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Suzano Halts Investment in Spinnova Collaboration, Prompting Review Suzano Halts Investment in Spinnova Collaboration, Prompting Review
3/10/2025
In a significant shift, Brazilian cellulose producer Suzano has announced it will cease further investment in its collaboration with Finnish textile innovator Spinnova.
EU Pulp & Paper export tariffs at US border would cause most trouble for Finland EU Pulp & Paper export tariffs at US border would cause most trouble for Finland
3/10/2025
EU P&P export volumes to USA are biggest in Graphic Papers and Cartonboard segments.
Tariffs Threaten NB';s Top Economic Driver Tariffs Threaten NB';s Top Economic Driver
3/9/2025
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian goods, including lumber, by the U.S. government, has sparked alarm within New Brunswick's forestry sector. Industry leaders warn of severe economic consequences for the province.
Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman
3/8/2025
Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has announced an agreement to acquire Buckman, a family-owned specialty solutions provider for water treatment and industrial processes.
Perlen Papier eyes Q2 prices hikes for newsprint Perlen Papier eyes Q2 prices hikes for newsprint
3/8/2025
Swiss publication paper producer Perlen Papier is set to increase sales prices for newsprint in the second quarter.
Kuura Textile Fibre Mill: Metsä Group Starts Pre-Engineering Phase Kuura Textile Fibre Mill: Metsä Group Starts Pre-Engineering Phase
3/5/2025
Metsä Group has commenced pre-engineering for its first commercial Kuura textile fiber mill, marking a significant step towards industrial-scale production.
PACWEST Conference 2025: Innovation and Resilience Take Center Stage in Whistler PACWEST Conference 2025: Innovation and Resilience Take Center Stage in Whistler
3/4/2025
The PACWEST Conference 2025 is set to take place from May 28-31 at the stunning Fairmont Château Whistler, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and professionals under the theme Resilience Through Innovation.
Nippon Paper Enters Biofuel Market With New JV Nippon Paper Enters Biofuel Market With New JV
3/2/2025
Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have announced the establishment of a joint venture, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, aimed at producing bioethanol and biochemicals from woody biomass.
Monadnock Paper Mills becomes first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s CEC Monadnock Paper Mills becomes first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s CEC
3/1/2025
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions, is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC).
International Paper to Close Multiple Facilities, Reducing Capacity International Paper to Close Multiple Facilities, Reducing Capacity
3/1/2025
International Paper has announced the permanent closure of four facilities, impacting operations across the United States.
Huhtamaki restructures Fiber Foodservice segment to drive growth Huhtamaki restructures Fiber Foodservice segment to drive growth
2/27/2025
Huhtamaki has announced the separation of its Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment into two distinct units: Fiber Packaging and Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania
The change, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating growth, is set to take effect by April 1, 2025.
Metsä Fibre considers temporary layoffs at several sawmills Metsä Fibre considers temporary layoffs at several sawmills
2/26/2025
Metsä Fibre may curtail production at some of its sawmills and implement temporary layoffs in the process.
IDMtest showcases emtec´s cutting-edge measurement solutions at Expo Acotepac 2025 IDMtest showcases emtec´s cutting-edge measurement solutions at Expo Acotepac 2025
2/26/2025
From February 19 to 21, IDM Test will be presenting innovative testing solutions from the German company emtec Electronic for the pulp and paper industry at the South American key event ExpoAcotepac 2025 in Cali, Colombia.
Metsä Submits Goole Tissue Mill Plan Metsä Submits Goole Tissue Mill Plan
2/25/2025
Metsä Tissue has submitted its final planning application to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a proposed tissue paper mill in Goole, UK.
Norske Skog sells Boyer newsprint and LWC mill in Tasmania to Boyer Capital Norske Skog sells Boyer newsprint and LWC mill in Tasmania to Boyer Capital
2/24/2025
Norske Skog will sell its last publication paper mill in the Australasian region to Boyer Capital Pty Ltd, a local private equity investment company.
Dumped Canadian lumber import forcing American lumber companies to reduce hours of operations Dumped Canadian lumber import forcing American lumber companies to reduce hours of operations
2/24/2025
The American lumber industry sits on its highest excess capacity since the Great Recession –– capacity that could be used to produce more lumber to build U.S. homes. Meanwhile, Canadian dumped and unfairly traded lumber imports are trending up.
Koehler Paper and IRIS Bio Introduce Recyclable Pasta Packaging Koehler Paper and IRIS Bio Introduce Recyclable Pasta Packaging
2/22/2025
Koehler Paper has partnered with Italian organic pasta brand IRIS Bio to introduce a recyclable paper-based packaging alternative.
Kuura: Metsä Group’s Textile Fibre Shows Low Carbon Footprint Kuura: Metsä Group’s Textile Fibre Shows Low Carbon Footprint
2/22/2025
Metsä Group has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its Kuura textile fibre, revealing a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP100, fossil) than conventional alternatives.
Domtar decision about new Liverpool mill anticipated by March Domtar decision about new Liverpool mill anticipated by March
2/20/2025
If the project goes ahead, it would mark the first creation of a new market pulp mill in North America in decades.
Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India
2/20/2025
Valmet is to deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited, located in Sathyamangalam, India.
UPM Kymi pulp mill temporarily down UPM Kymi pulp mill temporarily down
2/20/2025
The ongoing industrial strike in the chemical industry in Finland has forced UPM to suspend production at the company's UPM Kymi pulp mill. Operations at Kymi paper mill are not affected.
EU';s Waste Shipment Regulation could disrupt recovered paper exports from 2027 EU';s Waste Shipment Regulation could disrupt recovered paper exports from 2027
2/19/2025
Deadline for non OECD countries to notify the EU on 21 February
Rengo develops height-adjustable packaging machine Rengo develops height-adjustable packaging machine
2/19/2025
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has developed the automatic packaging machine J-RexS for e-commerce and logistics between sites.
Metsä Group’s operating result drops 59 per cent Metsä Group’s operating result drops 59 per cent
2/19/2025
Metsä Group’s operating result was EUR 186 million (498) for January–December 2024.
SCA Raises Prices as IP Invests $260M in U.S. Box Plant SCA Raises Prices as IP Invests $260M in U.S. Box Plant
2/17/2025
As SCA raises the prices of brown and white kraftliner in Europe by €90 per ton starting March 1st, International Paper (IP) announces a $260 million investment to construct a new corrugated box plant in Waterloo, Iowa.
Successful First Year for Kruger’s Scholarship Program Successful First Year for Kruger’s Scholarship Program
2/17/2025
Kruger has introduced the Joseph Kruger II Scholarship Program, an annual initiative aimed at supporting the academic success of employees' children.
Feasibility Study for Domtar’s Liverpool Mill Nears Completion Feasibility Study for Domtar’s Liverpool Mill Nears Completion
2/16/2025
The project for a new pulp mill in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, has its roots in the agreement between Paper Excellence and the provincial government following the closure of the Northern Pulp mill in 2020.
US Lumber Coalition rebuts Canada's offensive to dismantle US trade measures US Lumber Coalition rebuts Canada's offensive to dismantle US trade measures
2/15/2025
John Rustad, opposition leader in British Columbia, recently stated that Canadian lumber is being "replaced" in the U.S. market.
4evergreen publishes new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol 4evergreen publishes new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol
2/15/2025
4evergreen announces the release of the new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol.
Toscotec to participate in ExpoAcotepac in Colombia Toscotec to participate in ExpoAcotepac in Colombia
2/14/2025
Toscotec will take part in the 33rd International Conference and EXPOACOTEPAC 2025 organized by the Colombian Association of Technicians of the Cellulose, Paper, and Cardboard Industry (ACOTEPAC) from 19th to 21st February in Cali, Colombia.
Suzano Biomass Power Plant Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Suzano Biomass Power Plant Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul
2/14/2025
Suzano has officially launched commercial operations at its biomass power plant in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul.
GP Completes $34M Upgrade at Bradford Corrugated Plant GP Completes $34M Upgrade at Bradford Corrugated Plant
2/12/2025
Georgia-Pacific has finalized a $34 million investment in its Bradford, Pennsylvania, corrugated facility, enhancing efficiency and production capacity.
International Paper Finalizes Acquisition of DS Smith International Paper Finalizes Acquisition of DS Smith
2/12/2025
International Paper (IP) finalized its acquisition of DS Smith on January 31, 2025, creating a leading global sustainable packaging company.
SCA announces price hike for kraftliners SCA announces price hike for kraftliners
2/11/2025
Swedish SCA has announced plans to increase prices for brown and white-top kraftliner in Europe by €90/t. The new price will be effective from 1 March 2025.
New recycler to produce sustainable building materials from recycled food and beverage cartons New recycler to produce sustainable building materials from recycled food and beverage cartons
2/9/2025
A partnership between the Carton Council, Elof Hansson USA Inc. and the Upcycling Group will bring a new recycling manufacturing facility to Lodi, California, by the end of Q3.
Kelly Spicers acquires Creative Packaging Group in Denver Kelly Spicers acquires Creative Packaging Group in Denver
2/9/2025
Kelly Spicers, a leading West Coast distributor of paper, packaging, wide format products and facilities solutions, announced today that it has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky Mountain region.
Greif to Close Two U.S. Facilities, Impacting 140 Jobs Greif to Close Two U.S. Facilities, Impacting 140 Jobs
2/8/2025
Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products, announced the permanent closure of two facilities in the U.S., impacting approximately 140 jobs.
Suzano Partners with Marvin to Advance AI Geospatial Intelligence Suzano Partners with Marvin to Advance AI Geospatial Intelligence
2/6/2025
Suzano has signed a long-term commercial agreement with AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup Marvin.
Irving Paper Cuts Production Again Amidst High Electricity Costs Irving Paper Cuts Production Again Amidst High Electricity Costs
2/5/2025
Irving Paper is again curtailing 50% of its operations indefinitely due to soaring electricity costs.
Mercer, Woodland Cree Extend Historic Logging Partnership Mercer, Woodland Cree Extend Historic Logging Partnership
2/5/2025
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Woodland Cree First Nation have renewed their co-ownership agreement for Peace River Logging, solidifying a partnership that began in 2004.
€1M Investment Helps Adsorbi Scale Cellulose-Based Air Purification €1M Investment Helps Adsorbi Scale Cellulose-Based Air Purification
2/4/2025
Swedish startup Adsorbi has raised €1 million in funding to construct a pilot plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, and expand its customer base for its innovative cellulose-based air purification material.
Prices are under pressure and falling in many parts of the Italian market in January Prices are under pressure and falling in many parts of the Italian market in January
2/3/2025
Prices came under mounting pressure in various quarters of the Italian market in the final quarter of 2024, something that took its toll at the start of the new year at the latest.
Metsä Board Paperboards Cut Beautycare Packaging Carbon Footprint by 50% Metsä Board Paperboards Cut Beautycare Packaging Carbon Footprint by 50%
2/2/2025
A recent study by Metsä Board, verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, reveals that switching to Metsä Board’s fresh fibre paperboards can reduce the carbon footprint of beautycare and cosmetic packaging by over 50%.
KinsBrae Upgrades KB Bottle for Enhanced Sustainability KinsBrae Upgrades KB Bottle for Enhanced Sustainability
2/2/2025
KinsBrae Packaging, a Canadian leader in innovative packaging, has announced a sustainability upgrade for its paper-based KB bottle, designed for wines and spirits.
Suzano acquires Pactiv’s paper mill and extrusion facility for $110 million Suzano acquires Pactiv’s paper mill and extrusion facility for $110 million
2/1/2025
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pactiv Evergreen’s Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paper mill and Waynesville, North Carolina, extrusion facility for $110 million.
Cellulose Nanocrystals: The Key to Sustainable Smart Textiles Cellulose Nanocrystals: The Key to Sustainable Smart Textiles
1/30/2025
Imagine wearing clothes that adapt to your body temperature, keeping you comfortable in any weather.
International Paper Invests $260M in New Waterloo, Iowa, Facility International Paper Invests $260M in New Waterloo, Iowa, Facility
1/29/2025
International Paper, a global leader in renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products, announced a $260 million investment to construct a new, state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa.
Eren takes over British sheet feeder Onboard Eren takes over British sheet feeder Onboard
1/29/2025
Dutch company Nova Paper, an affiliate of Eren Holdings, has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of Onboard Corrugated Limited, a Wolverhampton-based sheet feeder.

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