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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.
Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company (part 2) Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company (part 2)
9/15/2025
With the Surge in the Dollar, Paper Exports Become More Attractive for Paper Producers
Toscotec to deliver energy-efficient complete tissue line to Grigeo Group in Lithuania Toscotec to deliver energy-efficient complete tissue line to Grigeo Group in Lithuania
9/11/2025
Toscotec will supply a new tissue line PM7 for the Grigeo Group’s facility in Grigiškės (Vilnius, Lithuania).
UPM Updates Supplier Code to Clarify Responsibility Standards UPM Updates Supplier Code to Clarify Responsibility Standards
9/9/2025
UPM has updated its Supplier and Third-Party Code along with a practical guide designed to help partners translate responsible business principles into daily operations.
EPIQ Boosts Mill Efficiency with Smart Upgrades EPIQ Boosts Mill Efficiency with Smart Upgrades
9/8/2025
As a mill’s equipment ages, producers are still faced with the issue of improving operational efficiency and perhaps increasing output to compete with growing competition while keeping costs under control.
Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company, Mr. Engineer Ghafourzadeh Interview with the CEO of Taw Paper Company, Mr. Engineer Ghafourzadeh
9/6/2025
Mr. Ghafourzadeh, the last time we had the honor of meeting you was at the Turkey exhibition.
Bracell Papéis Unveils Study and New Tissue Machine Bracell Papéis Unveils Study and New Tissue Machine
9/6/2025
Bracell Papéis convened distributors, clients, and partners in São Paulo to present the results of a pioneering study on Brazil’s institutional tissue market, conducted by Euromonitor International.
PPA reveals 2025 Student Design Challenge finalists PPA reveals 2025 Student Design Challenge finalists
9/3/2025
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) is a joint initiative of the American Forest & Paper Association and the Paperboard Packaging Council. The mission is to promote the benefits of paperboard packaging to influence preference for these materials in packaging design and selection.
Mondi to Boost Energy Self-Sufficiency at Slovak Mill Mondi to Boost Energy Self-Sufficiency at Slovak Mill
8/31/2025
Mondi has announced a €120 million investment in a new biomass power plant at its integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia.
RYAM files antidumping duty petitions against Brazil and Norway RYAM files antidumping duty petitions against Brazil and Norway
8/25/2025
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., together with the United Steel Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union AFL-CIO , announced the filing with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission of parallel antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Brazil, and an antidumping petition on Norway.
Energy Imbalance: A Critical Challenge for Iran’s Industrial Sector Energy Imbalance: A Critical Challenge for Iran’s Industrial Sector
8/23/2025
The Comprehensive Mining and Mineral Industries Conference commenced this morning at the Milad Tower International Conference Center, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.
Munksjö Caieiras Ltda, Brazil, operates ropeless tail threading from Runtech Systems Munksjö Caieiras Ltda, Brazil, operates ropeless tail threading from Runtech Systems
8/17/2025
The PM7 (Paper Machine) from Munksjö Caieiras, located in São Paulo, Brazil, has recently undergone a major modernization as part of the company’s ExpanDecor project, which is the largest investment in Munksjö’s history in Latin America.
Interview with Dr. Roghani, President of the Paper and Cardboard Producers Syndicate Interview with Dr. Roghani, President of the Paper and Cardboard Producers Syndicate
8/16/2025
Question: Dr. Roghani, would you please provide some explanations regarding the current situation of printing and writing paper production in the country?
Successful start-up at Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s coated board making line PM 2 Successful start-up at Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s coated board making line PM 2
8/13/2025
On July 22, 2025, Liansheng Pulp & Paper successfully started up their newest coated board making line PM 2. The board machine, with a wire width of 8.85 meters, produces folding boxboard grades and will further strengthen Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s coated board product portfolio and enhance their market competitiveness.
Kimberly-Clark Names John Carmichael North America President Kimberly-Clark Names John Carmichael North America President
8/11/2025
Kimberly-Clark has appointed John Carmichael as President, North America, effective September 15.
Huhtamaki Marks 100 Days at Zellwood Egg Packaging Plant Huhtamaki Marks 100 Days at Zellwood Egg Packaging Plant
8/9/2025
Huhtamaki is celebrating the successful integration of its new egg packaging facility in Zellwood, Florida, marking 100 days since acquiring Zellwin Farms on April 23, 2025.
