Reports

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).
Chandpur Enterprises starts up two Toscotec’s MG dryers in India Chandpur Enterprises starts up two Toscotec’s MG dryers in India
12/1/2024
Indian paper manufacturer Chandpur Enterprises started up two highly technological TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryers for Machine Glazed paper supplied by Toscotec as a replacement of two local steel Yankee cylinders at their facility in Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Magnera Emerges as a Global Leader in Specialty Materials Magnera Emerges as a Global Leader in Specialty Materials
12/1/2024
Glatfelter Corporation and Berry Global Group have successfully completed their merger, forming a new global leader in the specialty materials industry: Magnera.
Heinzel Laakirchen to stop SC paper machine at the end of November Heinzel Laakirchen to stop SC paper machine at the end of November
11/30/2024
Laakirchen Papier, part of Austria’s Heinzel group, will stop SC paper production from the end of November 2024. The stop will reduce output capacity for uncoated magazine paper in Europe by more than 300.000 tpy.
Hinojosa Packaging commissions Voith with comprehensive rebuild of PM 1 in Alquería, Spain Hinojosa Packaging commissions Voith with comprehensive rebuild of PM 1 in Alquería, Spain
11/27/2024
Hinojosa Packaging Group, a leading Spanish paper manufacturer, is realizing the planned rebuild of its PM 1 at the Alquería site, Spain, together with full-line supplier Voith.
AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
11/24/2024
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Scottish Startup Advances Sustainable Chemicals with Forestry Byproducts Scottish Startup Advances Sustainable Chemicals with Forestry Byproducts
11/24/2024
Sonichem, a clean-tech startup based in Scotland, is pioneering the use of forestry byproducts like sawdust and woodchips to produce eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical-based chemicals.
ANDRITZ launches PrimeDry HotAir Box to reduce energy consumption in tissue drying ANDRITZ launches PrimeDry HotAir Box to reduce energy consumption in tissue drying
11/24/2024
International technology group ANDRITZ has developed the PrimeDry HotAir Box, an innovative solution that enables tissue producers to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while increasing machine efficiency.
The role of MRFs is changing under EPR. Here’s what’s happening in Québec. The role of MRFs is changing under EPR. Here’s what’s happening in Québec.
11/23/2024
In all regions of Canada where extended producer responsibility (EPR) is being implemented for packaging, printed matter and containers, including cartons, existing material recovery facilities (MRFs) are seeing their role change substantially.
Quebec Government Invests $12 Million in Domtar';;s Windsor Plant Modernization Quebec Government Invests $12 Million in Domtar';;s Windsor Plant Modernization
11/20/2024
The Quebec government has announced a $12 million investment to support the modernization of Domtar's pulp and paper mill located in Windsor, Eastern Townships.
Toscotec completes second rebuild project at Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway Toscotec completes second rebuild project at Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway
11/20/2024
Following a successful rebuild of the dryer section supplied by Toscotec, Ranheim Paper & Board restarted PM5 at their facility in Norway.
German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election
11/16/2024
Paper industry bosses in Germany have rejected claims by the Federal Election Commission that a lack of paper might hinder the timing of the country's early elections.
Mondi Warsaw marks completion of €90 million plant upgrade Mondi Warsaw marks completion of €90 million plant upgrade
11/16/2024
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has recently completed a €90 million investment upgrade in its Mszczonów plant near Warsaw which doubled its capacity, making it the largest corrugated solutions plant in Poland, and one of the biggest in Europe.
Saica completes takeover of Schumacher Packaging in Poland Saica completes takeover of Schumacher Packaging in Poland
11/12/2024
The transaction has received green light by the Polish competition authority. The acquisition will boost the group's production capacity by 420,000 tpy of corrugated case material and 530 million m² of corrugated products, Saica explained.
Stora Enso to divest Sunila mill real estate Stora Enso to divest Sunila mill real estate
11/12/2024
Stora Enso will remain on the site as a tenant to the new owner Aalto Development, continuing operations at the lignode battery material pilot plant, the company said.
Saica Group Strengthens Its Position in Poland with Schumacher Packaging Acquisition Saica Group Strengthens Its Position in Poland with Schumacher Packaging Acquisition
11/11/2024
Saica Group has solidified its position in the Polish market with the recent acquisition of Schumacher Packaging's operations in the country.
IP pushes DS Smith takeover to Q1 2025 IP pushes DS Smith takeover to Q1 2025
11/9/2024
In its third quarter earning report US pulp, paper and packaging giant International Paper (IP) has provided an upd‌ate on the planned acquistion of British paper and packaging company DS Smith (DSS).

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