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Mativ Reports Strong Q4, Record Cash Flow in 2025 Mativ Reports Strong Q4, Record Cash Flow in 2025
2/22/2026
Mativ Holdings reported improved fourth-quarter performance and record free cash flow for full-year 2025, despite continued weakness in end markets and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Metsä Board to open new Packaging Design Studio in Milan Metsä Board to open new Packaging Design Studio in Milan
2/22/2026
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, will open a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan in summer 2026, marking a significant step in accelerating packaging innovation and strengthening collaboration with European brand owners, converters, and packaging developers.
Forestry Permits and Hydropower Assets: Domtar Under Fire Forestry Permits and Hydropower Assets: Domtar Under Fire
2/15/2026
In Quebec, Domtar is facing mounting political, union, and Indigenous scrutiny over two separate but increasingly intertwined controversies: the authorization of logging operations in a sensitive area on the Côte-Nord and the discreet transfer of its hydroelectric facilities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
UAE single-use ban boosts eco-friendly products, prices steady UAE single-use ban boosts eco-friendly products, prices steady
12/31/2025
Major UAE retailers are rolling out eco-friendly alternatives across their stores as Dubai Municipality intensifies enforcement of the final phase of its single-use plastics ban, set to take full effect from January 1, 2026, coinciding with the enforcement of Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating the use of single-use products across UAE markets.
Metsä Spring Expands Muoto Fibre Punnets for Fresh Produce Metsä Spring Expands Muoto Fibre Punnets for Fresh Produce
12/28/2025
Metsä Spring has launched a new series of moulded wood-fibre punnets aimed at fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables, expanding its award-winning Muoto Uncoated Fibre range and targeting the gradual replacement of single-use plastic packaging in Europe.
Valmet to acquire Severn Group Valmet to acquire Severn Group
12/27/2025
Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company, from Bluewater, a UK-based private equity firm.
James Cropper Names Mike Gibson to Lead Business Growth James Cropper Names Mike Gibson to Lead Business Growth
12/20/2025
British papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has appointed Mike Gibson as Head of Business Development, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates growth initiatives and expands into new and emerging markets.
PPC Elects Hilda S. Murray as New Board Chair PPC Elects Hilda S. Murray as New Board Chair
12/18/2025
The Paperboard Packaging Council has elected Hilda S. Murray, Executive Vice President and Owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as Chair of its Board of Directors.
TRA warns of consequences of delayed pEPR registration in the UK TRA warns of consequences of delayed pEPR registration in the UK
12/17/2025
Delays in the mandatory registration of waste reprocessors and exporters under the UK’s new packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regime are raising concerns about potential disruptions to recovered paper trade and exports from January 2026.
Suzano Elevates Biodiversity to Core Pulp Strategy Suzano Elevates Biodiversity to Core Pulp Strategy
12/16/2025
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, has introduced a comprehensive Nature Strategy that positions biodiversity conservation as a central pillar of its long-term business vision.
Mondi and Polana Bikes ride towards success Mondi and Polana Bikes ride towards success
12/14/2025
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has teamed up with bicycle manufacturer Polana Bikes to co-develop an innovative packaging solution that redefines how high-end bikes are shipped and stored sustainably – while creating an outstanding unboxing experience.
Domtar to permanently close Crofton Mill Domtar to permanently close Crofton Mill
12/11/2025
CROFTON, BC, December 2, 2025 — Domtar today announced it will permanently close operations at its Crofton, British Columbia, facility.
Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel
12/1/2025
Toscotec is pleased to announce the successful start-up of the PM1 tissue line at Sofidel Roanne’s mill in France.
Lake Utopia Paper Marks One Year Injury-Free Lake Utopia Paper Marks One Year Injury-Free
12/1/2025
In a recent publication, Lake Utopia Paper announced that it has achieved a major safety milestone: one full year without a recordable injury.
Rayonier Advanced Materials' Q3 adjusted EBITDA drops 18% Rayonier Advanced Materials' Q3 adjusted EBITDA drops 18%
11/29/2025
Rayonier Advanced Materials reported its Q3 2025 earnings, revealing a larger-than-expected loss per share and revenue shortfall. The company registered an EPS of -0.07 USD, missing the forecasted -0.02 USD.
