29 Apr. 2024: International technology group ANDRITZ successfully completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at the paper mill of Essity in Prudhoe. This is the third upgrade of this kind that ANDRITZ carried out for global hygiene and health company Essity.
Read more: ANDRITZ completes combustion system upgrade on Essity tissue machine in England
26 Apr. 2024: The chairman of Smurfit Kappa has urged shareholders anxious for further information about the Dublin-listed group’s acquisition of US paper and packaging rival WestRock to be patient, after declining to answer questions on the subject at its annual general meeting in Dublin on Friday.
Read more: Smurfit Kappa declines to unpack details of WestRock acquisition
28 Apr. 2024: Recycling is a central component of Voith Paper’s sustainability strategy and forms the basis for a sustainable paper industry. With this in mind, the company is stepping up its activities in the area of reutilization and recycling of press felts in order to conserve resources, reduce waste and cut CO2 emissions.
Read more: Closed material loop: Voith intensifies efforts to recycle press felts
17 Apr. 2024: Sappi has established a recyclability testing laboratory within its R&D Department. The lab plays a key role in ensuring that Sappi's packaging and specialty papers are recyclable, in compliance with the latest EU regulations and market demands.
Read more: Sappi Establishes Inhouse Capacity to Test Recyclability of Its Products
22 Apr. 2024: A sneak preview's been given of progress on the UK’s most advanced wastepaper recycling plant currently under construction in Prudhoe.
25 Apr. 2024: The UK government (Defra), Welsh Government, Scottish Government and DAERA (Northern Ireland) have agreed the revised timeline:
Read more: Defra confirms October 2027 date for roll-out of UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme