Reports

Updated FSC standard for the US approved Updated FSC standard for the US approved
1/8/2026
Forests in the United States are at a critical moment. While they remain among the most productive and diverse in the world, they are under increasing pressure from climate-driven disturbances, development, and the growing demand for wood-based products, which could increase the risks of unsustainable harvesting practices and illegal logging, all linked to long and complex supply chains.
Polish market for recovered paper calms in Q4 2025 Polish market for recovered paper calms in Q4 2025
1/7/2026
After an eventful year, the Polish recovered paper market became noticeably calmer in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Stora Enso Cuts Emissions at Heinola Fluting Mill Stora Enso Cuts Emissions at Heinola Fluting Mill
1/6/2026
Stora Enso has completed a €30 million investment to renew energy processes at its Heinola Fluting Mill in Finland, eliminating the use of solid fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable bioenergy.
MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright paperboard selected for SALT! Supplements’ innovative packaging MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright paperboard selected for SALT! Supplements’ innovative packaging
1/5/2026
SALT! Supplements, founded by athletes Alfonso Iovine and Kim Connor Streich, set out to create hydration products that meet the needs of sportspeople seeking effective and appealing solutions. For their latest electrolyte stick sachets, the brand sought packaging that would deliver a premium experience from the opening moment.
Sidhu Engineering installs Robo Cleaner at Gujarat paper mill Sidhu Engineering installs Robo Cleaner at Gujarat paper mill
1/4/2026
Sidhu engineering successfully installed one more Robo cleaner in wire part at Gujrat Area.
Micro Fab’s Journey from Paper Innovation to Turnkey Solutions Micro Fab’s Journey from Paper Innovation to Turnkey Solutions
12/31/2025
In 2010, Shri S. K. Rana, Chairman of Micro Fab Industries (MFI), became one of the first pioneers in India to introduce Top Layer and Middle Layer technology in paper machines.
Valmet’s Advantage ViscoNip press technology to enhance performance and product quality at five Lee & Man tissue machines in China Valmet’s Advantage ViscoNip press technology to enhance performance and product quality at five Lee & Man tissue machines in China
12/30/2025
Valmet has been selected to replace five existing tissue machine shoe presses with its state-of-the-art Advantage ViscoNip press technology for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. in China. The rebuilds will be carried out at the mills in Chongqing, Jiangxi and Guangdong.
Lecta presents Metalvac Ice Cream, its innovative solution for the ice cream sector Lecta presents Metalvac Ice Cream, its innovative solution for the ice cream sector
12/29/2025
A new recyclable solution with barrier properties, suitable for flexible packaging of frozen food products such as ice cream cones.
White Birch confirms closure of F.F. Soucy mill in Rivière-du-Loup White Birch confirms closure of F.F. Soucy mill in Rivière-du-Loup
12/28/2025
Quebec’s pulp and paper industry is losing one of its historic sites. Papiers White Birch has confirmed the permanent closure of its F.F. Soucy mill in Rivière-du-Loup, ending more than 60 years of operations and resulting in the loss of 175 direct jobs.
Green Bay Packaging Launches $1B PowerPack Mill Modernization Green Bay Packaging Launches $1B PowerPack Mill Modernization
12/24/2025
Green Bay Packaging has launched construction on its $1 billion Project PowerPack at the Arkansas Kraft Division in Morrilton, marking the largest capital investment in Central Arkansas history.
Suzano starts up new line, lifts fluff pulp capacity 400% Suzano starts up new line, lifts fluff pulp capacity 400%
12/24/2025
Suzano has started operations at a new fluff pulp production line at its Limeira mill in São Paulo state, significantly expanding its exposure to the absorbent products market.
Packaging manufacturer Casimir Kast rescued from insolvency Packaging manufacturer Casimir Kast rescued from insolvency
12/23/2025
The future of German packaging manufacturer Casimir Kast Verpackungen & Display has been secured following the opening of insolvency proceedings earlier this month.
AF&PA Releases November 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases November 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
12/23/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Mondi Starts Recycled Containerboard Production at Duino Mill Mondi Starts Recycled Containerboard Production at Duino Mill
12/22/2025
Mondi has successfully started up a new recycled containerboard machine at its Duino mill in Italy, with Voith serving as full-line technology partner.
