Press release: New 2025 Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Figures show Moderate Resilience in a Context of Rising Costs, Increased Competition, and Industrial Downturn

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 17, 2026 | Industry Statistics, Media Resources

Cepi preliminary statistics for 2025 show European paper and board production decreased by 1.5%. The drop is similarly experienced by most global competitors. In Europe, the industry has capitalised on its leading position in bio-based and circular materials creating...

Press release: Ahead of Alden-Biesen Retreat, Deloitte Report Reveals Biomass and Circularity as Europe’s Competitive Edge Amid Manufacturing Crisis

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 12, 2026 | Media Resources

The European Social Partners in the pulp and paper sector, industriAll Europe and Cepi have signed a joint statement calling for EU policies that will secure the future of the sector and keep future-proof, high-quality jobs in Europe.  A quality job is one that...

Cepinar: papiNet, a traceability solution for Printers & Publishers to boost their supply chain, unlock efficiency, transparency and sustainability

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 6, 2026 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

Download the presentation slides for the Cepinar: papiNet, a traceability solution for Printers & Publishers to boost their supply chain, unlock efficiency, transparency and...

Press release: European Pulp and Paper Industry welcomes the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement and urges EU Parliament for a Swift Ratification

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Jan 17, 2026 | Media Resources

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) calls on the European Parliament to ratify of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), emphasising its potential to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers and foster growth for European pulp and paper...

Press release: EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Bioeconomy Strategy – Recognising the Sector’s Role in Europe’s Industrial Competitiveness

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Nov 27, 2025 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

The European Commission today unveiled its comprehensive Bioeconomy Strategy, for the first time positioning the bioeconomy as a cornerstone of both Europe’s industrial competitiveness and sustainability. A welcome development for a sector which potential was...

Press release: Cepi Urges Swift Ratification of EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Oct 13, 2025 | Media Resources

Cepi calls on European Union Member States and EU Parliament to promptly ratify the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), to ensure a level playing field and open new markets for the European pulp and paper industry. The EU-Mercosur trade agreement proposed by the...