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Andritz has successfully started up another pressurized refining system at the Wisewoods mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand.

Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 18, 2025.

Toscotec has recently completed a dryer section rebuild including more than 10 TT SteelDryer cylinders at a leading American paper producer that remains confidential. This group has placed numerous repeat orders relating to four different production bases in the USA. In North America, Toscotec has installed more than 70 TT SteelDryers to date.

Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid started up PM1 after a complete rebuild of the drying section supplied by Toscotec at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden. With this successful project, Rexcell achieved the targets of substantially bringing down PM1's thermal energy consumption through the use of energy-efficient drying technology and increase the machine's production capacity.

In Ovar, Portugal, Valmet manufactures dryer fabrics used in board and paper production.

With the CleanLine Extract360, leading full-line supplier Voith is launching a new, highly effective fabric cleaning system for the dryer section of paper machines.

Five Continents Special Paper (Hubei) placed an order with A.Celli for new E-WIND P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan, Hubei Province, China.

The order was recorded in Valmet's fourth-quarter 2024 orders, with delivery set for the second quarter of 2025.

Suzano has reached remarkable production milestones at its new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, delivered by ANDRITZ.

The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter 2025.

The companies will begin a strategic review of Woodspin and will renegotiate the exclusivity rights.

The PERTE would involve a total investment of Euro 101.5 million and the creation of 440 direct and indirect jobs.

British Columbia-based forestry giant Interfor reaped an estimated $1.8 million in net profit from logging in old-growth areas that were meant to be preserved, a decision by the province's Forest Appeals Commission says.

Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass. Establishment of the joint venture is scheduled for March 2025.

The Trump Administration's executive orders cut across dozens of industries. This searchable tool breaks down the orders and their impact.

Recyclable single coated paper cups for yogurt and diary

Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.

The workers voted on Saturday to accept an improved deal, with their return scheduled for 6:00am Sunday, February 16th.

Oji Fibre Solutions has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.

Domtar plans to start construction on the new treatment system later in 2025.

The company also said it will close its recycling plant in Phoenix and box plant in Hazelton, Pa., during the same time period.

Sylvamo announces major investments at its two South Carolina facilities. The company plans to invest approximately $145 million in high-return projects to reduce costs and significantly enhance the capabilities at its mill in Eastover, South Carolina.

Georgia-Pacific continues its investment in its plywood mill located in Prosperity, South Carolina through $14 million worth of upgrades and improvements to mill operations. One of the major focuses of this project will be to upgrade the existing boiler, which will increase fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and help boost the local economy through the jobs the project will create during the renovation.

The project would create over 400 new jobs and increase the UK's self-sufficiency in the tissue paper market to approximately 85%.

Layoffs are expected to begin April 11 and conclude on or before June 13, the notice states.