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Domtar decision about new Liverpool mill anticipated by March Domtar decision about new Liverpool mill anticipated by March
2/20/2025
If the project goes ahead, it would mark the first creation of a new market pulp mill in North America in decades.
Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India
2/20/2025
Valmet is to deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited, located in Sathyamangalam, India.
UPM Kymi pulp mill temporarily down UPM Kymi pulp mill temporarily down
2/20/2025
The ongoing industrial strike in the chemical industry in Finland has forced UPM to suspend production at the company's UPM Kymi pulp mill. Operations at Kymi paper mill are not affected.
EU';s Waste Shipment Regulation could disrupt recovered paper exports from 2027 EU';s Waste Shipment Regulation could disrupt recovered paper exports from 2027
2/19/2025
Deadline for non OECD countries to notify the EU on 21 February
Rengo develops height-adjustable packaging machine Rengo develops height-adjustable packaging machine
2/19/2025
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has developed the automatic packaging machine J-RexS for e-commerce and logistics between sites.
Metsä Group’s operating result drops 59 per cent Metsä Group’s operating result drops 59 per cent
2/19/2025
Metsä Group’s operating result was EUR 186 million (498) for January–December 2024.
SCA Raises Prices as IP Invests $260M in U.S. Box Plant SCA Raises Prices as IP Invests $260M in U.S. Box Plant
2/17/2025
As SCA raises the prices of brown and white kraftliner in Europe by €90 per ton starting March 1st, International Paper (IP) announces a $260 million investment to construct a new corrugated box plant in Waterloo, Iowa.
Successful First Year for Kruger’s Scholarship Program Successful First Year for Kruger’s Scholarship Program
2/17/2025
Kruger has introduced the Joseph Kruger II Scholarship Program, an annual initiative aimed at supporting the academic success of employees' children.
Feasibility Study for Domtar’s Liverpool Mill Nears Completion Feasibility Study for Domtar’s Liverpool Mill Nears Completion
2/16/2025
The project for a new pulp mill in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, has its roots in the agreement between Paper Excellence and the provincial government following the closure of the Northern Pulp mill in 2020.
US Lumber Coalition rebuts Canada's offensive to dismantle US trade measures US Lumber Coalition rebuts Canada's offensive to dismantle US trade measures
2/15/2025
John Rustad, opposition leader in British Columbia, recently stated that Canadian lumber is being "replaced" in the U.S. market.
4evergreen publishes new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol 4evergreen publishes new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol
2/15/2025
4evergreen announces the release of the new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol.
Toscotec to participate in ExpoAcotepac in Colombia Toscotec to participate in ExpoAcotepac in Colombia
2/14/2025
Toscotec will take part in the 33rd International Conference and EXPOACOTEPAC 2025 organized by the Colombian Association of Technicians of the Cellulose, Paper, and Cardboard Industry (ACOTEPAC) from 19th to 21st February in Cali, Colombia.
Suzano Biomass Power Plant Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Suzano Biomass Power Plant Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul
2/14/2025
Suzano has officially launched commercial operations at its biomass power plant in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul.
GP Completes $34M Upgrade at Bradford Corrugated Plant GP Completes $34M Upgrade at Bradford Corrugated Plant
2/12/2025
Georgia-Pacific has finalized a $34 million investment in its Bradford, Pennsylvania, corrugated facility, enhancing efficiency and production capacity.
International Paper Finalizes Acquisition of DS Smith International Paper Finalizes Acquisition of DS Smith
2/12/2025
International Paper (IP) finalized its acquisition of DS Smith on January 31, 2025, creating a leading global sustainable packaging company.
SCA announces price hike for kraftliners SCA announces price hike for kraftliners
2/11/2025
Swedish SCA has announced plans to increase prices for brown and white-top kraftliner in Europe by €90/t. The new price will be effective from 1 March 2025.
New recycler to produce sustainable building materials from recycled food and beverage cartons New recycler to produce sustainable building materials from recycled food and beverage cartons
2/9/2025
A partnership between the Carton Council, Elof Hansson USA Inc. and the Upcycling Group will bring a new recycling manufacturing facility to Lodi, California, by the end of Q3.
Kelly Spicers acquires Creative Packaging Group in Denver Kelly Spicers acquires Creative Packaging Group in Denver
2/9/2025
Kelly Spicers, a leading West Coast distributor of paper, packaging, wide format products and facilities solutions, announced today that it has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky Mountain region.
Greif to Close Two U.S. Facilities, Impacting 140 Jobs Greif to Close Two U.S. Facilities, Impacting 140 Jobs
2/8/2025
Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products, announced the permanent closure of two facilities in the U.S., impacting approximately 140 jobs.
