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AFRY Assesses Asset Integrity at Three Navigator Pulp Plants AFRY Assesses Asset Integrity at Three Navigator Pulp Plants
10/2/2025
AFRY has been commissioned by The Navigator Company to conduct a comprehensive assessment of asset integrity at its three pulp facilities in Portugal—Setúbal, Aveiro, and Figueira da Foz.
AF&PA Releases August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
10/1/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report on September 17.
Kap Paper Faces Possible Closure in Kapuskasing Kap Paper Faces Possible Closure in Kapuskasing
9/30/2025
The pulp and paper mill in Kapuskasing, Ontario, is facing the prospect of closure within two weeks, according to a letter sent to the federal government by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA).
Carton Council Funds School Recycling Projects Carton Council Funds School Recycling Projects
9/30/2025
The Carton Council has awarded $75,634 CAD through its 2025 School Grant Program to 19 schools across Canada and the U.S. to support new or expanded food and beverage carton recycling initiatives.
Management of Iranian Industries in Sanctions and Crisis Conditions By Dr. Aliqoli Hassani Azami Management of Iranian Industries in Sanctions and Crisis Conditions By Dr. Aliqoli Hassani Azami
9/28/2025
Management of industries under sanctions and crises is one of the most challenging tests for managers.
Veritiv acquires Subotnick Packaging Veritiv acquires Subotnick Packaging
9/27/2025
Headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv Operating Company is a leading, global full-service provider of specialty packaging solutions. In addition to packaging, Veritiv provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services.
Holmen Board and Paper launches lightweight kraftliner Holmen Elevate Holmen Board and Paper launches lightweight kraftliner Holmen Elevate
9/25/2025
Elevate delivers one of the lowest carbon footprints in the sector
Recovered paper prices remain largely stable in Germany in September Recovered paper prices remain largely stable in Germany in September
9/25/2025
The downward trend in recovered paper prices came to a definitive halt in September. Market participants report that prices for bulk grades, especially supermarket and mixed paper, have largely moved sideways this month.
Sealed Air launches hybrid bagging machine for paper mailers Sealed Air launches hybrid bagging machine for paper mailers
9/24/2025
Sealed Air Corporation, a global leader in protective packaging, is advancing its strategy as a one-stop shop for fulfillment operations with the launch of the AUTOBAG® 850HB Hybrid Bagging Machine. Photo: PRNewsfoto/Sealed Air
Groundbreaking Ceremony for a 10-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Ashkezar Groundbreaking Ceremony for a 10-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Ashkezar
9/22/2025
With the presence of the Governor of Yazd, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 10-megawatt solar power plant at Modern Paper Factory in Ashkezar was held.
Tissue World partners with VPPA for Ho Chi Minh City launch Tissue World partners with VPPA for Ho Chi Minh City launch
9/22/2025
Tissue World Ho Chi Minh City is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA), the most influential pulp and paper association in Vietnam, ahead of our launch event, taking place 25-26 November 2025 at the Equatorial Hotel.
Nefab Unveils New Fibre-Based EdgePak Collar Solutions Nefab Unveils New Fibre-Based EdgePak Collar Solutions
9/20/2025
Nefab has introduced an expanded version of its EdgePak Collar, a fibre-based alternative to wooden pallet collars designed for one-way shipments.
A warm welcome to our new and returning 2025 Chain of Custody Certificate holders A warm welcome to our new and returning 2025 Chain of Custody Certificate holders
9/20/2025
Each year, FSC Canada is honoured to welcome both new and returning members (back!) into the Chain of Custody Certificate program, where together we are making great strides in responsible forestry management and spreading awareness of the great value of FSC Certification.
Georgia-Pacific to Invest $800M in Alabama Pulp Mill Georgia-Pacific to Invest $800M in Alabama Pulp Mill
9/18/2025
Georgia-Pacific announced an $800 million investment to modernize and expand its Alabama River Cellulose mill in Perdue Hill.
Navigator Temporarily Cuts Pulp Output After Fire Navigator Temporarily Cuts Pulp Output After Fire
9/17/2025
The Navigator Company announced on 28 August 2025 that it had temporarily reduced pulp production at its Setúbal mill in Portugal following a fire in July.
Smithers: Regulations to Reshape Specialty Papers Market Smithers: Regulations to Reshape Specialty Papers Market
9/15/2025
According to a new report from Smithers, regulatory changes and sustainable innovation will shape the specialty papers market over the next five years.
