Visy manufacturing sites go solar
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27 November 2024 | PKN Packaging
Visy is installing solar panels at multiple sites across the country to reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact. According to the company, the initiative will lower electricity use at six Victorian sites by 7 per cent, while its beverage can site in Yatala, Queensland, will see a 23 per cent reduction in energy consumption once the installation is complete in December. Read more
OjiFS Proposes to discontinue Paper Production at Kinleith Mill
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20 November 2025 | Oji
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced it proposes to take further action to stabilise and strengthen the company, by simplifying operations at Kinleith Mill, its largest facility that manufactures pulp and paper. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder says: “After extensive work and considering a variety of options, we are proposing to simplify Kinleith Mill’s operations by focusing on pulp and discontinuing loss-making paper production. Therefore, we are consulting on a plan to permanently shut the Kinleith PM6 paper machine and move to a paper import model for our packaging operations. Read more
Opal debuts world-first life-size cardboard house
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19 November 2024 | PKN Packaging
Opal, a leader in sustainable packaging, designed a fully recyclable 10m x 5.5m life-size cardboard house, showcased by Enphase Energy at the All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne. Read more
One year on: How Whakatāne Mill’s expansion has exceeded efficiency and sustainability goals
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November 2025 | Whakatane Mill
One year ago, Whakatāne Mill underwent a significant expansion following investment from key stakeholders. With a focus on future-proofing Whakatāne Mill for decades to come, key upgrades were made across multiple areas. From innovative technology to modern equipment, the upgrade was designed to boost our efficiency and improve product quality; while ensuring we maintained our commitment to sustainability. Read more
The recyclability of paper bags should not be controversial
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13 November 2024 | Papnews
Paper bags have been back in the news recently due to a decision by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) on their new bag supplier. In April 2023, the LCBO announced they would ban paper bags from their stores for environmental reasons, which PPEC and others challenged. A year later, the Premier directed Ontario’s alcohol retailer to reinstate paper bags, which PPEC supported. Read more
MasterFoods sauce pack in paper-based trial
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11 November 2024 | PKN
MasterFoods is trialling Australia's first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs, reducing plastic by 58 per cent compared to its original packaging. Read more
Mars’ MasterFoods Pilots New Paper-based Squeeze-on Packs in Australian First
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11 November 2024 |Packaging World
Australia’s MasterFoods, a Mars Australia brand, is trialing a new paper-based pack for its MasterFoods Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs. The new packaging can be recycled via traditional curbside recycling in the country. Read more
New Sensorik Senoweb Felt Break Detector
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November 2024 | UJL Pty Ltd
UJL Pty. Ltd. representing Sensorik Austria GmbH has introduced their new SensoWeb Felt web break detectors for in-paper on-felt application as used in the drying group of tier 1 paper machines. Read more
Earthodic raises $6m for bio-based coating breakthrough
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31 October 2024 |PKN
Brisbane-based Earthodic has raised $6 million in seed funding to further its development of recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging, with plans to expand its footprint into the US. Read more
World first engineered wood product made in Warrnambool
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30 October 2024 | Timberbiz
A world first engineered wood product made exclusively from locally grown bluegum (Eucalyptus Globulus) timber has been manufactured in Warrnambool, providing a pathway to address Australia’s growing structural timber market demand. Source: Timberbiz. Read more
Opal confirms Maryvale mill will keep producing brown paper
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18 October 2024 | Timberbiz
The rumour mill is rife, after reports emerged that the Maryvale mill was running at a financial loss of $4.5 million per month and faced potential cessation of operations. Opal has since admitted that it has faced financial issues since VicForests stop supplying wood to the mill. Source: Latrobe Valley Express. Read more
Mountain Blue, Opal, Coles partner in paper punnet trial
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17 October 2024 | PKN Packaging
Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group. Read more
Advanced depackager cuts Woolies' food waste
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10 October 2024 | PKN Packaging
Woolworths’ Victorian stores will reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill through the use of Veolia's new depackaging facility in Dandenong South. Read more
Johnnie walks the paper bottle talk
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25 September 2024 | PKN Packaging
Diageo has launched a first-of-its-kind 90 per cent paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar, in Edinburgh. Read more
Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging
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19 September 2024 | Pulpapernews.com
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves. Read more
OjiFS Confirms Penrose Mill Closure
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18 September 2024 | Oji
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “This is a sad day for OjiFS and particularly our Penrose Mill employees. While this closure will impact directly on our 75 people at the mill, we will continue serving our customers with as little disruption as possible. - Read more
