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World Paper Forum will provide the business platform to the leading luminaries from Industry, Industry associations, Government bodies, investors and trade media to deliberate on the key issues facing the industry and explore new avenues for the overall growth of the industry. World Paper Forum is dedicated towards market development and dissemination of technical information in respect of Paper, Pulp and allied industries

05/01/2026

RDF sparks tension as paper mills face pollution allegations; BKU raises concerns in Muzaffarnagar.

Tensions erupted in Muzaffarnagar as villagers, led by BKU's Rakesh Tikait, confronted paper mill owners over pollution concerns during a high-level meeting. The dispute centers on Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) use, with Tikait opposing Delhi waste transportation to the district and alleging hundreds of garbage trucks enter daily. Villagers reported contaminated water sources, black soot on rooftops, hazardous air quality, and rising cancer cases, giving factory owners a one-month ultimatum to address pollution issues. Paper Mill Association President Pankaj Agarwal defended the industry, stating mills use processed RDF as approved fuel under Swachh Bharat Mission, not raw garbage, and that RDF causes less pollution than coal while operating under strict monitoring. Tikait demanded transparency in material verification and announced a "Clean and Green Muzaffarnagar" campaign. A monitoring committee from five affected villages will be formed, with the next meeting scheduled for February 2. Agarwal warned that continued intimidation could force factory closures but assured mistakes would be corrected.

Source: https://thepulpandpapertimes.com/news/industry-news/-rdf-sparks-tension-as-paper-mills-face-pollution-allegations--2374

23/12/2025

“FCBM urges brands to recognize the value addition by corrugators and ensure equitable pricing,” says Mr. T. M. Raghavan of FCBM.

In an exclusive interview with The Pulp and Paper Times, T.M. Raghavan, President of The Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers (FCBM) of India, discussed key challenges facing the corrugated box industry. FCBM represents over 10,000 manufacturers and sees steady demand growth driven by e-commerce, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, though the market faces volatility from input cost fluctuations and uneven demand patterns. Raghavan welcomed the GST reduction from 12% to 5% on corrugated boxes but expressed concern about the 18% GST rate on kraft paper, which creates an inverted duty structure and working capital pressure. He urged the government to reduce kraft paper GST to 5%. Regarding paper mills' forward integration into corrugation, FCBM advocates for collaboration over consolidation to protect SME interests while acknowledging this trend reflects market evolution. On sustainability, Raghavan noted that new-age consumers increasingly value eco-friendly packaging, giving corrugated boxes a competitive edge due to their biodegradable and recyclable nature. However, he emphasized that brands should pass premium pricing benefits to box makers who add value through sustainable packaging solutions. Key challenges include excess capacity issues, high automation costs deterring medium-scale players (due to high capital costs, skilled manpower shortage, and uncertain ROI), and the need for transparent pricing mechanisms with paper mills. FCBM supports fair trade practices and urges mills to align pricing with market realities while addressing quality issues that impact thin industry margins.

Source: https://thepulpandpapertimes.com/news/industry-news/fcbm-urges-brands-to-recognize-the-value-addition--2371

20/11/2025

CO280 Successfully Completes Carbon Capture Field Pilot at U.S. Pulp and Paper Mill.

CO280 Solutions Inc. and a pulp and paper manufacturer have successfully completed a field pilot validating liquid amine technology to capture biogenic CO2 from recovery boiler stack emissions at a U.S. Gulf Coast pulp mill. The technology, provided by SLB Capturi, was tested using their Mobile Test Unit (MTU) installed in Q3 2024, which operated for more than 4,000 hours and achieved a consistent 95% capture rate efficiency with a rated design capacity of 3 tonnes per day. The pilot met all key performance indicators including capture rate efficiency, energy consumption, solvent durability, and absorber emissions, marking what CO280 calls a critical milestone that clears the way for deploying commercial-scale carbon capture and removal projects at pulp and paper mills. CO280 specializes in retrofitting existing pulp and paper mills with modular carbon capture units to capture and permanently store biogenic CO2, delivering high-quality and affordable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) at scale to customers in the carbon market, while SLB Capturi's CEO noted that the strong performance validates all key process parameters and demonstrates no technical barriers to commercial-scale deployment.

