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July 2026 - Patented innovation. Proven results. How Tork SmartOne® delivers – Essity's intellectual property protection story. The specialized, high-capacity toilet paper...

July 22 - "We are reporting negative earnings amid a market environment that remains challenging, with depressed demand and a weak price scenario. Meanwhile, we are...

July 22 - Valmet announced that Sami Riekkola, Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area, and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, has decided...

July 21 - The Palm Group announced that it will convert paper machine 7 at its King's Lynn Mill in the UK to produce corrugated case material. PM 7 currently produces newsprint...

July 21 - Valmet's delivery scope covers a comprehensive solution for efficient handling of tree-length logs of both softwood and hardwood, from log infeed to high-quality chips...

July 20 - Finch Paper on July 17 announced that it will no longer produce pulp at its pulp and paper mill in Glens Falls, New York. Instead, it will buy pulp on the open market...

July 20 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers...

July 20 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total year to date...

July 17 - "AF&PA is deeply concerned by the SEC's proposal, which would represent a major shift away from paper as the default for critical financial disclosures that millions of...

July 16 - Kruger Inc. announced the launch of Project Tuckamore, the major initiative to revitalize Corner Brook Pulp and Paper and transform the site into...

July 16 - International Paper will close its Carrollton South packaging facility located in Carrollton, Texas by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The decision is...

July 16 - Higher volumes and an improved product mix resulted in sales growth for the quarter. Our focus on growth by developing our offerings, investing in marketing and selective price adjustments continued, and we...

July 15 - Canfor Corporation announced the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. This closure results in an annual reduction of...

July 15 - Made from 100% recycled fiber, with at least 45% post-consumer recycled content, PaceSetter Ridgeline is available in 14- to 30-point calipers and produced at...

July 14 - Foundation funding has supported the development of more than 160 courses within AICC's Packaging University platform, which has seen nearly 30,000 course completions...

July 14 - DS Smith has successfully started up an ANDRITZ stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its containerboard mill in Porcari (Lucca), Italy...

July 13 - Rebox Corp, a buyer and seller of once-used corrugated boxes, announced the appointment of Kyle Otting as Chief Executive Officer, effective...

July 10 - International Paper proactively decided to temporarily suspend operations at its Pine Hill, Alabama, containerboard mill after a weather event damaged...

July 10 - The delivery includes a full board machine from headboxes to winders with several technologies that are unique to the area. One of these technologies is...

July 9 - A new study presented in Rome shows that 84% of waste generated in fast-food restaurants is separately collected, while paper packaging achieves an 87% recycling rate...

July 7 - Smurfit Westrock said the decision to close the mill has been driven by sustained challenging market conditions, alongside the need to optimize the company's UK...

July 7 - Essity has appointed Andreas Mattsson as the new Chief Legal Officer and member of the company's Executive Management Team. He succeeds...

July 7 - Portuguese tissue producer Renova inaugurated its "Descarbonizar@Renova" project at Factory 2 in Torres Novas, Portugal. The EUR 11 million project includes...

July 7 - Cascades announced the appointment of François David, currently Vice-President, Commercial for...

July 7 - Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand's 2026 World Cup campaign...

July 6 - The Confederation of European Paper Industries' (Cepi) 2025 Key Statistics Report highlights a European paper industry that is increasingly exposed to a slow and...

July 2 - Suzano announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% equity interest in FamPro Tissue Holdings B.V. from Kimberly-Clark, which has resulted in a new joint...

July 2 - "The price adjustment is driven by ongoing cost increases for raw materials used in the production of recycled paper, as well as for energy and...

July 2 - Mercer International said that it will extend a maintenance shutdown at its German pulp mill, Mercer Rosenthal, to cover the entire month of September...

July 1 - Fibre-based food packaging is on course to become the leading sustainable material by 2045, driven by breakthrough barrier coating technologies, tightening global regulation...

June 29 - Norske Skog announced that Mads Eikeland has been appointed Managing Director of Norske Skog Skogn, effective 1 September 2026. Eikeland currently serves as...

