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Andritz to modernize the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant in Slovakia

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:21:09

International technology group Andritz, in partnership with the Slovak engineering firm Vuje, has been awarded by Vodohospodárska Výstavba a contract to carry out a comprehensive modernization of the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant on the Danube, the largest hydroelectric facility in Slovakia and a central component of the national energy infrastructure, accounting for approximately 10% of Slovakia’s electricity production.

Valmet delivers the first commercial-scale 3D Fiber line to Metsä Group

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:53:36

Metsä Group has selected Valmet to deliver a 3D Fiber molded fiber production line for their mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The investment responds to growing demand for alternatives to replace plastics by enabling high-volume industrial production of three-dimensional fiber-based packaging that is competitive with similar plastic solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone as the world’s first commercial-scale implementation of the innovation. It follows Valmet’s extensive development, piloting, and the successful launch of the 3D Fiber technology in June 2026. The start-up of the line is scheduled for 2028.

Spinnova Announces Public Filing of SEC Registration Statement for Proposed U.S. Initial Public Offering and Dual Listing

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:18:02

Spinnova Plc (“Spinnova” or the “company”) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland: SPINN), a materials technology company producing textile fibre from wood pulp and waste streams, announces that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to its proposed initial public offering of equity securities in the United States (the “Offering”) and dual listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “U.S. Listing”) in addition to the company’s existing listing of its shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland.

Blister Pack Collective gains Papela’s converter business

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:48:52

PulPac announces Papela’s participation in the Blister Pack Collective, the cross-industry initiative created by PA Consulting, a Jacobs company, and PulPac to advance Dry Molded Fiber blister packaging. Papela will act as the Collective’s first converter partner and will contribute converter expertise on the development of Dry Molded Fiber blister packaging for nutraceuticals, supplements, and healthcare-related products.

Menang rapidly resumes production with new Andritz airlay line after major fire

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:07:39

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.