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Over 130,000 pages of the history of the Finnish forest industry were digitized – the material can be searched using artificial intelligence

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 21:47

24 Sept. 2026: The forest industry has been a cornerstone of the Finnish economy since the 1800th century. Now the history of industrialization, technological development and professional expertise in the forest sector is more comprehensively available and researchable in digital form, as Puunjalostusinsinöörit ry has digitized its journals, textbooks, and other publications since 1919. As a result of the digitization project, over 130,000 pages of historical material were added to the ForestBioFacts learning environment, which is searchable with artificial intelligence.

Voith launches SealView NG pneumatic-based full-width monitoring system for suction roll sealing strips, enabling reliable predictive maintenance

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 21:40

3 Oct. 2026: SealView NG is the latest generation of monitoring systems for suction roll sealing strips. The SealView NG technology accurately calculates and clearly indicates the remaining service life of the seal strips, enabling the timely purchase of spare parts and optimal scheduling of maintenance and roll changes. The pneumatic-based system is a cost-efficient solution with the potential to extend roll running times and improve machine availability.

Toscotec to supply new PM15 tissue line to Lucart

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 21:33

3 Oct. 2026: Toscotec will supply a new PM15 tissue line to Lucart’s Laval-sur-Vologne mill in France. A repeat order for both the Laval-sur-Vologne site and the Lucart Group, this project further reinforces a strong partnership built over years of delivering single components, major rebuilds, and complete production plants.

Kadant Solutions Introduces Nanotechnology-Enhanced nPak™ C+R Doctor Blade

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 21:23

3 Oct. 2026: Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), announced the launch of the nPak C+R, a nanotechnology-enhanced, extended-life doctor blade engineered for papermaking applications with significant roll contaminant removal challenges.

Pulpac to restructure amid rising debts

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 20:58

3 Oct. 2026: Pulpac, the Swedish company known for its patented dry-moulded fibre technology, is to undergo corporate restructuring and has issued notices to lay off 50 employees, according to Göteborgs-Posten.

Cepi Appoints Francesca Stevens As Its Next Director General

Details: Published: Saturday, 03 October 2026 20:46

29 Sept. 2026: The Board of Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, has appointed Francesca Stevens as its next Director General as of Sept. 28. An experienced European industry advocate, she succeeds Jori Ringman, who has led the association since 2019.