6 May 2025: Tietoevry is pushing the boundaries of digital transformation in the pulp, paper, board, tissue, and packaging sectors with the integration of advanced artificial intelligence into its TIPS ERP/MES* solution.
Read more: Tietoevry Brings AI Power to ERP/MES Mill Operations
11 May 2025: According to Reuters, Southeast Asia's Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and Asia Pulp & Paper Co (APP), as well as Brazil's Suzano SA are the final bidders for Kimberly-Clark's international tissue business valued at around $4 billion, four people said.
Read more: Kimberly-Clark's $4 billion international tissue unit set for three-way M&A fight
11 May 2025: Ahlstrom has ordered an A.Celli rewinder destined for its new production line located in Chirnside, Scotland. The scope of supply includes a customized E-WIND® RAPID designed to produce 11- 40 gsm wetlaid reels with a maximum width of 3600 mm at a design speed of 850 m/min, with a shaft and reel handling system. The investment in Chirnside is a wetlaid nonwovens line targeting the food and beverage industry.
11 May 2025: Sappi North America recently announced the release of “The Touch Advantage,” a study with Clemson University exploring how touch affects our purchasing decisions and perceptions in the paper and packaging industry. “The Touch Advantage” will launch May 7 at LUXE PACK New York 2025.
Read more: Sappi North America releases haptics research study
2 May 2025: ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Raumaster Paper to jointly explore integrated winder solutions in the US, helping paper mills enhance operational efficiency and extend the lifecycle of existing equipment. ABB will bring its expertise in automation, system drives and digitalization to the partnership, combining its industry-leading control technologies with Raumaster Paper’s deep specialization in paper mill finishing equipment.
Read more: ABB and Raumaster Paper sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance winder solutions
11 May 2025: Voith has successfully completed the rebuild of the PM 11 at Heinzel Group's heinzelpaper plant in Laakirchen, enabling the XcelLine paper machine to produce up to 470,000 tons of corrugated base paper per year.
Read more: Voith starts up rebuilt XcelLine PM 11 at heinzelpaper Laakirchen in Austria