June 29 - International Paper plans cease its preprint operations at its Richwood, Kentucky facility, and close its Aurora, Illinois sheet plant and converting plants in...

June 26 - Approximately 85 American workers employed in the U.S. forest products industry descended on Washington, D.C., this week...

June 25 - Valmet launches new Valmet Advantage NTTe technology that enables the production of a completely new type of tissue paper with exceptional softness and...

June 25 - Smurfit Westrock on June 15 filed an official WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, notifying the agency of...

June 25 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers...

June 25 - Voith introduces PluraMaze, a new generation of refiner fillings designed to significantly improve energy efficiency and lifetime. The new solution addresses key challenges...

June 24 - Global Cellulose Fibers ("GCF") announced that Mike Doss has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective June 23, 2026. Clay Ellis will transition from the CEO role to...

June 24 - Metsä Board has appointed Malin Nygren as Vice President, Husum Pulp and Board Mill, effective 1 July 2026. Nygren has been serving as...

June 23 - Metsä Fibre's goal is to reduce logistics emissions by 30 per cent per tonne kilometre by 2030, compared with the 2022 level. The target is part of...

June 22 - Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Daniel M. Krawczyk as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately. He will also...

June 22 - Voith announced that Andreas Endters, President and CEO of Voith Paper, has informed the shareholders and Group management of his decision to leave the company at...

June 22 - Butkovich will oversee the company's day-to-day operations and work closely with executive leadership to carry out strategic initiatives, drive operational...

June 19 - This next-generation equipment will increase the site's production capacity while enhancing product quality. The $15 million investment will take place...

June 18 - The expansion will add approximately 346,000 square feet to the existing facility resulting in a total building size of approximately 736,000 square feet. The project...

June 18 - UPM announced that it will temporarily shut down UPM Kaukas pulp mill as of August 3 for approximately six weeks. In addition, a potential temporary shutdown of...

June 18 - Suzano has strengthened its forest fire prevention and combat system in Mato Grosso do Sul with two new technologies ahead of the dry season: an AI program for...

June 17 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper...

June 17 - We would like to provide an update on the tank collapse that occurred at the facility of our U.S. subsidiary, Nippon Dynawave Packaging, located in...

June 17 - The investment funds upgrades that will enhance production stability and efficiency, improve quality, enable future fiber blends, and increase fluff production capacity by ...

June 16 - Jackson Paper Manufacturing and Sustainable Corrugated announced they are unifying under a single identity: Sustainable Corrugated & Containerboard...

June 16 - Like other manufacturing sectors and many national governments, the European pulp and paper industry has called on the European Commission to maintain the current...

June 11 - A new national forestry impact analysis shows that a more restrictive Swedish forestry policy would have far-reaching consequences for the economy, employment, and...

June 11 - Baotuo Paper Machinery, a subsidiary of Baosuo Group, will supply Vinda Household Paper with six new crescent former tissue machines in China...

June 11 - Greif is implementing a price increase of $60 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard...

June 10 - The technology enables the production of lightweight yet rigid end products, such as trays, plates, and food packaging applications by using cellulose fibers. In addition...

June 10 - The internationally recognized certification demonstrates that the food safety management system at Stora Enso's Oulu pulp and paper mill meets...

June 9 - Proposed plans for a tissue manufacturing plant in Pueblo, Colorado, have been paused by the company involved with the proposed "Project Falcon" after Pueblo Mayor...

June 8 - VPK Group has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of UK-based Manor Packaging, a manufacturer of cardboard boxes and corrugated packaging...

June 8 - CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment evaluates how effectively companies engage their suppliers on climate change, covering governance, targets, Scope 3...

June 8 - Sonoco is implementing a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning...

June 5 - NORPAC is a U.S.-based paper manufacturer operating out of Longview, Washington. The company employs approximately 500 people at its paper mill, where it...

June 4 - Domtar has completed the sale of its shares in EAM Corporation (Engineered Absorbent Materials "EAM") to Saothair Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity...

