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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.
Label paper company Feldmuehle enters insolvency proceedings under self-administration Label paper company Feldmuehle enters insolvency proceedings under self-administration
6/11/2025
Uetersen-based Feldmuehle GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing in coated label papers and flexible packaging papers, has filed for insolvency under self-administration as it seeks to restructure and stabilize its operations.
Valmet to deliver a furnace upgrade to Shotton mill Valmet to deliver a furnace upgrade to Shotton mill
6/10/2025
Valmet is to deliver a furnace upgrade, along with a long-term service agreement, to Eren Holding’s Shotton Mill in the UK. The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.
CO280 and JPMorganChase Sign Deal for Pulp Mill Carbon Removal CO280 and JPMorganChase Sign Deal for Pulp Mill Carbon Removal
6/9/2025
CO280, a leading carbon removal project developer, has signed a long-term offtake agreement with JPMorganChase to capture and store biogenic CO₂ emissions from a pulp and paper mill on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Sun Paper Starts Up High-Speed XcelLine PM 2 in Beihai Sun Paper Starts Up High-Speed XcelLine PM 2 in Beihai
6/8/2025
Sun Paper has successfully started up its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine in Beihai, southeastern China.
Sustainable Future: Ceresana Launches New Series of Events on the Bio-Economy Sustainable Future: Ceresana Launches New Series of Events on the Bio-Economy
6/7/2025
The transition to an environmentally friendly economic model is a long-term global goal, unaffected by the turbulence of day-to-day politics.
Stora Enso Sells 12.4% of Swedish Forest Assets for €900M Stora Enso Sells 12.4% of Swedish Forest Assets for €900M
6/3/2025
Stora Enso has announced the divestment of approximately 175,000 hectares of forest land in Sweden—representing 12.4% of its total holdings—for an enterprise value of EUR 900 million.
B.C. Launches New Forest Advisory Council to Guide Stewardship B.C. Launches New Forest Advisory Council to Guide Stewardship
6/2/2025
The Government of British Columbia has launched the Provincial Forest Advisory Council, a new body tasked with shaping the future of the province’s forestry sector through evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable policies.
Carbonity Opens Canada’s First Industrial Biochar Plant in Québec Carbonity Opens Canada’s First Industrial Biochar Plant in Québec
6/1/2025
Canada’s first industrial-scale biochar plant, Carbonity, officially opened on May 22, 2025, in Port-Cartier, Québec.
AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
5/31/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Norske Skog Begins Containerboard Production at Golbey Mill Norske Skog Begins Containerboard Production at Golbey Mill
5/29/2025
Norske Skog has officially launched containerboard production at its Golbey mill, marking the largest single investment in the company’s history and a transformative step in its business strategy.
Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo
5/29/2025
Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo’s paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA. The rebuild for the paper machine will include a new headbox, enhancements to various sections of the machine, and Industrial Internet solutions. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026.
Recovered paper prices stabilise in France Recovered paper prices stabilise in France
5/28/2025
The recovered paper market in France has settled down again. After a hectic phase during which prices for the ordinary grades surged, availability has been improving since the middle of April.
Mondi Maintains Top 1% Ranking in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings Mondi Maintains Top 1% Ranking in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings
5/27/2025
Mondi has once again earned Platinum status in EcoVadis’ annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally for the ninth consecutive year.
Aging U.S. Kraftliner Mills Face Uncertain Future Aging U.S. Kraftliner Mills Face Uncertain Future
5/25/2025
Georgia-Pacific recently announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia, with operations set to cease by the end of 2025.
Siemens Energy to provide energy solution for Arauco's Sucuriú plant Siemens Energy to provide energy solution for Arauco's Sucuriú plant
5/25/2025
Siemens Energy has been selected by Arauco, one of the largest global pulp companies, to supply steam turbogenerators and the entire energy distribution system for its first pulp mill in Brazil.
Ecohelix wins green product award Ecohelix wins green product award
5/25/2025
Ecohelix announces that its innovative Woodmer Seal has been awarded the Green Product Award 2025 in the Packaging category. This esteemed recognition celebrates Woodmer Seal as a groundbreaking and sustainable solution for the packaging industry.
Lecta Renews Ineris Certification for Phenol-Free Termax Papers Lecta Renews Ineris Certification for Phenol-Free Termax Papers
5/24/2025
Lecta has renewed the "BPA Free - No Phenols Added" certification from Ineris for its entire range of phenol-free Termax thermal papers, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, product safety, and environmental responsibility.
