Here is the new issue of Nordisk Papper & Massa (3/2026)

New issue of Nordisk Papper & Massa.

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Tilly Österholm - 30 Mar, 2026

Our English edition, produced in collaboration with PulpaperNews.com, features the latest news and developments in the pulp and paper industry.

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Top News

U.S. printing-writing paper shipments down 14 per cent in May 2026

The meeting was marked by the formalization of the incorporation of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of the Government of Spain. Photo: SMAGUA

SMAGUA 2027 celebrates its second Organizing Committee

The exhibition reflects the strong connection between the area’s past, present and future — bringing people together through art and storytelling. Photo: AIP

AIP Denmark celebrates local history through art in Nørresundby

Stora Enso invests in fluff pulp production increase

MIAC 2026: conference programs online

Taking place on 16 & 17 September at Excel London, the event will welcome more than 5,700 visitors, 220 exhibitors and 90 expert speakers across three conference stages, reinforcing its position as London’s leading event for packaging innovation, design and business strategy. Photo: London Packaging Week

London Packaging Week announces speakers for 2026 conference programme

London Packaging Week has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2026 conference programme...

MM Group recognized as one of Europe’s climate leaders

MM Group has been recognised as one of Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 by the Financial...

Reduced logging delivers limited climate benefits at high cost

Proposals to reduce forestry activity and increase protected forest areas have become an important part...

European pulp and paper industry urges freeze on EU ETS benchmarks

Like other manufacturing sectors and many national governments, the European pulp and paper industry has...

The latest stationery project Life shifts the pen's center of gravity toward the front 1/3 — helping the tip from Orangered settle naturally onto the page so your hand can guide, not press. ORBIT, first-third balanced pen designed to make writing feel more natural, stable, and effortless. Image courtesy: Orangered life

What if a pen naturally wanted to write?

Most pens are designed around how they look, what they're made of, or what refill...

The fact that two highly similar cases for UPM and Stora Enso produced entirely different outcomes has attracted considerable attention and raised questions about legal consistency. Image: AI-generated symbolic illustration. Copyright Conventus.

An identical labour dispute leads to opposite rulings for UPM and Stora Enso

Two Finnish courts have reached completely different conclusions in a closely watched dispute over unpaid...

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Suzano's giant pulp mill to exceed nominal capacity

Suzano anticipates further production potential at its Cerrado pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo...

Metsä’s total output, i.e. its overall impact on the Finnish economy, amounts to EUR 10,060 million per year. This is generated not only by the company’s own revenue but also by its extensive domestic value chain, including procurement, investments and wages, as well as the economic activity they create across different industries.

EUR 3.4 billion in value added to Finland – Metsä Group’s impact on economy

Metsä Group’s impact on the Finnish economy is significant: the company’s value-added impact amounts to...

Matti Lielahti, Head of Stora Enso’s Oulu Business Unit, describes the certification as a unique milestone for Finland’s pulp industry. Photo: Stora Enso.

Stora Enso Becomes First Finnish Pulp Mill Certified Under FSSC 22000

Stora Enso’s integrated production facility in Oulu has become the first pulp mill in Finland...

One of the key innovations of the new Valmet IQ Softness & Crepe Measurement is its fully non-contact design. Photo: Valmet

Valmet launches new tissue quality control system

Valmet launches the world’s first fully non-contact, nuclear-free quality control system (QCS) for tissue production...

Kemira acquires the business of Clear Water Technologies

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, has completed the acquisition...

Saw Mill. Symbol image. Photo: Creative Commons Lic.

Finland’s timber trade drops sharply as prices hold firm.

Finland’s timber trade saw a steep decline during the third quarter of the year. According...

International Paper expects that, subject to mandatory employees' information and consultation procedures, these proposals would be implemented by the end of 2026 and that approximately 500 roles may be affected.

International Paper to close 5 sites, affecting 500 employees

International Paper announced Wednesday it plans to close five sites in Germany as part of...

Firms that combine asset optimization with flexible product lines will outperform peers, according to the report.

Industrial paper market surges to USD 350 billion by 2033

The Global Industrial Paper Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from...

Open statement: A call to “Stop the Clock”

Over 20 industry associations recently issued a joint statement about the European Commission's recent proposed...

Graphic Packaging’s dual-sector approach positions the Poznań facility to address evolving market needs head-on. Beauty brands must rapidly innovate to exceed consumer expectations for quality and sustainability, and food brands must quickly adapt to fluctuating economic environments and consumer demand.

Graphic Packaging has upgraded its Poznań facility

Graphic Packaging, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has invested in six state-of-the-art equipment...

The main outcome of the partnership project is a proof of concept demonstrating advanced integration of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) biodiversity metric with the Heureka forest planning system, developed by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and currently used by Stora Enso for its forestry business decisions.

Stora Enso and IUCN launch a framework to enable nature positive forestry

The partnership project between Stora Enso, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and...

Andritz pulping and stock preparation systems are now powering Genera’s grass-based, sustainable packaging production in Tennessee. Photo: Andritz

Andritz powers Genera’s new grass-fibre packaging line

U.S.-based sustainable packaging producer Genera has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation...

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Metsä Board’s change negotiations concluded in Finland

On 31 July 2025, Metsä Board announced the launch of a cost savings and profitability...

PulPac’s patented Dry Molded Fiber technology enables the production of high-performance, fiber-based packaging.

PulPac and Future Materials enter strategic collaboration

PulPac, the global leader in Dry Molded Fiber technology, and Future Materials Sweden, an innovative...

According to the Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri, SCA, one of Sweden’s largest forest companies, is among the suppliers affected by Nestlé’s decision.

Nestlé stops virgin fibre sourcing from Northern Sweden

Nestlé will stop sourcing virgin fibre from suppliers involved in “controversies” in Northern Sweden. The...

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Here is the new issue of Nordisk Papper & Massa (3/2026)

Top News

U.S. printing-writing paper shipments down 14 per cent in May 2026

SMAGUA 2027 celebrates its second Organizing Committee

AIP Denmark celebrates local history through art in Nørresundby

Stora Enso invests in fluff pulp production increase

MIAC 2026: conference programs online

London Packaging Week announces speakers for 2026 conference programme

MM Group recognized as one of Europe’s climate leaders

Reduced logging delivers limited climate benefits at high cost

European pulp and paper industry urges freeze on EU ETS benchmarks

What if a pen naturally wanted to write?

An identical labour dispute leads to opposite rulings for UPM and Stora Enso

Suzano's giant pulp mill to exceed nominal capacity

EUR 3.4 billion in value added to Finland – Metsä Group’s impact on economy

Stora Enso Becomes First Finnish Pulp Mill Certified Under FSSC 22000

Valmet launches new tissue quality control system

Kemira acquires the business of Clear Water Technologies

Finland’s timber trade drops sharply as prices hold firm.

International Paper to close 5 sites, affecting 500 employees

Industrial paper market surges to USD 350 billion by 2033

Open statement: A call to “Stop the Clock”

Graphic Packaging has upgraded its Poznań facility

Stora Enso and IUCN launch a framework to enable nature positive forestry

Andritz powers Genera’s new grass-fibre packaging line

Metsä Board’s change negotiations concluded in Finland

PulPac and Future Materials enter strategic collaboration

Nestlé stops virgin fibre sourcing from Northern Sweden

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