Rio Tinto and Midway to develop biofuels from feedstock
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18 September 2024 | Timberbiz
Midway Limited has been appointed by Rio Tinto to develop Pongamia seed farms to test its viability as a sustainable renewable diesel feedstock. Pongamia, Millettia pinnata, is a medium sized, fast-growing tree or shrub, that produces seed with a high oil content. Read more
Winstone Pulp International closes operations at Ruapehu mills; hundreds of jobs lost
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10 September 2-24 | Whanganui Chronicle
Winstone Pulp International (WPI) has announced the official closure of operations at the Karioi pulp mill and the Tangiwai sawmill after rising energy prices forced an operational pause last month. The mills provide more than 200 permanent jobs in the district. Read more
Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push
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10 September | Paper Advance
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of sustainable fresh fibre paperboards, has found a new eco-friendly application for its industrial by-products. Read more
Valmet News
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10 September | Valmet News
Steam treated black pellets are a renewable biomass fuel that is safer and more cost-effective than conventional white pellets, delivering more energy. Valmet’s black pellet plant is a complete production facility with an integrated combined heat and power plant, from biomass infeed to black pellet outfeed. Read the full article in the latest issue of the Appita magazine, or follow this link. Read more
AFPA welcomes the passing of new Illegal Logging laws
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9 September 2024 | AFPA
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the passage through the Senate of the Albanese Government’s new national illegal logging laws, AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Diana Hallam said today. Read more
Packaging Queensland Open Home 2024
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30 August 2024 | Oji Fibre Solutions
Packaging Queensland, the five-star green-rated box manufacturing plant in Yatala, held its inaugural Open Home event on 8 August, bringing together over 50 metro key customers and industry experts for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. The event provided a platform to showcase operational excellence, cutting-edge innovations, and sustainability initiatives, in collaboration with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). Read more
Maryvale EfW project wins multi-council waste tenders
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22 August 2024 | PKN
More than a dozen Victorian councils have committed their non-recyclable household waste to the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project, which is the most progressed of its kind in Victoria, to help divert it from landfill. Read more
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products
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22 August 2024 |VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the conditions for the manufacture of low-carbon, energy-efficient, and recyclable fiber-based products. Read more
CDS Vic launches Message in a Bottle campaign
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21 August 2024 | PKN
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is calling on primary school students to lend their voice to an interactive ‘Message in a Bottle’ installation at Scienceworks, to showcase the importance of recycling. Read more
Forest product company to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
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20 August 2024 | RNZ
A large forest products company, Winstone Pulp International, is planning to shut its entire operation as a result of high wholesale energy prices. Read more
Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging
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16 August 2024 | Packaging World
This year, Colgate-Palmolive has relaunched its bamboo toothbrush featuring a compostable handle that is 100% natural and biodegradable, is made out of sustainably grown bamboo, and comes in a recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging. Read more
Red light for energy guzzlers in paper manufacturing
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13 August 2024 | Pulpapernews.com
Integrating energy data with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the ideal way for paper manufacturers to bring transparency to consumption right down to the production process level. SAP Gold Partner T.CON knows the industry for 25 years and integrates IRES data to generate a detailed consumption profile for scheduled orders. This opens up a range of possibilities for improvements. Which ones are they? Read more
OjiFS Proposes Penrose Mill Closure
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7 August 2024 | OJI
Oji Fibre Solutions has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will begin consultation on a proposal to close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “It is well known that Oji Fibre Solutions has suffered large losses recently. Our Penrose mill has suffered a three-year pattern of losses, with no prospect of the situation improving. Read more
The Global Shift Towards Biodegradable Pulp & Paper Products
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5 August 2024 | Paper Advance
As the world grapples with the pressing challenge of climate change, a significant global trend is emerging: the replacement of plastic materials with eco-friendly alternatives derived from trees to create biodegradable pulp and paper products. Read more
Sappi Ehingen awards GAW with an order to increase production efficiency
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5 August 2024 | Gaw Technologies
Sappi has awarded GAW Technologies with an order to increase the efficiency of production processes - in detail to expand the storage of starch as well as a retrofitting / boosting of efficiency for pigment tanks at its Ehingen mill in Germany.
