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Latvijas Finieris begins construction new factory in Riga Latvijas Finieris begins construction new factory in Riga
1/21/2025
In order to ensure the storage of saplings and to improve the overall infrastructure, Latvijas Finieris has started an ambitious development project of the Zābaki tree nursery in Sigulda Municipality.
TAPPI Nano 2025: Call for Presentations Open Through 5 February 2025 TAPPI Nano 2025: Call for Presentations Open Through 5 February 2025
1/20/2025
Call for Presentations is Now Open:
Submit Abstracts Before 5 February 2025
Victory Packaging Rebrands as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions Victory Packaging Rebrands as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
1/19/2025
Victory Packaging, a company with over five decades of experience in packaging and related services across North America, has officially rebranded as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions.
Building Strength in Pulp and Paper: Welcoming Enerquin Building Strength in Pulp and Paper: Welcoming Enerquin
1/18/2025
Canerector is proud to announce that Enerquin Air Inc. has joined our group. This marks the fifth acquisition of the year and, more importantly, a powerful partnership with our business, Paprima Industries.
Metsä Group continues cooperation with 4H in Finland Metsä Group continues cooperation with 4H in Finland
1/16/2025
Metsä Group and 4H in Finland have signed a new cooperation agreement for the period 2025-2026, with the aim of improving young people's knowledge of forests and strengthening the relationship with forests.
Smurfit Westrock: Paper Pallet Wrap Revolutionizes Supply Chains Smurfit Westrock: Paper Pallet Wrap Revolutionizes Supply Chains
1/15/2025
Smurfit Westrock has introduced an innovative 100% paper-based pallet wrap, poised to revolutionize supply chain sustainability.
Metsä Tissue Announces Plan to Secure Future of Kreuzau Mill Metsä Tissue Announces Plan to Secure Future of Kreuzau Mill
1/13/2025
Metsä Group’s tissue paper business has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance the long-term competitiveness of its Kreuzau mill in Germany.
Strike at US ports: ILA and USMX start new talks Strike at US ports: ILA and USMX start new talks
1/12/2025
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have started new negotiations on the Master Contract for dockworkers on the US East and Gulf coasts.
Bellmer starts up TurboJetter headbox at Emami PM4 in India Bellmer starts up TurboJetter headbox at Emami PM4 in India
1/11/2025
Bellmer has modernised Emami Paper Mills‘ board machine at the Balasore mill in Odisha, India.
SuperCurve™ Syphon Eliminates Flooding in High-Vibration Corrugating Roll SuperCurve™ Syphon Eliminates Flooding in High-Vibration Corrugating Roll
1/11/2025
A corrugated box plant in the Midwest was experiencing flooding in their lower corrugating roll.
Paper Packaging Company Moves to U.S. with Eco-Friendly Focus Paper Packaging Company Moves to U.S. with Eco-Friendly Focus
1/9/2025
The Paper Packaging Company, a Nigerian sustainable packaging provider, has announced its expansion into the United States market in March 2025.
Stora Enso Ordered to Pay Nearly €800,000 in Employee Dismissal Case Stora Enso Ordered to Pay Nearly €800,000 in Employee Dismissal Case
1/9/2025
In a recent ruling, Finland's Labour Court determined that Stora Enso, a global leader in renewable materials, violated the collective labour agreement when it dismissed employees at its Veitsiluoto mill in 2021.
UPM Leads Forest Industry in Sustainability with DJSI Listing UPM Leads Forest Industry in Sustainability with DJSI Listing
1/8/2025
UPM has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the only forest and paper industry company listed in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2024-2025.
Advancing Circularity in Paper Sack Recycling for Construction Advancing Circularity in Paper Sack Recycling for Construction
1/7/2025
On 5 December 2024, EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft announced their inclusion in the Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain alliance, which unites 50 European companies aiming to promote efficient waste management and boost circularity in paper sack recycling.
Billerud Europe appoints new President Billerud Europe appoints new President
1/5/2025
Billerud has appointed Jaakko Nikkilä as President of Billerud Europe and member of the Group Management Team.
MM Sells TANN Group for €360 Million MM Sells TANN Group for €360 Million
1/4/2025
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM) has agreed to sell its TANN Group, a manufacturer of tipping paper, to Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd., an Indonesian-based conglomerate.
