Tag Archives: Malaysia

Paperworld China kicks off this Friday as industry players reunite for face-to-face business

Over 300 exhibitors are set to showcase a wide spectrum of stationery, office supplies as well as personalised, cultural and trendy products at this week’s Paperworld China, which takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. From 17 – 19 November 2023, the show will offer global buyers a well-rounded sourcing experience […]

ANDRITZ to Deliver and Install New Shoe Press at Lee & Man Paper Mill in Malaysia

ANDRITZ has received the ninth order for a PrimePress X shoe press from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. According to ANDRITZ, the new shoe press will help the paper producer save energy and further improve paper quality at its Best Eternity Recycle Technology mill in Banting, Malaysia. The newly ordered shoe press will be […]

Kadant starts up OCC systems for Shandong Hechuang Paper in China and Lee & Man in Malaysia

Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., started up new fiber processing lines at Shandong Hechuang Paper’s facility in Linyi, China, and Lee & Man’s mill in Malaysia. The new system installed at Shandong Hechuang Paper is a 650 BDMT per day OCC line designed to efficiently produce high-quality containerboard. The new […]

BSTDB loan helps Turkish Corporate expand tissue capacity in Russia

The Black Sea Trade and Development bank (BSTDB) has provided a 7-year EUR 75 million loan to the Turkish Hayat Kimya Group for the construction of a new factory in Kaluga (Russia) producing cleansing tissue and towel paper.   The total project cost is EUR 134.5 million.  This will be the third Group’s production facility […]

Iranian Pars Paper eyes to become leading paper producer in Middle East region

Pars Paper, one of the largest Iranian paper producers, plans to significantly increase the volume of its production and exports in years to come, according to recent statements, made by an official spokesman and some local media reports. As part of the company’s plans is turning into one of the largest paper producers and exporters […]

Andritz to supply two semi-chemical fiberlines to Lee & Man Paper, China

Andritz has received an order from Lee & Man Paper to supply two semi-chemical fiberlines for its mills in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, and Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. Start-up of both lines is scheduled for the end of 2022. The new fiberlines will have a capacity of 1,000 admt/d each and process eucalyptus wood chips to produce […]

Another door closes on mixed paper

Earlier this fall, Vietnam quietly announced plans to ban mixed paper imports by Dec. 31, 2021. The country’s prime minister had issued a statement Sept. 24 that details new import guidelines for recovered materials. The statement identifies mixed paper by its harmonized commodity code and explains that the material will only be allowed for import […]

Oji Holdings to Invest USD 38 Million for New Corrugated Container Plant in Johor, Malaysia

The Japan-based Oji Holdings Corporation has announced that it will set up a new corrugated container plant in Johor, Malaysia. The company will put an investment of USD 38 million (JPY 4 billion) for the new plant. The plant will have an estimated production capacity of 7 million m2/month and the planned area size for […]

Malaysia to enact scrap import tax and restrictions

Malaysia

Scrap plastic shipments to Malaysia will be subject to new restrictions in the coming weeks, as the country follows through on its vow to get a handle on skyrocketing imports. However, it remains unclear exactly what impact the move will make. One Asia-based industry professional said the proposed tax is too low to affect the […]