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LatamPAPER 2026 Heads to Buenos Aires LatamPAPER 2026 Heads to Buenos Aires
11/20/2025
LatamPAPER Argentina 2026 will bring together key leaders and decision-makers from Latin America’s pulp and paper industry at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel on May 13–14, 2026.
Sappi Europe to Raise Prices for Coated Mechanical Reels Sappi Europe to Raise Prices for Coated Mechanical Reels
11/19/2025
Sappi Europe has announced a 5–7% price increase across its Coated Mechanical Reels portfolio, effective January 1, 2026.
Flexible cobot offers automation without upfront investment Flexible cobot offers automation without upfront investment
11/19/2025
Robot-based palletising continues to grow as a solution to reduce time, labour and cost in increasingly dynamic production and logistics environments. Now, US-based company Tutor Intelligence is launching a new cobot palletising system specifically built for high-SKU operations — without the usual capital investment.
Hinojosa acquires ASV Packaging, adds 200 employees in France Hinojosa acquires ASV Packaging, adds 200 employees in France
11/19/2025
Hinojosa Packaging Group has finalised the acquisition of ASV Packaging, a French benchmark in folding cartons for the food and consumer goods sectors, with more than 34 years of expertise. This marks the culmination of the process launched in July 2023, when Hinojosa acquired a 49% stake in the French company.
Sonoco Completes ThermoSafe Sale to Arsenal Sonoco Completes ThermoSafe Sale to Arsenal
11/18/2025
Sonoco Products Company announced the completion of the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit to Arsenal Capital Partners, a specialized private equity firm, for a total purchase price of up to $725 million.
Graphic Packaging’s Waco Mill Begins Paperboard Production Graphic Packaging’s Waco Mill Begins Paperboard Production
11/17/2025
Graphic Packaging has achieved a key milestone at its new recycled paperboard facility in Waco, Texas, where the mill produced its first commercially saleable rolls in October—well ahead of schedule.
Extending Reel Spool Life with Ultrasonic Testing Extending Reel Spool Life with Ultrasonic Testing
11/16/2025
Enhancing the Longevity of Paper Machine Reel Spools through Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing
AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report
11/15/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly report on October 31.
EPAT 4.2 Launch Adds EUDR, Ethics, and Rights Indicators EPAT 4.2 Launch Adds EUDR, Ethics, and Rights Indicators
11/12/2025
The Environmental Paper Assessment Tool (EPAT) has released Version 4.2, enhancing its position as a leading platform for evaluating the environmental and social performance of paper and packaging supply chains.
Fripa starts construction of tissue machine in Miltenberg Fripa starts construction of tissue machine in Miltenberg
11/10/2025
German hygiene paper manufacturer Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG has started construction work on its new paper machine (PM 8) at its Miltenberg site. The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project took place on 29 October.
UPM unveils premium label materials for wine and spirits UPM unveils premium label materials for wine and spirits
11/9/2025
UPM Adhesive Materials has unveiled a curated collection of Premium Performance label materials for wine and spirits packaging.
Ence Accelerates Transition to Specialty Pulps and Renewables Ence Accelerates Transition to Specialty Pulps and Renewables
11/8/2025
Amid a challenging pulp market, Ence is accelerating its transformation into a specialty pulp producer and renewable energy leader, reinforcing both its competitiveness and sustainability strategy.
Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland
11/6/2025
Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland
Diverging trends on European recovered paper markets Diverging trends on European recovered paper markets
11/6/2025
The recovered paper markets in Italy and the UK took noticeably different paths in October.
Upcoming event: Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 Upcoming event: Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026
11/5/2025
Barcelona hosts Europe’s leading pulp, paper and packaging conference, bringing together mills, recyclers, suppliers, traders, policymakers and investors.
Kruger Halts Corner Brook Mill Amid Water Shortage Kruger Halts Corner Brook Mill Amid Water Shortage
11/4/2025
Kruger has announced a temporary shutdown of newsprint production at its Corner Brook Pulp and Paper mill in Newfoundland and Labrador, citing critically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir that restrict energy supply from Deer Lake Power.
