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4/30/2025
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Alberta Invests $3 Million in Hydrogen Project Using Forestry Waste Alberta Invests $3 Million in Hydrogen Project Using Forestry Waste
4/30/2025
The Government of Alberta is investing $3 million to support a new project that turns forestry waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, advancing the province’s clean energy leadership.
Mondi helps reduce Evonik’s carbon footprint with new paper bags Mondi helps reduce Evonik’s carbon footprint with new paper bags
4/29/2025
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created a recyclable pre-made paper bag for chemical powders, working in partnership with chemical company Evonik. The lightweight bag has been developed to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging for fumed silica, which is used as a performance additive in various industrial and consumer applications.
Sylvamo announces new CEO and General Manager Europe Sylvamo announces new CEO and General Manager Europe
4/29/2025
Sylvamo, spin-off of International Paper, has announced leadership changes. John Sims will become new CEO when Jean-Michel Ribiéras retires at the end of 2025. Shawn Lawson will become senior vice president and general manager, Europe as Oliver Taudien, who currently holds this position, is leaving the company after a transition period.
Stora Enso gets approval for Junnikkala sawmill acquisition Stora Enso gets approval for Junnikkala sawmill acquisition
4/27/2025
In 2024, Stora Enso entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy. This acquisition aims to secure a cost-efficient wood supply to Stora Enso's packaging board site in Oulu, Finland, and to support Stora Enso's wood products business with new production assets.
AF&PA Releases March 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases March 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
4/23/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the March 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
AIP Romania invests in new high-speed printing technology AIP Romania invests in new high-speed printing technology
4/22/2025
Advanced Industries Packaging (AIP) has successfully installed a new Windmöller & Hölscher MIRAFLEX II L8 printing press at its Romanian site — ready to deliver faster, smarter, and even better packaging solutions for our customers.
Södra to Produce Tannin from Bark at Värö Facility Södra to Produce Tannin from Bark at Värö Facility
4/21/2025
Södra is expanding its portfolio of forest-based innovations with the industrial production of tannin—a natural compound extracted from tree bark—at its Värö facility in Sweden.
Microsoft and CO280 Sign Major Carbon Removal Agreement Microsoft and CO280 Sign Major Carbon Removal Agreement
4/20/2025
CO280, a Vancouver-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) developer, has signed a landmark agreement with Microsoft to permanently remove 3.685 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ from a U.S. pulp and paper mill over the next 12 years.
Major Rebuild Set for ND Paper’s Rumford R15 Machine Major Rebuild Set for ND Paper’s Rumford R15 Machine
4/20/2025
ND Paper has announced a significant upgrade at its Rumford, Maine mill, scheduled to take place during the facility’s annual outage this May.
Amcor builds coating facility, enhancing healthcare packaging access in Asia Pacific Amcor builds coating facility, enhancing healthcare packaging access in Asia Pacific
4/19/2025
The new facility expands Amcor’s existing healthcare packaging plant in Selangor, creating an integrated campus that makes Amcor the first in Asia to produce both top and bottom substrates for medical device packaging.
Sofidel enters into stalking horse bid to acquire certain assets of Royal Paper Sofidel enters into stalking horse bid to acquire certain assets of Royal Paper
4/19/2025
Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, announces the entry into a Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) to acquire certain assets of Royal Interco, LLC.
Stora Enso Partners with Oppboga Bruk on Ensocoat 2S™ Stora Enso Partners with Oppboga Bruk on Ensocoat 2S™
4/17/2025
Oppboga Bruk AB has been selected by Stora Enso as a key partner for the lamination and distribution of Ensocoat 2S™, the premium solid bleached board designed for luxury packaging and high-end graphics.
Mercer Enhances International Reach with Container Strategy Mercer Enhances International Reach with Container Strategy
4/16/2025
As global trade and e-commerce reshape supply chains, Mercer International is leveraging container logistics to efficiently deliver its pulp products across the globe, the company shared in a recent release.
