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18th European Workshop on Lignocellulosics and Pulp (EWLP) from September 21-24, 2026, in Vienna, Austria

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Published: Monday, 09 February 2026 14:29

9 Feb. 2026: The EWLP conference is a biennial scientific event that brings together researchers, students, and industry representatives to discuss the latest advances in lignocellulose research. Organized by the Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources at BOKU University, the conference returns to the Austrian capital after 20 years, following the last meeting in 2006.

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SPA 113th Conference Draws Record Praise and Strong Industry Engagement at Silverstone

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Published: Monday, 09 February 2026 12:34

4 Feb. 2026: The UK Sheet Plant Association (SPA) 113th Conference, held at Silverstone Circuit, welcomed more than 260 delegates from across the UK and international corrugated packaging supply chain, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most influential events in the industry calendar.

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Smurfit Westrock partners with SLR and RIZM to accelerate Net Zero transition across its European recycled paper mills

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Published: Monday, 09 February 2026 12:01

5 Feb. 2026: By driving decarbonization at the heart of its operations, Smurfit Westrock is enabling a stronger circular economy and delivering packaging solutions that support its customers’ climate goals. 

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ABB introduces Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

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Published: Monday, 09 February 2026 11:58

3 Feb. 2026: ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed base and vision in process automation, Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced progressively – preserving system integrity while enabling the flexibility, scalability and efficiency needed for the next era of industrial operations. 

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Northwood acquires the property and fixed assets of Kimberly-Clark Professional and care sites in Flint, North Wales

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Published: Monday, 09 February 2026 11:44

4 Feb. 2026: The shareholders and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care. 

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International Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies

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Published: Saturday, 31 January 2026 20:44

31 Jan. 2026: International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies:

  • International Paper will be comprised of its current business in North America including both legacy IP and DS Smith assets, and,
  • the EMEA Packaging business will be comprised of both legacy DS Smith and IP assets in EMEA.

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