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Saica Group to Invest $110M in Second US Corrugated Plant Saica Group to Invest $110M in Second US Corrugated Plant
3/25/2025
Saica Group, a leading European recycled paper and packaging manufacturer, has announced plans to build its second corrugated plant in the United States.
UPM Communication Papers plans to reduce paper capacity in Germany UPM Communication Papers plans to reduce paper capacity in Germany
3/16/2025
UPM continues to selectively align its paper capacity with profitable customer demand to ensure performance and therefore plans to permanently close its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, reducing the annual capacity of uncoated mechanical paper by 270,000 tonnes during July 2025.
Metsä Board to Close Tako Mill and Enhance Operations at Kyro Mill Metsä Board to Close Tako Mill and Enhance Operations at Kyro Mill
3/13/2025
Metsä Board has announced the conclusion of change negotiations initiated in January 2025, resulting in the permanent closure of its Tako board mill in Tampere, Finland, by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Finnish port workers'; agreement finalised Finnish port workers'; agreement finalised
3/13/2025
The Finnish Transport Workers' Union (AKT) has officially approved the previously negotiated collective agreement for port workers on 6 March 2025.
European Tissue Industry Titans Unite for Tissue World’s Strongest-Ever Speaker Lineup European Tissue Industry Titans Unite for Tissue World’s Strongest-Ever Speaker Lineup
3/11/2025
Düsseldorf, Germany – Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025 is set to host the most powerful speaker lineup in its history, featuring an elite league of European tissue industry heavyweights.
AF&PA: Tariffs could disrupt paper industry's complex supply chains AF&PA: Tariffs could disrupt paper industry's complex supply chains
3/10/2025
Pulp and paper mills are strategically located across the United States to efficiently and sustainably create essential products for everyday use.
Trump’s Wood Product Investigation Puts Canadian Softwood at Risk Trump’s Wood Product Investigation Puts Canadian Softwood at Risk
3/9/2025
Unifor has issued a statement following a new executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to launch a Section 232 (National Security) investigation into wood products imported into the United States.
Domtar Opens New PCC Plant to Strengthen Paper Production Domtar Opens New PCC Plant to Strengthen Paper Production
3/8/2025
Domtar's Nekoosa mill has launched a new on-site precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant, a collaborative project with Omya, addressing a critical supply chain challenge.
Germany's Tissue Market: Challenges, Growth, and the Road Ahead Germany's Tissue Market: Challenges, Growth, and the Road Ahead
3/4/2025
Germany’s tissue industry is at a crossroads. While technological advancements have driven capacity growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% since 2007, the sector is grappling with a volatile economic and energy landscape.
OjiFS Confirms Closure of Paper Production at Kinleith Mill OjiFS Confirms Closure of Paper Production at Kinleith Mill
3/2/2025
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has officially announced its decision to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill in New Zealand, opting to cease loss-making paper production while maintaining pulp operations.
Stora Enso Surpasses Carbon Reduction Target with 53% Cut in Emissions Stora Enso Surpasses Carbon Reduction Target with 53% Cut in Emissions
2/27/2025
Stora Enso has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts, reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 53% by the end of 2024, surpassing its 2030 target of a 50% reduction.
Increased construction of larger wooden buildings can strengthen the sawmill industry's economy Increased construction of larger wooden buildings can strengthen the sawmill industry's economy
2/26/2025
An increase in large-scale wooden building projects would not only contribute to climate goals but also strengthen the domestic wood industry.
Mondi grows its sustainable office paper portfolio with premium products Mondi grows its sustainable office paper portfolio with premium products
2/24/2025
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its portfolio of sustainable, high-quality office papers with the launch of IQ ULTRA and MAESTRO® expert in the premium segment.
Toscotec completes drying section rebuild at Rexcell in Sweden Toscotec completes drying section rebuild at Rexcell in Sweden
2/23/2025
Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid started up PM1 after a complete rebuild of the drying section supplied by Toscotec at its Skåpafors mill in Sweden.
Paper Industry Leaders to Meet at Latampaper Brazil 2025 Paper Industry Leaders to Meet at Latampaper Brazil 2025
2/18/2025
Only decision-making papermakers involved in the operation and management of paper mills are attending Latampaper Brazil 2025.
