The paper industry has to deal with inefficiencies and wastes that cause higher costs and slowdowns in production. One of the universally recognized solutions to overcome these problems is called MES (Manufacturing Execution System). Vertical MES, defined for paper mills,...
The data confirm that paper industry is a leading sector of the Italian circular economy: the goal is to reach 90% for recycling within 3 years We interviewed Roberto di Molfetta, deputy director of Comieco, with whom we talked about...
Despite many people self-isolating, consumers in Italy are still looking forward to celebrating Easter, with 97% of families saying they will buy Easter eggs this year, and seven in ten (70%) preferring to choose Easter eggs predominantly packaged in...
FEFCO would like to reassure the public, customers and partners and let them know that the Corrugated Industry is producing enough transport packaging for those sectors that are essential now, such as pharmaceuticals, food and drinks or medical equipment.Most...
ACE, The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment, and its members SIG Combibloc, BillerudKorsnäs, Elopak, Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, have set the industry’s vision for the future: we will deliver the most sustainable packaging for resilient food...
With a joint investment of approximately EUR 29 million by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons is starting operations in Poland. Stora Enso has invested approximately EUR 17 million into a new repulping...
With the adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), retailers and brand owners are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. The regulation sets ambitious targets for packaging waste reduction, recyclability and responsible use of resources....
Oppboga Bruk, a leading supplier of multiply paperboard for signs, displays as well as packaging, announced that they had started supplying their FSC-certified product Oppboga Resilient™ for use in the manufacture of face shields to provide additional protection to...
Mondi has partnered with Robopac, a world-leading manufacturer of pallet-wrapping machinery, to offer a seamless and more sustainable paper wrapping solution for pallet storage and transportation. The two organisations collaborated closely to develop the solution, combining Mondi’s expertise in packaging...
The European kraft paper and paper sack industry has a long tradition of tracking and communicating its environmental footprint. Between 2007 and 2021, the carbon intensity of a single paper sack was reduced by 28%. This is the result...