Supplier News

Voith has launched EcoCal HiBulk, a new calendering solution designed to help board producers reduce fiber consumption while maintaining surface quality and mechanical strength.

The Saiccor mill is located south of the port of Durban and has capacity of 890,000 tons of dissolving wood pulp, mainly for viscose staple fibre used in clothing and textiles.

Lenzing is scheduled to take over the delivery during the first quarter of 2027.

The development is based on long-term collaboration with Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring, which began in 2020.

The company stated that the conflict has had a larger negative impact on its financial performance during the Q2 than previously expected.

Solenis, a leading global provider of water treatment, process and hygiene solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Dow as an approved service provider within Dow's Coolant Care Network for Data Centers.

The measures include closing the manufacturing site in Sundsvall, Sweden, and adjusting operations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Jelenia Góra, Poland, and they will affect approximately 350 roles across Sweden and Poland.

With more than 35 years of experience in the global pulp and paper industry, Andrew Hall brings expertise spanning capital project development and execution, process engineering, mill operations, business consulting, and strategic planning.

Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

The start-up is scheduled for spring of 2027.

Valmet and Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, have announced a collaboration to integrate, optimize and offer electrically driven carbon capture solutions for the pulp and paper industry.

Globally, Kemira will reduce an estimated 123 positions across its operating countries, lower than the original estimate of a maximum of 150 positions.

Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), announced the launch of the AccuChange™ blade holder, a roll cleaning innovation developed to reduce downtime, increase consistency, and improve safety for manufacturers processing challenging materials.

Startup of the new cooler is scheduled for the Q4 2027.

DuPont announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-3 as well as a reduction in the number of authorized shares of its common stock by a corresponding ratio (the "Reverse Stock Split").

While the contract value remains undisclosed, installation is scheduled to take place during a major maintenance shutdown in February 2027.

Developed for systems utilizing bale pulpers and refining, MaxBarrier provides a robust physical barrier that removes heavy debris and contaminants before they can reach sensitive downstream equipment such as refiners.

Their arrival marks a significant step in strengthening Allnorth's technical leadership and execution capabilities as the company continues to expand its footprint in the pulp and paper industry across North America.

Start‑up planned for Q4 2027

Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

With MaxPulping, AFT further strengthens its presence across the papermaking process by offering a complete pulping solution that includes core equipment, wear parts, and related services.

The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance.

Valmet will start change negotiations in Finland on May 4 under the Finnish Co-operation Act that may include temporary layoffs of less than 90 days, with possible layoffs implemented from June 2026 through the end of December 2026.

Solenis has begun construction on a new 60,000-tonne-per-year production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, representing an investment of RMB 250 million ($35 million).

Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.