Friday, 21 May 2010 14:08
Negotiations to reduce personnel by 220 finalised in Speciality Papers business area
M-real Corporation, part of Metsäliitto Group, announced on 9 December 2009 plans to improve Speciality Papers business area's profitability. The main measures were stated to be the planned closures of two speciality paper machines in Reflex mill and the streamlining…
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Friday, 21 May 2010 10:00
ABB's New Infrared Moisture Sensor
ABB, the pioneer in Quality Control Systems, introduces its new High-Performance Infrared (HPIR) moisture sensor for their QCS800xA Quality Control System (QCS). Intended as a replacement for the very popular HemiPlus moisture sensor, the HPIR is designed to improve the…
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Friday, 21 May 2010 08:49
First Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 for German Customer
The first press of the Speedmaster CX 102 series, introduced by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) as a world premiere on the occasion of IPEX in Birmingham, has been sold to German commercial printshop Kern GmbH, located in Bexbach, Saarland. The…
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 14:45
Design of innovative Blade Compressor™ released
Clean Tech developer Lontra has provided the first glimpse of the innovative Blade Compressor™, a technology that has been in development by the company since 2004.The compressor, which was designed by Lontra’s Technical Director Steve Lindsey, is a rotary device…
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 12:45
Subscription warrants in Rottneros AB
A decision was made at the AGM of Rottneros on 22 April 2010 to issue no more than 30 million subscription warrants to be used for a subscription warrant programme for eight senior executives. The subscription period has now expired…
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 09:45
UPM plants trees together with children and stakeholders
UPM has invited schoolchildren and other stakeholders to plant trees as part of the company’s annual tree planting day. UPM’s tree planting day, which was organised for the first time last year, takes place on May 21 in most locations.…
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 07:45
World scoop with truly CO2-neutral toilet paper
Paper producer Van Houtum is introducing the most environmentally friendly toilet paper in the world at the ISSA Interclean in the RAI Amsterdam. Satino Black is the only truly CO2-neutral toilet paper made with 100% recycled paper and an environmentally…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 16:45
GLV Announces the Recent Award of New Large-Scale Contracts Worth Close to $39M
GLV Inc. (TSX: GLV.A, GLV.B) announced today that it has been awarded new major contracts worth close to $39M. Among these contracts, the Water Treatment Group has obtained a $13.5M order from an Australian food processing company for a system…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 12:33
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brødrene Hartmann has passed away
Erik Højsholt, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brødrene Hartmann A/S since 2007, passed away on 18 May 2010 following a short period of illness and hospitalisation. Mr Højsholt headed Hartmann's successful turnaround process, which was completed in late…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 10:45
Lenzing subsidiary PT. South Pacific Viscose (SPV) opens fourth production line
Lenzing's subsidiary PT. South Pacific Viscose (SPV) officially started up its fourth production line at the beginning of April. A total of about USD 150 mill. made the production line the Group's biggest individual investment project in recent years. Its…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 10:11
UPM launches new UPM Eco Range
UPM has renewed its product offering and naming in its SC-B, MFS and News product ranges and launches a new UPM Eco range. The developments take place in heatset and rotogravure printing methods, whereas the coldset product range stays the…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 09:45
IGT Testing Systems and Testprint BV have reached an agreement for international cooperation.
IGT Testing Systems and Testprint BV are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement for international cooperation. Both companies have been active in the paper, ink, printing and allied industries for a very long time and their respective…
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 07:45
IPEX Innovations from Heidelberg Boost Efficiency and Competitiveness
At this year's IPEX trade show in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from May 18 to 25, 2010, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be showcasing the latest developments in its product and solution portfolio. The leading international solution provider for sheetfed offset…
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010 16:45
Two gold picked up at Sappi Awards
Offset Alpine and Scott Print took out the gold awards for the Australasia region at the Sappi Trading International Printer of the Year awards ceremony in Sydney last night. The companies will go on to compete against printers worldwide for…
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010 12:45
Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) Big jump in orders, but earnings hit by slack sales
In the first quarter of 2010 German press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) booked a big increase in new business compared to the same period the previous year. The group order intake climbed 43.2% to €314.4m (2009: €219.5m), with…
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