Paper & Pulp Mills
Velvet Care starts up MP9 paper machine and automated warehouse at Klucze Polish tissue manufacturer Velvet Care has launched its MP9 paper machine and commissioned a fully automated high-bay warehouse with 42,612 pallet spaces at its Klucze facility, together lifting production capacity by more than 40%. The company says the investments strengthen its competitiveness and readiness for European market expansion. Source: PULPAPERnews
Valmet launches Bioneer low-carbon dryer fabrics Valmet introduced its Bioneer dryer fabrics (EOS and OR models), which cut carbon footprint by up to 30% while maintaining performance and durability. The fabrics use ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials via mass balance, with the Bioneer yarn generating roughly 40% lower CO2 emissions than conventional yarn. Source: PULPAPERnews
Forestry & Timber
Premier Forest targets £200m turnover after acquisition-driven expansion UK timber distributor Premier Forest Products has nearly doubled in size following a series of acquisitions and expects to reach £200 million in annualised turnover within the next year. The deals mark a significant step-up in scale for the Welsh-headquartered group. Source: Timber Industry News
Wood Pellets
US Endowment offers funding to assess closed wood products facilities for bioenergy The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has launched a funding opportunity, via a request for proposals, to evaluate the viability of converting shuttered wood manufacturing facilities — including pulp and paper mills — into bioenergy production sites. The initiative aims to identify economically viable repurposing opportunities for idled industrial properties in forest-dependent communities. Source: Biomass Magazine