Heinzel Group to Expand Pulp Capacity in Pöls (Austria)

Verso Corporation announced the launch of three new label papers, OptiLabel™ HB, OptiLitho™ C1S and OptiPrime™ Inkjet WS, further expanding its specialty label paper portfolio, the largest in North America. "We are pleased to be launching three new innovative label products for pressure sensitive, label and converting, and inkjet food contact applications to satisfy the growing needs of our specialty paper customers," said Verso President of Graphic Papers Mike Weinhold. "We are very proud to be featuring these new products for the first time at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago next week." Click Read More below for additional information.

BillerudKorsnäs announced today that Anders Lundin is appointed Executive Vice President for Solutions, one of the company’s three divisions in the new organisation. During 2018 BillerudKorsnäs announced that the company will create three divisions with profit and loss responsibility in order to more effectively realise the company’s growth strategy. The three divisions are Board, Paper and Solutions. Anders Lundin, today head of BillerudKorsnäs M&A, is appointed Executive Vice President Division Solutions. He will be a member of the company’s senior management team. With Anders Lundin as Executive Vice President Solutions, we now have committed and experienced leaders for all three divisions. At BillerudKorsnäs, Anders has successfully led projects within efficiency and business development and has had the responsibility for our efforts in BillerudKorsnäs Venture. Anders’ experience is a perfect match with the task to strengthen our position and create growth within solutions, says Petra Einarsson, President and CEO of BillerudKorsnäs. Click read more below for additional detail.

Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of Cascades Inc. (TSE: CAS) and Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), invites media representatives to the official inauguration of its new, state-of-the-art equipment at the Cascades Sonoco – Birmingham plant in Alabama. A press conference will be held with Cascades President and Chief Executive Officer, Mario Plourde , and Sonoco Chief Executive Officer, Robert C. Tiede . The company will unveil its new water-based coating line—the result of a US$16 million investment—supporting the development of a range of recyclable, repulpable and compostable takeout containers.