Reports

International Paper Announces Layoffs Impacting 650 Jobs, Including 400 in Memphis International Paper Announces Layoffs Impacting 650 Jobs, Including 400 in Memphis
10/21/2024
International Paper (IP), a major Memphis-based employer, is set to lay off 650 employees, including 400 in its Memphis location, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at strengthening the company’s profitability and focusing on sustainable packaging solutions.
Runtech delivers a vacuum system to Canan Paper, Türkiye Runtech delivers a vacuum system to Canan Paper, Türkiye
10/15/2024
Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system to Canan Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS in Mersin, Türkiye.
Georgia-Pacific Unveils $425 Million Dixie® Plant in Jackson Georgia-Pacific Unveils $425 Million Dixie® Plant in Jackson
10/15/2024
Georgia-Pacific has officially opened its new Dixie® tableware manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee.
Norske Skog Skogn Unveils Innovative Food Packaging Solution Norske Skog Skogn Unveils Innovative Food Packaging Solution
10/13/2024
Norske Skog Skogn has successfully launched a new food packaging product made from 100% fresh wood fiber, marking a significant shift in the company’s sustainability efforts.
Atlantic Packaging Products Unveils New Hamilton Manufacturing Plant Atlantic Packaging Products Unveils New Hamilton Manufacturing Plant
10/13/2024
Atlantic Packaging Products, Ltd., a Canadian-owned and operated company, has announced the opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Hamilton, Ontario.
Weak demand but stable prices on Italy’s coreboard market in the third quarter Weak demand but stable prices on Italy’s coreboard market in the third quarter
10/8/2024
The third quarter was not an especially good stretch for Italy’s core and coreboard industry.
AF&PA urges swift end to strike threatening US economy and manufacturing AF&PA urges swift end to strike threatening US economy and manufacturing
10/8/2024
The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the recent strike of ILA workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
High-impact paper-based solutions for the beverage industry High-impact paper-based solutions for the beverage industry
10/5/2024
BrauBeviale, the international trade fair for the production and marketing of beverages, will be taking place in Nuremberg between 26 and 28 November 2024. Sappi, one of the world's leading manufacturers of packaging and specialty papers, will be represented there for the first time.
Lessebo Paper achieves record-low CO2 emissions Lessebo Paper achieves record-low CO2 emissions
10/5/2024
Lessebo Paper, a pioneer in sustainable paper production, proudly announces a significant milestone in reducing its carbon footprint. The company has reached an unprecedented low of just 11 kg of CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced.
A brief history and outlook of low-consistency refining A brief history and outlook of low-consistency refining
10/2/2024
In the beginning, pulp was beaten with sticks. This method is only used today for certain exotic non-wood fibres, or for historical interest.
UPM Raflatac and Eurostampa collaborate on Envelope 2024 project UPM Raflatac and Eurostampa collaborate on Envelope 2024 project
10/1/2024
UPM Raflatac, a global leader in sustainable labeling solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Eurostampa on the innovative Envelope 2024 project.
Metsä Board and Kouvolan Lakritsi collaborate on innovative paperboard mug packaging Metsä Board and Kouvolan Lakritsi collaborate on innovative paperboard mug packaging
9/28/2024
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has partnered with Finnish confectionery maker Kouvolan Lakritsi to create a new, reclosable liquorice mug made of fresh fibre paperboard.
Konecranes to deliver seven cranes for Metsä Group’s tissue paper mill in Mariestad Konecranes to deliver seven cranes for Metsä Group’s tissue paper mill in Mariestad
9/28/2024
Konecranes is supporting Metsä Group’s tissue paper mill expansion and modernization in Mariestad with seven overhead cranes. The order was booked in April 2024, with delivery to take place in two stages: The first batch of cranes is currently being installed, and the second is scheduled for delivery and installation in the second half of 2024.
Investors make takeover bids for Inapa companies in Portugal and France Investors make takeover bids for Inapa companies in Portugal and France
9/25/2024
The insolvency administrator of Inapa IPG will soon propose to the company's creditors' meeting the acceptance of a purchase offer for Inapa's packaging businesses in France, trading as Inapa Packaging SAS, which it has received from Next Pack SAS.
