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US proposes new tariffs over forced labour concerns US proposes new tariffs over forced labour concerns
6/9/2026
The United States has proposed new tariffs of ten and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, arguing that the countries concerned have failed to adequately prevent imports of goods produced with forced labour. The proposed measures were announced by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) following a Section 301 investigation.
Strong demand from export markets pushes British recovered paper prices higher Strong demand from export markets pushes British recovered paper prices higher
6/7/2026
Fairly robust demand and persistently scant supply continued to shape the British recovered paper and board market in the month of May.
May brought logistical troubles but stable prices on France’s recovered paper market May brought logistical troubles but stable prices on France’s recovered paper market
6/3/2026
French paper mills navigated the traditionally difficult month of May without any major difficulties in recovered paper sourcing
Mondi: Packaging Key to eCommerce Loyalty Mondi: Packaging Key to eCommerce Loyalty
6/1/2026
While artificial intelligence is reshaping how consumers shop online, packaging remains a decisive factor in whether they return to a retailer, according to Mondi’s latest eCommerce trend report.
DS Smith and SOMFY Replace EPS With Corrugated DS Smith and SOMFY Replace EPS With Corrugated
5/30/2026
DS Smith and SOMFY have developed a recyclable corrugated packaging solution designed to replace expanded polystyrene (EPS) inserts used to transport roller shutter motors.
Industrial Shortages Have Been Addressed Industrial Shortages Have Been Addressed
5/25/2026
The head of the Industry Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce stated: “Industrial shortages have been resolved by replacing units and utilizing idle capacity, and production continues.”
Smurfit Westrock plans LSE delisting Smurfit Westrock plans LSE delisting
5/23/2026
Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Following a delisting, the company will retain a sole listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Gifco reports 2025 another year of growth for Italy’s corrugated board industry Gifco reports 2025 another year of growth for Italy’s corrugated board industry
5/21/2026
The Italian corrugated board market continues on its path of recovery.
Graphic Packaging announces job cuts and divestment of Croatian operations Graphic Packaging announces job cuts and divestment of Croatian operations
5/19/2026
US packaging group Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPI) is planning to cut more than 500 jobs and divest operations in Croatia as part of a broad restructuring and efficiency programme.
Paper Prices Drop, Zinc Prices Rise: Oversight and Inspections Put the Brakes on Inflation in the Printing and Publishing Market Paper Prices Drop, Zinc Prices Rise: Oversight and Inspections Put the Brakes on Inflation in the Printing and Publishing Market
5/16/2026
In recent weeks, Iran’s printing and publishing market has witnessed significant developments in the prices of raw materials. A notable decline in the price of printing paper, alongside rising prices of domestically produced inks and fluctuations in zinc plate prices, presents a mixed picture of the market’s current condition.
New Signal from the Money Market; Interbank Rate Rises New Signal from the Money Market; Interbank Rate Rises
5/16/2026
The interbank interest rate returned to the 23 percent range in the final week of Ordibehesht, following a significant jump.
Large Paper Hoarding Warehouse Discovered in Shahr-e Kord Large Paper Hoarding Warehouse Discovered in Shahr-e Kord
5/12/2026
The Deputy Director of Inspection and Supervision at the Industry, Mine and Trade Department of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province announced that a large warehouse used for hoarding paper was discovered and seized in Shahr-e Kord, with the cooperation of the anonymous soldiers of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) from the provincial Intelligence Organization of the IRGC.
Daily Production of 40 Tons of Recycled Paper in Mashhad: A Step Toward Protecting Forests Daily Production of 40 Tons of Recycled Paper in Mashhad: A Step Toward Protecting Forests
5/12/2026
The CEO of Mashhad’s MAP Organization announced the daily production of 40 tons of recycled paper, a process that plays a vital role in preventing the cutting of trees.
Poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair Released Poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair Released
5/10/2026
The poster for the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair has been designed by Marjan Jalali with art direction from Davood Arsooni. This poster, by relying on Iran's identity structure based on national colors and a conceptual narrative of the book, strives to elevate "reading" from an individual activity to a social, cultural, and national endeavor.
Transfer of Electricity Transactions to the Energy Exchange by the End of the Year Transfer of Electricity Transactions to the Energy Exchange by the End of the Year
5/9/2026
According to a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Energy has been obligated to revise the electricity trading system and transfer the day‑ahead market transactions currently managed by the national grid operator to the Energy Exchange by the end of the year.
Interbank Transfer Market Still Climbing / Dollar Exceeds 146 Thousand Tomans Interbank Transfer Market Still Climbing / Dollar Exceeds 146 Thousand Tomans
5/7/2026
Increasing foreign currency demand in the commercial sector has pushed interbank transfer rates in the exchange center onto a new upward path.
Expand Direct Trade with China Expand Direct Trade with China
5/6/2026
An economic expert, emphasizing the need to activate land and rail corridors to counter the U.S. maritime blockade, said that the main obstacles to direct connection with China’s corridor must be removed and intermediaries must be cut out from direct trade with Beijing.
