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DS Smith invests over €25M into its existing Polish facilities DS Smith invests over €25M into its existing Polish facilities
11/12/2024
DS Smith is increasing innovation footprint in the Polish marketplace with an investment of over €25M into existing facilities. The investment is for production lines and machinery parks in Kielce, Bełchatów, and Sosnowiec.
Sappi financial results for fourth quarter and full year exceeds expectations; dividend declared Sappi financial results for fourth quarter and full year exceeds expectations; dividend declared
11/12/2024
Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Following a strong last quarter, I am pleased we were able to exceed our expectations for the year with Adjusted EBITDA* of US$684 million for the year ended September 2024.
Lenzing Nonwovens expands its Lenzing Lyocell dry fiber portfolio Lenzing Nonwovens expands its Lenzing Lyocell dry fiber portfolio
11/9/2024
Lenzing Nonwovens, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers, is proud to announce the expansion of its Lenzing Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio with two new cellulosic fibers – a fine dry fiber that delivers strength and softness and a coarse dry fiber which provides enhanced liquid and air flow.
Sylvamo and International Paper end Georgetown mill supply agreement Sylvamo and International Paper end Georgetown mill supply agreement
11/9/2024
Sylvamo and International Paper are mutually terminating a supply agreement for uncoated freesheet, bristols and specialty papers at the Georgetown, South Carolina, mill. The agreement will terminate Dec. 31, 2024.
Domtar Bolsters Receipt Paper Business with Iconex Acquisition Domtar Bolsters Receipt Paper Business with Iconex Acquisition
11/6/2024
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the thermal paper sector, Domtar Corporation announced it has acquired the North American point-of-sale (POS) receipt business of Iconex Paper from Atlas Holdings.
Irving Pulp & Paper and Irving Tissue Saint John Complete Major Shutdown Accident-Free Irving Pulp & Paper and Irving Tissue Saint John Complete Major Shutdown Accident-Free
11/6/2024
Irving Pulp & Paper and Irving Tissue Saint John have successfully concluded a major 15-day shutdown, completing critical upgrades and maintenance without a single safety incident.
Aldar Tissue Opens €15M Dublin Facility to Boost Local Production and Sustainability Aldar Tissue Opens €15M Dublin Facility to Boost Local Production and Sustainability
11/2/2024
Ireland’s largest tissue paper manufacturer, Aldar Tissue, has officially opened a new €15 million production facility in Rathcoole, Dublin, marking a significant boost in local production capacity and a step forward in sustainability.
Ahlstrom Completes Sale of Aspa Pulp Mill to Sweden Timber Ahlstrom Completes Sale of Aspa Pulp Mill to Sweden Timber
11/2/2024
Ahlstrom has announced the successful completion of the divestment of its Aspa pulp mill in Sweden to Sweden Timber.
The Recyclability of Papers Bags Should Not Be Controversial The Recyclability of Papers Bags Should Not Be Controversial
11/2/2024
Paper bags have been back in the news recently due to a decision by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) on their new bag supplier.
Metsä Group Celebrates Grand Opening of Pioneering Bioproduct Factory in Kemi Metsä Group Celebrates Grand Opening of Pioneering Bioproduct Factory in Kemi
10/29/2024
Stora Enso has announced its decision to discontinue the divestment process of its Beihai packaging board production site and forestry business in China.
Oppboga Bruk Celebrates Major Investment with Launch of New KLM3 Production Line Oppboga Bruk Celebrates Major Investment with Launch of New KLM3 Production Line
10/27/2024
Oppboga Bruk AB, a prominent Swedish paperboard producer, celebrated a milestone in its history with the official inauguration of its new KLM3 production line.
Huhtamaki Expands Production in Northern Ireland Huhtamaki Expands Production in Northern Ireland
10/27/2024
In a move reflecting the shifting landscape of the packaging industry, Finnish multinational Huhtamaki has announced the commencement of smooth molded fiber (SMF) production at its existing facility in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.
Rooted in Sustainability: Atlantic Packaging’s Journey Unveiled in New ESG Report Rooted in Sustainability: Atlantic Packaging’s Journey Unveiled in New ESG Report
10/27/2024
In Atlantic Packaging’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, President Sean Weir shares the company’s ongoing dedication to sustainable practices.
De Iuliis wins major contract for revamping paper machine at San Martino paper mill De Iuliis wins major contract for revamping paper machine at San Martino paper mill
10/27/2024
In a significant development within the paper industry, De Iuliis C & A has been awarded a new contract to revamp the paper machine at San Martino Paper Mill.
Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland
10/27/2024
Huhtamaki announces the commencement of smooth molded fiber (SMF) production at Huhtamaki’s existing molded fiber facility in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.