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Kimberly-Clark Australia appoints new Head of Supply Chain
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25 July 2024 | KCA
Kimberly Clark Australia (K-CA) has appointed Jessica Renton as Head of Supply Chain after joining the company just 15 months ago. Read more
Gen Z's Packaging Revolution: 7 Trends Reshaping Design
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14 July 2024 | Packaging World
As Gen Z emerges as a potent consumer force, packaging design is undergoing a radical transformation. From vibrant explosions of color to embracing imperfections, these seven trends capture the essence of Gen Z's unique aesthetic preferences and values. Read more
Dewatering technique accelerates drying process for cellulose nanofibers
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10 JULY 2024 | Packaging Europe
Researchers at The University of Maine aim to streamline the commercial adoption of cellulose nanofibers as a packaging material by developing an electrostatic contact dewatering technique, thus speeding up the drying process. Read more
Tas stadium to be largest timber roofed in the world
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8 July 2024 | Timberbiz
The long-awaited concept design for Hobart’s proposed multi-purpose stadium at Macquarie Point reveals it will be “the largest timber roofed stadium in the world”. Source: Hobart Mercury. Read more
How Baileys Paper-Based Bottle is Made
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8 July 2024 | Packaging World
An extraordinary network of inventors, developers, OEMs, and stakeholders emphasize ‘progress over perfection’ as they commercialize a breakthrough bottle. Read more
Packaging paper and board imports up, but its finished products that are exploding
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4 July 2024 | IndustryEdge
Australia’s packaging paper and paper board imports were up 4.3% in total, year-ended April 2024. Imports totalled 236.1 kt for the year. As the table shows, the major increase in imports has been in Corrugating Medium and Testliner/Multiply. For the most part, these are recycled grades, but the Corrugating Medium includes increased imports of ‘semi-chemical’ medium, which includes virgin fibre pulp. Read more
Fibres from recycled food and beverage cartons produce high-quality moulded pulp packaging, concludes research from Innofibre
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4 July 2024 |Paper Advance
Packaging made from cartons has been shown to be stronger than conventional products made from old newspaper. Read more
UJL Solutions & Procoats Consulting Oy Services for PM Headbox Audit and Troubleshooting
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4 July 2024 |UJL
ProCoats Consulting Oy from Finland offers headbox audits and troubleshooting services on site. This includes overhauls and investigations to find problems and issues, as well as reconditioning, testing, measurements and repairing or recommendations. Read more
ABB launches campaign to accelerate digitalization across industries
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2 July 2024 | The Northern Miner
ABB has launched the Do More With Digital campaign aimed at highlighting opportunities for the process industries to realize their full potential through digital transformation.
Leveraging its deep ties across pulp and paper, mining, metals and cement, the Swedish tech giant believes there is significant opportunity to continue equipping these sectors with advanced industry-specific solutions, “driving their digitalization journey and allowing them to accelerate their adoption curve in a shorter timeframe”. Read more
Appita New Executive Committee for 2024
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26 June 2024 | Appita
We are excited to announce the newly appointed Executive Committee of Appita.
Their experience, diverse perspectives, passion, and dedication to advancing the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts industries will be invaluable in supporting Appita's mission to drive industry innovation and growth.
We look forward to their leadership and contributions as we continue to advance our industry together.
