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Finch Paper to End Pulp Production at Glens Falls Finch Paper to End Pulp Production at Glens Falls
7/26/2026
Finch Paper will end pulp production at its Glens Falls, New York, mill while continuing to manufacture paper using purchased market pulp, marking a significant shift in the site's operating model rather than a full mill closure.
Grembox invests in new corrugated board plant Grembox invests in new corrugated board plant
7/25/2026
The Polish packaging manufacturer Grambox plans to build a new production facility in Bytom, according to packaging-journal. The investment amounts to investing 110 million zloty (approximately 26 million euros).
UK Packaging Sector Struggles to Meet Recyclability Targets UK Packaging Sector Struggles to Meet Recyclability Targets
7/22/2026
Despite stricter environmental requirements and ambitious corporate sustainability targets, nine out of ten UK packaging producers continue to place materials on the market that are difficult or problematic to recycle
Big Ideas, Big Opportunities, and Two Big-Top Keynotes Big Ideas, Big Opportunities, and Two Big-Top Keynotes
7/20/2026
Step Right Up for Corrugated Week 2026 this September
Mercer Rosenthal to suspend pulp production in September Mercer Rosenthal to suspend pulp production in September
7/18/2026
Mercer International will idle production at its Rosenthal pulp mill in Germany in September. The company is extending a maintenance shutdown originally planned for two weeks to cover the entire month.
Bobst launches new Masterfold line for corrugated board Bobst launches new Masterfold line for corrugated board
7/15/2026
The Bobst Masterfold foldergluer range for corrugated board converting has undergone a complete modernization, aligning with the company’s strategy to deploy its vision across all product lines and equipment. The result is a machine which delivers greater production efficiency, simplified operations, and exceptional safety, setting new standards in the corrugated board industry.
Reviewing Québec’s New EPR Recycling Data Reviewing Québec’s New EPR Recycling Data
7/13/2026
Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) recently released its 2025 Review on the Modernized Curbside Recycling System, representing the first full year operating under a full Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model, where producers are responsible for both funding and operating the packaging recycling system.
Packaging’s Next Competitive Advantage: Managing the Flow of Fiber Packaging’s Next Competitive Advantage: Managing the Flow of Fiber
7/11/2026
For many years, the pulp and paper industry focused mainly on scale—building capacity, optimizing utilization, and competing based on cost per ton. However, this approach is quickly becoming outdated.
Suzano boosts Eucafluff output at Limeira mill Suzano boosts Eucafluff output at Limeira mill
7/8/2026
Suzano has officially inaugurated the expanded Eucafluff production line at its Limeira mill in the state of São Paulo, six months after the new operation started up.
Valmet: Modernisation Projects Help Paper Mills Cut Coal Use Valmet: Modernisation Projects Help Paper Mills Cut Coal Use
7/6/2026
Industrial combined heat and power (CHP) plants are expected to play an increasingly important role as manufacturers work to reduce carbon emissions while improving energy flexibility. Rather than replacing existing facilities, many operators are choosing to modernise boilers, control systems and flue gas treatment equipment to improve efficiency, reliability and environmental performance.
Smurfit Westrock to Close Tennessee Packaging Plant Smurfit Westrock to Close Tennessee Packaging Plant
7/4/2026
Smurfit Westrock will close its corrugated packaging facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, resulting in 52 job losses, according to a WARN filing with state authorities.
UPM Expands Lignin’s Role in Industrial Resins UPM Expands Lignin’s Role in Industrial Resins
7/1/2026
UPM is continuing to push lignin beyond its traditional role as a combustion byproduct, developing new applications in industrial resins through its BioPiva line.
Tetra Pak unveils carton alternative to tuna cans Tetra Pak unveils carton alternative to tuna cans
6/29/2026
Tetra Pak has introduced what it describes as the industry’s first carton packaging solution for shelf-stable tuna, marking a significant shift in a category long dominated by metal cans. Developed in partnership with Spanish seafood producer Jealsa, the product is now available to food brands globally following an initial launch in Sweden.
Sustana Updates EnviroLife LCA for Packaging Brands Sustana Updates EnviroLife LCA for Packaging Brands
6/27/2026
Sustana has released an updated version of its EnviroLife® life cycle assessment (LCA), providing customers with product-specific environmental data designed to support Scope 3 emissions reporting, material selection and packaging sustainability initiatives.
An identical labour dispute leads to opposite rulings for UPM and Stora Enso An identical labour dispute leads to opposite rulings for UPM and Stora Enso
6/23/2026
Two Finnish courts have reached completely different conclusions in a closely watched dispute over unpaid wages during the political strikes that swept Finland in spring 2024. While UPM has been cleared of liability for withheld wages, Stora Enso has been ordered to compensate affected employees.
BEK pulp price hike talks drag on amid growing resistance from buyers BEK pulp price hike talks drag on amid growing resistance from buyers
6/21/2026
Negotiations over hardwood market pulp prices in Europe are taking longer than usual to conclude.
