Supplier News

Kadant Black Clawson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), recently announced the successful startup of a new green liquor system at Södra's mill in Mörrum, Sweden.

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a pulping process rebuild and screening upgrade at the Papiro Sarda S.r.l. mill in Sardegna, Italy, further strengthening a long-standing partnership between the two companies.

New Koenig & Bauer presses are equipped with the latest automation and integrated AI that expect to yield a 40% increase in efficiency and capacity

Comact, a global leader in high-performance OEM wood-processing technologies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools, a manufacturer and service provider of bandsaws, circular saws, industrial knives, and complete saw shop solutions with operations across New Zealand and Australia.

The scope of supply covers control of paper temperature, moisture balance, total moisture and warp through an interface with the corrugator's existing heating elements.

The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.

The transaction is expected to further strengthen ABB's focus on electrification and automation and expand its Automation business area's offering for large and complex infrastructure and industries.

Commissioning is planned for November 2028.

Pia Aaltonen-Forsell joins Valmet from the role of Chief Financial Officer at Finnair.

A continued project for energy saving

With this project, Palm is responding to the structural decline in demand for newsprint.

Suzano will modernize five electrostatic precipitators at its Aracruz mill in Espírito Santo, upgrading recovery boilers A and C with SIR technology.

Held at Innofibre in Trois-Rivières, a research and technology development center serving the pulp and paper industry, the seminar was led by four specialists from Kadant.

The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.

Eneco will replace the secondary superheater in the Bio Golden Raand CFB boiler, with delivery and installation scheduled March 2027.

Start-up is scheduled for the first half of 2027.

Delivering Advanced Heat Protection, Smarter Controls and Simplified Hydraulics for Severe‑Duty Fleets

Seven-year run of top-tier performance includes four Platinum ratings since 2020.

Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.

DS Smith has successfully started up an ANDRITZ stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its mill in Porcari, Italy, including Europe's largest FibreFlow drum pulper.

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 digital transformation at Södra's pulp mills has been ongoing for many years.

Tero Kokko to assume the position of President & CEO Voith Paper effective October 1, 2026.

Once operational, the paper machine is expected to become Asia's largest extensible bag paper production line.

Valmet launches new Valmet Advantage NTTe technology that enables the production of a completely new type of tissue paper with exceptional softness and a distinctive textured appearance.