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Valmet to retrofit automation at KSS Energia’s Verla 2 hydropower plant in Finland
Valmet will modernize the automation system at KSS Energia’s Verla 2 hydropower plant in Kouvola, Finland. The Valmet DNA Hydro Turbine Automation will replace an obsolete third-party system on the site. The new automation system plays a crucial role in improving the operational reliability of the hydropower plant. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer in December 2025.
Södra delivers CLT to Gothenburg Grand Central
The construction of Gothenburg Grand Central has started, a new station building in a completely new district. Together with Hybridge, Södra is delivering 9,100 square meters of cross-laminated timber (CLT) for the building's frame. Gothenburg's new station building is a project with a clear focus on sustainability and a minimized climate footprint. The majority of the building's structure is made of wood, which is combined with recycled bricks, climate-improved concrete, and recycled steel.
Stora Enso achieves milestone in carbon reduction
By the end of 2024, Stora Enso achieved a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing the target of a 50% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 base year. This milestone reflects the Group's long-term commitment to proactive decarbonisation efforts.
Global Player recognizes SCA’s forestry work and climate efforts on the A-list
SCA has secured a spot on CDP’s (Carbon Disclosure Project) A-List for companies, authorities, and cities in the categories assessing forestry work, procurement of forest raw materials, and efforts against climate change. Per Funkquist, Head of Sustainability, sees this as clear and positive recognition that SCA’s sustainability efforts are at the forefront on a global scale.
Billerud's sustainability work gains international recognition by A-list ranking from CDP
Billerud receives a new award when the international organization CDP ranks Billerud as one of the companies and organizations which are at the forefront globally in sustainability work as well as transparency in sustainability reporting. Billerud is placed on CDP's top A-list in the “Climate” category out of a total of nearly 25,000 companies globally reviewed in 2024.
Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Research Award 2025
APV Graz and the Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology would like to remind you that until February 28th there is still the chance to submit a nomination for the Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Research Award, which will be presented at the next Paper & Biorefinery Conference (4/5 June 2025) in Graz/Austria.
Andritz bast fiber line commissioned at Ekolution, Sweden
International technology group Andritz has recently commissioned a state-of-the art teXline bast fiber line at the new factory of Ekolution, a pioneer in sustainable building materials, in Malmö, Sweden. The line will expand Ekolution’s production capacity, producing environmentally friendly hemp fibers and nonwoven felts made from industrial hemp. The scope of supply included equipment for hemp decortication and refining, combined with a neXline airlay line for producing the felts.
Valmet to supply modernization of a heating plant for ŠKO-Energo, s.r.o., Czech Republic
Valmet is to supply the modernization of ŠKO-Energo’s heating plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The project includes converting the two existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers from coal to biomass and delivering a new bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler. The order also includes a flue gas cleaning system for the new boiler and modifications to the flue gas cleaning systems of the upgraded boilers. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Andritz bast fiber lines for flax processing start up at Van Robaeys
International technology group Andritz supplied and recently commissioned two new refining and cottonizing lines for Van Robaeys, France. These fully customized teXline bast fiber lines enable the company to increase its production of textile fibers from flax. With the new lines, Van Robaeys is responding to the growing demand from the French market for cottonized and high-quality textile fibers from natural sources. Europe is the world’s largest producer of flax fibers, showing a 133% increase in flax cultivation areas between 2010 and 2020.
Södra planning to divest forest holding in the Baltics
Södra’s mission is focused on members’ forests and to process their raw material, thereby creating value for these forest estates. Södra has therefore, as a step in implementing its strategy, decided to initiate a process to divest its forest holding and related activities in the Baltics. In order to do what’s best for forest estates and Södra’s long-term competitiveness, the holding is routinely evaluated against business needs.
Encouraging responsible forest management
“At Billerud, we are aware of how forests’ ecosystems and functionality benefit society, the environment, and business. Throughout our sustainable supply chain, we know that our raw material is traceable and controlled. We always strive for certified wood, responsible management, and reforestation. Now, we made a film about responsible manufacturing and how to shape a better tomorrow.”
EUBP reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report
European Bioplastics presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 taking place in Berlin, Germany. The report confirms the continuous growth of the global production capacities of bioplastics.