A special thank you to our outgoing president, David Vercoe, for his exceptional leadership and service to Appita. Thank you to Deanne Heier from Norske Skog, who today completed her 2-year term on the Appita EC; your contributions have been invaluable to Appita and the committees and networks we support. Read more
Cascades brings innovation to the egg market with a new packaging solution
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25 June 2024 | Pulpaper.news.com
Both attractive and sturdy, this eco-designed packaging offers robust protection while opening impactful visual possibilities. Its sleeve openings and high-quality printing area break the mould of the traditional format. The packaging's innovative, highly resistant design is the result of research and development geared to the needs of processors, retailers and consumers alike. Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision™ enhances egg visibility and protection, reinforces brand presence on shelves and optimizes packaging operations. Read more
Amazon replaces 15 billion plastic air pillows with paper filler
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25 June 2024 | Pulpaper.com
95% of the plastic air pillows used in Amazon’s North American delivery packaging have been replaced with paper filler, the company claims, with a complete phase-out expected by the end of the year. Read more
Darren Chester visits ASH to show support
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21 June 2024 | Timberbiz
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is committed to continuing to expose the hypocrisy of bans on the native hardwood timber industry after visiting Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) in Heyfield. Read more
Rivareno replaces styrofoam with cardboard tubs
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19 June 2024 | PKN
Rivareno is launching a new double-walled cardboard take home gelato tub to replace styrofoam tubs in its stores. The new packaging, the first of its kind in Australia, aims to offer a sustainable solution for transporting and storing gelato. Read more
Stora Enso and Altris Join Forces to Create the World's Most Sustainable Battery
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7 June 2024 | Paper Advance
European companies Stora Enso and Altris have joined forces to create a game-changer in the battery industry: the world's most sustainable battery. Stora Enso, a leader in biomaterials, brings Lignode® to the table. This innovative material is a hard carbon derived from lignin, a byproduct of wood pulp production. Lignode® serves as a sustainable alternative to anode materials in both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Read more
New 3D Scanner for Index Engineering
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7 June 2024 | Index Engineering
Index Engineering has recently invested in a portable 3D scanner. This scanner enables the capture of photorealistic accurate images of existing plant and equipment with a full-dome scan, enabling us to create visualisations of planned work prior to installation. Read more
Updated screening system improves pulp quality at Norske Skog Boyer
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7 June 2024 | Norske Skog Boyer
Norske Skog Boyer worked with Valmet in months of intensive research which led them to find the root cause of their undefined production challenges. The solution was to upgrade the pulp mill’s screening system, which immediately led to improved pulp quality and paper strength. Read more
Major barrier removed to unlock carbon farming and forestry investment!
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05 June 2024 | AFPA
After a long campaign by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Australia’s forest industry can now celebrate the removal of the ‘water rule’ that for years has deterred new timber plantings participating in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Diana Hallam said today. Read more
Packaging giants commit to inclusivity, diversity
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05 June 2024 | PKN
Some of the country’s largest packaging and materials suppliers, including Amcor, Orora, and Visy, are championing more inclusive and gender balanced workplaces by joining the National Association of Women in Operations (NAWO). Read more
Turning Squares into Globes: OjiFS Humble Cardboard Box Goes Global
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30 May 2024 | Oji
Packaging New South Wales recently unveiled a captivating rotating cube-globe at their site entrance, showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of their design team. This innovative display adds to their impressive portfolio of creative installations, including over 1,000 paper cranes as part of last year’s companywide origami challenge and a life-sized flower cart. Read more
AFPA welcomes continued Federal Budget support for Australia’s forest industries, but greater focus needed on timber’s role in housing crisis and emissions reduction
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15 May 2024 | AFPA
Australia’s forest products sector welcomes the Federal Government’s ongoing support in the 2024-25 Federal Budget, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Diana Hallam said today. Read more
Today’s Attitudes on AI in Packaging and Processing
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15 May 2024 | Packaging World
Packaging and processing executives are finding AI can be beneficial in areas like connecting disparate machine systems and uncovering unknown problems within operations. Read more
New uncoated paperboard enables superior packaging and graphical applications with a natural touch
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13 May 2024 | Holmen Iggesund
Invercote Touch is a brand-new, unique, uncoated paperboard that enables brands to create premium packaging products that have a natural look and feel. With the same technical characteristics as other products in the Invercote family, Invercote Touch delivers a tactile experience without compromising on performance. Read more
Protect floors and the environment with Visy’s first retail product
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6 May 20924 | Visy
Today, we're launching an Australian-made temporary floor and surface protection —Visy Tread. Visy Tread is made from 100% recycled paper, made in Australia, and can be easily recycled through Australian kerbside recycling bins. Read more
Friday analysis: AI’s smarts keeps us and our forests safe
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3 May 2024 | Timberbiz
To say that the money spent on the Green Triangle’s network of smoke detection cameras was well spent is an understatement. That at least 33 fire events were averted in the most recent fire season is nothing short of amazing. The system also positively identified 24 planned fuel reduction burns for a total of 57 detections for the season as well as the detection of thousands of private permit burns late in the season. Read more
Aurelia brings benefits to recycled paper machines
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3 May 2024 | Aurelia
Aurelia Group is proud to announce the successful completion of PSM-Q demonstrations at two recycled-paper machines at a mill in Southeast Asia. The first installation was on a gypsum board machine. The second installation was made on a recycled machine making test liners and flutings. Read more
Georgia-Pacific partners with ANDRITZ to invest in boiler operator safety
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3 May 2024 | Georgia-Pacific
Even in a modern Kraft pulp mill, some continuous processes still require regular human intervention. Around the black liquor recovery boiler, such work can be physically demanding and can carry inherent risks. Read more
Are paper cups sustainable?
