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SCA increases NBSK price to USD 1,530
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by 50 USD per tonne. The new price will be effective February 1st. “We observe improvements in several global markets, while producer stocks are decreasing,” comments Henning Ellström, VP Sales and Marketing Pulp.
Mondi at Paris Packaging Week 2025
Paris Packaging Week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition centre is a global event for the cosmetics, beverage, luxury and aerosol packaging industries. It is the perfect meeting place for brand owners, material suppliers and service providers along the entire value chain. An important driver for the industry is sustainability. From 28 to 29 January 2025, Mondi will be demonstrating at Stand E34 how paper packaging can support the sustainability efforts of branded goods manufacturers in the luxury segment. With its broad portfolio, Mondi offers luxury goods manufacturers a wide range of sustainable papers for high-quality luxury packaging.
OnPrintShop has launched version 12.0
OnPrintShop successfully released Version 12.0 recently, introducing the second round of AI-driven web-to-print capabilities following its previous iteration. This version is equipped with ground-breaking innovations that maximize business productivity, enhance customer experience and simplifies print workflows.
Always on track with smart bks+ web edge sensors
By updating its bks+ ultrasonic web edge sensors, microsonic packs maximum performance into a compact, rugged housing. The new bks+ web edge sensors are equipped with the latest IO-Link version 1.1.3. This enables seamless integration into modern production environments and further optimises monitoring of the material position. The web edge sensors offer a wide working range of 12 mm or 40 mm.
175 years of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is entering its anniversary year 2025 with a growth strategy: March 11, 2025, marks the 175th anniversary of the company's founding. What began over a century and a half ago as a bell foundry in Frankenthal in the Palatinate region of Germany, has since developed into a global technology company and total solutions provider for print shops and packaging applications. Heidelberg is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.
Neschen laminators: Now available directly in Germany
Neschen, renowned as a provider of innovative laminator technology, is introducing a new sales model for Germany. Effective immediately, Neschen laminators are available directly from the company, providing customers with a simple and direct way to access products, services, and support. This milestone coincides with Neschen's participation at wetec – the International Trade Fair for Sign making, Digital Printing, Illuminated Advertising, and Digital Signage – held in Stuttgart from February 13 to 15, 2025. At Booth 8E20 in Hall 8, the company will showcase its advanced laminator portfolio, including innovative solutions for a wide range of applications in the graphics and communications industry.
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.”
Hunkeler Innovationdays
The entire spectrum for curing
The Hönle Business Unit Curing will showcase LED-UV and UV curing systems, as well as IR/hot air dryers for digital printing at the Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025. The drying specialists offer tailor-made solutions for every printing application, ensuring process reliability and top-notch product quality. For decades, the Hönle Business Unit Curing has been a trusted partner of the printing industry, with their customized curing and drying systems used worldwide in a wide variety of printing machines.
AFRY awarded EPCM project for Arauco’s new pulp mill in Brazil
Arauco, a global forest industry company, has awarded AFRY an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) assignment for the Balance of Plant of its new greenfield pulp mill in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Kodak at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025
Kodak will highlight “unmatched speed and versatility in inkjet production printing” by running live demonstrations of the Kodak Prosper 7000 Turbo Press, the “world's fastest web-fed full-color inkjet press”, at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 (February 24 to 27, Lucerne, Switzerland), booth P4 in hall 1. The show will be the Prosper 7000 Turbo Press’s first appearance in Europe.
Mondi Neusiedler invests 20 million euros in more sustainable sites
Mondi has made good progress on the previously announced €20 million investment programme at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills (Austria). The full benefit of the upgrades is expected from the first quarter of 2025, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased energy efficiency and operational safety.
Developing paper sack circularity in the construction sector
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft recently joined the Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain alliance. The alliance unites about 50 European companies from the whole value chain. They share the common interest to promote efficient industrial waste management and achieve a circular economy in recycling paper sacks and other construction waste. Among others, they have established a well-functioning process for the collection and recycling of paper sacks.
