News about Pro Carton Members

New developments challenge a common myth – Paper cups can and should be recycled across Europe

For many, coffee from a paper cup is part of a daily routine. Yet it remains a common myth that it is difficult to recycle paper cups after use.

Graphic Packaging Extends Range of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Beverage Industry

Graphic Packaging International (‘Graphic Packaging’), has launched EnviroClip™ – a minimal material, paperboard alternative to plastic rings and shrink film for standard beverage cans.

Fors Mill is Stora Enso’s first fossil-CO2 emission free board mill

Following decades of continuous sustainability work, Stora Enso, Pro Carton member, announces its first fossil-CO2 emission free board mill.

​Metsä Board’s Kemi mill is gearing up to increase annual capacity by 40,000 tonnes

​Capacity Increase - Metsä Board's Kemi mill is gearing up to increase annual capacity by 40,000 tonnes.

Pro Carton features in Pap’ Argus 386 Magazine

'Think about recyclability when designing your packaging' says Winfried Muehling.

Holmen Iggesund’s Workington Mill has the capacity to run entirely on fossil-free bioenergy.

Holmen Iggesund’s Workington mill is powered almost entirely on bioenergy, partly from willow trees. Up to 35 per cent of the mill’s bioenergy is fed into the UK’s national electricity grid.

BM rebuild to increase production capacity at Stora Enso’s Skoghall mill in Sweden

Valmet has confirmed it will supply a board machine rebuild to Stora Enso’s Skoghall mill in Sweden.

Pro Carton relaunches website for ‘exciting new era’ of sustainable packaging

Pro Carton launches its website www.procarton.com with a refreshed new look. The updated website provides users with a revamped digital platform designed to showcase the merits of carton and cartonboard as the most economically and ecologically balanced packaging medium.

Luxury potatoes packaged responsibly – Metsä Board Corporation

A plastic-reducing alternative to potato packaging - easily recyclable and biodegradable packaging made of a lightweight and durable paperboard produced by Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group.

New Managing Director for MM Kotkamills

The Mayr-Melnhof Group has appointed Päivi Suutari as the new Managing Director of MM Kotkamills

New fluorine-free grease barrier from FOLBB

Pro Carton member FOLBB has developed a new innovative barrier quality with a completely fluorine-free grease barrier

MM Board & Paper to acquire Kotkamills

Mayr-Melnhof Group has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Kotkamills Group Oyj from its shareholders. The transaction is subject to customary completion conditions and regulatory approval. Closing of the transaction is expected by mid of 2021.