• Further profit growth
• High capacity utilization in both divisions
• Significant margin increase at MM Karton
• Costs weigh on profit at MM Packaging
The Mayr-Melnhof Group was able to carry forward the positive development since the beginning of the year with a strong second quarter and therefore to conclude the first half-year of...
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... production capacity
Metsä Group’s next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski reached its nominal capacity in August 2018, according to plan. This makes Metsä Group the world’s largest producer of softwood market pulp. The bioproduct mill produced its millionth tonne of pulp on 8 August 2018.
The bioproduct mill was...
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WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging, a German-based supplier of a full range of leaflets and booklets.
Schlüter will become part of WestRock’s Multi Packaging Solutions...
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In May Marbach presented its new hand-held device for inserting nicks in cutting rules. Since then, the marbanick|2 – which is the name of the new Marbach product – has been an outstanding success.
Marbach developer Sascha Wormser: "We were pleasantly surprised by the interest in our new hand-held device. Even before the official sales...
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BillerudKorsnäs announced that Mikael Andersson (photo) is appointed Senior Vice President for Board, one of the company's three divisions in the new organisation. The new organisation takes effect on the 1st of October.
Earlier this year, BillerudKorsnäs announced that the company will create three divisions with full profit and loss...
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Leading the way into the future with innovation and sustainability
This is a very special occasion, even for a family-owned company steeped in tradition like Schumacher Packaging. The Schwarzenberg plant will soon be celebrating its 150th anniversary. This special day calls for a big celebration in Schwarzenberg. The family-owned company...
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Gecht to Remain CEO Until Successor is Identified; Search Process Underway
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced that its longtime CEO, Guy Gecht (photo), has informed the Company’s Board of Directors that he intends to step down from his operating role at...
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The Confederation of Paper Industries is delighted to announce the election of Richard Coward (photo) as its President; effective from its Council meeting on 20th June.
Richard, Group Managing Director of Rigid Containers Ltd, steps up from the position of CPI Vice President and succeeds Patrick Willink, who served as President...
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As part of our aspiration to further improve Service efforts we are pleased to inform you that Arno Schieferstein has been promoted to Head of Service & Retrofit. He will take over this role from André Marcel Bouvier who is changing in the sales department.
Arno Schieferstein previously mechanical engineer, will assume this new role with...
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Orchids Paper Products Company (NYSE American: TIS), a national supplier of high-quality consumer tissue products, reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The following table provides selected financial results for second quarter 2018 compared to second quarter 2017 and first quarter 2018.
Jeff Schoen, President and Chief...
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