
This strategic move reflects Kronospan’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its position in the chemical market for wood panel and construction industries.
This strategic move reflects Kronospan’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its position in the chemical market for wood panel and construction industries.
As part of the agreement, the world’s first industrial AeoniQ plant will be constructed at Altri’s Caima pulp mill. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with an initial capacity of 1,750 tons per year.
Kiilto has introduced Kiilto Biomelt, the world’s first biodegradable hot melt adhesive, made from 70% bio-based raw materials.
PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) barrier coatings are biodegradable in various environments including marine, freshwater, and soil.
Compared to conventional sheets used in building materials and similar applications, the newly developed sheet offers significantly improved strength and rigidity.
Within the framework of the partnership, cooperation will be developed in the following research areas in particular: regenerative forestry and land use as a way of working that improves the state of nature; chemical analytics in the research of wood-based processes and products; and strategies and business models that...
Hexion Inc. uses artificial intelligence to improve the manufacturing process of wood panels.
The facility is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will then be the first commercial plant of its kind in Sweden and the world’s largest producer of kraft lignin.
UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment.
Metsä Group is developing the new Kuura textile fibre and is currently investigating the potential for launching the Kuura business in an ongoing pre-engineering project.
This innovation enables the recovery of wood fibers from waste fiberboards, reinforcing Unilin’s commitment to sustainable solutions.
Kemira announces change in Group leadership team.
Adjusted EBITDA for the Q1 2025 was $17 million, inclusive of a $12 million non-cash environmental charge, down $35 million from Q1 2024.
This strategic acquisition strengthens Timber Coaters’ market position by bringing in-house access to Palmer Primer’s advanced engineering and machinery technologies.
Adjusted EBIT increased, for the fourth consecutive quarter compared year-on-year, to Euro 175 million. Adjusted EBIT margin increased to 7.4%.
This measure responds to significant increases in external costs driven by recent global trade policies.
The Group’s renewable packaging business will consist of four business areas: Food Service and Liquid Board, Cartonboard, Containerboard, and Packaging Solutions. The Group’s remaining businesses continue to be divided into three P&L responsible business areas: Biomaterials, Wood Products and Forest.
Kiira Fröberg’s predecessor Mikko Pohjala has transferred internally within Kemira to another role but will also continue in his role as Vice President, Investor Relations, until Fröberg has started in this role.
i4F obtains exclusive licensing and enforcement rights for PurChem’s patented technologies.
The implementation of the expansion project will begin in 2026. The new capacity is expected to be up and running in August, 2026.