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Koehler Barrier Paper Adopted for Boom Boom Chewing Gum

Koehler Barrier Paper Adopted for Boom Boom Chewing Gum

QCHEFS and partners move confectionery packs into metallised barrier paper, showing paper’s growing role as a digitally printable substrate for food—reducing plastics whi...

UPM to Halt Ettringen Graphic Paper Production, Cutting 270,000t/y Capacity

UPM to Halt Ettringen Graphic Paper Production, Cutting 270,000t/y Capacity

UPM will end graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany on 31 December 2025, completing plans announced in spring 2025 to permanently close the site. The s...

Specialty Papers to Grow 2.1% CAGR to 2030, Led by Packaging & Barrier Innovations

Specialty Papers to Grow 2.1% CAGR to 2030, Led by Packaging & Barrier Innovations

Smithers expects the specialty paper market to grow steadily, from 28.1 million tonnes consumed in 2025 to 31.3 million tonnes in 2030 (2.1% CAGR). Its report tracks 45 g...

UPM & Sappi Plan 50/50 Graphic Paper Joint Venture

UPM & Sappi Plan 50/50 Graphic Paper Joint Venture

UPM and Sappi have signed a non‑binding letter of intent to create an independent 50/50 joint venture combining UPM Communication Papers with Sappi’s European graphic pap...

UPM OptiCut Linerless Passes 2 Million Cuts with GeBE Printers

UPM OptiCut Linerless Passes 2 Million Cuts with GeBE Printers

Long‑term tests on UPM Raflatac OptiCut RL54 linerless material achieved 2 million cuts without blade cleaning, reducing maintenance for print‑and‑apply and retail label ...

Billerud Q3: Strong US Momentum as Europe Remains Challenging

Billerud Q3: Strong US Momentum as Europe Remains Challenging

On Oct. 27, 2025, Billerud reported a strong Q3 in North America while Europe remained pressured by muted demand and overcapacity. Group net sales fell 8% to €906 million...

Nekoosa Enters Domestic Carbonless Paper Roll Market

Nekoosa Enters Domestic Carbonless Paper Roll Market

Nekoosa Coated Products has announced entry into the domestic lightweight carbonless paper roll market, extending its 60+ years in carbonless technology. The U.S.-made ro...

Koehler: Dotlock Now Compatible with Recycled Papers

Koehler: Dotlock Now Compatible with Recycled Papers

The Dotlock mechanism (anti‑counterfeit tamper‑evidence for packs) is now compatible with recycled papers, helpful where digitally printed cartons need secure closures wi...

Fedrigoni Adds Tintoretto Gesso Waterproof for Premium Labels

Fedrigoni Adds Tintoretto Gesso Waterproof for Premium Labels

The textured Tintoretto Gesso paper gets a waterproof treatment (one‑side) without losing its tactile look useful for indigo/toner wine & premium beverage labels that...

UPM Adhesive Materials Unveils Removable Logistics & Durables Ranges

UPM Adhesive Materials Unveils Removable Logistics & Durables Ranges

UPM adds a removable label material for e‑commerce logistics and a clarified selection for consumer durables (incl. PET PCR & solvent‑free adhesives), broadening subs...

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