Rottneros refinances existing sustainability linked long-term facilities Rottneros refinances existing sustainability linked long-term facilities
1/2/2025
Rottneros has entered into a new loan agreement with Danske Bank and Svensk Exportkredit whereby the existing long-term facilities will be refinanced.
Rayonier and Reliant Partner on Carbon Sequestration Agreement Rayonier and Reliant Partner on Carbon Sequestration Agreement
1/2/2025
Rayonier Inc. has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage, securing underground pore space rights for approximately 104,000 acres in Alabama.
Mayr-Melnhof to divest Tann Group to Evergreen Hill Enterprise Mayr-Melnhof to divest Tann Group to Evergreen Hill Enterprise
1/1/2025
Austria's Mayr-Melnhof group will part with Tann Group and exit tipping paper business.
Mondi restarts production at Kuopio semi-chemical fluting mill Mondi restarts production at Kuopio semi-chemical fluting mill
1/1/2025
Production at Mondi's Kuopio containerboard mill has been standing still since an incident in the pulp tower in early November.
AF&PA Releases November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report AF&PA Releases November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
12/30/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Pulp Mills as Biorefineries: Lignin’s Role in Sustainable Fuel Pulp Mills as Biorefineries: Lignin’s Role in Sustainable Fuel
12/30/2024
I envision a Pulp Mill as a versatile biorefinery plant. In recent years, research into its diverse usage capabilities has intensified, particularly focusing on lignin: should we continue burning it, or can we find a better use?
GreenFirst announces agreement with Mahogany Investors for sale of duties GreenFirst announces agreement with Mahogany Investors for sale of duties
12/29/2024
GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. GreenFirst, is pleased to announce a strategic agreement with Mahogany Investors, LLC regarding the sale of its entitlements to refunds, including accrued interest, related to duties imposed on softwood lumber exported from Canada to the United States during the specified period 2021 and 2022.
Ecohelix and Domsjö Fabriker AB sign long term partnership agreement Ecohelix and Domsjö Fabriker AB sign long term partnership agreement
12/29/2024
Ecohelix, a leading innovator in biotechnology and sustainable materials and Domsjö Fabriker, a renowed Swedish biorefinery, today announced a significant milestone in their collaboration: the signing of a termsheet to initiate the commercial phase of Woodmer production.
Hood Container Corporation Announces New President and COO Hood Container Corporation Announces New President and COO
12/26/2024
Hood Container Corporation, a leading name in the containerboard and packaging industry, announced today that Alan Clark will assume the role of President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2025.
Suzano Inaugurates World';;;s Largest Single-Line Pulp Mill Suzano Inaugurates World';;;s Largest Single-Line Pulp Mill
12/26/2024
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, has inaugurated the world's largest single-line pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul.
International Paper invests in energy efficiency in Spain International Paper invests in energy efficiency in Spain
12/26/2024
US paper and packaging company International Paper (IP) has launched a number of initiatives to decarbonise and optimise energy efficiency at its recycled corrugated case material mill in Madrid, Spain.
Weak label paper demand in Germany at year-end Weak label paper demand in Germany at year-end
12/25/2024
On the German market for label paper, demand has been declining continuously since August.
New management for Dieffenbacher Recycling business unit New management for Dieffenbacher Recycling business unit
12/25/2024
Michael Rupp became Head of the Recycling business unit at German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher in Eppingen.
FPAC Concerned With Lack of Movement on Investment Tax Credits FPAC Concerned With Lack of Movement on Investment Tax Credits
12/24/2024
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO Derek Nighbor issued this statement following the release of the federal government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement:
COFI Responds to BC NDP-Green Forest Review Proposal COFI Responds to BC NDP-Green Forest Review Proposal
12/23/2024
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is urging the provincial government to prioritize action over further reviews of forest policy.
Fabriano halts fine paper machine F3 at Fabriano mill for good Fabriano halts fine paper machine F3 at Fabriano mill for good
12/22/2024
Last paper reel was produced at the Fabriano mill in the morning of 10 December. Now the company will proceed with the announced closure of its office paper business.