Source: https://www.paperage.com/2025news/11-19-2025co280-successfully-completes-carbon-capture-field-pilot-at-us-pulp-and-paper-mill.html

12/11/2025

SupplyOne Announces the Acquisition of Lamb & Associates Packaging in Arkansas.

SupplyOne, a leading North American distributor of custom corrugated and value-added packaging solutions, has acquired Lamb & Associates Packaging, Inc., a family-owned packaging manufacturer based in Maumelle, Arkansas, to expand its Midwest footprint. Founded in 1981, Lamb & Associates offers packaging and display solutions including corrugated boxes, point-of-purchase displays, specialty glued items, litho-laminated packaging, and advanced digital printing services through an EFI Nozomi digital printer. SupplyOne President and CEO Todd Renehan stated the acquisition strengthens the company's ability to deliver customized, high-impact packaging solutions across North America, with SupplyOne now operating over 60 locations across the United States and Canada with custom corrugated, foam, wood, and plastics converting capabilities.

Source: https://www.paperage.com/2025news/11-06-2025supplyone-announces-the-acquisition-of-lamb-associates-packaging-in-arkansas.html

11/11/2025

From Base Paper to Barrier Coatings: Pudumjee's ED Outlines Roadmap for Greener Packaging.

Dr. Ashok Kumar, Executive Director of Pudumjee Paper Products, addressed the FPTA webinar on July 26, 2025, outlining challenges in India's fiber-based packaging landscape, emphasizing that while paper is eco-friendly, it requires advanced barrier coatings and specialized converting equipment to compete with plastic packaging. He stressed that successful development requires collaborative efforts among brand owners, paper mills, coating suppliers, and converters, warning that high-quality barrier papers remain expensive and urging realistic expectations about pricing and timeline for market adoption. Dr. Kumar called for increased R&D investment to close India's knowledge gap with European competitors and urged the industry to move past blame games, advocating for patience and teamwork in building the emerging paper-based packaging segment. The session also featured Prof. Dr. Ramjee Subramanian from IIT Roorkee discussing innovation opportunities in FMCG packaging and circularity approaches for barrier paper development.

Source: https://lnkd.in/gmCx7Pqh

06/11/2025

Govt unlikely to reconsider GST rate structure on paper sector; Finance Ministry says no risk of ITC blockage.

The Indian government has rejected the paper industry's request to reconsider the GST rate structure, maintaining the recent decision to reduce GST on educational notebooks to zero while increasing raw material GST from 12% to 18%. Despite industry concerns about input tax credit blockage, increased working capital pressure, and potential import surges, the Finance Ministry concluded after multiple discussions that no changes are needed, dismissing fears as overstated. The industry's demand for a uniform 5% GST rate across all paper types was denied, with officials stating that transparent mechanisms and automatic refund provisions prevent ITC issues. The existing GST structure will continue, with the government monitoring imports closely and prepared to intervene if necessary.

Source: https://thepulpandpapertimes.com/news/india/govt-unlikely-to-reconsider-gst-rate-structure--2351

03/11/2025

TNPL Receives GEEF Global Sustainability Champion Awards 2025

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) has been awarded the prestigious GEEF Global Sustainability Champion Awards 2025 in the Diamond Category by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF), recognizing the company's exceptional and comprehensive commitment to environmental stewardship and business excellence. The Diamond Category represents the highest recognition for organizations demonstrating forward-thinking leadership, innovative practices, and unwavering dedication to sustainability, with TNPL's achievement serving as a testament to its position as a global leader in responsible manufacturing. The award was presented at a special ceremony held at ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi to Mr. V. Yogendra Kumar Varshney (Executive Director Operations) and Mr. R. Rajalingam (Chief General Manager Operations, Unit-I), whose visionary leadership and strategic direction have been instrumental in steering TNPL toward this milestone while enhancing operational efficiency through sustainable practices.

