14.03.2019 − The persistently weak state of the titanium dioxide market culminated in a significant drop in manufacturers’ sales in the fourth quarter of 2018. » more

08.03.2019 − The adverse state of the market for paper-based surfaces since the third quarter of 2018 has not improved in the first two months of this year either. » more

07.03.2019 − Schattdecor is further expanding its impregnating activities by taking over all the shares in the Malaysian impregnating company Vasatech. » more

01.03.2019 − Following the upward trend recorded in 2016 and 2017, the overlay paper turnover of the Glatfelter Composite Fibers (CFBU) business unit last year was slightly down on the previous year at US$ 38.2m.» more

22.02.2019 − The joint venture Winbon Schoeller New Materials (WSNM), purchased a majority stake in Zhejiang Grandrich Paper, a decor paper producer also based in Longyou, at the start of 2018. » more

21.02.2019 − TThe creation of new business areas since 2010 and advanced efforts to step up its international profile in recent years have had a positive impact on results of Felix Schoeller Holding in the past few years.» more

18.02.2019 − The MD Papéis plant in Caieiras, which was acquired by Ahlstrom-Munksjö with effect from October 17, contributed around €13m to the quarterly sales of the "Decor" division last year on a pro forma basis. » more

11.02.2019 − The joint venture OOO Mayak-Technocell (MTC) also started production of coated nonwoven papers for the wallpaper industry during the fourth quarter on the newly constructed PM 6 in Penza/Russia.» more

08.02.2019 − The supply of raw melamine and demand, which continues to fall short of expectations, led to further price reductions in the contract negotiations for deliveries in the first quarter.» more

07.02.2019 − The aim ofFunderMax behind its acquisition of the Norwegian kraft-paper manufacturer Ranheim Paper & Board concluded in January 2019 is partly to secure its supply of core paper. » more

06.02.2019 − With the opening of three new showrooms in Malaysia, China and India, the Schattdecor Group has further expanded its presence on the Asian markets in recent months. » more

04.02.2019 − WestRock completed the acquisition of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. at the beginning of November, which was agreed at the end of January 2018. » more

29.01.2019 − The Felix Schoeller Group has transferred responsibility for the "Felix Schoeller" division to Dr. Lutz Wehmeier with effect from 1 January. » more

24.01.2019 − The Italian engineering company Angelo Cremona will supply a new press dryer for the veneer plant of the integrated Croatian wood industry company Spacva in the course of the year. » more

17.01.2019 − Broadview Holding is planning to buy the Formica Group with its management company Formica Corp.. » more

14.01.2019 − A maintenance shutdown at the Kotka paper mill extended by the repair of a recovery boiler, led to a significant drop in sales and earnings at Kotkamills Industrial Products in the third quarter.» more

14.01.2019 − Following the expansion of impregnation capacities at several locations, the décor printer and surface manufacturer Schattdecor intends in future to operate worldwide as an independent impregnator. » more

10.01.2019 − Schattdecor AG has acquired all shares in the US finish foil manufacturer US Coating Co. based in Lexington/South Carolina with effect from 20 December. » more

08.01.2019 − The Dutch Broadview Holding, which has controlled Trespa and Arpa Industriale for some time and acquired a majority stake in Westag & Getalit in August 2018, intends to acquire Formica Group. » more

21.12.2018 − Dr.-Ing. Herbert Müller, CEO of the Surteco Group since 1 July, 2015, has asked the Supervisory Board to prematurely terminate his contract, which runs until 30 June, 2021, in the course of 2019.» more

20.12.2018 − Indian Greenlam Industries raised revenues from its Laminates and Allied division by 13.4% to INR2.725bn or roughly US$37.5m in the second quarter of its 2018/2019 financial year (ended 31 March). » more

14.12.2018 − Wrede Industrieholding is looking at two options for the future of the Interprint group: either continuing to operate the firm together with a partner or selling it completely. » more

10.12.2018 − Josep Colomer formally handed over the reins as CEO of the Spanish decor printer Lamigraf to his son Pep Colomer in November.» more

03.12.2018 − The more challenging economic climate and persistently high raw material costs that cannot be fully recouped heralded a slump in revenues and earnings at Surteco during the third quarter.» more

28.11.2018 − OCI Nitrogen B.V., based in Geleen, the Netherlands, has experienced a gradual improvement in its raw melamine sales so far this year. » more

27.11.2018 − Ahlstrom-Munksjö will carry out a capital increase with a total volume of around €150m to finance the takeover of the US specialty paper manufacturer Expera Speciality Solutions Holdings.» more

23.11.2018 − Last week there were further changes among the shareholders of Surteco Group SE. The Maltese ECCM Bank increased its stake to 12.28% on November 14.» more

19.11.2018 − The upward trend that has lasted on worldwide decor paper markets (excluding China) since 2013 continued last year, albeit at a slower pace. » more

15.11.2018 − At the end of October, P.H. Glatfelter completed the sale of the Specialty Papers (SPBU) business unit to the private-equity company Lindsay Goldberg that had been agreed in mid-August 2018. » more

09.11.2018 − In September, Christian Stiefermann took over product management for the "HPL/Elements" area at Pfleiderer Deutschland GmbH, located in Arnsberg. » more