Metsä Board Unveils Innovative Lightweight Packaging for HejBuddy Cosmetics Metsä Board Unveils Innovative Lightweight Packaging for HejBuddy Cosmetics
10/26/2024
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has developed a groundbreaking lightweight micro-flute packaging solution for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy.
Palm Paper Mill Launches Construction of New High-Tech Corrugated Cardboard Center in Bavaria Palm Paper Mill Launches Construction of New High-Tech Corrugated Cardboard Center in Bavaria
10/22/2024
The Palm paper mill is set to begin construction on a new state-of-the-art corrugated cardboard center in Alzenau, Bavaria.
SVP makes SEK50 per share public offer for Nordic Paper SVP makes SEK50 per share public offer for Nordic Paper
10/21/2024
Nordic Paper's major shareholder Shanying International Holding has irrevocably committed to accept the offer. Independent members of the Board of Directors recommend shareholders not to accept the offer by SVP which is considered not fair and below the value of the company.
Metsä Group plans to end its plywood production in Suolahti Metsä Group plans to end its plywood production in Suolahti
10/21/2024
Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, plans to discontinue plywood production in Suolahti, Finland.
UPM Specialty Papers to display new co-created recyclable packaging solutions UPM Specialty Papers to display new co-created recyclable packaging solutions
10/19/2024
UPM Specialty Papers will attend Pack Expo International 2024.
Stora Enso opens dry forming production unit in Skene, Sweden Stora Enso opens dry forming production unit in Skene, Sweden
10/19/2024
Stora Enso proudly announces the opening of its groundbreaking dry forming production unit in Skene, Sweden.
Stora Enso Opens Innovative Dry Forming Production Unit in Skene, Sweden Stora Enso Opens Innovative Dry Forming Production Unit in Skene, Sweden
10/19/2024
Stora Enso has officially opened its cutting-edge dry forming production unit in Skene, Sweden.
Runtech delivers a vacuum system to Canan Paper, Türkiye Runtech delivers a vacuum system to Canan Paper, Türkiye
10/15/2024
Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system to Canan Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS in Mersin, Türkiye.
Georgia-Pacific Unveils $425 Million Dixie® Plant in Jackson Georgia-Pacific Unveils $425 Million Dixie® Plant in Jackson
10/15/2024
Georgia-Pacific has officially opened its new Dixie® tableware manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee.
Stora Enso plans sale of forest assets in Sweden Stora Enso plans sale of forest assets in Sweden
10/8/2024
Stora Enso is preparing to sell approximately 12% of its total forest assets of 1.4 million hectares in Sweden.
Clearwater Provides an Update of Impact on Operations From Hurricane Helene Clearwater Provides an Update of Impact on Operations From Hurricane Helene
10/8/2024
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW), a premier supplier of bleached paperboard and quality consumer tissue, today announced that it temporarily suspended operations at its Augusta, Georgia paperboard facility and its Shelby, North Carolina tissue facility due to the impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Stora Enso Plans Sale of Swedish Forest Assets Stora Enso Plans Sale of Swedish Forest Assets
10/6/2024
Stora Enso is preparing to sell approximately 12% of its 1.4 million hectares of forest assets in Sweden, equating to around 168,000 hectares.
Cepi Welcomes EUDR Implementation Delay Cepi Welcomes EUDR Implementation Delay
10/6/2024
On October 1, 2024, the European Commission proposed a one-year delay in the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at curbing deforestation linked to commodities.
MIAC 2024, the Paper Industry exhibition, awaits you next week in Lucca, Italy MIAC 2024, the Paper Industry exhibition, awaits you next week in Lucca, Italy
10/6/2024
The 30th edition of the MIAC exhibition in Italy sees the participation of 250 international Exhibitors. The event also includes 3 international conferences.
UK: Prices for ordinary RCP grades falling more slowly than expected UK: Prices for ordinary RCP grades falling more slowly than expected
10/2/2024
Low arising keep UK recovered paper prices high.
Cepi-Commissioned Study Highlights Rapid Rise of Wood Fibre-Based Biorefineries in Europe Cepi-Commissioned Study Highlights Rapid Rise of Wood Fibre-Based Biorefineries in Europe
9/30/2024
A new study commissioned by Cepi highlights rapid growth in Europe’s wood fibre-based biorefinery sector, which has more than doubled its turnover to €6 billion since 2021.
New Action Centre to Assist Over 330 Laid-Off Workers in Terrace Bay New Action Centre to Assist Over 330 Laid-Off Workers in Terrace Bay
9/30/2024
The Ontario government is committing nearly $280,000 to establish a new action centre aimed at helping over 330 workers affected by layoffs at the AV Terrace Bay pulp mill.