PPEC Outlook: Environmental Issues in Focus for 2025 PPEC Outlook: Environmental Issues in Focus for 2025
2/17/2025
From the evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, to navigating potential regulations on PFAS use, and getting closer to receiving guidance on environmental claims, all while keeping an eye on the shifting political landscape.
DOE Backs Svante's Pioneering Carbon Capture Project in Pulp Industry DOE Backs Svante's Pioneering Carbon Capture Project in Pulp Industry
2/16/2025
Svante Technologies Inc. is set to develop a groundbreaking carbon capture and storage project at the Ashdown Pulp Mill in Arkansas, marking a significant advancement in environmental technology for the pulp and paper industry.
Kelly Spicers expands packaging footprint with Denver packaging acquisition Kelly Spicers expands packaging footprint with Denver packaging acquisition
2/15/2025
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.
FPAC Responds to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Exports FPAC Responds to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Exports
2/11/2025
Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products destined for the United States:
Stora Enso and ECOR Global partner to create formaldehyde-free board Stora Enso and ECOR Global partner to create formaldehyde-free board
2/9/2025
Stora Enso announces that its NeoLigno bio-based binder is integral part of ECOR Global’s new product line, a groundbreaking fully bio-based, recyclable and formaldehyde-free board.
PCA Reports Strong 2024 Results: Paper Segment Outperforms Packaging in Profitability PCA Reports Strong 2024 Results: Paper Segment Outperforms Packaging in Profitability
2/8/2025
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has announced its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 results, showcasing strong performance across key indicators.
Tetra Pak considering closure of its Dijon site Tetra Pak considering closure of its Dijon site
2/5/2025
Tetra Pak is considering closing its manufacturing plant in Dijon, France, Euwid reports.
Toscotec to participate in PaperWeek 2025 in Canada Toscotec to participate in PaperWeek 2025 in Canada
2/4/2025
Toscotec will take part in PaperWeek 2025 organized by the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC) from 10th to 13th February in Montreal, Canada.
Tetra Pak mulls closing production site in Dijon Tetra Pak mulls closing production site in Dijon
2/4/2025
Beverage carton producer Tetra Pak is considering closing its factory in Dijon, France.
Essity CEO Magnus Groth to Step Down in 2025 Essity CEO Magnus Groth to Step Down in 2025
2/2/2025
Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity, has announced his decision to leave the company in 2025 after nearly a decade in the role and 14 years with the Group.
UPM Highlights 3 Trends Reshaping the Packaging Industry UPM Highlights 3 Trends Reshaping the Packaging Industry
2/1/2025
The future of packaging will be defined by sustainability.
PaperMaking Program at PaperWeek Hybrid 2025 PaperMaking Program at PaperWeek Hybrid 2025
1/30/2025
The Papermaking track will again offer a comprehensive program over 5 sessions, including 3 on-site sessions at The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal on Tuesday and Wednesday February 11-12, 2025.
Smurfit Westrock';s Três Barras Mill: 50 Years of Innovation Smurfit Westrock';s Três Barras Mill: 50 Years of Innovation
1/27/2025
Smurfit Westrock's Três Barras paper mill, Latin America's largest kraftliner producer, celebrated its 50th anniversary this December, marking half a century of sustainable innovation and community impact in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Engineering Phase for First Full-Scale PHA Plant from Wastewater Engineering Phase for First Full-Scale PHA Plant from Wastewater
1/25/2025
In a groundbreaking move for sustainable manufacturing, Paques Biomaterials and ESKA have launched the engineering phase for the world’s first full-scale plant dedicated to producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from process water.
Releaf Paper Launches Fallen Leaves-Based Production Line in France Releaf Paper Launches Fallen Leaves-Based Production Line in France
1/22/2025
Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer of pulp and paper made from fallen leaves, has inaugurated its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, Île-de-France.
Drewsen Spezialpapiere has acquired security paper specialist Portals Paper Ltd Drewsen Spezialpapiere has acquired security paper specialist Portals Paper Ltd
1/21/2025
The leading German manufacturer of security papers, Drewsen Spezialpapiere, has acquired Portals Paper, a renowned British producer of high-security papers and a market leader in passport papers and identity documents.
Study Highlights Lower Carbon Footprint of Klabin’s PineFluff® Pulp Study Highlights Lower Carbon Footprint of Klabin’s PineFluff® Pulp
1/20/2025
Klabin, a leading Brazilian pulp producer, has published the findings of a carbon footprint study comparing its fluff pulp products to equivalents produced in the Southeastern United States.