USA investigate imports of high purity disolving pulp from Brazil and Norway USA investigate imports of high purity disolving pulp from Brazil and Norway
9/14/2025
US Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched an antidumping (AD) duty investigation of high purity dissolving pulp (DP) imported from Brazil and Norway and a countervailing (CV) duty investigation of imports of high purity DP from Brazil.
Twin Rivers celebrates 100 years of papermaking Twin Rivers celebrates 100 years of papermaking
9/14/2025
Twin Rivers Paper Company (“Twin Rivers”), a leading producer of specialty paper products, proudly marks a century of papermaking, operational excellence, product innovation, and a strong commitment to the communities where it operates.
Interfor to Reduce Lumber Output by 12% Across NA Interfor to Reduce Lumber Output by 12% Across NA
9/13/2025
Interfor announced plans to temporarily curtail its lumber production by approximately 145 million board feet between September and December 2025.
Sappi Expands High-Barrier Paper Range for Packaging Sappi Expands High-Barrier Paper Range for Packaging
9/13/2025
Sappi Europe is broadening its recyclable packaging portfolio with the launch of two new high-barrier papers, Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH.
Spinnova Gains Full Control of Woodspin and Suzano Finland Spinnova Gains Full Control of Woodspin and Suzano Finland
9/9/2025
Spinnova Plc has signed binding agreements to acquire all shares in Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy from Suzano S.A., securing full ownership of the joint venture entities and exclusivity rights on wood-based fibre technology.
Allocation of 1% of VAT Revenues to Industrial Estates Requested at Iran Chamber of Commerce Industry Commission Meeting Allocation of 1% of VAT Revenues to Industrial Estates Requested at Iran Chamber of Commerce Industry Commission Meeting
9/9/2025
In the recent meeting of the Industry Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, it was requested that 1% of the value-added tax (VAT) revenues be allocated to industrial estates with the aim of renovating the estates and compensating for damages to industries caused by energy outages.
Domtar Outlines 2030 Sustainability Strategy Domtar Outlines 2030 Sustainability Strategy
9/8/2025
Domtar Presents Three-Pillar Sustainability Roadmap
The Sorrowful Story of Paper Production in Iran / What Is the Main Challenge in Producing School Textbooks? The Sorrowful Story of Paper Production in Iran / What Is the Main Challenge in Producing School Textbooks?
9/7/2025
The head of the Syndicate of Paper and Cardboard Producers of Iran announced that despite the ongoing problems in securing foreign currency, energy, and liquidity in production units, this year’s school textbooks will be produced and distributed without issue.
Graphic Packaging Unveils PaperSeal® Pressed MAP Tray Graphic Packaging Unveils PaperSeal® Pressed MAP Tray
9/6/2025
Graphic Packaging International has expanded its PaperSeal® portfolio with the launch of PaperSeal® Pressed, a breakthrough in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays.
Adsorbi Opens Pilot Plant to Scale Cellulose Air Filters Adsorbi Opens Pilot Plant to Scale Cellulose Air Filters
9/4/2025
Swedish cleantech startup Adsorbi has launched its first pilot plant in Gothenburg, marking a decisive step toward commercializing its bio-based air purification technology.
Kemsley Mill Marks Progress in Fibre Line Project Kemsley Mill Marks Progress in Fibre Line Project
9/4/2025
DS Smith has reached a major milestone in its “F-Line Project” at Kemsley paper mill in Kent, with the completion of the main building for a new fibre preparation plant.
International Paper sells GCF unit, closes more sites in the USA International Paper sells GCF unit, closes more sites in the USA
9/3/2025
International Paper (IP) has unveiled a series of strategic changes aimed at strengthening its packaging operations and focusing on its core markets.
Seaman Paper launches SatinWrap Floral Seaman Paper launches SatinWrap Floral
9/2/2025
Seaman Paper announces the launch of SatinWrap Floral, a premium extension of its popular SatinWrap® product line, designed specifically for florists and floral packaging distributors.
Sustana Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report Sustana Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
9/2/2025
Sustana has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the company’s third annual review of environmental, social, and governance performance.
Metsä Board begins Simpele mill board machine upgrade Metsä Board begins Simpele mill board machine upgrade
8/30/2025
Metsä Board has launched the installation phase of a major board machine modernisation at its Simpele mill in Finland, marking a key step in its €60 million investment programme.
Mondi launches smooth brown semi extensible kraft paper Mondi launches smooth brown semi extensible kraft paper
8/30/2025
Mondi has introduced Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a new kraft paper designed to deliver both strength and smoothness for demanding packaging applications.
