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February 2025 - Owner retiring. An environmentally friendly manufacturer, located in Manteno, Illinois, of release liners is immediately available. Among many positive attributes, the company possesses an A-list customer list, operates in a well-constructed 44K square foot building on 7.5 acres, has three well-maintained coating lines, a tenured and skilled workforce, and perfected operating systems.

Feb. 20 - "Favourable average selling prices and raw material costs in the Containerboard business drove stronger sequential results, offsetting the impact of usual lower...

Feb. 20 - "In Brazil, climate conditions vary greatly from one region to another, making it impossible to effectively control the moisture profile when we receive a paper roll...

Feb. 19 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its January 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper...

Feb. 19 - The American Forest & Paper Association released the January 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging...

Feb. 19 - Haire brings 30 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and sales, with a comprehensive background that spans leadership roles across...

Feb. 18 - Metsä Board is exploring ways to use artificial intelligence in packaging design. "We established an experimental brand and used AI to create a new oat-based granola product for it. We wanted to...

Feb. 18 - Ox Industries has introduced new high-strength paper grades for paper cores in the film and paper industries. These innovative grades enhance...

Feb. 17 - Oji Fibre Solutions announced its decision to permanently shut paper machine 6 (PM6) at its Kinleith pulp and paper mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand...

Feb. 17 - Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC...

Feb. 14 - In a shift from its previous position, the Washington Department of Ecology (DoE) released a draft Safer Products Report recommending regulation to...

Feb. 14 - Kruger announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivieres...

Feb. 13 - "2024 was a transformational year for Clearwater Paper. We took significant steps to focus our strategy on becoming a paperboard packaging company. We...

Feb. 13 - International Paper announced the permanent closure of the company's Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana; a recycling plant in Phoenix, Arizona; a box...

Feb. 13 - Sylvamo has announced major investments at its two South Carolina facilities. The company plans to invest approximately $145 million in high-return projects to ...

Feb. 12 - The year 2024 was marked by significant advancements in the Company's strategy, including the acquisition of new businesses and the start-up of...

Feb. 12 - Metsä Tissue has submitted a full planning application to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for its proposed new tissue paper mill in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK...

Feb. 12 - "Our synergy program of $400 million is on track and will be completed by the end of this year. Moreover, there are significant operational and commercial...

Feb. 12 - "In 2024, we earned $632 million in adjusted EBITDA, a 17% margin, and generated $248 million of free cash flow. We returned $130 million in cash to shareowners, representing 52% of free cash flow, exceeding our 40% commitment....

Feb. 11 - "2024 marked a year of substantial progress for Stora Enso, demonstrating our commitment to building a foundation for sustained profitable growth. Our actions to improve...

Feb. 10 - Norske Skog has entered into agreement with Boyer Capital Pty Ltd, to sell the Boyer mill at an enterprise value of approximately NOK 190 million...

Feb. 10 - "Dr. Hamad's work has made a tremendous impact in colloid science, materials physics, chemistry and nanotechnology. His focus on advancing sustainable cellulose materials and structures...

Feb. 7 - Approximately 95 American workers employed in the U.S. forest products industry descended on...

Feb. 7 - Cardinal Tissue LLC announced the acquisition of Softex Paper's US assets, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Palatka, Florida. Both companies convert...

Feb. 6 - "The fourth quarter was shaped in part by the annual maintenance shutdowns at our two mills, which proceeded smoothly and as planned. Consequently...

Feb. 6 - Metamark's product portfolio consists of high-quality self-adhesive color films, print films for large format color printing, laminates and wrapping films for...

Feb. 5 - "Despite continued challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered Adjusted EBITDA of US$203 million, which was...

Feb. 5 - "Our performance in 2024 improved from the previous year, supported by a good contribution from the new pulp mill in Uruguay and modestly improved volumes in...

Feb. 4 - "In 2024, we demonstrated the value of the Graphic Packaging business model, generating a level of consistency and profitability in line with...

Feb. 4 - Georgia-Pacific announced that David Neal, currently president of gypsum, will become the company's executive vice president of building products, effective...

Feb. 4 - Ox Industries announced the promotion of Sal Soldana to General Manager of its Aurora, Illinois converting facility, effective January 27. Soldana...

Feb. 3 - International Paper has acquired land in Waterloo, Iowa, for the construction of a state-of-the-art corrugated box plant. According to the Iowa Economic Development...