Folding IBC market to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2035 Folding IBC market to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2035
6/18/2026
The global folding IBC market is witnessing remarkable growth as industries increasingly adopt returnable bulk packaging solutions to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support sustainability objectives.
Canfor Acquires PinkWood I-Joist Business Canfor Acquires PinkWood I-Joist Business
6/16/2026
Canfor has agreed to acquire the I-joist business of Calgary-based PinkWood Ltd. for $68.0 million, including working capital, expanding its engineered wood products footprint.
Georgia-Pacific Uses AI to Target Recoverable Losses in Converting Georgia-Pacific Uses AI to Target Recoverable Losses in Converting
6/14/2026
Georgia-Pacific is implementing an internally developed AI platform, Digital Mezzanine, across its paper converting operations to analyze machine data and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Tiger Group offers OCC pulp mill packed with late-model equipment Tiger Group offers OCC pulp mill packed with late-model equipment
6/10/2026
Tiger Group and Can-Am Machinery, Inc. are now entertaining offers for an old corrugated containers (OCC) fiber processing and recycled pulp production plant, along with a drying system capable of handling everything from sludge to renewable wood pellets.
Domtar Sells EAM Absorbent Materials Business to Saothair Domtar Sells EAM Absorbent Materials Business to Saothair
6/8/2026
Domtar has completed the sale of its Engineered Absorbent Materials business, EAM Corporation, to Saothair Capital Partners, marking another step in the group’s strategic reshaping around core forest products and packaging.
EU review could reshape the market for bioplastics and packaging EU review could reshape the market for bioplastics and packaging
6/6/2026
The European Commission is intensifying its efforts to define the role that biobased feedstocks should play in the future packaging industry. The issue has gained prominence as the European Union prepares for the full implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will begin to apply from August 2026.
Metsä Fibre Earns EcoVadis Platinum for 8th Consecutive Year Metsä Fibre Earns EcoVadis Platinum for 8th Consecutive Year
6/2/2026
Metsä Fibre has earned EcoVadis Platinum status for the eighth consecutive year, placing the company among the top one percent of pulp, paper and board producers assessed globally.
Valmet to deliver recovery boiler upgrade to Sappi Saiccor mill Valmet to deliver recovery boiler upgrade to Sappi Saiccor mill
5/31/2026
Valmet has been selected by Sappi Southern Africa to deliver a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) package for the replacement of recovery boiler components at the Saiccor Mill in South Africa. This upgrade of critical boiler parts will improve operational safety, reduce the risk of unplanned downtime and improve overall reliability of the mill.
Mondi Highlights Packaging Innovation Across Markets Mondi Highlights Packaging Innovation Across Markets
5/26/2026
Mondi has showcased three case studies that underline how packaging can support brand positioning, sustainability goals and logistics efficiency across very different markets.
13% Reduction in Agricultural Water Consumption with the Internet of Things (IoT) 13% Reduction in Agricultural Water Consumption with the Internet of Things (IoT)
5/25/2026
The head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization announced the success of smart irrigation systems in reducing water consumption by 13% and increasing efficiency by 18% across 13,000 hectares.
Aquakraft increases CCM capacity at Ferizli mill Aquakraft increases CCM capacity at Ferizli mill
5/24/2026
Turkish paper producer Aquakraft Kağıt ve Ambalaj and Voith have signed a contract for a comprehensive rebuild of PM 2 at Aquakraft’s Ferizli mill near Istanbul.
Can "Layered Internet" work in Iran for advertising and information dissemination? Can "Layered Internet" work in Iran for advertising and information dissemination?
5/13/2026
Yes, "Layered Internet" can technically allow some businesses and media outlets to continue operating, but it will severely affect the quality, competitive fairness, cost, and sustainability of information activities.
The Virtual Book Fair Is a Window for Strengthening Publishers’ Liquidity The Virtual Book Fair Is a Window for Strengthening Publishers’ Liquidity
5/10/2026
The director of Zarnavesht Publishing stated that any opportunity created for offering books is valuable, and holding a virtual book fair can serve as an opportunity for publishers.
Is the information on your phone secure? Is the information on your phone secure?
5/2/2026
While technological advancements have brought many benefits to users, they have also presented problems, causing many individuals to face difficulties regarding the information they store on their phones.
Comparison of the Ukraine War Experience with the Iran–Iraq War Comparison of the Ukraine War Experience with the Iran–Iraq War
4/25/2026
The comparison between the experience of the Ukraine war (since 2022) and the Iran–Iraq war (1980–1988) in the paper and cellulose industries, from the perspective of labor and production structure, reveals a number of highly noteworthy points.
The Ukraine War and the Cellulose Industry The Ukraine War and the Cellulose Industry
4/22/2026
Today we will examine the Ukraine war (from 2022 onward) as a case study for the state of the workforce in the cellulose industries. Several very interesting patterns can be observed that can be highly instructive for analyzing the future of this industry under crisis conditions.
Assignment of Renewable Power Plant Sites in the Country Assignment of Renewable Power Plant Sites in the Country
4/20/2026
The Director General of the Office of Resource Assessment and Environmental Affairs at SATBA provided details on the process of identifying, evaluating, and allocating sites for renewable power plants.