Suzano Strengthens Competitiveness in Q3 2025 Suzano Strengthens Competitiveness in Q3 2025
11/20/2025
Suzano strengthened its competitive position in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) through improved operational efficiency and the effective integration of newly acquired U.S. paper assets.
Challenges of Iran’s Paper Market: From Currency Fluctuations to Institutional Disputes Challenges of Iran’s Paper Market: From Currency Fluctuations to Institutional Disputes
11/18/2025
The head of Iran’s Paper and Cardboard Syndicate says that in recent years, the paper market has been under pressure due to severe currency fluctuations
Metsä Board Explores AI’s Role in Smarter Packaging Design Metsä Board Explores AI’s Role in Smarter Packaging Design
11/17/2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how packaging is conceived and produced.
Smurfit Westrock Debuts New Dublin Clinical Packaging Site Smurfit Westrock Debuts New Dublin Clinical Packaging Site
11/16/2025
Smurfit Westrock has opened a new €40 million clinical packaging facility near Dublin Airport, establishing what the company describes as the world’s first site dedicated exclusively to adherence and clinical-trial packaging.
Advanced Coating Symposium 2026 Call for Speakers Now Open Advanced Coating Symposium 2026 Call for Speakers Now Open
11/12/2025
Thought Leaders and Innovators are invited to submit abstracts ATLANTA (November 3, 2025) – The Advanced Coating Symposium 2026 Planning Committee is pleased to announce the Call for Speakers is open through December 23, 2025.
Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology Voith celebrates over 40 years of NipcoFlex technology
11/10/2025
Full-line supplier Voith celebrated the 40th anniversary of its revolutionary NipcoFlex technology, which has proven itself in more than 700 shoe press installations worldwide since its introduction in 1984.
Rengo to acquire 60% of Indonesian packaging manufacturer Mypak Rengo to acquire 60% of Indonesian packaging manufacturer Mypak
11/8/2025
Rengo to acquire 60% of Indonesian packaging manufacturer Mypak
Kemira completes the acquisition of Water Engineering Kemira completes the acquisition of Water Engineering
11/6/2025
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, has successfully completed the acquisition of Water Engineering, Inc., a privately-owned company headquartered in Nebraska, USA.
Mondi Reaffirms Net Zero Goals with Updated SBTi Baseline Mondi Reaffirms Net Zero Goals with Updated SBTi Baseline
11/4/2025
Mondi has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, following validation of its updated baseline by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Interfor to Curtail Lumber Production by 26% in Q4 Interfor to Curtail Lumber Production by 26% in Q4
11/1/2025
Interfor announced new temporary curtailments for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing continued weakness in lumber markets and broader economic uncertainty.
How Technical Training Can Improve Tissue Mill Productivity How Technical Training Can Improve Tissue Mill Productivity
10/30/2025
Many tissue mills face the ongoing challenge of sustaining high production standards while navigating workforce changes and developing expertise in key process areas.
Sappi recognised in the Forbes magazine World’s Best Employers Sappi recognised in the Forbes magazine World’s Best Employers
10/27/2025
Sappi has earned a place on the prestigious Forbes magazine and Statista World’s Best Employers list for 2025 as well as the World’s Top Companies for Women list for 2025.
Metsä Board begins restructuring negotiations Metsä Board begins restructuring negotiations
10/26/2025
Metsä Board has begun restructuring negotiations with its employees as part of the company’s €200 million cost savings and profitability improvement program announced in late July.
Sofidel to Add New TAD Paper Machine in the United States Sofidel to Add New TAD Paper Machine in the United States
10/26/2025
Sofidel continues to strengthen its presence in North America with a new investment aimed at meeting the region’s rising demand for high-quality tissue products.
ProAmpac Acquires International Paper’s Bag Operations ProAmpac Acquires International Paper’s Bag Operations
10/23/2025
ProAmpac expands paper packaging reach with IP acquisition
Telasis strengthens its partnership with A.Celli Telasis strengthens its partnership with A.Celli
10/22/2025
Telasis Tekstil, part of the Hassan Group, has recently signed the acceptance of a new A.Celli supply consisting of an E-WIND® STREAM winder and an E-WIND® RAPID slitter rewinder, once again confirming its trust in the Italian manufacturer’s solutions.
Sofidel further expands its production capacity in the United States Sofidel further expands its production capacity in the United States
10/21/2025
Sofidel to add 75,000-ton TAD paper machine in U.S. by 2028 to meet growing demand and boost production capacity.