Feb. 3 - International Paper has completed its acquisition of DS Smith plc. The combined company creates a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. "With a stronger...

Feb. 3 - Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the promotion of Chad Corte to President. In this capacity, Corte is responsible for the company's operations in Three Rivers, Michigan which include...

Feb. 3 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q4 2024 Boxboard report. According to the report, total Boxboard production in Q4...

Feb. 3 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q4 2024 Containerboard report. According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q4...

Jan. 31 - International Paper announced the completion of its acquisition of DS Smith plc. The combined company creates a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. "The combination of International Paper and DS Smith...

Jan. 30 - Greif announced that it will permanently close the containerboard and uncoated recycled...

Jan. 30 - The Government of New Brunswick's promised third-party audit on skyrocketing NB Power electricity bills is welcomed by both residential ratepayers and...

Jan. 30 - "During 2024, we initiated our strategy to deliver profitable growth as the low-cost, most reliable and innovative sustainable packaging solutions provider for...

Jan. 29 - A partnership between the Carton Council, Elof Hansson and the Upcycling Group will bring a new recycling manufacturing facility to...

Jan. 29 - Kelly Spicers has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky Mountain region....

Jan. 29 - Voith announced that it has received an extended service contract from DS Smith for Kemsley mill in the UK. The 3-year contract covers the entire stock...

Jan. 28 - "As we have seen throughout the year, demand in our Packaging segment during the quarter remained very strong. Our corrugated products plants delivered record...

Jan. 24 - International Paper announced that the European Commission issued its Phase I clearance of...

Jan. 24 - Suzano announced that it will increase prices for its hardwood pulp sold in Asia, Europe and North America. The price increases are...

Jan. 24 - Following the recent announcement by Gov. Janet Mills and Maine's Congressional delegation that Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub will...

Jan. 24 - ANDRITZ has received an order from Sun Paper to supply two stock preparation systems and a complete P-RC APMP line for the mill in Nanning, China...

Jan. 23 - The Fedrigoni Group announced that Gregory Boisson has joined the organization as General Manager for Fedrigoni Special Papers North America. Boisson brings...

Jan. 23 - The Swedish Forest Agency reported that in 2024 roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for sawlogs by 30 percent and the price of pulpwood increased...

Jan. 22 - Essity announced that its President and CEO, Magnus Groth, has informed the Board of Directors that he has decided to step down as CEO and from the Board during 2025...

Jan. 22 - The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) is the result of the merger of ACE (The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) and EXTR:ACT — two...

Jan. 20 - Chilean pulp and paper producer CMPC has nominated Bernardo Larraín Matte as its new Chairman, along with his renewal as a member of the Board...

Jan. 18 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper...

Jan. 18 - The American Forest & Paper Association released the December 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging...

Jan. 17 - Ox Industries announced that it is expanding its Aurora, Illinois converting plant. The enhanced facility will include spiral wound tube and core production and...

Jan. 16 - RDM Group announced that it will close its Castellbisbal cartonboard mill in Barcelona, Spain, due to declining demand and high...

Jan. 16 - Metsä Board announced plans to close its Tako mill in Tampere and improve the efficiency of its Kyro mill in Kyröskoski due to prolonged weak profitability. Both mills are...

Jan. 16 - Valmet will deliver a third Advantage ThruAir Drying (TAD) tissue machine to Irving Consumer Product's mill in Macon, Georgia...

Jan. 16 - Monadnock Paper Mills, the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, announced its achievement of Platinum status in...

Jan. 14 - Drewsen Spezialpapiere, a German manufacturer of security papers has acquired Portals Papers, a British producer of high-security papers...

Jan. 14 - Smurfit Westrock announced that its distribution arm, Victory Packaging, is now known as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The identity change...

Jan. 13 - Kadant Black Clawson announced the promotion of Kenny Leathers to president. In this capacity, Leathers is responsible for the company's operations in Lebanon, Ohio, which include...

Jan. 13 - SCA announced that it will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by USD 50 per tonne...

Jan. 9 - Metsä Tissue has announced an investment and capacity plan for its tissue mill in Kreuzau, Germany, to ensure long-term competitiveness and future...

Jan. 9 - Lindenmeyr Munroe has announced plans to expand operations into the Florida market with a Tampa-based distribution facility. The move into Florida will...