Suzano Partners with Marvin to Advance AI Geospatial Intelligence Suzano Partners with Marvin to Advance AI Geospatial Intelligence
2/6/2025
Suzano has signed a long-term commercial agreement with AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup Marvin.
Irving Paper Cuts Production Again Amidst High Electricity Costs Irving Paper Cuts Production Again Amidst High Electricity Costs
2/5/2025
Irving Paper is again curtailing 50% of its operations indefinitely due to soaring electricity costs.
Mercer, Woodland Cree Extend Historic Logging Partnership Mercer, Woodland Cree Extend Historic Logging Partnership
2/5/2025
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Woodland Cree First Nation have renewed their co-ownership agreement for Peace River Logging, solidifying a partnership that began in 2004.
€1M Investment Helps Adsorbi Scale Cellulose-Based Air Purification €1M Investment Helps Adsorbi Scale Cellulose-Based Air Purification
2/4/2025
Swedish startup Adsorbi has raised €1 million in funding to construct a pilot plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, and expand its customer base for its innovative cellulose-based air purification material.
Prices are under pressure and falling in many parts of the Italian market in January Prices are under pressure and falling in many parts of the Italian market in January
2/3/2025
Prices came under mounting pressure in various quarters of the Italian market in the final quarter of 2024, something that took its toll at the start of the new year at the latest.
Metsä Board Paperboards Cut Beautycare Packaging Carbon Footprint by 50% Metsä Board Paperboards Cut Beautycare Packaging Carbon Footprint by 50%
2/2/2025
A recent study by Metsä Board, verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, reveals that switching to Metsä Board’s fresh fibre paperboards can reduce the carbon footprint of beautycare and cosmetic packaging by over 50%.
KinsBrae Upgrades KB Bottle for Enhanced Sustainability KinsBrae Upgrades KB Bottle for Enhanced Sustainability
2/2/2025
KinsBrae Packaging, a Canadian leader in innovative packaging, has announced a sustainability upgrade for its paper-based KB bottle, designed for wines and spirits.
Suzano acquires Pactiv’s paper mill and extrusion facility for $110 million Suzano acquires Pactiv’s paper mill and extrusion facility for $110 million
2/1/2025
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pactiv Evergreen’s Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paper mill and Waynesville, North Carolina, extrusion facility for $110 million.
Cellulose Nanocrystals: The Key to Sustainable Smart Textiles Cellulose Nanocrystals: The Key to Sustainable Smart Textiles
1/30/2025
Imagine wearing clothes that adapt to your body temperature, keeping you comfortable in any weather.
International Paper Invests $260M in New Waterloo, Iowa, Facility International Paper Invests $260M in New Waterloo, Iowa, Facility
1/29/2025
International Paper, a global leader in renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products, announced a $260 million investment to construct a new, state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa.
Eren takes over British sheet feeder Onboard Eren takes over British sheet feeder Onboard
1/29/2025
Dutch company Nova Paper, an affiliate of Eren Holdings, has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of Onboard Corrugated Limited, a Wolverhampton-based sheet feeder.
Caustic soda producers find it difficult to defend prices Caustic soda producers find it difficult to defend prices
1/29/2025
Following hikes in Q4, price cuts are back on the agenda
Goodbye Bubble Wrap: Recyclable Paper Takes Over Goodbye Bubble Wrap: Recyclable Paper Takes Over
1/26/2025
The Lemu Group and paper manufacturer Koehler Paper have collaborated to introduce fully paper-based mailers, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.
Start-up of MaxEdge refiners at Essity Karewau mill Start-up of MaxEdge refiners at Essity Karewau mill
1/26/2025
AFT has successfully completed the start up of two MaxEdge™ refiners on PM2 tissue machine at the Essity Kawerau mill in New Zealand.
Ox Industries Expands Aurora Plant, Boosting Midwest Operations Ox Industries Expands Aurora Plant, Boosting Midwest Operations
1/25/2025
Ox Industries, a leader in sustainable paperboard products, is expanding its Aurora, Illinois converting plant to include spiral wound tube and core production and recutting capabilities.
IP Invests in Green Energy at Spanish Mill, Halving CO2 Footprint IP Invests in Green Energy at Spanish Mill, Halving CO2 Footprint
1/24/2025
International Paper (IP) is making significant strides in decarbonization and renewable energy at its Madrid mill in Spain.
Long strike at Arauco Valdivia pulp mill comes to end Long strike at Arauco Valdivia pulp mill comes to end
1/22/2025
The strike by employees at Arauco’s Valdivia pulp mill in Chile has ended after 37 days. As Arauco announced, the company and the employee representatives were able to agree on a new collective agreement on 10 January. The new contract is valid until November 2027.
RDM to permanently close Barcelona mill RDM to permanently close Barcelona mill
1/22/2025
The RDM Group has announced its intention to discontinue production at its mill in Castellbisbal, near Barcelona.
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.

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