Understanding European Pulp Port Inventories Understanding European Pulp Port Inventories
10/19/2025
I’ve always loved statistics — they help us see the world with more clarity and less noise. But we must handle them with care. Numbers tell stories, yet they can also mislead if read in isolation.
Pratt Industries Expands in South Carolina with $92.5M Plant Pratt Industries Expands in South Carolina with $92.5M Plant
10/18/2025
Pratt Industries is expanding its York County operations with a new manufacturing facility.
Smurfit Westrock Unveils New Bag-in-Box Powergrip Smurfit Westrock Unveils New Bag-in-Box Powergrip
10/14/2025
Smurfit Westrock has introduced an innovative Bag-in-Box packaging solution called Powergrip, designed to help companies meet upcoming European packaging regulations under the PPWR framework.
AF&PA Urges EU to Fix Trade Barriers in EUDR Delay AF&PA Urges EU to Fix Trade Barriers in EUDR Delay
10/13/2025
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is urging the European Union to use its proposed delay of the Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) to address deeper trade issues that threaten U.S. forest product exports.
CIB Backs $660M Loan for Saint John Mill Modernization CIB Backs $660M Loan for Saint John Mill Modernization
10/9/2025
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has finalized a $660 million loan to Irving Pulp & Paper to support a large-scale modernization of its kraft pulp mill in west Saint John.
Pregis Creates 500 Jobs with New Illinois Paper Plant Pregis Creates 500 Jobs with New Illinois Paper Plant
10/7/2025
Pregis has opened a new 477,000-square-foot paper converting facility in Elgin, Illinois, marking the launch of what the company calls a “center of excellence” for paper-based packaging solutions.
Domtar Launches Global Indigenous Relations Policy Domtar Launches Global Indigenous Relations Policy
10/6/2025
Domtar has unveiled a new Global Indigenous Relations Policy, formalizing its commitment to building long-term, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples across its operating regions.
Mondi Celebrates Start-Up of Duino Recycled Board Mill Mondi Celebrates Start-Up of Duino Recycled Board Mill
10/5/2025
Mondi has officially marked the start-up of its converted Duino mill in Italy with an event attended by more than 70 customers and partners from across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Cepi Puts Sustainability and Competitiveness First Cepi Puts Sustainability and Competitiveness First
10/4/2025
Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, is positioning the European paper and pulp sector as a key player in the green transition, while strongly defending its competitiveness.
Ottawa Drops Lumber Challenges, Pursues Negotiated Deal Ottawa Drops Lumber Challenges, Pursues Negotiated Deal
9/30/2025
Canada has shifted its approach in the long-running softwood lumber dispute with the United States.
UMaine research could ease drug costs with biomass process UMaine research could ease drug costs with biomass process
9/23/2025
A new study from the University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) has identified a sustainable method to produce a critical pharmaceutical ingredient that could help lower prescri‌ption drug costs.
Voith breaks ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of West Monroe, Louisiana roll service center Voith breaks ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of West Monroe, Louisiana roll service center
9/21/2025
WEST MONROE, La./ APPLETON, Wis. (Sept. 15, 2025) – On Sept. 10, 2025, Voith broke ground on a multi-million-dollar project that will expand and modernize its roll service center in West Monroe, Louisiana – adding more than 20 new jobs and supporting the local economy.
Toscotec Seeks Application Engineer for Green Bay Plant Toscotec Seeks Application Engineer for Green Bay Plant
9/18/2025
Toscotec is strengthening its presence in North America with a new career opportunity. The company is seeking an Application Engineer to join its Paper & Board division in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the role will support sales and technical solutions for customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Ence Gains Approval for Recycled Fiber Bioplant in Galicia Ence Gains Approval for Recycled Fiber Bioplant in Galicia
9/17/2025
The Xunta de Galicia has granted Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) to Ence’s planned recycled fiber bioplant in As Pontes.
Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company (part 3) Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company (part 3)
9/16/2025
One of the important topics in the paper industry is its technical aspects.
Metsä Group Pilots Carbon Capture at Rauma Mill Metsä Group Pilots Carbon Capture at Rauma Mill
9/16/2025
Metsä Group has begun operating a carbon capture pilot plant at its Rauma pulp mill (in Finland), in cooperation with technology supplier Andritz.

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