AF&PA Releases November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
12/21/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Toscotec starts-up PM5 tissue line for Saudi Paper Group in Saudi Arabia Toscotec starts-up PM5 tissue line for Saudi Paper Group in Saudi Arabia
12/20/2025
Toscotec announces the successful start-up of the PM5 tissue line at Saudi Paper Group’s facility. This turnkey project follows the supply of a complete AHEAD 2.2S line in 2022.
Valmet strengthens its financial position with EUR 375 million long-term loan Valmet strengthens its financial position with EUR 375 million long-term loan
12/16/2025
Valmet has successfully completed its first Schuldschein loan transaction, amounting to EUR 375 million. This landmark issuance strengthens Valmet's long-term debt structure and represents an important step in diversifying its funding sources and broadening its debt investor base.
Gruvön Headbox Upgrade Boosts Billerud Fluting Output Gruvön Headbox Upgrade Boosts Billerud Fluting Output
12/16/2025
New headbox installation on the paper machine at Gruvön mill enhances strength, quality consistency, and sustainability for Billerud Flute®.
VKG Fiber makes progress with plans for new pulp mill in Estonia and starts partner search VKG Fiber makes progress with plans for new pulp mill in Estonia and starts partner search
12/15/2025
VKG Fiber is working on concrete preparations for a new pulp mill in Estonia and has completed several key prerequisites for the next project step.
Metsä Group Targets Kemi for First Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Metsä Group Targets Kemi for First Kuura Textile Fibre Mill
12/13/2025
Metsä Group has selected Kemi, in northern Finland, as the preferred site for its first commercial Kuura wood-based textile fibre mill.
Canfor Pulp Secures Covenant Relief Canfor Pulp Secures Covenant Relief
12/10/2025
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. has amended its operating loan facility to obtain temporary covenant relief as weak global pulp markets continue to strain the company’s financial position.
UPM and Sappi Plan Graphic Paper Joint Venture UPM and Sappi Plan Graphic Paper Joint Venture
12/10/2025
UPM and Sappi have signed a non-binding letter of intent to create a 50/50 joint venture that would unite nearly all of their graphic paper operations. The move marks one of the most significant structural shifts in Europe’s printing and writing paper sector in more than a decade, reflecting continued demand decline, persistent overcapacity and high energy costs across the region.
PCA Reconfigures Wallula Containerboard Mill, Cuts 200 Jobs PCA Reconfigures Wallula Containerboard Mill, Cuts 200 Jobs
12/9/2025
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has announced a major reconfiguration of its Wallula, Washington, containerboard mill, a move that will permanently shut down the No. 2 paper machine (W2) and the mill’s kraft pulping operations.
No signs of rebound on German packaging paper and board markets No signs of rebound on German packaging paper and board markets
12/8/2025
At the end of November, business is still not living up to expectations in the packaging paper and board markets in Germany. And players do not anticipate any substantial changes in the demand situation before the end of the year, either.
Mathys AG & Graphic Packaging Advance Implant Packaging Mathys AG & Graphic Packaging Advance Implant Packaging
12/8/2025
Mathys AG, now part of Enovis, is redefining packaging for surgical implants with a recyclable paperboard solution that challenges long-standing norms in the medical device sector.
Palm Expands Packaging Division with Czech Joint Venture Palm Expands Packaging Division with Czech Joint Venture
12/7/2025
Palm Group has acquired a 50% stake in Power Packaging s.r.o. in the Czech Republic, expanding its presence in the market for complex corrugated packaging.
Canada Moves Toward Harmonized Ecodesign Guidelines Canada Moves Toward Harmonized Ecodesign Guidelines
12/6/2025
For the first time in Canada, five producer responsibility organizations are collaborating to develop harmonized ecodesign guidelines that will help improve the recyclability of packaging and paper products across the country.
Mondi inaugurates new kraft paper machine in Štětí Mondi inaugurates new kraft paper machine in Štětí
12/2/2025
Mondi has inaugurated a new high-performance kraft paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic, marking a significant expansion in capacity for renewable and recyclable paper-based packaging.
Valmet supports Wuzhou Special Paper’s transition to recycled board grades Valmet supports Wuzhou Special Paper’s transition to recycled board grades
11/30/2025
Wuzhou Special Paper has selected Valmet to rebuild their paper machine and supply two winders for their mill in Hubei, China.
US printing-writing paper shipments down 14% in October US printing-writing paper shipments down 14% in October
11/29/2025
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published the October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report. The report says that total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024.