Glatfelter Unveils Sustainable Espresso Lid Solution for Single-Serve Coffee Market Glatfelter Unveils Sustainable Espresso Lid Solution for Single-Serve Coffee Market
9/30/2024
Glatfelter Corporation, a global leader in engineered materials, has announced a significant breakthrough in sustainable packaging for the single-serve coffee industry.
Finnish Forest Industry Expert Warns Against Over-Reliance on Carbon Sinks Finnish Forest Industry Expert Warns Against Over-Reliance on Carbon Sinks
9/29/2024
In an insightful blog post, Heikki Vierimaa, Senior Adviser for Energy at Forest Industries Finland, challenges the effectiveness of carbon sink-centered climate policies.
Mondi Introduces Plastic-Free Protective Mailer for Sustainable eCommerce Packaging Mondi Introduces Plastic-Free Protective Mailer for Sustainable eCommerce Packaging
9/29/2024
Mondi has unveiled a new fully recyclable Protective Mailer made entirely of paper, addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly eCommerce packaging solutions.
Metsä Fibre takes temporary commercial downtime at Joutseno pulp mill Metsä Fibre takes temporary commercial downtime at Joutseno pulp mill
9/29/2024
Metsä's Joutseno pulp mill is undergoing a market-related downtime. In parallel, the company will reconstruct the roof of the mill's bailing plant building.
Strike at DS Smith';;s packaging plants in France Strike at DS Smith';;s packaging plants in France
9/28/2024
A strike by employees at DS Smith's packaging plants in France began on Monday this week. A company spokesperson told Euwid that work has resumed in most of the plants on strike to date, with the exception of three, where negotiations are still ongoing regarding the resumption of work.
Mercer announces downtime at its Peace River mill Mercer announces downtime at its Peace River mill
9/28/2024
Mercer International Inc. announced that its Peace River mill has taken downtime to complete necessary repairs to the mill’s digester after experiencing a mechanical failure.
West Fraser announces indefinite curtailment of Lake Butler sawmill West Fraser announces indefinite curtailment of Lake Butler sawmill
9/24/2024
West Fraser Timber recently that it will indefinitely curtail its sawmill in Lake Butler, Florida by the end of this month. Today's decision is the result of high fiber costs and soft lumber markets.
Kruger invests in ultra-clean pulp production in Kamloops Kruger invests in ultra-clean pulp production in Kamloops
9/23/2024
Canada's Kruger Inc. will invest CAD 32.4m to produce new grades of ultra-clean pulp at its Kamloops mill in British Columbia.
Stora Enso and Northvolt continue to cooperate Stora Enso and Northvolt continue to cooperate
9/23/2024
A Stora Enso spokesperson con-firmed to Euwid that the co-operation with Northvolt in the production of components for green vehicle batteries will continue.
Germany: graphic paper producers are considering a new attempt to raise prices Germany: graphic paper producers are considering a new attempt to raise prices
9/23/2024
As September has failed to live up to expectations, the companies in the fine paper segment in Germany are looking ahead to October.
Paper Excellence Cancels Prince Albert Pulp Mill Restart Paper Excellence Cancels Prince Albert Pulp Mill Restart
9/18/2024
Paper Excellence Canada has announced it will not proceed with the planned restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill in Saskatchewan, citing unfavorable market and economic conditions.
Brazil Urges EU to Delay Implementation of Deforestation Law Brazil Urges EU to Delay Implementation of Deforestation Law
9/18/2024
Brazil has formally requested that the European Union postpone the implementation of its new deforestation law, citing concerns over potential impacts on trade relations.
Mondi Achieves Over 95% Certified Base Paper for Release Liners Mondi Achieves Over 95% Certified Base Paper for Release Liners
9/18/2024
Mondi, a prominent player in the sustainable packaging and paper industry, has announced that it has switched more than 95% of its release liners and extrusion solutions to base paper sourced from PEFC and FSC™ certified materials.
Canfor Comments on BC Assets Canfor Comments on BC Assets
9/16/2024
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2024 - As indicated in its September 4 announcement of the closure of the Plateau and Fort St. John operations, Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) remains committed to exploring opportunities to divest some of its northern BC tenure to support other BC manufacturers who are facing similar challenges accessing economic fibre to support their operations.
Bridging the Gap: How Businesses Can Drive Consumer Behavior Towards a Circular Economy Bridging the Gap: How Businesses Can Drive Consumer Behavior Towards a Circular Economy
9/16/2024
The transition to a circular economy faces a significant challenge: the gap between consumers' intentions and actions.
Kemsley Paper Mill Celebrates a Century of Innovation and Sustainability Kemsley Paper Mill Celebrates a Century of Innovation and Sustainability
9/16/2024
As Kemsley Paper Mill marks its centennial year in 2024, it stands as a testament to a century of innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to sustainability in the paper industry.

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