GCP Paper USA Advances Construction of New Texas Plant GCP Paper USA Advances Construction of New Texas Plant
11/3/2025
GCP Paper USA, Inc. has shared an upd‌ate on the construction of its new manufacturing complex in Montgomery County, Texas, marking a key step in the company’s expansion across the North American market.
Lessebo Paper wins the Swedish Design Award 2025 Lessebo Paper wins the Swedish Design Award 2025
11/3/2025
Lessebo Paper announces that the company has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Design Award 2025 for its launch of Lessebo Texture – The Paper Player, created in collaboration with F&B Happy.
Billerud reports structural overcapacity weighing on the board markets in Europe. Billerud reports structural overcapacity weighing on the board markets in Europe.
11/2/2025
Demand from the packaging industry in Europe was subdued in the third quarter of 2025 and Billerud expects the adverse conditions on the markets for its board products to continue in the fourth quarter.
Mill Sale Finalized; BMI Launches Bioveld North Inc. Mill Sale Finalized; BMI Launches Bioveld North Inc.
11/1/2025
BMI Group has officially completed its purchase of the former Espanola pulp and paper mill, marking a new chapter for the Northern Ontario site.
$29 Million Government Support Restarts Kap Paper Mill $29 Million Government Support Restarts Kap Paper Mill
10/30/2025
The future of hundreds of jobs in Northern Ontario has been secured as the Kap Paper mill in Kapuskasing prepares to resume operations following a combined $29 million financial aid package from the provincial and federal governments.
Norske Skog cuts jobs and costs to boost competitiveness Norske Skog cuts jobs and costs to boost competitiveness
10/29/2025
Norway's publication and packaging paper manufacturer Norske Skog plans to downsize its operational and support functions by up to 200 positions in order to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Metsä Board completes investment project at Finnish Simpele board mill Metsä Board completes investment project at Finnish Simpele board mill
10/28/2025
Metsä Board has completed the modernisation project at its Simpele folding boxboard (FBB) mill.
China tightens import rules for dry recycled pulp China tightens import rules for dry recycled pulp
10/27/2025
New import rules for dry recycled pulp in China are expected to impact global supply chains.
Oppboga Bruk collaborates with Stora Enso on Ensovelvet Oppboga Bruk collaborates with Stora Enso on Ensovelvet
10/27/2025
Stora Enso is collaborating with Oppboga Bruk AB, leading producer of multiply paperboard for signs, displays and packaging, for the lamination and sale of Stora Enso’s newly launched Ensovelvet™ – an uncoated solid bleached sulphate board.
Norske Skog streamlines operations and cuts jobs Norske Skog streamlines operations and cuts jobs
10/25/2025
Facing declining demand for publication paper and rising production costs, Norske Skog has announced a series of efficiency and cost-reduction measures aimed at improving profitability and competitiveness.
Taiga Group acquires Kondopoga in Russia Taiga Group acquires Kondopoga in Russia
10/23/2025
Taiga Group acquires Kondopoga in Russia
Pressure on prices of white woodfree envelope paper in Germany Pressure on prices of white woodfree envelope paper in Germany
10/23/2025
On the German market for envelope paper, the previously reported price pressure was confirmed during the third quarter.
Altri Biotek to invest in new 7-effect evaporation line Altri Biotek to invest in new 7-effect evaporation line
10/22/2025
Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal.
Lucart to take over majority stake in tissue converter Eurocarta Lucart to take over majority stake in tissue converter Eurocarta
10/21/2025
Italian tissue products manufacturer Lucart will expand in Italy. The company announced it had signed a binding agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Italian tissue converter Cartindustria Eurocarta.
Jartek supply green and dry sorting lines to Japanese sawmill Jartek supply green and dry sorting lines to Japanese sawmill
10/20/2025
Jartek has signed a significant contract with the Japanese sawmill company Kushiro Wood Products (KWP). The delivery includes green and dry sorting lines as well as conveyors from the sawline. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2028.
