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Menang rapidly resumes production with new Andritz airlay line after major fire
Menang, a Malaysian manufacturer of nonwoven automotive components, has resumed production after a major fire severely damaged its airlay line in mid-March 2026. A new airlay line supplied by Andritz enabled production to restart within only four months.
Wallenius SOL acquires vessels from Royal Wagenborg and signs CoA with Smurfit Westrock
Wallenius Sol has announced the acquisition of two RoRo vessels from Royal Wagenborg, Bothniaborg and Balticborg, together with a long-term Contract of Affreightment (CoA) with Smurfit Westrock, Europe's largest kraftliner mill, located in Piteå, Sweden. The agreement marks a significant step in Wallenius Sol's continued build-out of a scalable, sustainable maritime infrastructure connecting the Bay of Bothnia with the European continent.
Greenply orders second pressurized refining system from Andritz
Greenply Speciality Panels Pvt. Ltd. has placed a repeat order with Andritz for a pressurized refining system for its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz's order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The new line is expected to start up in November 2028.
From policy to practice: 4evergreen enables harmonised PPWR implementation
As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) moves into implementation, 4evergreen is supporting the sector in turning regulatory ambition into practical, science-based action for paper-based packaging. During its webinar “4evergreen and PPWR Technical Clarifications” on June 9th, which gathered nearly 300 participants, the alliance addressed one of the key challenges facing the paper-based packaging industry: how to apply recyclability requirements consistently across the value chain.
RemaSawco receives SEK 5.8 million order from a global forest industry group
RemaSawco has signed an agreement with a global forest industry group for the delivery of new board handling systems to one of the group's sawmills. The total order value amounts to SEK 5.8 million. The agreement also includes a Service Level Agreement (SLA), as well as installation, commissioning, and training. Delivery, installation, and commissioning are preliminarily scheduled for spring 2027.
Negative earnings in the second quarter, clear action to strengthen competitiveness
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
Lenzing, Austria, selects Andritz to supply new debarking and chipping line
Lenzing AG has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to deliver a complete debarking and chipping line for its pulp mill in Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
A Penteadora starts up Andritz textile recycling and needlepunch nonwoven lines in Portugal
A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal. This investment enables A Penteadora to expand its industrial capabilities and develop a new generation of solutions based on pre- and post-consumer recycled textiles.
New addition to Valmet’s Bioneer product portfolio
Valmet expands its sustainable product portfolio with the introduction of Valmet Dryer Fabric EOS Bioneer and Valmet Dryer Fabric OR Bioneer. The new dryer fabrics are the latest addition to Valmet’s Bioneer family of sustainable solutions, launched in 2025 with press felts.
Södra and Viking Analytics sign enterprise-wide framework agreement for advanced AI-based vibration analytics
Based on documented results at Södra Värö, Södra has decided to scale Viking Analytics’ AI platform, MultiViz, across the entire group. The framework agreement covers 3,650 sensors deployed across the mills in Värö, Mörrum, and Mönsterås, marking the next step in Södra’s commitment to data-driven, proactive maintenance.
Spinnova’s partner NZ TEX Group supports scaling of Spinnova® fibre
NZ TEX Group, Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner based in Bangladesh, supports the scaling of Spinnova® fibre by joining the Spinnova ecosystem. NZ TEX Group and Spinnova have jointly developed fabrics, including denim, over several years, and the partners are now formalising and strengthening their cooperation through the ecosystem model.
