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AV Terrace Bay Fined $525K for Environmental Violations AV Terrace Bay Fined $525K for Environmental Violations
7/30/2025
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has fined AV Terrace Bay Inc. $525,000 following convictions for two violations of the province’s Environmental Protection Act.
Mondi Rotatrim Rebrands with Local Identity and Purpose Mondi Rotatrim Rebrands with Local Identity and Purpose
7/29/2025
Mondi has introduced a new brand identity for Mondi Rotatrim, one of South Africa’s most recognized premium office paper brands.
Lecta Expands EraCup Line for Sustainable Paper Cups Lecta Expands EraCup Line for Sustainable Paper Cups
7/29/2025
Lecta has announced an expansion of its EraCup range, introducing several new board grades tailored to the evolving sustainability requirements of food and beverage packaging.
UPM expands advanced label material capacity in the USA UPM expands advanced label material capacity in the USA
7/28/2025
UPM's subsidiary UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as Raflatac, plans to increase its capacities for advanced labels. The company announced it would implement new proprietary coating technology at its Mills River factory in North Carolina, USA, which would significantly raise production.
Hood Container announces $118.9 million in mill modernization project Hood Container announces $118.9 million in mill modernization project
7/28/2025
The Hood Container paper mill was first opened in the late 1950s by Crown Zellerbach and later operated under Tembec. Since taking ownership in 2015, Hood Container has invested more than $160 million in the facility.
Canfor Expands in Europe Through Vida AB’s New Deal Canfor Expands in Europe Through Vida AB’s New Deal
7/27/2025
Canfor Corporation has announced that its majority-owned Swedish subsidiary, Vida AB, has signed an agreement to acquire AB Karl Hedin Sågverk.
HERGEN to supply a new iNOVAFLOW Headbox to CAPRIMA HERGEN to supply a new iNOVAFLOW Headbox to CAPRIMA
7/27/2025
HERGEN, a reference in technological solutions for the paper industry, will be responsible for supplying a new iNOVAFLOW to CAPRIMA, a tissue paper manufacturer based in the city of Iomerê (state of Santa Catarina - Brazil).
Billerud's Interim report January–June 2025 Billerud's Interim report January–June 2025
7/24/2025
Continued outstanding performance in the US while navigating weakening market in Europe
Cascades Invests Over $3.5M in Kingsey Falls Tissue Plant Cascades Invests Over $3.5M in Kingsey Falls Tissue Plant
7/23/2025
Cascades has announced a $3.56 million investment to upgrade a strategic converting line at its tissue plant in Kingsey Falls, Québec.
Northern Pulp Ends Mill Project in Nova Scotia Northern Pulp Ends Mill Project in Nova Scotia
7/23/2025
Over five years after the closure of its kraft pulp mill in Pictou County, Northern Pulp has announced it will sell its assets, effectively ending discussions surrounding the construction of a new facility in Nova Scotia.
Kruger to Add $35M Converting Line at Memphis Facility Kruger to Add $35M Converting Line at Memphis Facility
7/22/2025
Kruger Products has announced a $35 million investment at its Memphis, Tennessee facility to install a new converting line for bathroom tissue and paper towels.
TAPPI’s Paper and Board Division Announces Formation of a Fiber Molding Committee TAPPI’s Paper and Board Division Announces Formation of a Fiber Molding Committee
7/22/2025
Committee strives to create industry standards and encourage collaboration
Sonoco Invests $30 Million to Boost Adhesives Capacity Sonoco Invests $30 Million to Boost Adhesives Capacity
7/20/2025
Sonoco Products Company has announced a $30 million capital investment to expand its capacity in the growing adhesives and sealants (A&S) market.
Fripa orders new tissue machine from Andritz Fripa orders new tissue machine from Andritz
7/20/2025
German sanitary and household paper and products manufacturer Fripa has tapped Austria's technology group Andritz to supply a new tissue machine for the company's plant in Miltenberg.
Profit warning – Kemira downgrades its outlook for 2025 Profit warning – Kemira downgrades its outlook for 2025
7/19/2025
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries.
Kruger Products’ Memphis site announces new converting line for tissue Kruger Products’ Memphis site announces new converting line for tissue
7/17/2025
Kruger Products is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of quality tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use.