UPM Expands in Southeast Asia with New Vietnam Terminal UPM Expands in Southeast Asia with New Vietnam Terminal
10/19/2025
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with a new slitting and distribution terminal in Northern Vietnam.
Packaging Corporation of America to Close Multiple Sites Packaging Corporation of America to Close Multiple Sites
10/18/2025
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) plans to shut down several of its production sites by the end of the year, according to notices filed this month under the U.S. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
Borregaard Secures NOK 15M Grant for Biomer Project Borregaard Secures NOK 15M Grant for Biomer Project
10/16/2025
Borregaard has received a NOK 15 million grant from the Research Council of Norway (NFR) to advance its Biomer innovation project, which aims to develop bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived polycarboxylates used in agriculture, industry, and household products.
DS Smith and BSH Replace EPS with Fibre-Based Packaging DS Smith and BSH Replace EPS with Fibre-Based Packaging
10/15/2025
DS Smith has partnered with BSH Nazarje, part of the BSH Home Appliances Group in Slovenia, to eliminate expanded polystyrene (EPS) from the packaging of household blenders.
UPM Confirms Closure of Paper Production at Kaukas Mill UPM Confirms Closure of Paper Production at Kaukas Mill
10/13/2025
UPM has confirmed it will permanently end paper production at its Kaukas site during the fourth quarter of this year, following the conclusion of employee consultation processes.
VPK Packaging Boosts Capacity with New Corrugator in Belgium VPK Packaging Boosts Capacity with New Corrugator in Belgium
10/13/2025
VPK Packaging Belgium has installed a new 2.80-metre BHS corrugator at its Erembodegem site, replacing its previous 2.50-metre machine.
Kruger Invests $16M to Boost Recycling Hub in Trois-Rivières Kruger Invests $16M to Boost Recycling Hub in Trois-Rivières
10/12/2025
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Trois-Rivières will see a new $16-million recycling facility as Kruger consolidates its operations in the Mauricie region, aiming to strengthen fibre supply for its containerboard mill and reduce transportation emissions.
Recycled board producer FM Cartiere in crisis mode Recycled board producer FM Cartiere in crisis mode
10/11/2025
Italian recycled cartonboard manufacturer FM Cartiere is in crisis due to ongoing difficult market conditions, according to reports from the Piedmont regional government.
Metsä Tissue to invest in quality intelligent system at Mariestad mill Metsä Tissue to invest in quality intelligent system at Mariestad mill
10/11/2025
Valmet to deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill’s tissue machine PM 35. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Falling pulp and TiO2 prices leave their marks on decor paper price talks Falling pulp and TiO2 prices leave their marks on decor paper price talks
10/9/2025
Slow start in September after weak August business
Felix Schoeller to invest €13m in German production sites Felix Schoeller to invest €13m in German production sites
10/8/2025
After the closure of the Penig mill, decor paper producer Felix Schoeller has now announced investments in its other German sites
Interfor Launches $125M Bought Deal Share Offering Interfor Launches $125M Bought Deal Share Offering
10/8/2025
Interfor Corporation has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by RBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank for a $125 million bought deal public offering of common shares.
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Strategic Canadian Industries Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Strategic Canadian Industries
10/7/2025
September 5, 2025 (Ottawa) Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the federal government’s announcement of new measures to support trade-exposed Canadian businesses and employees and to enable economic transformation.
Greif’s Private Fleet Delivers Savings and Efficiency Greif’s Private Fleet Delivers Savings and Efficiency
10/6/2025
Greif is highlighting the impact of its private trucking fleet as a key driver of efficiency, cost savings, and improved customer service.
Canadian Innovation Powers Breakthrough in Packaging Canadian Innovation Powers Breakthrough in Packaging
10/4/2025
CelluForce, a global leader in cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), has unveiled CelluShield™, a bio-sourced barrier coating that makes flexible packaging both recyclable and high-performing.
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.

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