Reports

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.
Södra Foundation grants SEK 12.5 million for research Södra Foundation grants SEK 12.5 million for research
12/28/2024
The Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education has granted a total of SEK 12.5 million this year to 11 different research projects that, in a significant way, will promote the development of both forestry and forest industry operations.
AF&PA Releases November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
12/28/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Finland approves sale of land areas to Google Finland approves sale of land areas to Google
12/25/2024
The Finnish government has granted Metsähallitus a permission to sell four parcels of land in the municipalities of Muhos and Kajaani.
Sylvamo’s Eastover Mill Marks 40 Years of Excellence Sylvamo’s Eastover Mill Marks 40 Years of Excellence
12/23/2024
Sylvamo’s Eastover Mill, a cornerstone of American manufacturing, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, earning a prestigious acknowledgment in the U.S. Congressional Record.
Metsä Board Concludes Negotiations on Potential Temporary Layoffs at Finnish Mills Metsä Board Concludes Negotiations on Potential Temporary Layoffs at Finnish Mills
12/21/2024
Metsä Board, a key player in Finland’s paperboard industry, has successfully concluded its change negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs at several of its Finnish mills.
Munksjö Invests $32M to Double Brazil Production, Boost Sustainability Munksjö Invests $32M to Double Brazil Production, Boost Sustainability
12/18/2024
Munksjö Adopts New Technologies to Double Production and Reduce Environmental Impacts at Its Plant in Caieiras, Brazil
EU Deforestation Regulation postponed by one year following trilogue agreement EU Deforestation Regulation postponed by one year following trilogue agreement
12/15/2024
The way has been paved for the postponement of the application date of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): In the course of the latest trilogue negotiations on 3 December, the EU Council agreed with the EU Parliament on a postponement of the EUDR’s application date for one year.
Veritiv to sell its rigid containers business to TricorBraun Veritiv to sell its rigid containers business to TricorBraun
12/12/2024
Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell Veritiv Containers, the company's rigid packaging business (formerly All American Containers) to TricorBraun.
Oji Fibre Solutions to Close Paper Production at Kinleith Mill Oji Fibre Solutions to Close Paper Production at Kinleith Mill
12/11/2024
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has announced plans to discontinue paper production at its Kinleith Mill, a significant move aimed at stabilizing and strengthening the company.
Nexgen Packaging and Seaman Paper partner to create a paper-based packaging solutions portfolio Nexgen Packaging and Seaman Paper partner to create a paper-based packaging solutions portfolio
12/11/2024
The partnership will leverage Nexgen's global order management platform and Seaman's sustainable offerings to create a comprehensive plastic-free and paper-based packaging solutions portfolio.
Ahlstrom Unveils Paper-Based Transparent Tape to Cut Plastic Use Ahlstrom Unveils Paper-Based Transparent Tape to Cut Plastic Use
12/11/2024
Ahlstrom, a global specialist in fiber-based materials, has unveiled MasterTape® Cristal, a groundbreaking paper-based transparent tape backing designed to reduce plastic usage in packaging and everyday applications.
Valmet to deliver a SymBelt upgrade to Mercer Stendal in Germany Valmet to deliver a SymBelt upgrade to Mercer Stendal in Germany
12/8/2024
Valmet will deliver a SymBelt Shoe Press Roll upgrade with Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt and SymBelt services to Mercer Stendal pulp mill in Germany.
Kadant Black Clawson Expands Product Portfolio with Tornado Pulper Addition Kadant Black Clawson Expands Product Portfolio with Tornado Pulper Addition
12/8/2024
Kadant Black Clawson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the acquisition of the Tornado® pulper product line from Bolton Emerson Americas.
Smurfit Westrock Unveils Innovative Bag-in-Box Design to Meet EU Recycling Regulations Smurfit Westrock Unveils Innovative Bag-in-Box Design to Meet EU Recycling Regulations
12/4/2024
Smurfit Westrock has unveiled the EasySplit Bag-in-Box®, a packaging innovation designed to help businesses comply with the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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