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23 April 2024 | Papnews
Ever grab a paper cup for your morning coffee? They’re handy, keep things clean, and convenient for on-the-go. But with growing concerns about sustainability, you might wonder: Are they bad for the environment? Are paper cups sustainable? Let’s explore the facts about paper cups. Read more
Snapshot of Millicent Mill’s economic contribution
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22 April 2024 | Timberbiz
A report recently prepared by Synergies Economic Consulting on behalf of Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) has been released and provides a snapshot of the socio-economic contribution of Millicent mill to the Australian economy. Read more
Milklab cartons turn into walls at coffee expo
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22 April 2024 | PKN Packaging
Milklab has partnered with carton recycling operation saveBoard to transform recycled waste, including long-life milk cartons, into low-carbon building materials to be used as the walls of Milklab Lane at the 2024 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, to be held on 12-14 May. Read more
Johnson’s Baby Refill Cartons Cut Plastic, Cost
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22 April 2024 | Packaging World
Johnson’s says it struck a balance between sustainability and consumer savings with its new range of Baby Refill cartons. Read more
Kinleith Mill Supports 'Love Grace Handbag Appeal'
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18 April 2024 | Oji
The team at Kinleith Mill demonstrated commendable support for the "Love Grace Handbag Appeal" by Women’s Refuge, an initiative aimed at collecting new or gently used handbags. These are not merely handbags; they are vessels of hope, large enough to hold a selection of key necessities, thus providing security and dignity to women in need. Read more
Blade-free paper cushioning system launched by Storopack
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16 April 2024 | Packaging Europe
Storopack’s new paper cushioning system, PAPERplus Classic CX, produces paper cushions that adapt to the shape of shipping goods and protect medium-sized and large shipping cartons from damage. Read more
Superior UV-light Based Oil Detection in Food Packaging from Procemex
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16 April 2024 | UJL News
Superior UV-light Based Oil Detection in Food Packaging from Procemex. In the world of food packaging, ensuring the highest quality standards is a top priority. One often-overlooked aspect is the detection of oil defects on packaging boards, a critical element in the food industry. The commonly used traditional detection methods fall short, capturing only around 50% of oil defects. With the patented Procemex UV inspection you get close to 100% certainty in safeguarding your product quality and customer satisfaction. To read more:
Industry responds to Future Made in Australia plan
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11 April 2024 | PKN Packaging
Industry groups and local manufacturers, including Kimberly-Clark Australia, have voiced approval of the government's Future Made in Australia Act announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, although there's recognition that the plan needs "fleshing out". Read more
Whakatane Mill invests $80m to boost board capacity
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02 April 2024 | PKN
An investment of $80m in the Whakatane Mill will boost folding board production by 66,000 tonnes a year to 230,000 tonnes, and will pave the way for a further increase of 100,000 tonnes a year capacity. Read more
Seaman Paper launches a lightweight paper-based alternative to plastic pallet wrap
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20 March 2024 | Pulpaper.news.com
Seaman Paper, a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions, today announced the launch of SeaStretch™, a patented lightweight paper-based alternative to single-use plastic stretch film used to wrap and contain shipping and storage loads. Read more
Kimberly-Clark slashing emissions at its Millicent mill, but warns of cheap import threat
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13 March 2024 | The Advertiser
Kimberly-Clark is slashing emissions at its Millicent mill in SA, but warns of the battle with imports that aren’t held to the same environmental standards. Read more
$100M Australian Forest and Wood Innovations program launched
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13 March 2024 | Timberbiz
The future of sustainable forestry has received a significant boost yesterday with the official launch of the Albanese Government’s $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program. Read more
$3.4 million in funding to new recycling projects
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11 March 2024 | PKN Packaging
Around 9,600 tonnes of material will be diverted from Victorian landfills every year thanks to a $3.4 million for six new recycling projects from the Federal and Victorian governments. Read more
Optimisation of paperboard can cut the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical packaging by 60 per cent
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8 March 2024 | Pulpapernewz.com
Pharmaceutical product packaging accounts for a large part of manufacturers’ Scope 3 emissions, which consider, for example raw material production, manufacturing, and end-of-life disposal. According to Metsä Board studies, fresh fibre paperboard can notably reduce the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical packaging by optimising the paperboard in use. Read more
Mattress Company Moves to Paper for Roll-Packed Products
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7 March 2024 | Packaging World