Weyerhaeuser and The Nature Conservancy announce joint effort to fight climate change Weyerhaeuser and The Nature Conservancy announce joint effort to fight climate change
9/24/2024
Weyerhaeuser Company and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) recently nnounced a multiyear collaboration to further the scientific understanding of how forests and forest products contribute to climate mitigation.
Mondi unveils plastic-free mailer Mondi unveils plastic-free mailer
9/24/2024
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, launches its new recyclable Protective Mailers made entirely of paper.
Paper Excellence to not restart Prince Albert pulp mill Paper Excellence to not restart Prince Albert pulp mill
9/22/2024
Paper Excellence Canada has announced it will cancel the planned restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill in Saskatchewan, Canada. The move is due to unfavorable market and economic conditions, according to Paper Excellence.
Remsoft supports Paracel in Paraguay with intelligent forest planning Remsoft supports Paracel in Paraguay with intelligent forest planning
9/22/2024
Remsoft South America is supporting Paracel with Intelligent Forest Planning that improves decision-making for sustainable forest operations in Paraguay.
Ontario Secures Future of Atikokan Biomass Power Plant with New Five-Year Contract Ontario Secures Future of Atikokan Biomass Power Plant with New Five-Year Contract
9/22/2024
The Ontario government has announced a new five-year contract between Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for the Atikokan Generating Station, securing the future of North America's largest 100% biomass-fuelled power plant.
Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push
9/14/2024
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of sustainable fresh fibre paperboards, has found a new eco-friendly application for its industrial by-products.
Drive the Future: Embrace Zero Emissions Trucking Drive the Future: Embrace Zero Emissions Trucking
9/14/2024
As the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy accelerates, the transport industry is leading the charge with Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs).
FPAC responds to activists’ report on forest carbon emissions FPAC responds to activists’ report on forest carbon emissions
9/11/2024
Recently, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement regarding a carbon emissions report released by anti-forestry activists:
Canfor completes forest tenure transfer to First Nations groups in Canada Canfor completes forest tenure transfer to First Nations groups in Canada
9/11/2024
Canfor Corporation recently announced the completion of the subdivision and sale of its Forest License in the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA) equally to the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Tsay Keh Dene Nation.
Another round of price cuts on Europe’s pulp market in August Another round of price cuts on Europe’s pulp market in August
9/11/2024
Softwood kraft pulp prices falling more slowly than BEK prices
ANDRITZ acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye ANDRITZ acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye
9/9/2024
International technology group ANDRITZ has acquired the Swedish analyzer and measurement technology company PulpEye.
MoistTech Corp to highlight moisture sensors at SuperCORR MoistTech Corp to highlight moisture sensors at SuperCORR
9/8/2024
MoistTech Corp., the global leader in moisture measurement and control, announces it will highlight the IR3000-C series moisture sensors featuring cutting-edge NIR (Near Infrared) technology for exceptionally accurate and reliable moisture, coat weight, thickness, and temperature analysis of virtually any product or raw material at SuperCORR, Booth 2364, September 9th - 12th.
Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub
9/6/2024
Menasha Packaging, a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, announces a groundbreaking investment in its North American preprint capabilities.
Make your web Inspection & monitoring investment future proof Make your web Inspection & monitoring investment future proof
9/3/2024
Are you protecting the value of your system investment? Conducting scheduled maintenance and system modernizations significantly extends the life cycle of the web monitoring and inspection system.
UPM Fibres renews its organisation UPM Fibres renews its organisation
8/26/2024
UPM Fibres renews its organisation by centralising its production operations in Finland under one top level organisation. The change will simplify the Fibres Business Area structure.
UPM to Close Hürth Mill and Nordland Papier PM 3, Impacting 338 Jobs UPM to Close Hürth Mill and Nordland Papier PM 3, Impacting 338 Jobs
8/26/2024
In May, UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and shut down one fine paper machine (PM 3) at Nordland Papier in Dörpen. Both facilities are located in Germany.
First Quality Expands with Two New TAD Machines Amid Growing Tissue Private Label Market in North America First Quality Expands with Two New TAD Machines Amid Growing Tissue Private Label Market in North America
8/24/2024
A few days after posting about the growth of tissue private labels in the North American market, at the expense of the branded ones, First Quality announces its commitment to install two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines.