Digital Economy: The Revolution That Transformed Life Digital Economy: The Revolution That Transformed Life
5/4/2026
Our world today is witnessing a fundamental transformation in its economic structure—one that has impacted the lives of billions of people. The digital economy is not an abstract concept, but a tangible reality we experience daily through online shopping, electronic payments, remote work, and mobile applications.
Report on the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country Released | About 54% of Important Dams' Reservoirs Are Filled Report on the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country Released | About 54% of Important Dams' Reservoirs Are Filled
5/3/2026
According to the data from the monthly report "Review of the Status of Surface Water Resources in the Country," the fill rate of important dams' reservoirs in the current water year, up to the first half of April 2026, was approximately 54%.
2.5-Fold Increase in Investment in the Country’s Solar Power Plants 2.5-Fold Increase in Investment in the Country’s Solar Power Plants
4/30/2026
Bojnourd – IRNA – The Deputy Minister of Energy and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for the development of solar power plants in the country, stating that last year, 1.2 billion dollars was invested in this sector.
Employment Growth in Abdanan through the Planting of 90,000 Eucalyptus Saplings Employment Growth in Abdanan through the Planting of 90,000 Eucalyptus Saplings
4/28/2026
*ISNA / Ilam* – The head of the Natural Resources Department of Abdanan County announced that over **90,000 eucalyptus saplings** have been planted in the Central, Sarab-Bagh, and Kalat-Mormori districts with local participation. These efforts are part of wood cultivation projects and farm windbreaks.
Challenges of the Printing Industry: From Energy Imbalance to Currency Fluctuations Challenges of the Printing Industry: From Energy Imbalance to Currency Fluctuations
4/27/2026
Gholamreza Shoja, CEO of the Lithographers’ Cooperative, emphasized the need to resolve structural issues such as currency instability, energy shortages, and social insecurity. He stated that printing units—alongside other producers—have bravely stood on the front line, while profiteers burden the final consumer through overpricing.
Smart Books: An Interactive Revolution in the World of Stories and Knowledge Smart Books: An Interactive Revolution in the World of Stories and Knowledge
4/25/2026
Markazi – An university lecturer and AI researcher in Markazi province has announced the emergence of "smart books" as a new phenomenon that is pushing the boundaries of traditional reading, and discussed the evolution of books in the age of artificial intelligence.
Rising Paper Prices in the Market; Publishers and Printers Concerned About Future Impacts Rising Paper Prices in the Market; Publishers and Printers Concerned About Future Impacts
4/23/2026
In the week ending in Ordibehesht, the market for raw materials in the printing and publishing industry saw price increases. For instance, the price of 70-gram writing paper rose by 300,000 tomans compared to last week. Experts cite recent regional tensions and exchange rate fluctuations as the main causes.
Half of Banks';; Working Capital Resources Allocated to Industry Half of Banks';; Working Capital Resources Allocated to Industry
4/21/2026
In 1404, banks allocated over 29.3 trillion Rials to finance working capital for the industry and mining sectors, accounting for 45.4% of the total working capital in the economy.
Over 106,000 Book Titles Published Last Year Over 106,000 Book Titles Published Last Year
4/18/2026
In the year 1404 (which corresponds to the Persian calendar year, approximately March 2025 - March 2026), despite the publishing market being affected by two imposed wars, statistics indicate a continuation of movement and no halt in this sector. According to the statistics from the House of Books and Literature, a total of 106,570 book titles were published.
Economic actors are advised to refrain from making any payments for purchasing “Pro Internet” access. Economic actors are advised to refrain from making any payments for purchasing “Pro Internet” access.
4/15/2026
The Iran Chamber of Commerce has issued a notice warning that any request for payment by profiteers from members of the Chambers of Commerce—under the pretext of providing access to international internet—is intended for financial fraud.
International Internet Access Restored for Some Businesses International Internet Access Restored for Some Businesses
4/12/2026
The head of Iran’s National Computer Trade Organization announced that international internet access has been restored for certain businesses.
Iran's Digital Economy to Grow by $7.8 Billion with Strait of Hormuz Tolls Iran's Digital Economy to Grow by $7.8 Billion with Strait of Hormuz Tolls
4/11/2026
Collecting tolls from oil tankers using cryptocurrency is Iran's new step towards a $7.8 billion growth in its digital economy.
How Banks and Private Credit Institutions Operate from April 11th How Banks and Private Credit Institutions Operate from April 11th
4/9/2026
The Association of Private Banks and Credit Institutions issued a statement regarding the operational procedures of its members starting from April 11th.
Iran’s Free Trade Zones Need Redefinition in Global Commerce Iran’s Free Trade Zones Need Redefinition in Global Commerce
4/8/2026
A free‑trade‑zone expert says the absence of international branding, active economic diplomacy, and professional presence in global markets has prevented Iran’s free trade zones from playing an effective role in global commerce.
