Kevin Keegan Announced as Celebrity Guest Speaker at SPA 112th Conference

28 Aug. 2025: The Sheet Plant Association (SPA) is delighted to announce that Kevin Keegan OBE, the legendary professional footballer, manager, and broadcaster, will be the celebrity guest speaker at the upcoming SPA 112th Conference, taking place on Monday 29th September 2025 at the Craxton Wood Hotel, Chester.

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Pure and safe pulp

27 Aug. 2025: Metsä Fibre’s fresh fibre pulp is pure and clean, meaning that it is ideal for use in products that come into contact with food. There are two absolute prerequisites here. First, nothing harmful to human health must be introduced to the food. Additionally, contact with the packaging materials must not alter the taste, smell or consistency of the food.

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Kemsley Mill Marks Progress in Fibre Line Project

27 Aug. 2025: We’re excited to share that the 'F-Line Project' at our Kemsley paper mill has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the main building for our new fibre preparation plant.

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UK falling behind EU on circularity, warns think tank

27 Aug. 2025: Post-Brexit divergence of UK and EU circular economy rules could expose the UK to substandard products and hurt local businesses, says the Institute for European Environment Policy (IEEP) UK.

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Siegwerk to showcase sustainable water-based coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2025

26 Aug. 2025: Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is excited to announce its participation in Specialty Papers Europe 2025, taking place September 3 - 4 in Prague. Marking its third consecutive year at the event, Siegwerk continues to demonstrate its dedication to advancing sustainable packaging solutions. Specialty Papers Europe is recognized as the premier conference in Europe devoted to the specialty paper and packaging industry. This event convenes industry leaders, technical experts, and value chain partners to discuss the latest advancements in fiber-based packaging, paperization, and sustainable coating technologies. 

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Saica Pack Dublin Plant Achieves BRCGS AA Certificate v7

27 Aug. 2025: Saica Group, a European leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is proud to announce that its Dublin facility has become the first Saica site in the UK & Eire to be awarded the BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) AA certificate under the new BRCGS v7 standard.

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