire competence of the Siempelkamp Group from the delivery of the raw material to the finished laminated board. The plant will be built in Zitácuaro, Mexico, where Arauco already produces particleboard.

ANDRITZ completes major rebuild of high-performance board machine for MM Board & Paper, Austria

MM Board & Paper, Austria, has successfully re-started its KM3 board machine at the Frohnleiten mill after ANDRITZ completed a major rebuild.

Asia Honour Paper Industries starts up drum pulping system in Malaysia

Andritz has successfully completed the start-up of a FibreFlow drum pulping system and reject handling equipment at Asia Honour Paper in Mentakab, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.

ANDRITZ to Supply Energy-saving Mechanical Pulping Line to Hubei Xianhe New Materials, China

ANDRITZ's scope of supply comprises the entire key equipment and supervision service for the mechanical installation, commissioning, start-up, and training.

Metsä Group cooperates with Kemira to develop new product or raw material

Metsä Group and Kemira have agreed to jointly develop a new renewable product or raw material related to the forest industry by 2027.

ABB opens R&D center for pulp and paper industry in Dundalk, Ireland

The new multi-million-dollar ABB Dundalk R&D Centre is at the heart of ABB's automation and digital offering for the sector and will be home to the ongoing evolution of the ABB Quality Control System (QCS).

Diversey to be Acquired by Solenis for $4.6 Billion

Combined company will allow for expanded markets and additional sustainable solutions.

Solenis completes acquisition of Kolb Kolb Group's paper process chemicals business

Solenis has completed acquisition of the paper process chemicals business of Kolb Distribution Ltd., a unit of KLK Kolb Group. The deal also includes a long-term supply agreement, in which the KLK Kolb Group will manufacture paper process chemicals exclusively for Solenis.

Toscotec's tissue line starts up at GrandBay Papelera Internacional in Guatemala

The new PM7 line will add over 60,000 tons to the mill's annual production capacity.

Valmet to supply new tissue machine to Metsä Tissue's mill in Mariestad, Sweden

The delivery also includes an extensive package of stock preparation, automation and service solutions.

Stora Enso starts up energy efficient Andritz LimeCool system at Imatra pulp mill in Finland

The start-up took place at the end of 2022.

Andritz to supply debarking line to Smurfit Kappa's mill in Yumbo, Colombia

Start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2024.

Andritz to supply tissue machine to Procter & Gamble's mill in Utah

Andritz has received an order from Procter & Gamble (P&G) to supply a PrimeLineTAD (Through-Air Dried) tissue machine for its Family Care plant in Box Elder, Utah, USA. Equipment delivery is scheduled for 2024.

Pesmel delivers automated warehouse solution to Stora Enso's Oulu mill in Finland

The warehouse is expected to be in operation in the spring of 2025.

Valmet to supply a coated board machine to Graphic Packaging International in the United States

The start-up of the machine is scheduled for early 2026.

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