Navigator to Boost PM3 with €30M Investment at Setúbal Navigator to Boost PM3 with €30M Investment at Setúbal
5/22/2025
Navigator will invest € 30 million to upgrade PM3 at the Setúbal site.
Södra Acquires Full Ownership of Dutch Sales Partner Smartt Södra Acquires Full Ownership of Dutch Sales Partner Smartt
5/21/2025
Swedish forest industry group Södra has acquired 100% of Smartt Timber B.V., its long-time sales partner in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Coral Book 1.5: Sustainable Uncoated Paper by Lecta Coral Book 1.5: Sustainable Uncoated Paper by Lecta
5/20/2025
Lecta has expanded its line of uncoated publishing papers with the launch of Coral Book Natural 1.5, a high-bulk paper designed to meet the exacting standards of publishers and printers seeking both aesthetic appeal and high performance.
A.Celli and Ahlstrom sign a contract for the supply of a nonwoven rewinder A.Celli and Ahlstrom sign a contract for the supply of a nonwoven rewinder
5/19/2025
The A.Celli E-WIND® RAPID rewinder will process wetlaid for the production of filters for the food & beverage industry.
Kimberly-Clark’s Quiet Revolution: Direct-to-Consumer Shift Kimberly-Clark’s Quiet Revolution: Direct-to-Consumer Shift
5/19/2025
A few days ago, Kimberly-Clark (KC) announced the company's largest US expansion in more than 30 years (USD 2 billion).
International Paper Streamlines Texas and Mexico Operations International Paper Streamlines Texas and Mexico Operations
5/17/2025
International Paper is realigning its footprint in the Rio Grande Valley to support its North American growth strategy and strengthen its packaging network.
Essity to start up Unifibres facility in October Essity to start up Unifibres facility in October
5/17/2025
Hygiene and health company Essity is preparing to launch its new Unifibres facility in Prudhoe, North East England, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance its recycled fibre operations in the UK....
Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Joutseno and Rauma Metsä Fibre starts negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Joutseno and Rauma
5/15/2025
Metsä Fibre, a member of the Metsä Group, will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at the Joutseno and Rauma pulp mills and the Rauma sawmill. The negotiations involve the entire personnel of these production facilities, a total of approximately 465 people.
International Paper Breaks Ground on New Sustainable Plant in Iowa International Paper Breaks Ground on New Sustainable Plant in Iowa
5/15/2025
International Paper has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa, marking a key investment in the company’s sustainable growth strategy and its presence in the Midwest.
Metsä Board among only eight companies worldwide included in the CDP Triple A list Metsä Board among only eight companies worldwide included in the CDP Triple A list
5/13/2025
The global environmental non-profit CDP has published the corporate scores for 2024 disclosures. Out of 22,700 companies scored, only eight companies globally received the best Triple A rating across climate, forests and water security. Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, was one of these eight companies and the only forest industry company among these highest scored companies.
Nefab Group acquires Embalajes Echeberria in Spain Nefab Group acquires Embalajes Echeberria in Spain
5/13/2025
Sweden-based Nefab Group has acquired Embalajes Echeberria Soluciones de Embalaje, a Spanish supplier of heavy-duty packaging and bespoke industry solutions. The acquisition, effective 23 April, was carried out through Nefab S.A.U., Spain.
Mondi starts up rebuilt containerboard machine in Duino Mondi starts up rebuilt containerboard machine in Duino
5/13/2025
Mondi has commissioned its rebuilt recycled corrugated case material machine at the Duino site in Italy. Less than a year after the groundbreaking ceremony, the project has thus been completed on schedule, the company reports.
US boxboard production decreased by 1 per cent in Q1 2025 US boxboard production decreased by 1 per cent in Q1 2025
5/12/2025
U.S. boxboard production in Q1 2025 fell 1% compared to Q1 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 87.8%, up 1.6 points from the same quarter last year, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Smurfit Westrock to Cut Capacity, Close Four Facilities Smurfit Westrock to Cut Capacity, Close Four Facilities
5/11/2025
Smurfit Westrock has announced significant operational changes that include the permanent closure of two paper mills in the United States and the potential closure of two converting facilities in Germany.
Greif to Close Los Angeles Mill, Ending West Coast CRB Production Greif to Close Los Angeles Mill, Ending West Coast CRB Production
5/10/2025
Greif Inc. announced today that it will permanently close its Los Angeles paperboard mill in June 2025, marking the end of its coated recycled paperboard (CRB) production on the U.S. West Coast.

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