Compliance with capital adequacy requirements: a prerequisite for banking network stability Compliance with capital adequacy requirements: a prerequisite for banking network stability
4/7/2026
Kamran Nadri, Economist, Writes: The Central Bank’s Supervisory Benchmark for Assessing Banks’ Capital Position Is the Capital Adequacy Ratio
Resumption of newspaper distribution after the holidays / Media determined to stand firm Resumption of newspaper distribution after the holidays / Media determined to stand firm
4/5/2026
Most of the newspapers that were published online during the holidays returned to newsstands today, Saturday (April 4).
Accelerating the reconstruction of damages incurred by the Iran Chamber Accelerating the reconstruction of damages incurred by the Iran Chamber
4/4/2026
The Secretary-General of the Iran Chamber, in response to damage inflicted upon parts of the Iran Chamber’s buildings following an attack by the American-Zionist enemy, stated: “These damages are being rectified with speed, and the service provision of the Iran Chamber will continue from Saturday (April 4th).”
UK packaging industry calls for EPR system reset amid £1.4bn funding shortfall controversy UK packaging industry calls for EPR system reset amid £1.4bn funding shortfall controversy
2/25/2026
EPR scheme administrator PackUK has reported an estimated £1.4bn funding shortfall linked to the first phase of EPR
ProAmpac Expands Fiber-Based High-Barrier Packaging ProAmpac Expands Fiber-Based High-Barrier Packaging
2/24/2026
ProAmpac has expanded its ProActive Recyclable® RP-2000 High Barrier Series, extending the functional limits of fiber-based packaging designed to replace non-recyclable multilayer structures.
PACWEST Cancels 2026 Conference PACWEST Cancels 2026 Conference
2/24/2026
PACWEST has announced the cancellation of its 2026 conference, citing unforeseen and unavoidable planning challenges that prevent the event from being delivered at the expected standard.
Norske Skog mulls kraftliner production at Saugbrugs mill Norske Skog mulls kraftliner production at Saugbrugs mill
2/21/2026
Publication and packaging paper producer Norske Skog has announced new plans for the idled magazine paper machine PM 6 at the Saugbrugs mill in Norway.
MEP calls on EU to provide support for Europe’s paper industry MEP calls on EU to provide support for Europe’s paper industry
2/19/2026
Italian associations split over bolstering domestic mills versus recovered paper exports
German recovered paper market continues to see little price movement German recovered paper market continues to see little price movement
2/18/2026
The German recovered paper market continues to be very balanced. While collection volumes are low, overall demand from the paper industry is also modest.
Metsä Group starts up lignin demo plant in Äänekoski Metsä Group starts up lignin demo plant in Äänekoski
2/18/2026
Metsä Group has started up a demonstration plant for a new lignin-based product at its bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland.
Where to find FSC at events in 2026 Where to find FSC at events in 2026
2/18/2026
2026 promises to be another active year for FSC Canada as we continue to engage with communities, organizations, and leaders across the country.
Biomass and circularity Europe’s competitive edge amid manufacturing crisis Biomass and circularity Europe’s competitive edge amid manufacturing crisis
2/17/2026
Europe’s manufacturing sector is in crisis, with production levels plummeting by up to 40% in 2025 compared to 2018, resulting in the loss of approximately 200,000 jobs last year. Amid this downturn, the pulp and paper industry has emerged despite its own difficulties as a relative stronghold, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable solutions to support Europe’s competitiveness.
Julius Schulte Söhne to close Düsseldorf paper mill Julius Schulte Söhne to close Düsseldorf paper mill
2/16/2026
German coreboard producer Julius Schulte Söhne GmbH & Co.
ICT UK starts up new tissue machine in Wales ICT UK starts up new tissue machine in Wales
2/15/2026
Italian tissue manufacturer Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti (ICT) has started up its first tissue paper machine at the new greenfield plant in Deeside, Britain. In recent months, the site had already begun production activities with converting lines and the new automated warehouse.
Holmen Launches Lightweight Kraftliner Holmen Launches Lightweight Kraftliner
2/14/2026
Holmen’s Board and Paper division has introduced Holmen Elevate, a next-generation lightweight kraftliner designed to support more resource-efficient and lower-carbon packaging solutions.
UK regulation creates opportunities for fibre packaging UK regulation creates opportunities for fibre packaging
2/14/2026
As the UK prepares to roll out its deposit return scheme (DRS) in 2027, discussions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 highlighted a regulatory shift with clear implications for paper- and paperboard-based packaging.
Fibre Excellence sticks to Chapelle Darblay project Fibre Excellence sticks to Chapelle Darblay project
1/4/2026
Things have been quiet recently regarding the project of pulp manufacturer Fibre Excellence, which is planning to start a recycled corrugated case material machine at the Chapelle Darblay plant in northern France.

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