June 3 - Nippon Dynawave is part of the state workers' compensation system managed by The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). We're providing resources to the Family Support Center set up at the Association of Western Pulp & Paper...

June 2 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total year to date...

June 2 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers...

June 2 (King5.com) - Officials have identified all 11 victims killed in the accident. Families are paying tribute to their loved ones on social media and through online fundraisers...

June 2 - In the absence of an identified buyer, Fibre Excellence is attempting to take over its activities itself. The pulp producer, which operates two sites in France, submitted an offer to the Commercial Court on June 1 to ensure...

June 2 - Smurfit Westrock's investment will take place over the next three to five years and will support the modernisation and decarbonisation of its operations; enhancing...

June 2 - Jamestown Container Companies announced the acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., further expanding the company's footprint across New York State...

June 2 - Following a comprehensive audit of the vacuum systems, the existing standard wire suction system was replaced with FabriCare. This measure eliminated the need for...

June 1 - Dr. Michael J. Kocurek passed away peacefully on May 26. Founder of the Paper Science Department at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1970 and Professor Emeritus of Paper Science and Engineering at NC State University, Michael was one of the world's most recognized educators in the pulp...

June 1 - Valmet will deliver a full EPC package for the replacement of recovery boiler components at the Sappi's Saiccor Mill in South Africa...

May 29 - Though U.S. paper and paperboard production declined 3.7% in 2025, to 66.3 million tons, several sectors showed continued resilience. Containerboard operating rates...

May 28 - Sappi and UPM have signed a binding (definitive) agreements to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This JV proposes...

May 28 - The EUR 370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue's commitment to the future of European...

May 27 (OPB) - At least nine people are still unaccounted for after a chemical tank ruptured at a Southwest Washington...

May 26 - The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities...

May 25 - "After two years of successfully consolidating our business, we have spent recent months intensively considering how to position our company securely for...

May 25 - Stora Enso plans to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3 (L3) at its Skutskär pulp mill in Sweden. The company also said that it will...

May 21 - The Forest Resources Association (FRA) Board of Directors, at the 2026 Annual Meeting, elected Kevin Hudson to serve as the Association's Chairman for the next...

May 21 - The European Commission on May 10 unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Suzano of Kimberly Clark IFP...

May 21 - The partnership combines P&G's globally recognized brands with Navigator's industrial capabilities, operational excellence, innovation expertise, and...

May 21 - Genera announced the appointment of Mark Ushpol as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Ben Mascarello, who led the company through a transformational period....

May 20 - Smurfit Westrock announced its intention to delist from the London Stock Exchange. Once the LSE Delisting takes effect, the Company will be solely listed on...

May 19 - Sylvamo is making significant progress on $145 million in high-return projects at its Eastover paper mill and Sumter sheeting plant, both located in South Carolina...

May 19 - The ash crystallization plant will recover valuable sodium salts and remove non-process elements, primarily chloride and potassium, from the mill's liquor cycle...

May 18 - The strategic acquisition of this facility will enhance International Paper's capabilities, expand its market presence, and increase its capacity to produce...

May 15 - The new process makes it possible to combine forest fibres and agro-fibres directly in the pulp process, enabling the company to increase yield and improve strength properties...

May 14 - As part of WCP's long-term leadership planning, Jon Thompson will be transitioning to a new role as Vice President of Manufacturing & Print Sales. In this role, Thompson will...

May 12 - Columbia Container serves national, regional, and local customers with a broad range of products, from traditional brown boxes to litho-mounted point-of-purchase displays...

May 12 - To better meet growing customer and consumer demand for premium bath tissue and paper towels, Georgia-Pacific has begun final engineering and planning for...

May 12 - The Confederation of Paper Industries announced the launch of the SIAS Level 2 Certificate Fundamentals of Paper Technology, a qualification for the UK Paper Industry that...

May 11 - The rebuild is designed to substantially modernize the existing production line and enable a production capacity increase of around 60 percent. At the same time...

