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International Paper to acquire DS Smith International Paper to acquire DS Smith
4/17/2024
International Paper (IP) and DS Smith announced that they have reached a takeover agreement, resulting in a 66.3 per cent ownership of IP in the combined company and 33.7 per cent for DS Smith shareholders, implying a transaction value of about $9.9bn.
Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility Poland’s Aquila Września invests in new corrugated cardboard facility
4/15/2024
Project to expand output capacity Polish corrugated cardboard maker Aquila Września has launched construction work on a new production hall wirh a surface of about 13,000 sq. m.
Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business Georgia-Pacific investing more than $150 million to grow consumer tissue business
4/15/2024
Georgia-Pacific recently announced an investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a paper machine at its mill in Wauna, Oregon.
The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China
4/15/2024
The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel, is being celebrated by Suzano, the largest market pulp producer globally, and Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, one of the largest maritime transportation companies.
The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China The world’s largest woodpulp specialized vessel completes its first journey to China
4/14/2024
The conclusion of the first journey of ‘Green Santos’, the world’s largest wood pulp vessel
First glimmers of hope on Poland’s paper and board markets First glimmers of hope on Poland’s paper and board markets
4/13/2024
Prices rise or stabilise in many segments during Q1
Model postpones start-up of paper machine in Eilenburg Model postpones start-up of paper machine in Eilenburg
4/13/2024
The new containerboard machine at Model’s Eilenburg plant will start up in early or mid-June, a company spokesperson told EUWID.
Heinzel to start talks on closure of Raubling plant Heinzel to start talks on closure of Raubling plant
4/13/2024
Heinzel has announced plans to close its Raubling containerboard plant.
EveryLife donates more than 523,000 diapers and 123,000 wipes EveryLife donates more than 523,000 diapers and 123,000 wipes
4/8/2024
Company makes generous contribution to families in need through the “Buy For a Cause” program
Metsä Fibre is negotiating possible layoffs at the bioproducts mill in Kemi Metsä Fibre is negotiating possible layoffs at the bioproducts mill in Kemi
4/8/2024
Negotiations are taking place due to a long interruption in production caused by a gas explosion at the evaporation plant
Finnish unions suspend strike on 8 April Finnish unions suspend strike on 8 April
4/6/2024
SAK will reassess situation on 18 April
Stora Enso starting up mills in Finland Stora Enso starting up mills in Finland
4/6/2024
Stora Enso is restarting production at its Finnish mills this and next week.
UPM';;s Finnish mills are resuming production UPM';;s Finnish mills are resuming production
4/6/2024
UPM has started ramping up production at the Finnish mills that were affected by the strikes in the logistics sector.
Ekman buys Allan Morris Recycling Ekman buys Allan Morris Recycling
4/4/2024
Ekman & Co has increased its footprint in Britain. The company has announced the acquisition of Allan Morris Recycling (AM Recycling Ltd) of Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales, effective on 26 March 2024.
Turkey plans safeguard measures of $200/t on CCM imports from Europe Turkey plans safeguard measures of $200/t on CCM imports from Europe
4/4/2024
Public hearing planned on 4 April
Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion
4/2/2024
Metsä Group has interrupted pulp and containerboard production at the Kemi industrial complex in Finland after a gas explosion in the evaporation plant at Metsä Fibre's Kemi pulp mill on 21 March.
Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion Metsä Group: long shutdown at Kemi mill after explosion
4/2/2024
Metsä Group has interrupted pulp and containerboard production at the Kemi industrial complex in Finland after a gas explosion in the evaporation plant at Metsä Fibre's Kemi pulp mill on 21 March.
Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers Sappi Europe announces another price increase for fine papers
4/2/2024
Sappi Europe has restarted price negotiations for fine papers, the company announced.
Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy
3/27/2024
The sentiment on the Italian recovered paper market is positive. Although the general private consumption situation has not improved, the outlook is brightening and prices of some grades are trending higher.
Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills Stora Enso temporarily idles Imatra and Oulu mills
3/27/2024
Stora Enso has confirmed that the company started fully ramping down its Imatra and Oulu mills on Sunday due to ongoing political strikes that are hitting ports and transportation in Finland.
Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled Mayr-Melnhof';;s Kotkamills site to be temporarily idled
3/27/2024
Due to the continued strikes at Finnish ports, Mayr-Melnhof's Koktamills site will temporarily cease production.
RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant RDM plans to close Blendecques cartonboard plant
3/16/2024
Reno de Medici (RDM) will exit cartonboard production in France.
Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes Metsä Group to suspend pulp and kraftliner production at Kemi mill due to strikes
3/16/2024
The temporary shutdowns will effect deliveries to customers and are expected to have a significant financial impact, Metsä Group says.
Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland Metsä group to take downtime at two pulp mills due to strikes in Finland
3/14/2024
Temporary closures amid ongoing strikes in the transport and logistic sector are also planned at UPM and Stora Enso mills, reports Finnish public broadcaster Yle.
Recycled containerboard prices in Germany start rising Recycled containerboard prices in Germany start rising
3/14/2024
Price negotiations for brown recycled corrugated case material on the German market entered into the final stretch at the end of February.
Nordic Paper explores potential sale of the company in response to Shanying';;;;s divestment plans Nordic Paper explores potential sale of the company in response to Shanying';;;;s divestment plans
3/14/2024
Swedish kraft and greaseproof paper producer Nordic paper announced that it would initiate a process to "explore potential interest from third parties for all shares in the company" after major shareholder Shanying International had announced that it intends to sell all or part of its stake in Nordic Paper.
