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Kruger Products’ Memphis site announces new converting line for tissue Kruger Products’ Memphis site announces new converting line for tissue
7/17/2025
Kruger Products is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of quality tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use.
Sappi Europe initiates a consultation process at its Alfeld mill Sappi Europe initiates a consultation process at its Alfeld mill
7/17/2025
Sappi Europe today announced the initiation of a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany as part of a proposed partial asset restructure. This step is being taken in response to sustained financial challenges and a structural decline in demand across Europe.
Mondi has expanded its digital printing solution Mondi has expanded its digital printing solution
7/16/2025
Mondi expands digital print tech, enabling custom barcodes on packaging—boosting efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility for partners like KOMSA. Photo: Mondi
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor
7/16/2025
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.
Metsä Group Issues Profit Warning for Q2 2025 Metsä Group Issues Profit Warning for Q2 2025
7/15/2025
Metsä Group has issued a profit warning for the second quarter of 2025, projecting a significantly negative comparable operating result of approximately EUR -35 million.
TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Announces Call for Nominations TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Announces Call for Nominations
7/13/2025
Elections are currently underway to fill two (2) three-year Member-at-Large positions on the TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Council (CPC).
Cascades Permanently Closing Niagara Falls Facility Cascades Permanently Closing Niagara Falls Facility
7/12/2025
Cascades has announced the permanent closure of its corrugated medium manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, New York, by no later than September 3, 2025.
Smurfit Westrock Joins 2025 Forbes Global 2000 Ranking Smurfit Westrock Joins 2025 Forbes Global 2000 Ranking
7/12/2025
Smurfit Westrock has been named one of the world’s most successful public companies on the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list, which ranks the largest and most influential corporations based on revenue, profit, assets, and market value.
Ahlstrom Receives Offer from Munksjö for Abrasives Unit Ahlstrom Receives Offer from Munksjö for Abrasives Unit
7/10/2025
Ahlstrom has received a binding offer from Munksjö for its Abrasives business unit, the company announced on July 7.
Munksjö Aims to Acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives Business Munksjö Aims to Acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives Business
7/10/2025
Munksjö has confirmed it has submitted a binding offer to acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives business unit, including its share of the jointly operated Arches plant in France.
GCP Paper Expands to U.S. with $400M Texas Facility GCP Paper Expands to U.S. with $400M Texas Facility
7/9/2025
Grupo Corporativo Papelera (GCP), a major Mexican tissue manufacturer, has begun construction on its first U.S. facility, a $400 million plant in New Caney, Texas.
Domtar Finalizes Land Sale at Former Powell River Mill Domtar Finalizes Land Sale at Former Powell River Mill
7/8/2025
Domtar has signed a purchase agreement with Cranberry Business Park Ltd. for the remaining portion of the former tiskwat paper mill lands in Powell River, British Columbia, marking a new chapter in the site’s transformation.
Rayonier Finalizes $710M Sale of New Zealand Timber Assets Rayonier Finalizes $710M Sale of New Zealand Timber Assets
7/8/2025
Rayonier has officially closed the sale of its 77% stake in its New Zealand forestry business to The Rohatyn Group (TRG), a global asset manager specializing in emerging markets and real assets.
IP completes divestiture of five European corrugated box plants IP completes divestiture of five European corrugated box plants
7/7/2025
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of the divestiture of five European plants to PALM Group to satisfy regulatory commitments from its acquisition of DS Smith Plc.
Klabin is elected the best company in the pulp and paper sector Klabin is elected the best company in the pulp and paper sector
7/3/2025
Klabin was the big winner of the EXAME Best of ESG award, in the Paper, Pulp and Forest Products category.
Administrators seek options for Krystals's Ellesmere Port site Administrators seek options for Krystals's Ellesmere Port site
7/3/2025
UK packaging manufacturer Krystals has ceased trading and entered administration, resulting in the redundancy of approximately 80 employees, according to Joint Administrators Gareth Harris and Chris Ratten of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP.
Yueyang Paper starts up new technologies to ensure quality production Yueyang Paper starts up new technologies to ensure quality production
7/2/2025
Yueyang Forest and Paper Company Ltd. has commissioned ABB paper machine drives and laboratory testing systems for a comprehensive paper mill upgrade in China. As part of the multi-phase investment project, a new machine in Yueyang, Hunan Province, will produce up to 450,000 tons of fine paper per year.