May 11 - The new hybrid technology production line will be unique in Canada, combining wet-laid and dry-laid forming processes to develop ultra-high-performance...

May 8 - 2026 continues to be a transition year as we work through some short-term capacity constraints due to the termination of the Riverdale supply agreement at the end of April and an upcoming extended outage at our...

May 7 - Marcal Paper has acquired the St. Catharines Tissue Mill in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, from BiOrigin Specialty Products. Founded in 1912, the St. Catharines mill...

May 7 - Sappi today reported its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2026. While headline earnings were impacted by an unprecedented "risk-off" global environment and a...

May 6 - The review will evaluate strategic alternatives with the aim of creating the best possible conditions for the Consumer Tissue business and the Group to develop...

May 6 - "2026 remains a transition year that depends on sequential improvement, and we have a defined path to build earnings momentum over the balance of the year...

May 5 - Twin Rivers Paper announced the acquisition of Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. ("PSPI"), a leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty...

May 5 - Data in its new study show that barrier coatings represent the largest segment of the global packaging coatings market, accounting for demand of 4.4 million tonnes...

May 5 - "First quarter results were strong relative to expectations as we delivered towards the high end of our guidance, driven by the hard work of our talented global team and...

May 5 - The Swedish Forest Agency reported that during the first quarter of 2026, prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments for sawlogs of Scots pine decreased by...

May 4 - "The EU had a clear opportunity in this review to make EUDR workable and to honor its 2025 trade framework commitment to avoid undue harm to U.S. manufacturers...

May 2 - The BBC reported that DS Smith has confirmed a "proposal had been made" to close its corrugated box packaging plant in Launceston, a small town in the county of...

May 1 - Metsä Fibre announced that Laura Lundell, M. Sc. (Tech), Executive MBA, has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Strategy and a member of...

April 30 - "This quarter, we delivered meaningful progress across the business. In North America, our commercial actions are gaining traction and helping us outgrow the market, while we advance cost-out efforts and make...

April 30 - "Our North American business represents our largest value creation opportunity. Demand across all paper grades improved progressively during the quarter. Reflecting this, containerboard pricing increased by a net...

April 30 - The IBS Paper Performance Group has successfully upgraded the reel change process on a packaging paper machine. The project resulted in a significant increase in...

April 30 - Suzano announced its results for the first quarter of 2026, achieving a new all-time record in pulp sales. Over the 12-month period from April 2025 to March 2026...

April 29 - "We achieved a good start to the year, even if geopolitical events continued to introduce new uncertainties. Our businesses maintained the focus on...

April 29 - The American Forest & Paper Association opposes proposals to expand Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) incentives to include whole trees, pulpwood and other...

April 28 - "On a sequential basis, our Corrugated Packaging and Flexible Packaging business units increased sales volumes across our range of paper grades. This was supported by...

April 28 - "Packaging decisions can no longer be based simply on perception or assumptions about sustainability. They need to be supported by facts, data, and clear analysis...

April 28 - Net sales of $4.2 billion increased 2.7 percent, as organic sales growth of 2.5 percent and favorable currency impacts of 2.0 percent were partially offset by...

April 27 - Suzano has announced a $50-per-ton increase in price for its hardwood pulp (eucalyptus) for customers in Europe and the Americas, effective May 2026...

April 27 - "We achieved record containerboard deliveries and significantly improved profitability in the first quarter. Operational performance continues to improve across...

April 25 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total boxboard production...

April 25 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2026 Containerboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total containerboard production...

April 23 - After months of searching for a long-term financial solution to avoid bankruptcy, Fibre Excellence filed for insolvency with the commercial court of...

April 23 - "We achieved a first quarter record in shipments per day in our legacy corrugated operations. We saw continued demand improvement which, together with improved...

April 23 - The order marks a significant deployment of the L&W Lab Management System outside of a traditional paper mill, highlighting its growing relevance for paper converters in...