Sappi Europe initiates a consultation process at its Alfeld mill Sappi Europe initiates a consultation process at its Alfeld mill
7/17/2025
Sappi Europe today announced the initiation of a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany as part of a proposed partial asset restructure. This step is being taken in response to sustained financial challenges and a structural decline in demand across Europe.
Mondi has expanded its digital printing solution Mondi has expanded its digital printing solution
7/16/2025
Mondi expands digital print tech, enabling custom barcodes on packaging—boosting efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility for partners like KOMSA. Photo: Mondi
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor
7/16/2025
Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.
Metsä Group Issues Profit Warning for Q2 2025 Metsä Group Issues Profit Warning for Q2 2025
7/15/2025
Metsä Group has issued a profit warning for the second quarter of 2025, projecting a significantly negative comparable operating result of approximately EUR -35 million.
TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Announces Call for Nominations TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Announces Call for Nominations
7/13/2025
Elections are currently underway to fill two (2) three-year Member-at-Large positions on the TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Council (CPC).
Cascades Permanently Closing Niagara Falls Facility Cascades Permanently Closing Niagara Falls Facility
7/12/2025
Cascades has announced the permanent closure of its corrugated medium manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, New York, by no later than September 3, 2025.
Smurfit Westrock Joins 2025 Forbes Global 2000 Ranking Smurfit Westrock Joins 2025 Forbes Global 2000 Ranking
7/12/2025
Smurfit Westrock has been named one of the world’s most successful public companies on the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list, which ranks the largest and most influential corporations based on revenue, profit, assets, and market value.
Ahlstrom Receives Offer from Munksjö for Abrasives Unit Ahlstrom Receives Offer from Munksjö for Abrasives Unit
7/10/2025
Ahlstrom has received a binding offer from Munksjö for its Abrasives business unit, the company announced on July 7.
Munksjö Aims to Acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives Business Munksjö Aims to Acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives Business
7/10/2025
Munksjö has confirmed it has submitted a binding offer to acquire Ahlstrom’s Abrasives business unit, including its share of the jointly operated Arches plant in France.
GCP Paper Expands to U.S. with $400M Texas Facility GCP Paper Expands to U.S. with $400M Texas Facility
7/9/2025
Grupo Corporativo Papelera (GCP), a major Mexican tissue manufacturer, has begun construction on its first U.S. facility, a $400 million plant in New Caney, Texas.
Domtar Finalizes Land Sale at Former Powell River Mill Domtar Finalizes Land Sale at Former Powell River Mill
7/8/2025
Domtar has signed a purchase agreement with Cranberry Business Park Ltd. for the remaining portion of the former tiskwat paper mill lands in Powell River, British Columbia, marking a new chapter in the site’s transformation.
Rayonier Finalizes $710M Sale of New Zealand Timber Assets Rayonier Finalizes $710M Sale of New Zealand Timber Assets
7/8/2025
Rayonier has officially closed the sale of its 77% stake in its New Zealand forestry business to The Rohatyn Group (TRG), a global asset manager specializing in emerging markets and real assets.
IP completes divestiture of five European corrugated box plants IP completes divestiture of five European corrugated box plants
7/7/2025
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of the divestiture of five European plants to PALM Group to satisfy regulatory commitments from its acquisition of DS Smith Plc.
Klabin is elected the best company in the pulp and paper sector Klabin is elected the best company in the pulp and paper sector
7/3/2025
Klabin was the big winner of the EXAME Best of ESG award, in the Paper, Pulp and Forest Products category.
Administrators seek options for Krystals's Ellesmere Port site Administrators seek options for Krystals's Ellesmere Port site
7/3/2025
UK packaging manufacturer Krystals has ceased trading and entered administration, resulting in the redundancy of approximately 80 employees, according to Joint Administrators Gareth Harris and Chris Ratten of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP.
Yueyang Paper starts up new technologies to ensure quality production Yueyang Paper starts up new technologies to ensure quality production
7/2/2025
Yueyang Forest and Paper Company Ltd. has commissioned ABB paper machine drives and laboratory testing systems for a comprehensive paper mill upgrade in China. As part of the multi-phase investment project, a new machine in Yueyang, Hunan Province, will produce up to 450,000 tons of fine paper per year.
Kemira and Bluepha announce exclusive partnership Kemira and Bluepha announce exclusive partnership
7/1/2025
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, and Shanghai Bluepha Microbiology Technology Co., Ltd.