Fourstones restarts tissue paper machine after fire Fourstones restarts tissue paper machine after fire
12/22/2024
Production at the Fourstones Sapphire Mill resumed today, less than 48 hours after a fire broke out at the site in the early hours of 10 December 2024.
Fedrigoni to idle fine paper machine F3 at its Fabriano mill Fedrigoni to idle fine paper machine F3 at its Fabriano mill
12/21/2024
With nearly 6,000 people in 28 countries and 78 plants including production sites, cutting and distribution centers, Fedrigoni sells and distributes its 25,000 products in 132 countries around the world.
Stora Enso Introduces New Incentive Plans for Key Employees Stora Enso Introduces New Incentive Plans for Key Employees
12/21/2024
Finnish forest industry company Stora Enso has announced two new long-term incentive plans for its key employees.
Billerud Gains Approval for New Science-Based Emission Reduction Goals Billerud Gains Approval for New Science-Based Emission Reduction Goals
12/21/2024
Swedish paper and packaging company Billerud has received official approval for its new Science Based Targets, marking a significant step in its commitment to combat climate change.
Kruger Products Considers Earlier Construction of New Tissue Plant Kruger Products Considers Earlier Construction of New Tissue Plant
12/16/2024
Kruger Products Inc., a leading tissue manufacturer, has announced plans to evaluate the accelerated construction of a new tissue production facility.
Mayr-Melnhof invests in Gernsbach mill and appoints new Managing Director Mayr-Melnhof invests in Gernsbach mill and appoints new Managing Director
12/16/2024
Cartonboard and folding carton manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof (MM) is planning further investments in its German cartonboard mill MM Gernsbach.
Financing for Chapelle Darblay conversion into containerboard mill not yet secured Financing for Chapelle Darblay conversion into containerboard mill not yet secured
12/15/2024
Rebuild project still needs €43m to proceed
Green Bay Packaging Announces Modernization Project for Arkansas Kraft Paper Mill Green Bay Packaging Announces Modernization Project for Arkansas Kraft Paper Mill
12/14/2024
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has announced a major investment to modernize its Arkansas Kraft paper mill.
Unifor and PPWC Select Kruger for Western Pattern Bargaining in Forestry Sector Unifor and PPWC Select Kruger for Western Pattern Bargaining in Forestry Sector
12/14/2024
Two major Canadian pulp and paper unions, Unifor and the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), have chosen Kruger, Inc. in Kamloops, B.C. as the target for establishing pattern bargaining across the Western Canadian forestry sector.
Fire hits Fourstones' Sapphire paper mill Fire hits Fourstones' Sapphire paper mill
12/12/2024
A massive fire broke out at Fourstones' Sapphire paper mill in Leslie, Scotland, yesterday morning.
EU Packaging Waste Regulation passes European Parliament EU Packaging Waste Regulation passes European Parliament
12/11/2024
Green light for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): The European Parliament has given its tacit approval. The next step towards final adoption of the new Regulation is an endorsement by the Council, representing the member states' governments.
Ahlstrom acquires ErtelAlsop Ahlstrom acquires ErtelAlsop
12/11/2024
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has acquired ErtelAlsop, a New York based manufacturer of high-performance liquid depth filter media serving end-markets in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, flavors and fragrances, and chemical industries.
Rengo to revise coated duplex board prices Rengo to revise coated duplex board prices
12/8/2024
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it will revise the prices of its coated duplex board.
UPM Fibres Announces Workforce Adjustments Following Talks UPM Fibres Announces Workforce Adjustments Following Talks
12/4/2024
UPM Fibres has finalized change negotiations across its Finnish operations, impacting approximately 1,600 employees within its pulp, timber, and forestry divisions.
Norske Skog Faces Potential EU ETS Exclusion Norske Skog Faces Potential EU ETS Exclusion
12/3/2024
The Norwegian Environment Agency has issued a prior notice that could exclude two Norske Skog mills from the European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS) for the period 2026-2030.
Sustana Unveils 2023 ESG Report Highlighting Sustainability Progress Sustana Unveils 2023 ESG Report Highlighting Sustainability Progress
12/3/2024
Sustana has published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's sustainability initiatives and achievements.

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