Paper Market in a State of Agitation; Warehouse Inventories High, Prices Unpredictable Paper Market in a State of Agitation; Warehouse Inventories High, Prices Unpredictable
4/16/2026
The head of the Union of Paper and Cardboard Sellers emphasized that paper is available in warehouses, but reported confusion and agitation in the market, stating that price trends in the coming days are unpredictable.
Importation of Raw Materials for the Paper Industry from Russia via Alternative Routes to Bandar Abbas Port During Wartime and Post-War Periods Importation of Raw Materials for the Paper Industry from Russia via Alternative Routes to Bandar Abbas Port During Wartime and Post-War Periods
4/4/2026
Iran’s paper industry has a high dependency on imported raw materials, including wood pulp (long fiber and short fiber), chemicals, kaolin, starch, and process additives.
Smurfit Westrock partners with SLR and RIZM to accelerate Net Zero transition across its European recycled paper mills Smurfit Westrock partners with SLR and RIZM to accelerate Net Zero transition across its European recycled paper mills
2/19/2026
By driving decarbonization at the heart of its operations, Smurfit Westrock is enabling a stronger circular economy and delivering packaging solutions that support its customers’ climate goals.
Valmet to supply with three additional IntelliTissue machines for Yusen Group Valmet to supply with three additional IntelliTissue machines for Yusen Group
2/17/2026
Valmet will supply three IntelliTissue 1600 tissue machines to Yusen Group for its mills in Tai'an, Liaoning Province, and Chongxin, Gansu Province, China.
Hinojosa keeps the EcoVadis Gold medal for the fourth consecutive year, achieving 80 points in the 2025 assessment Hinojosa keeps the EcoVadis Gold medal for the fourth consecutive year, achieving 80 points in the 2025 assessment
12/29/2025
For the fourth consecutive year, Hinojosa Packaging Group kept the Gold medal in the EcoVadis platform, an international benchmark in the evaluation of environmental, social, ethical and sustainable purchasing practices.
New report: the US, Canada, and Europe face diverging paths in softwood lumber New report: the US, Canada, and Europe face diverging paths in softwood lumber
12/21/2025
A new outlook report, Softwood Lumber - Tariffs, Turbulence and New Trade Flows to 2030, provides a data-driven assessment of how the United States, Canada, and Europe are reshaping global softwood lumber markets.
Turning Pulp Mill CO₂ into Low-Carbon Paving Stones Turning Pulp Mill CO₂ into Low-Carbon Paving Stones
12/6/2025
Metsä Group is demonstrating a novel way to reuse biogenic carbon dioxide from pulp production by converting it into paving stones.
CMPC Opens a New Chapter in Sustainable Packaging CMPC Opens a New Chapter in Sustainable Packaging
12/3/2025
CMPC, one of Latin America’s largest forest, pulp and paper groups, is rapidly reshaping its business model to position itself as a global supplier of sustainable fiber-based packaging.
UPM Backs New EU Bioeconomy Strategy UPM Backs New EU Bioeconomy Strategy
12/3/2025
UPM has officially endorsed the European Union’s newly published Bioeconomy Strategy, characterizing the initiative as a decisive pivot toward climate neutrality and renewed industrial competitiveness.
GP and the Unlikely Story of Paper Made in Space GP and the Unlikely Story of Paper Made in Space
11/26/2025
Product innovation often happens in the lab, but one of the most unusual breakthroughs connected to Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products business took place far above Earth—212 miles above it, aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Lumber Outlook: Imports Still Key to U.S. Supply Chain Lumber Outlook: Imports Still Key to U.S. Supply Chain
11/22/2025
US housing demand and production constraints ensure a strong import role for lumber, new outlook report finds
Tube packaging market expected to generate a revenue of USD 19.58 billion by 2032 Tube packaging market expected to generate a revenue of USD 19.58 billion by 2032
11/18/2025
The Tube Packaging Market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly, lightweight, and convenient packaging solutions across personal care, pharmaceutical, and food industries. However, fluctuating raw material prices and the availability of alternative packaging solutions act as key restraints impacting market growth globally.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue, creating a $32 billion leader Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue, creating a $32 billion leader
11/16/2025
Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue Inc., a global consumer health leader, announce an agreement under which Kimberly-Clark will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Kenvue common stock in a cash and stock transaction that values Kenvue at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark common stock on October 31, 2025.
Dry pulp: Period of volatility following china’s new import rules Dry pulp: Period of volatility following china’s new import rules
11/11/2025
China’s decision to implement new requirements on imported ‘dry pulp’ is creating significant challenges for processors in Thailand, the BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok heard this week.
“World trade at an historic crossroads” says keynote speaker at the BIR World Recycling Convention “World trade at an historic crossroads” says keynote speaker at the BIR World Recycling Convention
11/11/2025
How recyclers will benefit from the growing demand for secondary materials during a seismic shift in the world order has been set out at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Bangkok.

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