Finland
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Innomost develops bio-based barrier coating from birch bark waste
Suberin, a natural plant-cell-wall substance that guards birch bark against moisture, oils, and environmental stress, yields a barrier coating with moisture/grease resistance, hydrophobic properties, adhesion, and durability, usable solo or combined.
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Metsä Group invests US$27.4M in 100M unit fibre packaging line as Kuura textile mill plans shelved
Muoto products are formed directly from wet wood pulp, skipping intermediate steps, to create a lightweight, stiff material ideal for demanding food serving and packaging applications.
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Valmet’s new 3D fiber press matches plastic packaging speed with 5-8x faster moulded fibre production
Valmet Packaging and Paper executive vice-president Petri Rasinmäki said that the demand for moulded-fibre packaging solutions was growing and Valmet saw strong opportunities to help customers capture this growth.
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Valmet restructures Swedish, Polish plants, targeting US$23.1M annual savings
The restructuring follows a company-wide strategy update announced in June 2025, which set new financial targets including 5 percent organic net sales growth and a 15 percent comparable EBITA margin by 2030.
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UPM, ANDRITZ partner to recycle paper machine clothing, advancing circular economy
Around 7,000 tons of paper machine clothing are discarded from paper machines in Europe each year.
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Ahlstrom unveils recyclable Acti-V RRF Natural liner for double-sided PSA tapes
The product advances circularity with a recyclability rating of recyclable with paper.
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Stora Enso introduces robust folding boxboard for beauty and personal care packaging
Performa Lumi offers a lightweight, durable FBB solution for beauty and personal care packaging.
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Stora Enso completes US$35M energy upgrade, cuts Heinola Mill emissions by 90%
This invetment underscores the growing importance of low-carbon materials in the packaging sector.
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Valmet plans temporary layoffs in Finland amid capacity adjustments
The move targets operations within its Packaging and Paper (P&P) business area and the Global Supply Unit.
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Stora Enso Q3 profit declines amid Oulu ramp-up, market headwinds
Stora Enso warned of ongoing weakness in packaging and pulp markets amid subdued consumer demand and flat or declining prices.