Suzano & SCA Price Hikes: Market Dynamics and Long-Term Risks Suzano & SCA Price Hikes: Market Dynamics and Long-Term Risks
1/19/2025
A few days after Suzano announced a price increase for Bleached Eucalyptus Kraft Pulp (BEKP) by USD 100 per ton in Europe, SCA responded by raising the price of its Norden Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (NBSK) by USS 50 per ton.
Toscotec’s TAD machine starts up at Hengan in China Toscotec’s TAD machine starts up at Hengan in China
1/18/2025
Leading Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a TADVISION® tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian.
Södra planning to divest forest holding in the Baltics Södra planning to divest forest holding in the Baltics
1/16/2025
Södra’s mission is focused on members’ forests and to process their raw material, thereby creating value for these forest estates.
CIB Invests $224M in Nova Scotia Wind Farm to Power Paper Mill CIB Invests $224M in Nova Scotia Wind Farm to Power Paper Mill
1/15/2025
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $224.2 million in Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd.’s large-scale wind energy project, the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm.
Stora Enso’s Papira® Could Be the Key to Plastic-Free Packaging Stora Enso’s Papira® Could Be the Key to Plastic-Free Packaging
1/15/2025
Stora Enso is making big moves towards a more sustainable future with a game-changing product: Papira®, a wood-based foam that could replace plastic packaging.
Amcor completes sale of BCNA joint venture interest for $122 million Amcor completes sale of BCNA joint venture interest for $122 million
1/13/2025
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced today it completed the sale of its 50% interest in Bericap North America (BCNA) for $122 million on December 27, with the proceeds used to reduce debt.
Seaman Paper acquires Julius Glatz paper mill Seaman Paper acquires Julius Glatz paper mill
1/12/2025
US-based Seaman Paper Company has taken over Germany's Julius Glatz, manufacturer of cigarette paper, thinprint and other specialty paper grades.
New Expansion at Atlantic Packaging Enhances Efficiency and Service New Expansion at Atlantic Packaging Enhances Efficiency and Service
1/11/2025
Atlantic Packaging has recently completed an expansion of its Quinn Corrugated Plant, located near Charleston, South Carolina.
Sonoco Names Interim CFO, Reshuffles Roles Sonoco Names Interim CFO, Reshuffles Roles
1/9/2025
Sonoco Products Company has announced several leadership changes effective January 3, 2025.
AFRY to Lead $4.6B Pulp Mill Project for Arauco in Brazil AFRY to Lead $4.6B Pulp Mill Project for Arauco in Brazil
1/8/2025
Arauco, a global leader in the forest industry, has selected AFRY for an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) role in its groundbreaking greenfield pulp mill project in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Sappi and Papierholz Austria Partner for Sustainable Wood Use Sappi and Papierholz Austria Partner for Sustainable Wood Use
1/7/2025
Sappi, a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products, has highlighted its partnership with Papierholz Austria (PHA) in a recent article.
USDA Appoints New Board Members to Paper and Packaging Board USDA Appoints New Board Members to Paper and Packaging Board
1/5/2025
The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Smurfit Westrock Plans to Cease Reporting Status in Canada Smurfit Westrock Plans to Cease Reporting Status in Canada
1/4/2025
Smurfit Westrock Applies to Cease to be a Reporting Issuer in Certain Canadian Jurisdictions
Sustainable Packaging: EU Council Approves Rules for Less Waste Sustainable Packaging: EU Council Approves Rules for Less Waste
1/2/2025
Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU
Eurostampa';;s envelope project reimagines Nutella’s iconic label Eurostampa';;s envelope project reimagines Nutella’s iconic label
12/31/2024
Bria, a generative AI solution built for enterprise, and HP announce their collaboration with Eurostampa on their 8th Envelope project.
Duni Group to acquire UK-based tabletop company Poppies Duni Group to acquire UK-based tabletop company Poppies
12/31/2024
Duni AB has signed an agreement to acquire the UK-based tabletop company Poppies Europe Ltd (Poppies). This strategic merger strengthens Duni Group’s market position in sustainable dining solutions in the United Kingdom while offering significant synergies across manufacturing, logistics and distribution.

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