The fiber-based specialty materials provider signs an agreement to acquire the Stevens Point (WI) facility of Pixelle Specialty Solutions. In parallel, Ahlstrom will create a dedicated Performance Materials cluster to sharpen its strategic focus and optimize growth opportunities. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025. The acquisition of this best-in-class business … [Read more...] about Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ WI coating plant, set up Performance Materials portfolio
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Mondi expands paperboard portfolio, capacity with buy of Schumacher Packaging ops in Western Europe
Global packaging and paper converter Mondi Group has completed its acquisition of the Western European assets of Schumacher Packaging, (above) expanding the product range, capacity and innovation available to customers. For existing Mondi customers, the expanded product range and enhanced production flexibility supports the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. … [Read more...] about Mondi expands paperboard portfolio, capacity with buy of Schumacher Packaging ops in Western Europe
Stora Enso starts up new consumer-packaging paperboard line in Finland
Stora Enso’s new consumer-packaging paperboard line at the Oulu (Finland) site (above) has started production. The first customer deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2025. The Oulu production site employs a total of approximately 650 people.In 2022, Stora Enso decided to convert the remaining idle paper machine at the Oulu site into a highly flexible … [Read more...] about Stora Enso starts up new consumer-packaging paperboard line in Finland
Choosing the best label paper for the application: C1S or C2S?
By Pixelle Specialty Solutions Abstract Today, more and more label printers are faced with this question from their brand-owner customers. Paper labels are produced customarily using coated one-side (C1S) label paper, yet questions often arise when coated two-side (C2S) papers are explored as a label-paper alternative. This may be due to a number of reasons, including … [Read more...] about Choosing the best label paper for the application: C1S or C2S?
Developing verified solutions for compostable, paper-based foodservice packaging
By Emily Williams, global growth platform leader-Circular Economy, Michelman Editor’s Note: This technical paper is based on a presentation at Specialty Papers US 2019, held in Milwaukee, WI, and organized by Smithers. Abstract As we look to innovate a more sustainable future for our planet through development of packaging that fulfills the vision of a Circular … [Read more...] about Developing verified solutions for compostable, paper-based foodservice packaging