Paper & Pulp Mills
Valmet unveils Advantage NTTe tissue technology At its Tissue Making Days event in Karlstad, Sweden, Valmet introduced Advantage NTTe, a technology for producing premium tissue with fabric-like texture and softness while consuming less energy and fiber. The launch targets manufacturers competing in the ultra-premium tissue segment with improved mill performance and product differentiation. Source: PULPAPERnews
Forestry & Timber
Madison's Lumber Prices Index rises to US$538 mfbm The benchmark softwood lumber index for the week ending June 26 came in at US$538 mfbm, up $5 (+1%) from the prior week's $533 and 3% (about $17) above one month ago, when it stood at $521. The reading extends a modest upward trend in softwood lumber pricing over both weekly and monthly timeframes. Source: Madison's Lumber Reporter
Co-generation at Mills
Hamburger Containerboard modernizes CHP plant at Dunaújváros mill The Hungarian containerboard mill is upgrading its combined heat and power plant to cut coal's share of the fuel mix from 20% to 15% while improving efficiency, opting for targeted improvements over full replacement of aging infrastructure. The project adds automated boiler cleaning, enhanced steam systems, and digital monitoring that enables predictive maintenance and a diversified fuel mix. Source: PULPAPERnews