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Valmet launches novel 3D Fiber technology for high-capacity molded fiber production
Valmet expands its offering to the growing molded fiber market with the launch of Valmet 3D Fiber technology. The solution enables high-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fiber-based packaging, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic.
Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from Andritz
International technology group Andritz has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. With this investment, pulp and paper producer Kruger is preparing to enter the nonwovens market with a new generation of plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes. The line is the first of its kind in Canada and is scheduled to start production in 2028.
Zipform to develop Dry Molded Fiber meat trays as PulPac licensee
PulPac has signed Australia-based Zipform Packaging as a new licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology, marking a step forward in scaling fiber-based solutions into demanding food packaging applications. The license agreement gives Zipform access to PulPac’s patented technology, enabling the company to develop and industrialize new fiber-based packaging solutions within its existing business and customer base.
Ecco introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre
Ecco, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition Ecco Biom® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry.
Challenging first quarter for Södra
Södra delivered a positive result for the first quarter of 2026. The result was strongly impacted by the divestment of Södra’s forest holdings in the Baltics. A challenging market environment distinguished the quarter with weak demand and a continued imbalance between the raw material market and the markets for Södra’s products.
Södra strengthens safety for lone working
Following the weekend’s storm in Sweden, Södra is bringing forward the launch of its safety app Tryggve. The app forms part of Södra’s work to increase safety in the forest and enhance security for people working alone.
Spinnova begins trial runs at Woodspin demo factory
Spinnova’s plans to restart production at Woodspin’s demo factory are progressing. Trial runs will be started at the demo factory, with a particular focus on improving production efficiency. Most of the technological solutions to be tested during the trial runs have already been proven to work at a smaller pilot scale. Based on the results achieved in the trial runs, the company’s goal is to restart production on a larger scale during 2026.
Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up
Textile-to-textile recycling company Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale-up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale-up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.
SCA aims for 40 percent lower emissions from RoRo vessels
Starting on 1 October 2026, SCA will implement changes to its sea transport using RoRo vessels (Roll-on/Roll-off) by reducing speed, increasing vessel load factors, and adjusting how the ports in Umeå and Piteå are used. One effect of these changes is that emissions from the vessels will be reduced by approximately 40 percent.
Kesla expands twinAX shear-cutting solution to larger harvester head models
As the harvesting of small-diameter timber continues to increase worldwide - driven by growing demand for energy wood, plantation forestry, and higher productivity requirements - equipment efficiency is becoming increasingly critical. In response to these evolving operational needs, Kesla is extending the availability of its Kesla twinAX shear-cutting solution, first introduced at FinnMetko 2024, to the 24RH III and 26RH III harvester heads. Kesla twinAX is the most cost-effective wood-cutting solution on the market, particularly for operations processing large volumes of small-diameter trees.
Södra Cell Mörrum boosts pulp quality and process stability with advanced Valmet fiberline measurements
Valmet will supply two Valmet Fiberline Analyzers to Södra Cell Mörrum, Sweden, helping the mill improve process stability and product quality. The analyzers will enhance the mill’s online measurement capabilities by delivering highly accurate and reliable data to optimize the performance of both fiberlines. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter of 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
Södra divests its shares in Sunpine
Södra has reached an agreement to divest its shares in Sunpine AB to VAROPreem. The transaction is pursued together with shareholders Sveaskog AB and Lawter B.V., a subsidiary of Harima Chemicals Inc., and is now undergoing the necessary approvals before it can be completed.