Source: https://papermart.in/tnpl-receives-geef/

28/10/2025

Essity Announces Organizational Changes; Cost Savings Program.

Essity is launching organizational changes and a cost savings program to create better conditions for profitable growth, including decentralizing decision-making and strengthening end-to-end accountability for each product category, with the measures expected to generate approximately SEK 1 billion in annual savings by the end of 2026. The organizational restructuring will split the current Consumer Goods business area into Personal Care and Consumer Tissue, creating four business areas (Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and Professional Hygiene) with clear overall responsibility for innovation, production, marketing and sales in each area. Key leadership appointments include Tuomas Yrjölä as President Personal Care, Volker Zöller as President Consumer Tissue, and Anand Chandarana and Pablo Fuentes as Presidents of Health & Medical and Professional Hygiene respectively, with changes taking effect January 1, 2026. The cost savings program primarily targets sales and administrative expenses (excluding marketing costs) and will mainly be invested in profitable volume growth, while the new structure will be reflected in financial reporting starting with the first quarter 2026 interim report.

Source: https://www.paperage.com/2025news/10-23-2025essity-announces-organizational-changes-cost-savings-program.html

27/10/2025

Finance Minister Urges Paper Mills to Comply with NIL Rate Supply, Assures Industry of Support.

A delegation from the notebook manufacturing industry, led by Mr. Anuj Jain from Meerut, met with the Finance Minister to discuss critical challenges facing the sector, particularly the issue of domestic paper mills not supplying paper at the NIL GST rate despite government policy requiring notebooks to remain at 0% GST. The Finance Minister advised industry stakeholders to negotiate directly with paper mills to ensure compliance with government policies, emphasizing that every citizen must adhere to government rules, while her ministry closely monitors pricing behavior and the Prime Minister keeps watch on developments. She clarified that zero duty and tax on paper imports are part of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and assured that notebooks would continue under the NIL GST category to benefit students with lower education costs, though she was critical of paper mills not adhering to NIL rate supply despite receiving government support through mechanisms like Minimum Import Price (MIP). JK Paper's President A.S. Mehta warned that it would be difficult to prevent misuse of the zero GST rate and that notebook costs could actually increase by 10-12% due to manufacturers' input tax credit reversals, while the possibility of importing paper and notebooks at nil rate from abroad could benefit large corporates and potentially eliminate small notebook manufacturers.

Source: https://thepulpandpapertimes.com/news/suppliers-section/finance-minister-was-critical-of-paper-mills-not-adhering--2345

24/10/2025

Domestic paper manufacturers fear losing competitiveness as zero IGST on imports widens the price gap, says IPMA.

The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) warns that recent GST reforms exempting uncoated paper for exercise books and notebooks from GST will trigger a surge in imports, as foreign suppliers will pay zero IGST while domestic manufacturers lose input tax credits and face 3-6% higher production costs. Paper imports have already doubled from 1.08 million tonnes in FY21 to 2.06 million tonnes in FY25 (worth ₹15,000 crore), with China accounting for 27% of imports after a 33% surge in FY25 and ASEAN nations contributing another 20%. IPMA President Pawan Agarwal fears India will become a "dumping ground" for cheaper foreign paper, particularly from China and ASEAN countries exploiting the tax advantage, which undermines the government's "Make in India" initiative. The association urges urgent policy review to prevent irreversible damage to the domestic paper industry, warning that the changes will ultimately burden school children and the education sector with higher costs.

Source: https://thepulpandpapertimes.com/news/industry-news/domestic-paper-manufacturers-fear-losing-competitiveness--2343

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