A successful switch from PE to paper for organic mattress and bedding company Naturepedic is a case study in CPG and machinery supplier collaboration. Read more
Nippon subsidiary Opal announces plan to cut 220 jobs in Australia, NZ
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5 March 2024 | ABC Gippsland
One of Australia's largest paper and packaging companies has told workers it plans to cut 220 jobs across its Australian and New Zealand businesses. Opal is the local subsidiary of Japanese paper giant Nippon and runs a paper production mill at Maryvale in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. Read more
How Amazon is making its packaging more efficient
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5 March 2024 | Packaging Europe
Earlier this year, Amazon announced the rollout of an innovative scheme that it hopes can help to reduce unnecessary packaging – an issue for which it has frequently been criticised in the past. The ‘Ships in Product Packaging’ programme tests packages to see if they can be shipped in their original manufacturer’s packaging, eliminating the need for extra cardboard boxes or paper bags from Amazon. Read more
"Aurelia recognises PSM-Q success in Europe by celebrating at home”
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5 March 2024 | Aurelia
Following another successful trial of the PSM-Q non-destructive stiffness measurement system at a large packaging paper mill in Europe, Aurelia is celebrating by running a sales promotion for customers in Australasia. The promotion gives potential users the opportunity to buy a complete measurement system for a fraction of the usual price. The promotion ends on 10 May 2024. After the three systems are sold the unit reverts to its original list price. For more information and to find out how to participate, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Read more
Victoria’s first energy from waste licence awarded to Maryvale ‘Energy from Waste’ project
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4 March 2024 | Opal ANZ
The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has been successfully awarded the first Energy from Waste licence from Recycling Victoria under the Waste to Energy Scheme. Read more
Visy’s new retail paper bags a win for shoppers and Australian manufacturing
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29 February 2024 | Visy
The move away from single use plastic continues to move apace, as we launch an Australian-made retail paper bag, that is recyclable through Australian kerbside recycling bins. Read more
Closing the loop with paper carrier bags
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22 February 2024 | Paper Advance
Stockholm, 20 February 2024. Less raw material, less waste, fewer emissions – the circular economy is at the top of the agenda. Choosing fibre-based packaging such as paper carrier bags is one piece of the puzzle that retailers and brand owners can complete to take the next step in contributing to the bio-based circular economy. Paper carrier bags are a welcome resource in the paper recycling mix. A member of the initiative “The Paper Bag” explains how paper carrier bags are recycled into new fibre-based products. An infographic shows the cycle of paper carrier bags. Read more
Diana Hallam announced as AFPA’s new Chief Executive Officer
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15 February 2024 | AFPA
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is pleased to announce that experienced government relations professional Ms Diana Hallam has accepted the Board’s offer to become the Association’s new permanent Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Cadbury Australia reduces packaging for Easter
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15 February 2024 | PKN Packaging
Ahead of Easter, Cadbury Australia is making reductions to the amount of plastic and cardboard used in its packaging for select Hollow Hunting Eggs and Easter Gift Boxes sold in Australia and New Zealand. Read more
UK's Tesco rolls out carboard toilet paper
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15 February 2024 | PKN Packaging
UK supermarket Tesco is rolling out a range of beige toilet roll and kitchen towel made from used cardboard. The recycled cardboard content in the rolls accounts for a minimum of 70 per cent, with the remainder of the pulp derived from other recycled paper sources, the supermarket giant says. Read more
Skateboard half pipe successfully built from containerboard to highlight material values
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14 February 2024 | Pulpapernews.com
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, proudly unveils a fresh initiative to highlight the values of its containerboard materials that we use in our everyday lives. In partnership with Olympian skateboarder Julia Brückler, Mondi challenges myths around making paper through a fusion of innovation, sustainability and athleticism. Read more
Inspiring Change: Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
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12 February 2024 | Opal
This year marks the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day is an annual observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). At Opal, science plays an important role in our day-to-day operations in Australia and New Zealand. We’re proud to recognise our team members’ contribution through STEM across our different sites. Read more
APCO, Simply Cups launch paper cups ARL logo
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1 February 2024 | PKN
Australians will now have access to recycling instructions on qualifying paper cups, thanks to a partnership between the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) program and paper cup recycling program Simply Cups. Read more
The air is out - ...and that's a good thing!
