Pulp Paper & Logistics


INDUSTRY NEWS 9


European paper industry rises to the climate challenge


have been welcomed by the European paper industry. Proposed actions include the


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European Climate Law, the New Industrial Strategy, the Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0 coupled with the Sustainable Products initiative and a new Forest strategy. “The carbon-neutrality objective


requires the European pulp and paper industry to become even


he EU Green Deal Communication and the set of proposed actions planned for March 2020


more sustainable, efficient and innovative. It demands that we continue on our transformational journey while maintaining our competitiveness. Our industry is up to the challenge,” said Jori Ringman, director general at the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). CEPI says that the European paper industry has already delivered a successful decoupling of carbon emissions from economic growth while reducing carbon emissions by 27 per cent from 2005 to date, having product


volumes increased and proved the climate friendliness of its products thanks to certified raw materials and a world class performance in recycling. “We have delivered climate benefits for society,” says CEPI.


“In this spirit of transformation and circularity, we have expressed our ambition to go even further for climate in our recent CEO initiative. It sets the path for the pulp and paper industry to become the most competitive and sustainable provider of solutions for a climate-neutral


Corrugated equipment supplier appoints new rep in US west


Sun Automation Group, which provides equipment to the corrugated industry, has appointed Greene House Group to represent the company in California, Oregon, and Washington. Frank Greene, Greene House


Group’s founder and president, brings more than 30 years of experience in both the corrugated and converting segments of the industry. He will be working alongside his son, Hayden Greene. “We’re proud to be represented


by Greene House Group, and have full confidence in their ability to convey Sun’s value


Jori Ringman CEPI director general: “Our industry is up to the challenge”


Europe in 2050, having a positive impact beyond our own emission reduction,” said Ignazio Capuano, incoming CEPI chairman and chief executive of Burgo Group.


Greene House Group’s Hayden and Frank Greene


to customers. Our network of sales partnerships continues to


be an integral component of our growth strategy,” says Greg


Stora Enso to sell its Pfarrkirchen Mill The divestment is part of


Stora Enso is selling its sawn construction timber mill at Pfarrkirchen in Germany to a fund managed by private equity firm Dubag Group.


Stora Enso’s profit protection programme and is in line with the group’s strategic transformation to focus on


Jones, global sales chief at Sun Automation.


developing integrated mills for wood products production. Stora Enso said that the new


owner is in a better position to give the mill the attention it


deserves and to ensure a long- term development. The deal is expected to be


completed during the first quarter of 2020.


January/February 2020


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