US paper industry announces 2024 paper recycling rates US paper industry announces 2024 paper recycling rates
8/28/2025
U.S. mills consumed more recycled paper in 2024 compared to 2023 while exports decrease

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently announced its annual paper recycling rates, with 60%-64% of paper and 69%-74% of cardboard available for recovery being recycled in the United States in 2024.
Introducing the London edition of Paper & Tissue Show Introducing the London edition of Paper & Tissue Show
8/27/2025
The Paper & Tissue Show, Packaging & Recycle Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show will take place on 11–12 November 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, bringing together global leaders from the paper, tissue, hygiene, and packaging industries.
Sappi Europe Considers Closure of Paper Machine at Kirkniemi Sappi Europe Considers Closure of Paper Machine at Kirkniemi
8/26/2025
Sappi Europe has launched a consultation process on a proposal to close Paper Machine 2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland, as part of an asset restructuring plan.
U.S. Recycled 46 Million Tons of Paper in 2024 U.S. Recycled 46 Million Tons of Paper in 2024
8/26/2025
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reports that approximately 46 million tons of paper were recycled in the United States in 2024 — the equivalent of 125,000 tons each day.
Head of the Paper and Cardboard Producers Syndicate Emphasizes Impact of “Lack of Foreign Currency” on Paper Manufacturers Head of the Paper and Cardboard Producers Syndicate Emphasizes Impact of “Lack of Foreign Currency” on Paper Manufacturers
8/25/2025
A significant portion of the equipment and materials required for paper production is imported, yet there is no allocation of foreign currency for industry players. Paper production in Iran is dependent on imports, as raw materials and coating agents must be sourced from abroad.
Top 100 Companies: A Mirror of Iran’s Economic and Industrial Policies Top 100 Companies: A Mirror of Iran’s Economic and Industrial Policies
8/23/2025
The Industrial Management Organization (IMO) has once again highlighted the nation’s most powerful enterprises through its annual ranking of the Top 100 Iranian Companies (IMI-100).
Imported Paper Piling Up in Customs / Future Market Supply Shrinking Imported Paper Piling Up in Customs / Future Market Supply Shrinking
8/21/2025
The head of the Paper and Cardboard Importers Association, referring to the lack of currency allocation for imports, said: A large portion of imported paper is stuck in customs warehouses, and traders are burdened with storage and demurrage costs.
Chillicothe Mill Closure Hits Ohio Logging Industry Chillicothe Mill Closure Hits Ohio Logging Industry
8/20/2025
The closure of Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, has delivered a major blow to the state’s logging sector.
French prices for corrugated case material continue to fall in August French prices for corrugated case material continue to fall in August
8/19/2025
After prices for brown recycled corrugated case material in France had reversed in July, further price reductions were seen in August. Price declines are reported for both brown recycled grades and white-top testliner.
Stora Enso Opens Europe’s Most Modern Packaging Board Line Stora Enso Opens Europe’s Most Modern Packaging Board Line
8/19/2025
Stora Enso has inaugurated Europe’s largest and most modern consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill in Finland, marking a €1.1 billion investment in renewable packaging.
A major milestone for paper cup recycling in the US A major milestone for paper cup recycling in the US
8/16/2025
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) , promoting the recycled materials industry in the US, for the first time added paper cups to its list of classifications for recycled materials.
Perlen Papier to cut jobs at Swiss paper mill Perlen Papier to cut jobs at Swiss paper mill
8/13/2025
Swiss newsprint producer Perlen Papier is adjusting its production costs in response to the persistently challenging market environment.
FPAC Welcomes Prime Minister Carney’s Support for Forest Sector Employees and Businesses FPAC Welcomes Prime Minister Carney’s Support for Forest Sector Employees and Businesses
8/12/2025
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney, confirming the federal government’s plan to stand with forest sector employees and businesses as the industry weathers current trade and market challenges.
Tumut Mill Earns 2025 Award for Sustainability Leadership Tumut Mill Earns 2025 Award for Sustainability Leadership
8/12/2025
The pulp and paper team at the Tumut mill has been honored with the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the 2025 Business Snowy Valleys Awards.
Rottneros responds to market pressure with impairment and staff cuts Rottneros responds to market pressure with impairment and staff cuts
8/11/2025
Rottneros is lowering the book value of fixed assets at its Rottneros mill, citing continued weakness in the market for chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP).
New pulp mill boosts Suzano';s sales and revenue in Q2 2025 New pulp mill boosts Suzano';s sales and revenue in Q2 2025
8/10/2025
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announces its results for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), reporting sales of 3.7 million tonnes of pulp and paper.

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