Sofidel to Acquire Royal Paper Assets in U.S. Expansion Sofidel to Acquire Royal Paper Assets in U.S. Expansion
4/16/2025
Sofidel, a global leader in tissue paper manufacturing and producer of the Regina brand, has entered into a Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire key assets of Royal Interco, LLC, commonly known as Royal Paper.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to cut jobs at Bielefeld site Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to cut jobs at Bielefeld site
4/15/2025
MPE's Bielefeld mill mainly produces thermal paper for POS applications
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH (MPE) is planning a further restructuring and streamlining of its Bielefeld site in Germany. More than a third of the 430 jobs at the paper mill, which specialises in thermal, carbonless,
Q1 brings swift rise in supermarket paper and board prices on Polish RCP market Q1 brings swift rise in supermarket paper and board prices on Polish RCP market
4/14/2025
March and April marked by nervousness and speculation
FSC extends suspension of APP’s remedy process FSC extends suspension of APP’s remedy process
4/13/2025
FSC is extending the suspension of the Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the FSC Remedy Framework until the end of June 2025.
AFT to Rebuild Stock Prep System for Asia-Pacific Mill AFT to Rebuild Stock Prep System for Asia-Pacific Mill
4/12/2025
AFT to Supply Stock Preparation and Approach Flow System Rebuild to a Major Customer in Asia-Pacific
Laurentide Controls Establishes Presence in Bécancour, Québec Laurentide Controls Establishes Presence in Bécancour, Québec
4/12/2025
Laurentide Controls Establishes Presence in Bécancour, QC, to Bolster Support for Local Industries in Energy Transition
Antalis buys The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited Antalis buys The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited
4/10/2025
Antalis, a global supplier of Paper, Packaging, and Visual Communication solutions, has announced its acquisition of The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited, a UK provider of innovative packaging solutions.
Ontex completes the divestment of its Brazilian business to Softys Ontex completes the divestment of its Brazilian business to Softys
4/9/2025
Ontex Group, a leading international developer and producer of personal care products, announces that it has completed the divestment of its Brazilian business activities to Softys S.A., a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., headquartered in Chile.
Lecta presents its innovative barrier base paper, Linerset FP Lecta presents its innovative barrier base paper, Linerset FP
4/9/2025
As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative, and environmentally responsible products, Lecta introduces Linerset FP, a groundbreaking high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging solutions.
International Paper: one million acres of forestland conserved International Paper: one million acres of forestland conserved
4/9/2025
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced it exceeded its sustainability goal of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland.
International Paper Conserves 1 Million Acres, Ahead of Goal International Paper Conserves 1 Million Acres, Ahead of Goal
4/7/2025
International Paper (IP) has surpassed its sustainability target, conserving over one million acres of ecologically significant forestland six years ahead of schedule.
Sustainable Packaging: Koehler Paper's Circular Economy in Action Sustainable Packaging: Koehler Paper's Circular Economy in Action
4/6/2025
Koehler Paper is showcasing the power of the circular economy through an innovative recycling journey that takes Loacker wafer packaging and gives it a second life—as premium packaging for luxury watches.
Amcor: Paper Refill Pack for Dry Beverages Amcor: Paper Refill Pack for Dry Beverages
4/6/2025
Amcor has launched its AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand-up pouch, a recycle-ready paper refill pack designed for instant coffee and dry beverages, targeting the European, Middle East, and African markets.
Metsä Fibre Targets Zero Landfill Waste by 2030 Metsä Fibre Targets Zero Landfill Waste by 2030
4/5/2025
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is moving closer to its goal of eliminating landfill waste from its production by 2030. In 2024, the company successfully utilized 95% of solid side streams, with only a small portion ending up in landfills.
Norske Skog slightly postpones start-up date for PM in Golbey Norske Skog slightly postpones start-up date for PM in Golbey
4/5/2025
Norske Skog will commission the rebuilt recycled corrugated case material machine at its Golbey mill in France in April. This is a little later later than most recently announced. The PM was scheduled to come online at the end of March.
Saica invests in new equipment at Wigan site Saica invests in new equipment at Wigan site
3/30/2025
Spanish paper and packaging supplier Saica Group has announced a €7.1m (£6m) investment at its Wigan site in the UK, aimed at upgrading equipment and bolstering local employment.
Successful start-up and big celebrations of ICT’s new tissue line in France Successful start-up and big celebrations of ICT’s new tissue line in France
3/30/2025
Valmet and the tissue paper manufacturer ICT successfully started up a new Advantage DCT 200 tissue line in Pannes, France,recently.
TAPPI Selects Fellows and Outstanding Young Professional for 2025 TAPPI Selects Fellows and Outstanding Young Professional for 2025
3/29/2025
TAPPI is pleased to announce it will bestow the title of Fellow on seven members and also named this year’s recipient of the Young Professional of the Year award.