Jan. 8 - Huhtamaki has appointed Ralf K. Wunderlich (58) as President and CEO effective on January 15, 2025 when the company's current President and...

Jan. 6 - MM Kotkamills has appointed Marko Pekkola, M.Sc. (Eng.) as the new CEO from the beginning of 2025. Pekkola succeeds Päivi Suutari, who has served as...

Jan. 3 - Finch Paper announced the promotion of Drew Gardner as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. Gardner succeeds Debabrata Mukherjee, who has...

Jan. 2 - Twin Rivers Paper Company announced the promotion of Tyler Rajeski as CEO, effective February 1, 2025. He succeeds Debabrata Mukherjee, who will continue his service to Twin Rivers as Chairman of...

Jan. 2 - Duni AB has signed an agreement to acquire the UK-based paper tableware producer Poppies Europe Ltd for a fixed purchase price of approximately...

Jan. 2 - Stora Enso announced that Wilfa, a Norwegian-owned company and a leading supplier of small electrical items in the Nordic countries, will use...

Dec. 31 - Suzano formally responded to the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) inquiry about media reports that it was involved in talks with Clearwater Paper...

Dec. 23 - Buckman recently unveiled its new, state-of-the art chemical R&D pilot plant facility on the campus of its global headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee...

Dec. 23 - The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) announces five new board members appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Appointed for three-year terms are Steve Henry of Domtar, Brandon Bennett of Georgia-Pacific and...

Dec. 20 - Valmet has appointed David Nelson as interim Head of Valmet's North American business, succeeding Jukka Tiitinen as of January 1, 2025. He will assume this interim...

Dec. 20 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper...

Dec. 20 - Billerud has appointed Jaakko Nikkilä as President, Billerud Europe and member of the Group Management Team, effective May 1, 2025. Currently...

Dec. 19 - Mayr-Melnhof Karton has agreed with Evergreen Hill Enterprise on the sale of 100% of the shares in TANN Group, headquartered in Traun, Austria, for...

Dec. 19 - Mondi announced that it has made good progress on the previously announced EUR 20 million investment program at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills in...

Dec. 18 - Sonoco announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging business to TOPPAN Holdings Inc. for...

Dec. 18 - Green Bay Packaging has promoted Lucas Law to Mill Manager for the company's Arkansas Kraft Division. Law joined GBP in March of 2011 as...

Dec. 18 - The American Forest & Paper Association released the November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging...

Dec. 18 - Hood Container announced the appointment of Alan Clark as the new President and Chief Operating OfficerClark succeeds Charlie Hodges, who will...

Dec. 17 - Seaman Paper Company has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Founded in...

Dec. 16 - The European Council has formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The new rules will significantly reduce the generation of...

Dec. 11 - Juthur Paper in Saudia Arabia has signed a contract with Andritz to manufacture, supply, and install its sixth tissue production line (TM6)...

Dec. 10 - Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The combination brings together...

Dec. 10 - Buckman announced that it has achieved a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments...

Dec. 10 - Veritiv has signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell Veritiv Containers, the company's rigid packaging business (formerly All American Containers)...

Dec. 9 - Georgia-Pacific is investing $90 million at its Crossett, Arkansas, mill to continue growing its retail consumer tissue business. Initial production from this project...

Dec. 9 - Oji Fibre Solutions on Nov. 20 announced plans to permanently shut paper machine 6 (PM6) at its Kinleith pulp and paper mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand...

Dec. 5 - Metsä Board has launched a new solution to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials customers receive as part of Metsä Board product deliveries...

Dec. 4 - Green Bay Packaging announced a substantial investment in the modernization of its Arkansas Kraft paper mill. This multi-year project significantly...

Dec. 4 - Polycoated paper packaging, cartons for your milk or juice, containers for your frozen foods and boxes for your home needs are everywhere. We want to recycle them...

Dec. 4 - Ahlstrom has launched MasterTape Cristal, a paper-based transparent tape backing to reduce plastic waste and promote a more sustainable...

Dec. 3 - Irving Paper, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, has once again shut down 50 per cent of its operations beginning December 2 in response to...

Dec. 3 - Sovellusmestarit Oy, a specialist in compressed air, instrumentation, and flow technology, has acquired 100% of MoveRoll Oy, a pioneer in...

Dec. 2 - Billerud's Board of Directors has decided on new long-term financial targets and on strategic investments in...