Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is forced to increase prices by up to 14% for deliveries from January 1, 2022 for the entire range of specialty papers (thermoscript, jetscript, giroform, supercote, barricote). The price increases are inevitable due to the inexorable rise in costs for energy, chemicals and logistics. Customers are contacted directly by the Mitsubishi sales […]
Tag Archives: specialty paper
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Sep
Sep
Domtar announced it will indefinitely idle the pulp and paper operations at its Espanola, Ontario, facility for an expected period greater than one year. The decision will result in a curtailment of Domtar’s annual pulp production by approximately 280,000 air-dried metric tons of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and approximately 69,000 tons of specialty paper. […]
25
Jul
Jul
In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure. After a long process to identify potential buyers, Ahlstrom has received a binding offer from Accursia Capital to acquire the Stenay plant. The potential […]
27
Jun
Jun
Kelheim Fibres announced the appointment of Mark von der Becke as Sales Director and a member of the management team. von der Becke, 48, has many years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and key account management. He has held various management positions in Germany, Switzerland, and China at well-known companies such as […]
08
Jun
Jun
DS Smith has commissioned Voith to rebuild its PM 4 at the company’s Viana site in Northern Portugal. Producing around of 400,000 tons of kraftliner and high-performance top kraftliner per year, the mill is a market leader in Southern Europe. The extensive rebuild will increase production and improve overall efficiency. Production will expand to around […]
12
May
May
Paper Arabia, the very first comprehensive exhibition for paper industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is making a strong come back this May 2023, in the backdrop of the growth context and robust prospects for the industry across the globe, and particularly the region. For Paper Arabia 2023, the Middle East’s […]
13
Jan
Jan
For many years, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper’s matt inkjet papers have established themselves as the standard in the market. Now the Bielefeld-based specialty paper manufacturer has revised the entire matt portfolio of its jetscript inkjet media. The new generation of matt inkjet papers with basis weights from 70 to 228 g/m² impresses with a whole range […]
07
Jan
Jan
Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper, China has successfully started up its tissue production line delivered by ANDRITZ for its mill in Xinhui district, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. The complete line order includes the stock preparation system with low-consistency refiners, a PrimeLineTM W 2000 tissue machine and the automation system. The tissue machine has a speed […]
02
Jan
Jan
International technology group Andritz has received an order from Xianhe Co., Ltd., in Hubei Province, China, for the supply of VIB moisturizing technology for two new paper machines. The plants will supply 300 t/day décor paper with a machine speed of 1,000 m/min and a paper width of 3,860 mm. The equipment installation is expected to be […]
12
Dec
Dec
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing prices for its entire range of coated specialty papers (thermoscript®, jetscript®, giroform®, supercote®, barricote®) worldwide by 7 to 9% for deliveries from 1 February 2023.The price adjustments are necessary to cushion the inflationary cost increases in the chemical, pulp and logistics segments.Customers will be contacted directly by the Mitsubishi sales team.