![China temporarily drops import tariffs on recycled containerboard, boxboard, and fine paper]()
China has lowered import taxes on 1,020 commodities, including 67 kinds of paper and paper converting products, effective January 1.
![Stora Enso completes acquisition of Netherland-based De Jong Packaging Group for Euro 1.02 billion]()
The acquisition will significantly strengthen Stora Enso’s presence in European packaging markets and provide an entry into the corrugated packaging market in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the UK
![Shin Tokai Paper to build 70t/h biomass boiler at Shimada mill in Japan]()
The new boiler, which involves a total investment of approximately ¥12.5 billion ($90 million), will be fuelled with wood biomass and will be capable of generating 70 tonnes of steam per hour, the company said.
![Maintenance at Nine Dragons' Fujian, Tianjin mills to reduce containerboard output by 41,000 tonnes]()
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings is putting two of its Chinese mills under maintenance, which will result in a decrease in containerboard output of 41,000 tonnes.
