Holzindustrie-Nachrichten aus Belgien

New press and automated guided vehicles to replace two existing lines at Oostrozebeke site.

Proposed transaction still requires approval from US and Chinese authorities alongside European Commission.

Investment targets increased machine availability and more effective maintenance planning within scheduled shutdown windows.

Company operates 19 tube and core plants and five paperboard mills across Europe.

New leader brings 25 years of food and packaging experience as Group continues regional investment.

Additional Euro 40 per ton applies to mechanical coated reels as Middle East disruptions add to cost pressures.

New hire brings Ecolab and Lyreco leadership experience to drive commercial growth across Ireland and UK.

Expanded Riga site becomes operational with advanced technology and energy-efficient storage.

System will measure fiber morphology and freeness at the wet end to control stock preparation and refining for luxury packaging cardboard and other grades.

Company cites falling market prices and high structural costs as drivers for the March 2026 adjustment.

Belo Horizonte-based company will supply the Brazilian industrial market with patented condition monitoring technologies.

Deal through subsidiary Alterecopack adds 40 employees and custom cardboard pastry box manufacturing.

New manager brings over 30 years of leadership in recycling, packaging and food industries to corrugated packaging facility.

Joint venture expands production network to France and Italy, targeting e-commerce and distribution centers across Europe.

Sales total approximately Euro 115 million as company sheds SFIC Belgium and Brazil's Tumelero.

Purchase includes rigid-core and LVT patents and DreamClick installation technology, strengthening i4F's licensing platform.

Acquisition adds 270 employees and two US production facilities to the Belgian group's flooring division.

Price adjustment follows sustained cost escalation for energy, transport and fibre inputs.

Production consolidates on specialty papers after consultation concludes on four machines and finishing unit.

Signatories include CEPI, CEI-Bois, COCERAL and Bioenergy Europe citing supply chain-wide compliance issues.

Plywood, decking, and door frames reach Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany from natural forests in Borneo.

The closure will lead to a reduction of 93 positions.

The new corrugator replaces the previous 2.50m machine and was installed in exactly the same location, with minimal disruption to production.