Eldorado's railway project to boost pulp export

16 April 2024 The investment marks a significant advancement in Eldorado's railway endeavors, aligning with their broader strategy to enhance transport infrastructure. In 2023, Eldorado inaugurated a specialized cellulose terminal at the port of Santos and announced...

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• Category: South America

LC Paper revolutionizes paper recycling

16 April 2024 with PERTE and European Next Generation funds, the Catalan company aims to revolutionize paper recycling. In a move to enhance paper circularity, LC Paper's investment targets the improvement of recycled paper's recyclability. By leveraging cutting-edge...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Ambuja Cements to acquire My Home Group's cement grinding unit

15 April 2024 markets of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. With a total cement capacity of 78.9 MTPA, the acquisition is poised to significantly enhance the company's operational footprint. The Tuticorin-based grinding unit spans across 61 acres of land and is strategically...

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• Category: Equipment

Hanil Cement to sell Buscan factory land

15 April 2024 Cement, according to News Herald, has decided to sell tangible assets worth KRW 75 billion, aiming to enhance asset management efficiency. The company announced its plans to sell the land of its Busan factory to Ondongne Development, with the disposal...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Hunan Petrochemical leads industry transformation

15 April 2024 and sales" system in collaboration with Sinopec Refining Sales Company and logistics partners. This initiative aims to enhance product shipment efficiency and facilitate market expansion in the lithium battery anode materials sector, thereby solidifying...

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• Category: End-user Markets

Papair's strategic expansion boost

15 April 2024 solutions (CW Group) Packaging Europe sheds light on Papair's strategic partnership with Harbour Investment Holding to enhance production and innovation in eco-friendly packaging solutions. Since August 2023, Papair has been manufacturing PapairWrap,...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Public investment sparks construction sector’s growth

12 April 2024 market expansion and seek new export opportunities. Embracing green building materials is emphasized as a strategic move to enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on finite resources. The Ministry of Construction has proposed various measures to...

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• Category: Projects

Tom Short elevated to National Account Sales Manager at Green Bay Packaging

12 April 2024 Business Development Manager for National Account Sales signals a strategic move to strengthen its sales capabilities and enhance customer relationships on a national scale. Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution expressly...

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• Category: North America

Voith unveils OnView.Energy

12 April 2024 equips paper manufacturers with clear dashboards, intuitive analysis tools, and automated reporting features, facilitating enhanced energy efficiency and cost reduction efforts. OnView.Energy, a part of Voith's Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, harnesses IIoT...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Aggregate Industries invests in a new facility at the Port of Liverpool

12 April 2024 Investment set to enhance regional supply efficiency of cementitious products in Liverpool (CW Group) Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has announced a large investment to construct a new state-of-the-art 'Super Shed' at the Port of Liverpool to meet the...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Cement prices increase in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai

11 April 2024 some companies. The efficacy of this price adjustment remains uncertain, pending market response. As manufacturers seek to enhance profitability amidst market dynamics, the decision to raise prices reflects their strategic approach to navigating cost...

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• Category: Volume & Pricing

Yumin Shipping adds a new cement vessel to its fleet

11 April 2024 Measuring 114.99 meters in length and 15.8 meters in width, Asia Cement 9 is equipped with advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and safety. Notably, it features the X-Bow streamline design, FURUNO's AR Navigation System, and Yumin's FSM system....

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• Category: Equipment

Oldendorff revolutionizes port operations

11 April 2024 Innovative solution to enhance efficiency and transparency (CW Group) Smart Maritime Network unveils Oldendorff Carriers' partnership with Greek technology firm Harbor Lab to implement its disbursements data platform for port transactions. Oldendorff's...

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• Category: Ports & handling

Georgia-Pacific's investment boosts tissue business

11 April 2024 for Angel Soft and key private label bath tissue brands. By embracing state-of-the-art technology, Georgia-Pacific seeks to enhance competitiveness in the market. The substantial investment will transform the Wauna mill into a hub for manufacturing...

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• Category: North America

Sympower and Heidelberg Materials partner to enhance Greek energy markets

10 April 2024 Optimizing cement production energy for sustainable energy solutions (CW Group) Sympower and Heidelberg Materials Hellas are collaborating to revolutionize Greece's energy landscape by leveraging the energy flexibility of cement production equipment....

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• Category: Environment

Mexico's presidential hopeful proposes overhaul of oil refinery operations

10 April 2024 Transformative plans to enhance fuel production efficiency (CW Group) According to Reuters, Mexico's leading presidential contender, Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to revolutionize the operations of state-owned Pemex oil refineries to optimize fuel...

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• Category: Production

Cambium's sustainable solution

10 April 2024 and access recycled wood. Moreover, the company offers software solutions for inventory management and point-of-sale to enhance operational efficiency for suppliers. Cambium not only addresses environmental concerns but also meets market demand, with...

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• Category: Other

Building materials giant secures major investment boost

10 April 2024 unique business model, catering to trade customers across various construction segments. The newly secured funding aims to enhance product and service offerings, streamline supply chains, and reinforce IBMG's commitment to sustainability and...

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• Category: Construction

Ence's pulp and paper expansion sparks investor interest

10 April 2024 in cellulose prices since September 2023, surging by over 50 percent. Ence's strategic roadmap encompasses investments to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in its Pontevedra bio factory and the continuation of its fluff cellulose production...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Grindrod expands dry bulk operations in port of Maputo

09 April 2024 in Maputo. Additionally, the Matola dry bulk export terminal is undergoing a USD 30 million upgrade, poised to further enhance export capabilities. In logistics, Grindrod's collaboration in the Eswatini multimodal corridor saw a notable 40 percent...

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• Category: Markets & trade