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1 February 2024 | GAW Technologies
GAW Technologies & KANZAN (part of the Oji Group) recently started-up the new working stations for the curtain coater incl. deaeration. Read more about this successful collaboration
SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages
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30 November 2023 | Paper Advance
After four years of research and development, SOFi Products is excited to reveal its new 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that doesn't require a separate lid. The SOFi Hot Cup features three flaps that fold together to form a spill-proof spout. This design eliminates the need for a separate plastic lid, saving businesses money, storage space and freight costs. The company's breakthrough patent-pending locking mechanism also ensures unmatched spill protection, while its proprietary water-based coating eliminates soggy sips. Read more
Grow you good thing! Forest products sector celebrates AgDay!
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17 November 2023 | AFPA
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector is celebrating this year’s AgDay 2023 theme ‘Grow you good thing’ – recognising that our forestry, timber manufacturing and pulp and paper industries are essential to the food and fibre supply chain across the country and the world, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Natasa Sikman said today. Read more
Are Humanoid Robots the Processing and Packaging Labor Force of The Future?
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16 November 2023 | Packaging World
With advanced AI software, dexterous “hands,” and full body mobility, will humanoid robots be the answer to the shortage of labor on the packaging line?. Read more
Opal Fibre Packaging Wodonga officially open for business
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15 November 2023 | Opal
Opal’s world class, $140 million corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened today, during National Recycling Week. Read more
OjiFS Packaging Southern Wins Stormwater Superhero Award
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10 November 2023 | Oji Fibre Solutions
Our new Packaging Southern facility has been recognised for its exceptional stormwater management practices, taking out the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee (CWMZC) Stormwater Superhero award for 2023. Read more
Opal and Thread Together: A Packaging Partnership with Purpose
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8 November 2023 | Opal
Thread Together reached out to Brad Hinds, Group General Manager – Fibre, to request support and without hesitation, Brad responded favourably. “Thread Together is such a worthy cause and we are really happy to be donating our cardboard boxes to them. Read more
VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
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8 November 2023 | PulpaperNews.com
Enabled by foam forming technology, VTT's formable cellulose-based webs with 30% extensibility were used to make rigid packages using an industrial product packaging line. This opens up the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions. Read more
BioPak's Christmas cup to deliver 20k meals
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1 November 2023 | PKN
Sustainable packaging company BioPak says it is supporting food rescue organisation OzHarvest with a new Christmas cup campaign launched on 1 November, with the goal to deliver 20,000 meals to people in need this holiday season. Read more
Feltest Capto V4 pull clamp
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1 November 2023 | UJL
UJL Solutions Pty Ltd is introducing the new Feltest Capto V4 pull clamp to help make the installation of Paper Machine Clothing safer for both operators and the fabrics. The Feltest Capto has the following usages: Fabric puller, Canvas puller, Canvas clamp, Felt puller and Felt clamp. Read more
Smart packaging-based technology solutions aid paper and plastic recycling
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26 October 2023 | Packaging Europe
Colpac, a UK food packaging manufacturer and designer, is providing easily accessible recycling and composting guidelines for its paperboard food packaging via on-pack QR codes and product webpages, with the aim of supporting end users in making informed product choices and responsibly disposing of waste. Read more
Releaf Paper unveils new packaging products made from fallen leaves
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25 October 2023 | Packaging Europe
Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian producer of paper products and packaging made from fallen leaves, has announced its latest offerings: the ‘Fallen Leaf Collection’ and ‘Natural Kraft Collection’. Read more
Fibre moulding is a hot topic
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24 October 2023 | Paper Advance
Fibre moulding is an area that is developing rapidly, not least because new technologies enable the manufacture of products with properties that can compete with plastic applications. Read more
Opal’s pop-up cardboard box seats are the stars at City of Canterbury Bankstown’s outdoor cinemas
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18 October 2023 | Opal
Opal has created 400 fun and comfy ‘pop-up’ cardboard box seats for City of Canterbury Bankstown’s free Movies Under the Stars outdoor cinema series. Read more
OjiFS Forests FSC® Certified and Spring Planting Collaboration
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16 October 2023 | Oji Fibre Solutions
We are proud to announce all 25 OjiFS-owned forests, totalling 7,565 hectares and located in the Central North Island Fibre Basket (CNIFB) of New Zealand, are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) certified. Read more