Pulp and Paper Industry Advances Decarbonization Efforts, ABB Report Highlights Pulp and Paper Industry Advances Decarbonization Efforts, ABB Report Highlights
3/29/2025
The pulp and paper industry is taking significant steps toward a low-carbon future, according to a new report released today by ABB.
Intertrade Hellas Boosts Tissue Production with Toscotec’s AHEAD 2.2L Intertrade Hellas Boosts Tissue Production with Toscotec’s AHEAD 2.2L
3/27/2025
Intertrade Hellas SA is set to enhance its tissue production capabilities with the installation of a state-of-the-art AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine, entirely pre-assembled at Toscotec’s **Workshop 7** in Lucca, Italy.
Metsä Board Reduces Food Packaging Carbon Footprint by 60% Metsä Board Reduces Food Packaging Carbon Footprint by 60%
3/26/2025
Metsä Board has announced that switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to its folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%.
Sonoco Raises Paperboard Prices Sonoco Raises Paperboard Prices
3/25/2025
Sonoco will increase uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) prices by $70 per ton in the U.S. and Canada, effective April 10, 2025. This move is due to rising input costs and tight market conditions.
European Paper Industry Rebounds in 2024, Faces Ongoing Challenges European Paper Industry Rebounds in 2024, Faces Ongoing Challenges
3/18/2025
The European pulp and paper sector showed resilience in 2024, with paper and board consumption increasing by 7.5% and production growing by 5.2%, according to the latest Cepi preliminary statistics report.
Willamette Falls Paper Faces Auction If No Buyer Found Soon Willamette Falls Paper Faces Auction If No Buyer Found Soon
3/18/2025
Six months after announcing plans to close, Willamette Falls Paper Company continues its search for a buyer.
Domtar Cleared in Mill Staffing Dispute Domtar Cleared in Mill Staffing Dispute
3/17/2025
An arbitrator ruled Domtar did not violate its labor agreement by failing to schedule two electricians at its idled Espanola pulp mill.
Oji Holdings acquires a microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing company in India Oji Holdings acquires a microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing company in India
3/17/2025
Oji Holdings Corporation announces that it has acquired shares in Chemfield Cellulose Private Limited, a premier manufacturer of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) based in India. This strategic move reinforces Oji’s commitment to high-value-added businesses by integrating its world-class wood pulp production with advanced pharmaceutical excipient solutions.
Metsä Group signs an agreement on EU funding for the Muoto mill Metsä Group signs an agreement on EU funding for the Muoto mill
3/16/2025
In October 2024, Metsä Group announced that it had been invited to negotiations on partial funding from the EU Innovation Fund for the first Muoto packaging product mill planned for construction in Rauma in Finland.
Pacteon Group appoints Greg Masingill as CEO Pacteon Group appoints Greg Masingill as CEO
3/15/2025
Pacteon Group, a global leader in end-of-line packaging automation solutions, appoints Greg Masingill as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). He succeeds Mike Odom, who will continue as a Strategic Advisor to the Company.
HP makes thermal inkjet printing ‘breakthrough’ HP makes thermal inkjet printing ‘breakthrough’
3/12/2025
HP has made what it says is a ‘major breakthrough’ with HP ThermaCore, a ‘next generation’ thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology, that the company believes redefines printing performance in coding and marking applications.
UFP Boosts Corrugated Output with New Facility in Indian UFP Boosts Corrugated Output with New Facility in Indian
3/11/2025
UFP Packaging, a UFP Industries subsidiary, has significantly expanded its corrugated manufacturing capabilities with a new 165,000-square-foot facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Suzano Halts Investment in Spinnova Collaboration, Prompting Review Suzano Halts Investment in Spinnova Collaboration, Prompting Review
3/10/2025
In a significant shift, Brazilian cellulose producer Suzano has announced it will cease further investment in its collaboration with Finnish textile innovator Spinnova.
EU Pulp & Paper export tariffs at US border would cause most trouble for Finland EU Pulp & Paper export tariffs at US border would cause most trouble for Finland
3/10/2025
EU P&P export volumes to USA are biggest in Graphic Papers and Cartonboard segments.
Tariffs Threaten NB';s Top Economic Driver Tariffs Threaten NB';s Top Economic Driver
3/9/2025
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian goods, including lumber, by the U.S. government, has sparked alarm within New Brunswick's forestry sector. Industry leaders warn of severe economic consequences for the province.
Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman Pritzker Capital to Acquire Buckman
3/8/2025
Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has announced an agreement to acquire Buckman, a family-owned specialty solutions provider for water treatment and industrial processes.

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