Hinojosa takes full control of French company ASV Packaging Hinojosa takes full control of French company ASV Packaging
11/29/2025
Spanish Hinojosa Packaging Group is continuing its growth path. The company announced it had now taken full control of French folding carton manufacturer ASV Packaging. In July 2023, Hinojosa had already acquired a 49 per cent stake in the French company.
AF&PA Releases October 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases October 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
11/27/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
KP Tissue Reports Strong Q3 2025 Performance KP Tissue Reports Strong Q3 2025 Performance
11/25/2025
Kruger Products reported strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, driven by higher sales volumes, favourable pricing and continued momentum in both the Consumer and Away-From-Home (AFH) segments.
PaperWorks Expands Network with Color Craft Acquisition PaperWorks Expands Network with Color Craft Acquisition
11/25/2025
PaperWorks Industries has expanded its North American footprint with the acquisition of Color Craft Graphic Arts, a long-established packaging producer based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
CMPC Posts Lower Earnings in Q3 2025 CMPC Posts Lower Earnings in Q3 2025
11/23/2025
CMPC reported softer financial results in the third quarter of 2025, as weaker international pulp prices continued to weigh on the group’s performance despite stronger volumes in the Softys tissue and personal care division.
International Paper to Close Sites in Germany International Paper to Close Sites in Germany
11/23/2025
International Paper has outlined proposed changes to its Central European operations following its January 2025 combination with DS Smith, announcing plans to close several production sites in Germany as part of a broader post-merger restructuring effort.
Ear Falls Rallies to Protect Forestry Jobs Ear Falls Rallies to Protect Forestry Jobs
11/22/2025
The community of Ear Falls, Ontario, rallied in October to save forestry jobs after Interfor indefinitely shut down its sawmill—the region’s largest employer.
Sonoco Restructures Consumer Packaging Division Sonoco Restructures Consumer Packaging Division
11/20/2025
Sonoco Products Company is streamlining its Consumer Packaging operations by merging its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper Containers businesses under two geographic regions: EMEA/APAC and the Americas.
Lecta’s EraCup Natural Earns flustix Certification Lecta’s EraCup Natural Earns flustix Certification
11/18/2025
Lecta has achieved a new milestone in sustainable innovation with its EraCup Natural food service board earning the flustix “Less Plastics Product” certification — one of the most rigorous European standards for verifying reduced plastic content.
Bellmer Completes Acquisition of Sweden’s Cellwood Machinery Bellmer Completes Acquisition of Sweden’s Cellwood Machinery
11/17/2025
Bellmer, a leading international supplier of paper and board machinery, has successfully completed the acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB, a renowned Swedish company specializing in wastepaper recycling and bioenergy pre-treatment systems.
UK Government cuts electricity costs for energy-intensive industries UK Government cuts electricity costs for energy-intensive industries
11/15/2025
Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) sector welcomes 90 per cent discount on network charges
AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report
11/15/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report on October 31.
2025 North American Containerboard Market Outlook 2025 North American Containerboard Market Outlook
11/12/2025
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The North American containerboard sector spent much of 2025 navigating a challenging environment shaped by weaker demand, capacity reductions, and shifting trade dynamics.
Mondi and Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG: A trusted partnership delivering salt safely to shelves Mondi and Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG: A trusted partnership delivering salt safely to shelves
11/11/2025
Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, one of Europe’s top salt producers.
HZ Green Pulp enters full-scale production HZ Green Pulp enters full-scale production
11/8/2025
HZ Green Pulp has begun full-scale commercial production of Dry Molded Fiber coffee lids in Malaysia, becoming the first PulPac licensee in Asia to supply the market with this fiber-based alternative to plastic.
Softwood Lumber – Tariffs, Turbulence, and New Trade Flows Softwood Lumber – Tariffs, Turbulence, and New Trade Flows
11/5/2025
Global softwood lumber markets are entering a period of significant change.
Rottneros Navigates Market Challenges with Strategic Focus Rottneros Navigates Market Challenges with Strategic Focus
11/4/2025
Amid a soft global pulp market marked by falling prices and weak demand, Rottneros AB detailed its strategic and operational priorities in the January–September 2025 interim report.
Essity Unveils Major Reorganization and Cost-Savings Plan Essity Unveils Major Reorganization and Cost-Savings Plan
11/3/2025
Essity divulged plans on 23 October 2025 to simplify its organisational structure and accelerate growth by introducing a new business-area model and a cost-savings programme.

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