9 Dec. 2024: James Cropper has responded to the news that the UK and devolved governments have decided not to proceed with the mandatory cup takeback policy.
Read more: James Cropper disappointed by decision to scrap mandatory cup takeback policy
12 Dec. 2024: Voith‘s fourth-generation MasterJet headbox technology, the MasterJet 4Tec, is now available and has already impressed the first customers with its positive effects on operating efficiency and paper quality. The innovations result in improved jet quality and thus flawless, streak-free sheet formation, as well as a reduction in energy consumption.
9 Dec. 2024: The European Council has given the green light to the certification framework for carbon removals which includes carbon storage activities that capture & store carbon in long-lasting products for at least 35 years such as wood-based construction products.
Read more: European carbon storage move good for wood products
12 Dec. 2024: Production at the Fourstones Sapphire Mill resumed today, less than 48 hours after a fire broke out at the site in the early hours of 10 December 2024.
Read more: Fourstones restarts tissue paper machine after fire
16 Dec. 2024: Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is now able to offer complete dry molded fiber lines.
Read more: ANDRITZ introduces new pilot line for dry molded fiber production
5 Dec. 2024: A Workington based paper board mill is celebrating 25 years of supplying Christmas tree's to councils and organisations throughout Cumbria.
Read more: Cumbrian paper board mill celebrates 25 years of bringing festive magic to community