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INDUSTRY NEWS 7


Collaboration focuses on coated paper packaging that’s recyclable


polymers, are collaborating to provide sustainable fibre-based packaging that will replace hard-to-recycle products made from combined materials such as cardboard and plastic. After a period of pilot trials,


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focusing on both performance and recyclability, the partnership will now begin developing practical applications. This includes a range of fibre-based packaging where traditional plastic films are replaced with Aquapak’s Hydropol, a biodegradable and water-soluble polymer that will help to improve the recycling process. UK-based DS Smith’s exclusive


ecycled paper maker DS Smith and Aquapak, which develops biodegradable


recycling and paper-making process. Nick Thompson, materials


DS Smith’s Nick Thompson: “Our aims are aligned in bringing a much greater circularity to recyclable packaging products”


partnership with Aquapak, also UK based, will support its long-term sustainability targets which include the manufacture of 100 per cent reusable or recyclable packaging by 2025. With a focus on tackling hard- to-recycle items, the adoption of this biodegradable technology will allow for less contamination in the


Poland’s PMP Group bought by Valmet


Valmet has agreed to buy Poland’s PMP Group, which supplies process technologies and services for tissue, board and paper machines, focusing on small and medium-sized tissue machines and board and paper machine rebuilds worldwide. The €64 million deal was


expected to be completed by the beginning of October and is complemented by a conditional and capped earn-out component. Founded more than 165 years ago, PMT’s sales in 2019 were €70m. Most of its 650 employees are based in Jelenia Góra and Świecie in Poland, Changzhou in China, South Beloit in USA and Lucca in Italy. “The acquisition will bring


two companies with different offerings and customer segments


together. PMP’s technology and services portfolio for small and medium-sized tissue, board and paper machines will be a very good complement to Valmet’s current paper technology and services for wide and fast machines and rebuilds,” said Jari Vähäpesola, president of Valmet’s paper business. Mirosław Pietraszek, group


president of PMP, added: “Joining to Valmet opens a new chapter in PMP’s rich history in the pulp and paper industry and represents a huge leap forward for our future development. I am convinced that the joint technological, production and human resources in our key markets will allow us to reach new heights and ultimately benefit the advancement of the entire paper industry.”


development director for DS Smith commented: “Aquapak’s technological advances in novel barrier chemistries combined with our broad range of packaging applications can help us work together to solve many of the most pressing packaging recyclability issues. The impact will be immediate, and our aims are aligned in bringing a much greater circularity to recyclable packaging products.”


Mark Lapping, chief executive of Aquapak Polymers added: “It is exciting to see opportunities for


Aquapak’s Mark Lapping: “Opportunities for our innovative polymer”


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our innovative polymer coming to fruition through our partnership with DS Smith. Both organisations are committed to eliminating plastic-pollution at the source and by working together, we can help speed up the roll out of recyclable, biodegradable packaging that is designed for the circular economy as well as being safe for land and sea.”


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