Kemira renews operating model and Management Board Kemira renews operating model and Management Board
8/20/2024
Kemira announces changes to its operating model to better meet profitable growth ambitions and moves to three externally reported business units.
Graphic Packaging Publishes 2023 ESG Report, Announces 2050 Net Zero Goal Graphic Packaging Publishes 2023 ESG Report, Announces 2050 Net Zero Goal
8/17/2024
Company advances sustainability and aspires to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050
Progroup starts up sheet feeder plant in Petersberg Progroup starts up sheet feeder plant in Petersberg
8/13/2024
With the start-up of the new sheet feeder plant in Petersberg in the southwest of Germany at the beginning of August, Progroup has added 200,000 tpy of corrugated sheet capacity to its production capability.
Italian tissue producer Paperdí gets go-ahead for expansion project Italian tissue producer Paperdí gets go-ahead for expansion project
8/13/2024
The executive phase of the PM4 project has begun, tissue producer Paperdí says.
SCA Logistics increased RoRo capacity for northbound cargo SCA Logistics increased RoRo capacity for northbound cargo
8/7/2024
SCA Logistics has revised its RoRo timetable, adding an additional call at the Umeå terminal.
Luc Theriault appointed president of wood products business unit at Paper Excellence Luc Theriault appointed president of wood products business unit at Paper Excellence
8/7/2024
The Paper Excellence Group announced that it has appointed Luc Theriault to president of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective August 26, 2024.
Valmet completes acquisition of Demuth Valmet completes acquisition of Demuth
8/6/2024
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Demuth following the agreement that was announced on December 22, 2023.
Canfor Expands Footprint in Arkansas with Iron Mountain Acquisition Canfor Expands Footprint in Arkansas with Iron Mountain Acquisition
8/6/2024
Canfor Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of a lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas, from Arkansas Resolute El Dorado Inc.
Metsä Group Updates Green Finance Framework to Boost Sustainability Metsä Group Updates Green Finance Framework to Boost Sustainability
8/6/2024
Metsä Group has unveiled an updated Green Finance Framework, aligning its financial strategies with ambitious sustainability goals.
AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report
8/3/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.
Navigator Invests €164 Million in Sustainable Future, Targets Decarbonization and Circular Economy Navigator Invests €164 Million in Sustainable Future, Targets Decarbonization and Circular Economy
8/3/2024
The Navigator Company has committed to a sustainable future with a substantial investment in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) projects totaling 164 million euros over the past 18 months.
Two Sides North America Highlights Paper';;s Circular Economy Benefits Two Sides North America Highlights Paper';;s Circular Economy Benefits
8/3/2024
Two Sides North America, part of the non-profit Two Sides global network, recently published an article exploring the role of paper, paper-based packaging, and related products in advancing a circular economy, a system designed to minimize waste and maximize resource reuse.
Archroma secures gold EcoVadis sustainability rating Archroma secures gold EcoVadis sustainability rating
7/28/2024
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, the global rating agency for sustainability performance.
Saica Group Expands into Poland with Acquisition of Schumacher Packaging Subsidiary Saica Group Expands into Poland with Acquisition of Schumacher Packaging Subsidiary
7/28/2024
Spanish paper solutions provider Saica Group has reached an agreement to purchase the Polish subsidiary of German packaging giant Schumacher Packaging.
Suzano to acquire two plants in the US from Pactiv Evergreen Suzano to acquire two plants in the US from Pactiv Evergreen
7/18/2024
Pulp giant Suzano has agreed to acquire two facilities in the US from Pactive Evergreen.
The International Fibre Moulding and Paper Forming Conference 2024 The International Fibre Moulding and Paper Forming Conference 2024
7/18/2024
Welcome to The International Fibre Moulding and Paper Forming Conference, scheduled to take place at the historic Vasa Theatre in Stockholm on September 25th and 26th, 2024.
Elof Hansson Group takes over Dede Paper and Board Elof Hansson Group takes over Dede Paper and Board
7/14/2024
Sweden's forest products trading company Elof Hansson Trade is setting its foot into the Italian market through the acquisition of Dede Paper & Board.

Directory Categories:
New Members: ● InnovaGroup   ● HONG FU DA INDUSTRY CO.,LTD   ● SUNALIS KAGIT REKLAM SAN DIS TIC LTD STI   ● interpel   ● Natty Wood Works & Investment Ltd
Voith