Kemira and Bluepha announce exclusive partnership Kemira and Bluepha announce exclusive partnership
7/1/2025
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, and Shanghai Bluepha Microbiology Technology Co., Ltd.
International Paper Restructures to Boost U.S. Packaging Growth International Paper Restructures to Boost U.S. Packaging Growth
7/1/2025
International Paper has announced a series of operational changes aimed at reinforcing its strategic focus on North American packaging.
RYAM and Verso Energy Deepen Partnership on e-SAF Project RYAM and Verso Energy Deepen Partnership on e-SAF Project
6/30/2025
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) and France-based Verso Energy have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and carbon utilization project at RYAM’s Jesup, Georgia facility.
Fine paper prices continue to slide in Germany Fine paper prices continue to slide in Germany
6/30/2025
After sellers made initial downward price adjustments in May, the negative price trend for coated and uncoated woodfree paper in Germany appears to have intensified in June.
Nordic Paper Secures €340M in Long-Term Financing Nordic Paper Secures €340M in Long-Term Financing
6/29/2025
Nordic Paper has secured €340 million in long-term financing through an agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions.
ST Group Acquires Cascades Mill in South Carolina ST Group Acquires Cascades Mill in South Carolina
6/29/2025
The ST Group of Companies has acquired a tissue paper mill in Barnwell County, South Carolina, from Cascades Inc., further expanding its North American manufacturing footprint.
Quesnel Mill Severely Damaged by Major Fire Quesnel Mill Severely Damaged by Major Fire
6/28/2025
A major fire at East Fraser Fiber’s Quesnel mill disrupted operations on June 21, drawing a multi-department firefighting response and prompting a temporary highway closure.
Rengo Unveils Flame-Resistant Sheet Using FineNatura™ CNF Rengo Unveils Flame-Resistant Sheet Using FineNatura™ CNF
6/28/2025
Rengo Co., Ltd. has announced the development of a new flame- and heat-resistant sheet in collaboration with Marusan Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Quality Pulp Proves Its Value as Shanghai Drops Bratsk Brand Quality Pulp Proves Its Value as Shanghai Drops Bratsk Brand
6/26/2025
If anyone still believes market pulp is just a “standard” commodity, the Shanghai Futures Exchange just proved otherwise.
Metsä Fibre Shuts Down Joutseno Pulp Mill Temporarily Metsä Fibre Shuts Down Joutseno Pulp Mill Temporarily
6/17/2025
Metsä Fibre has announced a temporary production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill starting Monday, June 9.
Tetra Pak Cuts Value Chain Emissions by 25% Since 2019 Tetra Pak Cuts Value Chain Emissions by 25% Since 2019
6/17/2025
Tetra Pak has reported a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain and a 54% cut in emissions from its own operations since 2019, according to its newly released 2024 Sustainability Report.
More than 1,400 species identified in Klabin conservation areas More than 1,400 species identified in Klabin conservation areas
6/15/2025
897 species of native flora and 563 animal species have been identified in the Klabin's areas in Santa Catarina since 2008, when surveys began. Photo: Orchi/Wikimedia Commons
KC and Suzano to form global tissue joint venture KC and Suzano to form global tissue joint venture
6/15/2025
Kimberly-Clark (KC) and Suzano have agreed to establish a new joint venture that will combine KC’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business with Suzano’s industrial and fibre expertise, forming a major global player in tissue and professional hygiene products.
Worker Dies After Equipment Falls Into Ocean at Crofton Mill Worker Dies After Equipment Falls Into Ocean at Crofton Mill
6/12/2025
A 30-year-old machine operator drowned after a workplace accident at the Catalyst pulp mill in British Columbia. Investigations are ongoing.
Södra’s Biomass Power Surplus Fuels 50,000 Homes Södra’s Biomass Power Surplus Fuels 50,000 Homes
6/11/2025
In 2024, Södra reinforced its position as a major producer of biomass-based green electricity, generating more power than it consumed and helping to drive Sweden’s energy transition.
