Sponsors and partners

StepChange is an industry focused and independent management consultancy specialized on wood, pulp, paper, packaging and tissue with a proven track record of turning strategy into increased shareholder value.
StepChange provides support to organizations across the globe from strategy development to the implementation of operational improvements. Furthermore StepChange is an industry thought leader in digital strategy bringing digital transformation to the fiber value chain.
With an international team of industry experts StepChange will hit the ground running. StepChange develops innovative and yet pragmatic solutions, placing an emphasis on delivering measurable business results.
A high client loyalty attests to the industry-focused strategy with an international client base consisting of the most renowned companies from the industry.

FM provides comprehensive commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management services with a Forest Products-focused industry segment. FM works with our clients to protect the value they have created by assessing exposures and developing solutions using the latest data and research.

Our Forest Products Operations brings deep industry expertise, offering broad insurance coverages tailored to Forest Products companies, specialized loss prevention services for paper and wood products manufacturing including recovery boiler risk mitigation, cost-effective risk transfer backed by substantial capacity, and industry-leading claims performance.

Your trusted and proven partner – join us in engineering new bio-based processes 
Sulzer is the world leader in innovative and proven pumping and mixing solutions for the pulp, paper and board industry. These segments offer a solid foundation on top which we are building capabilities to support industry in the green transformation towards circular economy. We are the application development partner and committed to drive the green transformation towards circular economy – from an idea into an industry. 
As a full-line supplier, we have a proven track record and excellent references in developing high efficiency equipment for a wide range of pulp, paper, and board process applications. Our deep process and application knowledge, comprehensive understanding of market needs, and commitment for the development keep us at the leading edge of technical innovations. 
Intensive R&D with full-scale test facilities as well as our partnerships with the end customers and research institutes set the baseline. The innovation-driven network and vast resources boost our development programs modify our existing equipment to fit the purpose, develop a completely new process equipment or to support in optimizing the existing process.
Find out how our pumping, mixing, and aeration expertise can make a lasting difference for your operations. If you cannot find suitable equipment for your process development initiatives on our website, let’s find a solution together whether your process is cellulose- or agri-based or connected with various side stream of circular economy.
Contact: sirpa.valimaa(at)sulzer.com 

We have been a trusted partner and serving our customers for over 50 years in the forest industry, and we have a team of over 400 industry experts. Our long-term commitment, combined with continuous product development in collaboration with our customers, guarantees that our industry-specific TIPS Industry Solutions and Services, MES & ERP, improve the efficiency and profitability of your pulp, paper, board, nonwoven, tissue and packaging business. With TIPS solution, you can easily adapt to the ever-changing workflows in a mill as business, production, process, and quality information are all integrated and configured to help you develop optimal business processes. It is worth noting that more than 300 locations worldwide have already chosen our solution. www.tietoevry.com/tipspaper

AMEXICCOR is a non-profit association that brings together corrugated cardboard manufacturers, converters and suppliers of machinery, services and supplies for the sector. We are made up of leading brands in the industry thanks to the value we provide.
The Argentine Chamber of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers (CAFCCo) is a civil association that, since 1974, has brought together and represented companies manufacturing corrugated cardboard in all its forms. Its members range from multinational corporations and national groups to medium-sized and small companies. Over fifty associated companies account for more than 85% of the sector’s total production.

Cepi is the European association representing the paper industry. We offer a wide range of renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre solutions to EU citizens: from packaging to textile, hygiene and tissue products, printing and graphic papers as well as speciality papers, but also biochemicals for food and pharmaceuticals, biocomposites and bioenergy. We are a responsible industry: 85% of our raw materials are sourced in Europe and certified as sustainable, 92% of the water we use is returned in good condition to the environment. We are the world champion in recycling at the rate of 71.4%. At the forefront of the decarbonisation and industrial transformation of our economy, we embrace digitalisation and bring 21 billion value addition to the European economy and €4.5 billion investments annually. Through its 19 national associations, Cepi gathers 490 companies operating 885 mills across Europe and directly employing more than 179,000 people.

The European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) brings together folding carton converters, cartonboard mills, national associations and suppliers to the folding carton industry. ECMA represents over 650 carton producers with a current workforce of 60,000+ located across nearly all countries in the European Economic Area – this equates to over 80% of the €15 bill European folding carton market.

PAPERFIRST Magazine
The ultimate global magazine from ENP Publishing, covering the challenges of papermakers worldwide through market analysis, testimonials of big players, and reviews of the latest technical trends. The natural extension of the successful PaperFIRST Web and PaperFIRST Mobile App.

The Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA) was inaugurated in 1920 and is amongst the oldest Technical Associations serving the Fibrous Forest Products Sectors, with an international membership which spans over forty papermaking countries around the globe.
 
The Association operates as an independent organisation for the general benefit of its members – both individual and corporate – dedicated to promoting and improving the technical and scientific knowledge of those working in the global Pulp, Paper, Board, Moulded Pulp and Wood Panel industries. Based in the UK, it serves these industries, both manufacturers and suppliers, by providing a forum for members to meet and network; it organises visits and training seminars that cover all aspects of papermaking science and the issues surrounding products produced from cellulose fibre.
 
Finally, PITA publishes and distributes the prestigious journals Paper Technology International® and the PITA Annual Review, both sent free to members, and a range of other technical publications that include the free-of-charge digital journal PAPERmaking!, conference proceedings, and the acclaimed book Essential Guide to Aqueous Coating of Paper and Board.

Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, is a non-profit organisation representing over 42 cartonboard mills in 14 different European countries and North America, supplying more than 90% of Europe’s demand, as well as the carton converting industry across Europe.

Pro Carton promotes the functionalities and benefits of folding cartons and cartonboard as a renewable, recyclable and circular packaging material to brand owners, retailers, designers, the media and EU policymakers.

Manufacturing Technology Insights focuses on growing trends, consumer demands, and several technology solutions that are dramatically affecting the manufacturing arena. Manufacturing Technology Insights assists key decision-makers, including Chief Manufacturing Officers and Inventory Managers, in understanding the fast-changing landscape where robots are getting more sophisticated and becoming adept at performing complex tasks. Manufacturing Technology Insights increases organizational visibility and advises firms on the connectivity tools that can provide insight into production levels, inventory and capacity availability, quality levels, and order status from all their suppliers.

The Pulp and Paper Times is a prominent and rapidly growing magazine in India, launched in 2016 with the mission of delivering credible and original news about the pulp and paper industry. The publication offers exclusive coverage and in-depth analysis of the paper market, mills, trade, international developments, and related sectors.

Recognized as a trusted resource, decision-makers rely on our updates to better understand market trends. With a robust circulation of 9,500 copies, we reach 550 paper mills across India, consistently updating our database to include emerging mills. Our global presence extends through our widely accessed online news portal, www.thepulpandpapertimes.com, catering to readers in over 60 countries.

As the largest searchable news portal for the paper industry in India and beyond, we remain committed to satisfying the demand for reliable and timely industry news.

Pulp & Paper Chronicle is a leading global platform for market research, analysis, and insights across the pulp, paper, and packaging industry. Founded by Jino John, we deliver daily industry news, in-depth research, and market intelligence that empower professionals, investors, and decision-makers to stay informed. Our weekly and monthly newsletters reach a rapidly growing community of industry leaders, providing updates on trends, innovations, and opportunities across the global pulp and paper value chain.

Tecnicelpa is the Portuguese Association of Technicians of the Pulp and Paper Industries, a non-profit professional association.

Its main objective is the promotion and technical-professional and scientific improvement of its members, within the scope of the Pulp and Paper Industries, as well as related sectors of recognized interest. It organizes Technical Seminars, in the form of short-term Information and Training actions on a wide range of topics.

Since its creation, TECNICELPA has been a reference for the sector’s staff and companies, with the International Conferences being the most important part of the calendar of pulp and paper events that take place in Portugal. These forums present the latest developments in the field of pulp and paper manufacturing, covering aspects related to raw materials, production and development technologies, product quality, IA and sustainability.

Trade Finance Global (TFG) is the leading provider for free educational resources and information covering trade, treasury, and payments. Our content comes in many shapes and sizes, from short form videos to research and data.

We have 160k+ monthly readers, and our publications are read in 187 countries. We cover 22 specialist topics, from trade payables and receivables financing, to treasury and cross-border payments.

TFG are strategic media partners for over 70 conferences and events all around the world, covering trade, treasury and payments.

Market participants know us for our International Awards, and Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments, each celebrating outstanding players and contributors within the industry. For students, TFG hosts the International Trade Professionals Programme, and funds the Accelerate Scholarship, a grant to help students to pursue a career in trade.

Packaging Suppliers Global is a digital content hub for the international packaging industry, providing news, insights, and resources from global suppliers, associations, events and more. The platform supports industry growth by helping packaging companies showcase their capabilities to professionals worldwide.