April 22 - Since January 1, 2024, seven paper mills out of a total of 81 have permanently ceased operations in France. These industrial site closures have significant consequences ...

April 22 - The new state-of-the-art plant produces a wide range of paper bags for customers in the eCommerce, food, feed, building materials and chemicals sectors. The facility...

April 21 - Dunapack Packaging, the corrugated packaging division of the Prinzhorn Group, has entered into an agreement with Stora Enso to acquire its German...

April 20 - Rayonier Advanced Materials ("RYAM") announced that the Company is engaged in a formal process to explore strategic alternatives to maximize...

April 20 - The American Forest & Paper Association has released the March 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging...

April 20 - The American Forest & Paper Association has released the March 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper...

April 17 - Because it does not undergo a bleaching process, Suzano's Eucanatural pulp reduces the use of chemical inputs and offers a naturally brown appearance...

April 17 - CellMark announced the appointment of Neil Gosbee as the new Division President of the CellMark Pulp Division. The appointment became effective April 15. Gosbee succeeds...

April 16 - NORPAC is a U.S.-based paper manufacturer operating out of Longview, Washington. The company operates three paper machines that produce...

April 16 - The collaboration will use BDO Zone Ratings to advance the development of multi-product biorefinery...

April 16 - New barrier technology delivers oil and grease resistance for quick-service, takeout, and bakery packaging, without the need for plastic or poly coated containers...

April 16 - The Navigator Company will increase of the prices of its tissue papers (toilet paper, napkins, kitchen rolls, hand towels, among others) in all markets where it operates by...

April 16 - The new system also offers enhanced production flexibility, supporting paper widths of up to 240 cm and basis weights from 35 to 300 g/m2. Combined with...

April 15 - Kimberly-Clark announced the organizational structure and key leadership that will become effective upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue...

April 14 - The Climate Performance Award honors a Maine business that does not sell climate products or services but makes measurable progress reducing carbon...

April 13 - Weather disruptions in the U.S. and heightened volatility in transportation and fuel surcharges increased operating costs, while recent geopolitical...

April 10 - Clearwater Paper announced the restructuring of its Cypress Bend, Arkansas facility, resulting in the reduction of approximately 20% of salaried and hourly roles at...

April 9 - Following the acquisition, WEPA will operate four production sites in France and employ around 1,000 people there. The 260 employees of MPH1865...

April 9 - "As Oregon's program moves into implementation, it is becoming clear that the law imposes significant and unnecessary burdens on paper products that are already among...

April 8 - Yesterday, a fire occurred at a distribution center in Ontario, California operated by a third-party logistics partner, NFI Industries. Kimberly-Clark can confirm there were...

April 8 - The new service center will provide the full scope of flow control services, covering replacements and maintenance for valves, pumps, and third-party equipment. It enables...

April 8 - Wausau Coated Products announced that Kevin Muraski has been promoted to Continuous Improvement Manager. Prior to the promotion, Muraski...

April 7 - A massive six-alarm blaze tore through Kimberly-Clark's warehouse in southern Ontario, California early Tuesday and authorities said an employee is in custody...

April 7 - To help improve safety, Södra is now accelerating the launch of the Tryggve safety app. The app is available to everyone but has been developed with forest owners...

April 7 - By delivering minute-by-minute predictions of key paper properties, such as tensile and tear strength, burst and short-span compression test (SCT), using the mill's...

April 6 - Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) confirmed that an isolated fire occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 4 in the digester area of its Jesup, Georgia cellulose...

April 6 - Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in a WARN letter to the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement said that PCA will permanently close...

April 2 - Markens' career spans more than forty-five years and reflects deep experience across nearly every facet of the folding carton industry. From operations and manufacturing to...

April 1 - Koehler Paper will increase prices for Carbonless Paper and Fine Paper by 10% for deliveries from May 1. "The reason for this is significant cost increases in...

April 1 - Solifor Forest Asset Management has acquired Cascades' private forestlands located in Kamouraska and Témiscouata for $20 million. The deal includes...