International Paper Restructures to Boost U.S. Packaging Growth International Paper Restructures to Boost U.S. Packaging Growth
7/1/2025
International Paper has announced a series of operational changes aimed at reinforcing its strategic focus on North American packaging.
RYAM and Verso Energy Deepen Partnership on e-SAF Project RYAM and Verso Energy Deepen Partnership on e-SAF Project
6/30/2025
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) and France-based Verso Energy have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and carbon utilization project at RYAM’s Jesup, Georgia facility.
Fine paper prices continue to slide in Germany Fine paper prices continue to slide in Germany
6/30/2025
After sellers made initial downward price adjustments in May, the negative price trend for coated and uncoated woodfree paper in Germany appears to have intensified in June.
Nordic Paper Secures €340M in Long-Term Financing Nordic Paper Secures €340M in Long-Term Financing
6/29/2025
Nordic Paper has secured €340 million in long-term financing through an agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions.
ST Group Acquires Cascades Mill in South Carolina ST Group Acquires Cascades Mill in South Carolina
6/29/2025
The ST Group of Companies has acquired a tissue paper mill in Barnwell County, South Carolina, from Cascades Inc., further expanding its North American manufacturing footprint.
Quesnel Mill Severely Damaged by Major Fire Quesnel Mill Severely Damaged by Major Fire
6/28/2025
A major fire at East Fraser Fiber’s Quesnel mill disrupted operations on June 21, drawing a multi-department firefighting response and prompting a temporary highway closure.
Rengo Unveils Flame-Resistant Sheet Using FineNatura™ CNF Rengo Unveils Flame-Resistant Sheet Using FineNatura™ CNF
6/28/2025
Rengo Co., Ltd. has announced the development of a new flame- and heat-resistant sheet in collaboration with Marusan Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Quality Pulp Proves Its Value as Shanghai Drops Bratsk Brand Quality Pulp Proves Its Value as Shanghai Drops Bratsk Brand
6/26/2025
If anyone still believes market pulp is just a “standard” commodity, the Shanghai Futures Exchange just proved otherwise.
Metsä Fibre Shuts Down Joutseno Pulp Mill Temporarily Metsä Fibre Shuts Down Joutseno Pulp Mill Temporarily
6/17/2025
Metsä Fibre has announced a temporary production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill starting Monday, June 9.
Tetra Pak Cuts Value Chain Emissions by 25% Since 2019 Tetra Pak Cuts Value Chain Emissions by 25% Since 2019
6/17/2025
Tetra Pak has reported a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain and a 54% cut in emissions from its own operations since 2019, according to its newly released 2024 Sustainability Report.
More than 1,400 species identified in Klabin conservation areas More than 1,400 species identified in Klabin conservation areas
6/15/2025
897 species of native flora and 563 animal species have been identified in the Klabin's areas in Santa Catarina since 2008, when surveys began. Photo: Orchi/Wikimedia Commons
KC and Suzano to form global tissue joint venture KC and Suzano to form global tissue joint venture
6/15/2025
Kimberly-Clark (KC) and Suzano have agreed to establish a new joint venture that will combine KC’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business with Suzano’s industrial and fibre expertise, forming a major global player in tissue and professional hygiene products.
Worker Dies After Equipment Falls Into Ocean at Crofton Mill Worker Dies After Equipment Falls Into Ocean at Crofton Mill
6/12/2025
A 30-year-old machine operator drowned after a workplace accident at the Catalyst pulp mill in British Columbia. Investigations are ongoing.
Södra’s Biomass Power Surplus Fuels 50,000 Homes Södra’s Biomass Power Surplus Fuels 50,000 Homes
6/11/2025
In 2024, Södra reinforced its position as a major producer of biomass-based green electricity, generating more power than it consumed and helping to drive Sweden’s energy transition.
Metsä Fibre completes negotiations on temporary layoffs at Rauma and Joutseno mills Metsä Fibre completes negotiations on temporary layoffs at Rauma and Joutseno mills
6/11/2025
Finnish pulp and wod products manufacturer Metsä Fibre, a member of the Metsä Group, has completed the statutory change negotiations with employee representatives on the possible temporary layoffs at the company's facilities in Rauma and Joutseno.

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