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9/9/2025
Spinnova Plc has signed binding agreements to acquire all shares in Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy from Suzano S.A., securing full ownership of the joint venture entities and exclusivity rights on wood-based fibre technology.
9/9/2025
In the recent meeting of the Industry Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, it was requested that 1% of the value-added tax (VAT) revenues be allocated to industrial estates with the aim of renovating the estates and compensating for damages to industries caused by energy outages.
9/8/2025
Domtar Presents Three-Pillar Sustainability Roadmap
9/7/2025
The head of the Syndicate of Paper and Cardboard Producers of Iran announced that despite the ongoing problems in securing foreign currency, energy, and liquidity in production units, this year’s school textbooks will be produced and distributed without issue.
9/6/2025
Graphic Packaging International has expanded its PaperSeal® portfolio with the launch of PaperSeal® Pressed, a breakthrough in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays.
9/4/2025
Swedish cleantech startup Adsorbi has launched its first pilot plant in Gothenburg, marking a decisive step toward commercializing its bio-based air purification technology.
9/4/2025
DS Smith has reached a major milestone in its “F-Line Project” at Kemsley paper mill in Kent, with the completion of the main building for a new fibre preparation plant.
9/3/2025
International Paper (IP) has unveiled a series of strategic changes aimed at strengthening its packaging operations and focusing on its core markets.
9/2/2025
Seaman Paper announces the launch of SatinWrap Floral, a premium extension of its popular SatinWrap® product line, designed specifically for florists and floral packaging distributors.
9/2/2025
Sustana has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the company’s third annual review of environmental, social, and governance performance.
8/30/2025
Metsä Board has launched the installation phase of a major board machine modernisation at its Simpele mill in Finland, marking a key step in its €60 million investment programme.
8/30/2025
Mondi has introduced Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a new kraft paper designed to deliver both strength and smoothness for demanding packaging applications.
8/28/2025
U.S. mills consumed more recycled paper in 2024 compared to 2023 while exports decrease

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently announced its annual paper recycling rates, with 60%-64% of paper and 69%-74% of cardboard available for recovery being recycled in the United States in 2024.
8/27/2025
The Paper & Tissue Show, Packaging & Recycle Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show will take place on 11–12 November 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, bringing together global leaders from the paper, tissue, hygiene, and packaging industries.
8/26/2025
Sappi Europe has launched a consultation process on a proposal to close Paper Machine 2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland, as part of an asset restructuring plan.
8/26/2025
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reports that approximately 46 million tons of paper were recycled in the United States in 2024 — the equivalent of 125,000 tons each day.
8/25/2025
A significant portion of the equipment and materials required for paper production is imported, yet there is no allocation of foreign currency for industry players. Paper production in Iran is dependent on imports, as raw materials and coating agents must be sourced from abroad.
8/23/2025
The Industrial Management Organization (IMO) has once again highlighted the nation’s most powerful enterprises through its annual ranking of the Top 100 Iranian Companies (IMI-100).
8/21/2025
The head of the Paper and Cardboard Importers Association, referring to the lack of currency allocation for imports, said: A large portion of imported paper is stuck in customs warehouses, and traders are burdened with storage and demurrage costs.
8/20/2025
The closure of Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, has delivered a major blow to the state’s logging sector.
8/19/2025
After prices for brown recycled corrugated case material in France had reversed in July, further price reductions were seen in August. Price declines are reported for both brown recycled grades and white-top testliner.
8/19/2025
Stora Enso has inaugurated Europe’s largest and most modern consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill in Finland, marking a €1.1 billion investment in renewable packaging.
8/16/2025
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) , promoting the recycled materials industry in the US, for the first time added paper cups to its list of classifications for recycled materials.
8/13/2025
Swiss newsprint producer Perlen Papier is adjusting its production costs in response to the persistently challenging market environment.
8/12/2025
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney, confirming the federal government’s plan to stand with forest sector employees and businesses as the industry weathers current trade and market challenges.
8/12/2025
The pulp and paper team at the Tumut mill has been honored with the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the 2025 Business Snowy Valleys Awards.
8/11/2025
Rottneros is lowering the book value of fixed assets at its Rottneros mill, citing continued weakness in the market for chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP).
8/10/2025
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announces its results for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), reporting sales of 3.7 million tonnes of pulp and paper.
8/10/2025
Röchling Industrial Oepping GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of the innovative EZ eco Smart Cleaner technology, effective August 1, 2025.
8/9/2025
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.
8/7/2025
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has voiced support for the initial trade agreement reached between the United States and the European Union, describing it as a positive step toward fairer and more balanced trade in the vital pulp, paper, and packaging sectors.
8/7/2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 22, 2025 –– International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on September 16, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025.
8/6/2025
Sappi North America has announced the commercial start-up of its modernized Paper Machine No. 2 (PM2) at the Somerset Mill in Maine.
8/5/2025
New Brunswick’s forestry sector is raising alarm over a U.S. Department of Commerce decision that could see combined duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports rise to 34% by mid-August.
8/5/2025
AV Terrace Bay Inc. operates a kraft pulp mill in Terrace Bay, Ontario. The facility has been idle since early 2024 and is currently in warm care and maintenance mode.
8/4/2025
The other week, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) announced its acquisition of Greif’s containerboard operations.
8/3/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report on July 25.
8/2/2025
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.
8/2/2025
The German paper sack industry is setting course for the implementation of new European Union requirements.
7/31/2025
Canfor Corporation announces that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has entered into an agreement to purchase AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and certain minority shareholders for a purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), including working capital of approximately $39 million.
7/31/2025
Smurfit Westrock has developed Stretch Kraft™, an innovative paper-based pallet wrap designed to serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic stretch film.
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.
7/29/2025
Mondi has introduced a new brand identity for Mondi Rotatrim, one of South Africa’s most recognized premium office paper brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).

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