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PELALAWAN, RIAU – APRIL Group hosted Board Packaging Week (BPW) 2026 from 23–25 June 2026 in Pelalawan, Riau. The inaugural forum brought together players from across the printing and packaging industry, including technology suppliers, printing companies, and brand owners, to discuss innovation, operational excellence, and opportunities to develop premium and sustainable packaging solutions.
BPW 2026 brought together more than 75 participants from 37 companies representing the printing industry, brand owners, and APRIL’s strategic partners from across Indonesia, including Greater Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Riau, and West Sumatra. Through the forum, APRIL Group brought together customers, prospective customers, brand owners, and technology partners to strengthen collaboration and deepen understanding of paperboard production processes, packaging applications, and evolving market demand for premium, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions.
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At APRIL, sustainability is not a side initiative. It is embedded in how every department operates, from managing forests responsibly and running mills efficiently to working closely with surrounding communities.
To ensure these efforts remain aligned with the company’s broader sustainability targets, APRIL established the Sustainability Programme team. The team works closely with departments and key stakeholders to coordinate projects and keep progress on track.
Meet Kristin Dewira, the Sustainability Programme Team Assistant Manager.
Read more: Kristin Dewira: Aligning Diverse Perspectives for Stronger Sustainability Progress
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APRIL Group brought its dedication to sustainability and forestry innovation to the global stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This city, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and industrial prowess, hosted the Expo as a collaborative platform to address global challenges under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives."
Read more: APRIL Group Showcases Sustainable Forestry at Expo 2025 Osaka
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Dian Atma Sitanggang, APRIL’s Senior Lab Researcher for Fibre R&D, has been part of the company’s evolving research landscape since 2004. When she first joined the Fibre R&D team, the operation was just beginning. At that time, there was no dedicated lab building, limited tools, and few formal procedures in place.
Read more: Meet the team: How Dian Atma Sitanggang helped build APRIL's R&D lab