Hamburger Containerboard announces price increase Hamburger Containerboard announces price increase
3/12/2024
Hamburger Containerboard has announced plans for a price hike for white containerboard grades.
Mondi awarded the coveted Fastmarket PPI Award Mondi awarded the coveted Fastmarket PPI Award
3/11/2024
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been awarded the coveted Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping.
Unipak Hellas orders ABB gear for Greek mill Unipak Hellas orders ABB gear for Greek mill
3/11/2024
Delivery made Greece’s Unipak Hellas has received the microwave consistency meters the company ordered for its pulp and paper mill from Swedish-Swiss company ABB.
Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement in principle on merger, extend PUSU deadline Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement in principle on merger, extend PUSU deadline
3/10/2024
Packaging giants Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith.
Huhtamaki to close two packaging plants in China Huhtamaki to close two packaging plants in China
3/9/2024
Finnish packaging producer Huhtamaki plans to concentrate its production in China at fewer locations.
Reno de Medici restarts Villa Santa Lucia board mill as planned Reno de Medici restarts Villa Santa Lucia board mill as planned
3/9/2024
Reno de Medici’s (RDM) cartonboard plant in Villa Santa Lucia in Italy is up and running again.
Advanced industries Packaging sells Turkish sack plant to textiles manufacturer Advanced industries Packaging sells Turkish sack plant to textiles manufacturer
3/9/2024
Paper sack producer Advanced Industries Packaging (AIP) will divest its Turkish sack plant in Izmir.
Suzano invests R$18.6 billion in 2023 Suzano invests R$18.6 billion in 2023
3/6/2024
The company's record annual investment, which turns 100 years old in 2024, includes the construction of the largest single pulp line in the world.
Irving Pulp & Paper invests $110 Million in Woodyard Irving Pulp & Paper invests $110 Million in Woodyard
3/6/2024
The woodyard at Irving Pulp & Paper in west Saint John, New Brunswick is reaching new heights in technological advancement with a $110-million project to upd‌ate how the site receives and stores woodchips.
Woodfree uncoated paper producers launch new price hike initiative Woodfree uncoated paper producers launch new price hike initiative
3/5/2024
The price hike attempt targets deliveries as of the start of the second quarter.
Domtar to halt operations at Arkansas paper mill Domtar to halt operations at Arkansas paper mill
3/3/2024
Plans to shut down facility U.S. paper manufacturer Domtar is planning to indefinitely stop production activities at its Ashdown paper mill in the state of Arkansas.
Valmet’s social responsibility program continues with several area-specific projects around the world Valmet’s social responsibility program continues with several area-specific projects around the world
3/3/2024
Valmet expanded its global social responsibility program with several area-specific local projects promoting science, nature and equal opportunities in 2022.
DS Smith to upgrade fibre line at Kemsley paper mill DS Smith to upgrade fibre line at Kemsley paper mill
3/2/2024
British paper and packaging company DS Smith has unveiled a £48m (€56m) investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) for the PM 3 at the Kemsley paper mill in Kent.
DS Smith sheetfeeding plant in Louth closed on 29 February DS Smith sheetfeeding plant in Louth closed on 29 February
3/2/2024
DS Smith Packaging has provided more details on the closure of the Louth site, affecting 70 staff.
Turkish Ministry of Trade requests safeguard measures on CCM imports from Europe Turkish Ministry of Trade requests safeguard measures on CCM imports from Europe
2/29/2024
In January, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey has requested safeguard measures within the WTO regulations regarding imports of corrugated case material, mainly from Europe.
Prices for mixed paper and OCC slightly up in Britain in February Prices for mixed paper and OCC slightly up in Britain in February
2/29/2024
The British recovered paper industry continues to face weak demand and low collection volumes as well as the ongoing shipping crisis in February.
Reno de Medici to restart Villa Santa Lucia board mill Reno de Medici to restart Villa Santa Lucia board mill
2/29/2024
The closure of Reno de Medici's (RDM) Villa Santa Lucia board mill in Italy has been averted.
Fedrigoni acquires assets of US company Mohawk Fedrigoni acquires assets of US company Mohawk
2/27/2024
Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is further expanding its business and has now announced its third acquisition this year.
New Andritz line successfully produces first fibers for Pavatex, France New Andritz line successfully produces first fibers for Pavatex, France
2/24/2024
Andritz has delivered a second fiber production line to Pavatex, a member of Soprema Group.
Voith boosts production quality and efficiency on WEIG';;;;s BM 6 in Mayen Voith boosts production quality and efficiency on WEIG';;;;s BM 6 in Mayen
2/24/2024
Board manufacturer WEIG is relying on Voith's technology expertise to upgrade its BM 6 at the Mayen mill in Germany to stabilize production quality.
Mondi boosts eco-friendly packaging with expanded EcoWicketBags production Mondi boosts eco-friendly packaging with expanded EcoWicketBags production
2/24/2024
Mondi, a leader in paper and packaging, is escalating the production of its innovative EcoWicketBags at the Szada facility in Hungary, responding to the surging demand for eco-conscious packaging solutions in the home and personal care (HPC) industry.
Vicksburg Containerboard Mill made eligible for $88 million in grant funding Vicksburg Containerboard Mill made eligible for $88 million in grant funding
2/21/2024
New project The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to pick Vicksburg Containerboard Mill, a plant owned by International Paper, to take part in a feasibility study that could generate a grant worth up to $88 million for a carbon capture pilot.

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