Billerud Advances Upgrades at Escanaba and Quinnesec Billerud Advances Upgrades at Escanaba and Quinnesec
8/6/2025
Billerud is making significant progress on its previously announced investments in its Escanaba and Quinnesec mills in Michigan, reinforcing the company’s long-term strategy for growth, innovation, and sustainability in North America.
Kruger Plans $700M Investment to Transform Corner Brook Mill Kruger Plans $700M Investment to Transform Corner Brook Mill
8/3/2025
Kruger has announced a sweeping diversification plan to secure the future of its Corner Brook Pulp and Paper operations, proposing an investment of up to $700 million to transform the mill into a modernized, sustainable manufacturing hub.
Georgia-Pacific Taps Retirees to Bridge Skills Gap Georgia-Pacific Taps Retirees to Bridge Skills Gap
7/30/2025
Georgia-Pacific has launched a new initiative aimed at preserving institutional knowledge and supporting operational continuity across its U.S. sites.
VPK Group Names Patrick Leclercq CEO of Corrugated Board VPK Group Names Patrick Leclercq CEO of Corrugated Board
7/26/2025
VPK Group has appointed Patrick Leclercq as Divisional CEO Corrugated Board, entrusting him with the leadership of one of its key business units spanning over ten countries.
Jürgen Lemke Appointed COO Paper at Klingele Group Jürgen Lemke Appointed COO Paper at Klingele Group
7/26/2025
The Klingele Paper & Packaging Group has announced the appointment of Jürgen Lemke as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Paper division, effective July 1, 2025.
Latampaper Brazil 2025: Technical Excellence and Networking Latampaper Brazil 2025: Technical Excellence and Networking
7/21/2025
Latampaper Brazil 2025 brings together paper industry leaders in an edition defined by technical excellence and high-level networking
Pro-Gest extends CNC debt restructuring procedure, assigns sale mandate for Mantua containerboard mill to Lincoln International Pro-Gest extends CNC debt restructuring procedure, assigns sale mandate for Mantua containerboard mill to Lincoln International
7/19/2025
The extension of the CNC (Composizione Negoziata della Crisi) negotiated settlement procedure provides a protected framework in which the company can proceed with strategic asset sales and maintain access to credit facilities, according to Pro-Gest.
Valmet to deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper Valmet to deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper
7/16/2025
Headquartered in Yanzhou District, Jining of Shandong Province, Shandong Sun Holdings Group Co., Ltd. is a multinational corporation integrating forestry, pulping and papermaking.
Saica Pack UK&I Leaders Meet in Manchester for Key Event Saica Pack UK&I Leaders Meet in Manchester for Key Event
7/14/2025
Senior leaders from Saica Pack UK & Ireland convened in Manchester last week for a full-day event dedicated to aligning the company’s key business objectives and strengthening its collaborative culture.
Suzano-Kimberly-Clark Tissue JV: Strategic Intent Beyond Financials Suzano-Kimberly-Clark Tissue JV: Strategic Intent Beyond Financials
7/13/2025
It’s been some time since Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announced their joint venture in the tissue segment—excluding North America and South Korea. And yet, many observers still question the deeper strategic rationale behind the move.
No Disruption After Boiler Incident at Metsä’s Kreuzau Plant No Disruption After Boiler Incident at Metsä’s Kreuzau Plant
7/10/2025
Metsä Group has confirmed that operations at its Kreuzau plant in Germany remain unaffected following an incident in the boiler house area early Saturday morning.
New Guidelines Unify Tissue Industry Data in Europe New Guidelines Unify Tissue Industry Data in Europe
7/9/2025
The European Tissue Symposium (ETS), in collaboration with the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi), has announced the adoption of harmonised terminology and statistical guidelines for the tissue industry.
Ahlstrom Thilmany Wins 2025 Energy Efficiency Award Ahlstrom Thilmany Wins 2025 Energy Efficiency Award
6/30/2025
Ahlstrom’s Thilmany plant in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, has been recognized with the 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award by Focus on Energy.
Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion
6/18/2025
Green Bay Packaging has officially broken ground on its $1 billion expansion of the Arkansas Kraft Division in Morrilton, marking the start of what is now the largest capital investment project in Central Arkansas history.

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