Metsä Fibre completes negotiations on temporary layoffs at Rauma and Joutseno mills Metsä Fibre completes negotiations on temporary layoffs at Rauma and Joutseno mills
6/11/2025
Finnish pulp and wod products manufacturer Metsä Fibre, a member of the Metsä Group, has completed the statutory change negotiations with employee representatives on the possible temporary layoffs at the company's facilities in Rauma and Joutseno.
Label paper company Feldmuehle enters insolvency proceedings under self-administration Label paper company Feldmuehle enters insolvency proceedings under self-administration
6/11/2025
Uetersen-based Feldmuehle GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing in coated label papers and flexible packaging papers, has filed for insolvency under self-administration as it seeks to restructure and stabilize its operations.
Valmet to deliver a furnace upgrade to Shotton mill Valmet to deliver a furnace upgrade to Shotton mill
6/10/2025
Valmet is to deliver a furnace upgrade, along with a long-term service agreement, to Eren Holding’s Shotton Mill in the UK. The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.
CO280 and JPMorganChase Sign Deal for Pulp Mill Carbon Removal CO280 and JPMorganChase Sign Deal for Pulp Mill Carbon Removal
6/9/2025
CO280, a leading carbon removal project developer, has signed a long-term offtake agreement with JPMorganChase to capture and store biogenic CO₂ emissions from a pulp and paper mill on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Sun Paper Starts Up High-Speed XcelLine PM 2 in Beihai Sun Paper Starts Up High-Speed XcelLine PM 2 in Beihai
6/8/2025
Sun Paper has successfully started up its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine in Beihai, southeastern China.
Sustainable Future: Ceresana Launches New Series of Events on the Bio-Economy Sustainable Future: Ceresana Launches New Series of Events on the Bio-Economy
6/7/2025
The transition to an environmentally friendly economic model is a long-term global goal, unaffected by the turbulence of day-to-day politics.
Stora Enso Sells 12.4% of Swedish Forest Assets for €900M Stora Enso Sells 12.4% of Swedish Forest Assets for €900M
6/3/2025
Stora Enso has announced the divestment of approximately 175,000 hectares of forest land in Sweden—representing 12.4% of its total holdings—for an enterprise value of EUR 900 million.
B.C. Launches New Forest Advisory Council to Guide Stewardship B.C. Launches New Forest Advisory Council to Guide Stewardship
6/2/2025
The Government of British Columbia has launched the Provincial Forest Advisory Council, a new body tasked with shaping the future of the province’s forestry sector through evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable policies.
Carbonity Opens Canada’s First Industrial Biochar Plant in Québec Carbonity Opens Canada’s First Industrial Biochar Plant in Québec
6/1/2025
Canada’s first industrial-scale biochar plant, Carbonity, officially opened on May 22, 2025, in Port-Cartier, Québec.
AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
5/31/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Norske Skog Begins Containerboard Production at Golbey Mill Norske Skog Begins Containerboard Production at Golbey Mill
5/29/2025
Norske Skog has officially launched containerboard production at its Golbey mill, marking the largest single investment in the company’s history and a transformative step in its business strategy.
Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo
5/29/2025
Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo’s paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA. The rebuild for the paper machine will include a new headbox, enhancements to various sections of the machine, and Industrial Internet solutions. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026.
Recovered paper prices stabilise in France Recovered paper prices stabilise in France
5/28/2025
The recovered paper market in France has settled down again. After a hectic phase during which prices for the ordinary grades surged, availability has been improving since the middle of April.
Mondi Maintains Top 1% Ranking in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings Mondi Maintains Top 1% Ranking in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings
5/27/2025
Mondi has once again earned Platinum status in EcoVadis’ annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally for the ninth consecutive year.
Aging U.S. Kraftliner Mills Face Uncertain Future Aging U.S. Kraftliner Mills Face Uncertain Future
5/25/2025
Georgia-Pacific recently announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia, with operations set to cease by the end of 2025.
Siemens Energy to provide energy solution for Arauco's Sucuriú plant Siemens Energy to provide energy solution for Arauco's Sucuriú plant
5/25/2025
Siemens Energy has been selected by Arauco, one of the largest global pulp companies, to supply steam turbogenerators and the entire energy distribution system for its first pulp mill in Brazil.

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