Sept. 2024 - Pixelle's 400,000 tons per year capacity paper mill on 1,000 acres in Jay, Maine. Bearings, storage & mixing tanks, sifters, spare pumps and parts and much more.
Nouryon Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul, Increasing Its Sodium Chlorate Capacity in Brazil
Sept. 10 - Nouryon has started operations at its new Integrated Manufacturing Model site in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, which includes the production of.
Sustainable Paper Production Helps Preserve North America's Forests
Sept. 9 - Forestry plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of North American ecosystems. Both the United States and Canada have implemented rigorous standards to ensure.
Sept. 2024 - Long-Life spherical roller bearings for paper machinery and equipment. NSKHPS spherical roller bearings are optimized by.
Stora Enso Appoints Pasi Kyckling as Acting CFO
Sept. 9 - Stora Enso has appointed Pasi Kyckling as acting CFO until Niclas Rosenlew starts in his position as new CFO. Kyckling will hold the role of acting CFO from 1 November 2024 until Niclas joins Stora Enso.
Norske Skog Provides Updates on Strategic Projects in France and Norway
Sept. 5 - "Completion of the containerboard project at Golbey remains a top priority across the Norske Skog group and for me personally. We will do our utmost to.
Ahlstrom Launches Study for Adding Saturation and Release Coating Capability for Tape Base Papers
Sept. 5 - The potential investment would help meet the increased customer demand, mainly in the Americas, by further enhancing Ahlstrom's existing tape product offering to include.
Paper Packaging Innovation: Less Fiber, More Strength
Sept. 4 - Have you noticed a shift in paper packaging innovation lately? We have, and so have the industry analysts whose job it is to track paper and packaging trends. Consumers prefer paper packaging, and.
Sonoco Initiates Review of Strategic Alternatives for Thermoformed & Flexibles Packaging Business
Sept. 4 - "We continue our strategy of focusing on fewer bigger businesses and investing to deploy our differentiated operating model. We expect that this next step will.
AF&PA-AWC Welcome "Common Sense" DC Circuit Court's Decision on Boiler MACT
Sept. 4 - "We are pleased the Court affirmed EPA's (and our) position that the already stringent air pollution limits for industrial boilers satisfy the requirements of.
Veritiv to Acquire Orora Packaging Solutions for $1.19 Billion
Sept. 4 - Veritiv announced it has entered into a binding agreement with Orora to acquire the North American packaging and distribution business.
Novolex Acquires American Twisting in South Haven, Michigan
Sept. 4 - Novolex has acquired the assets of American Twisting, a manufacturer of twisted-paper handles used in the production of paper bags.
Domtar Kingsport Mill Receives Business Recycler of the Year Honors in Tennessee
Sept. 3 - Given to businesses that practice outstanding leadership in recycling and waste prevention, this year's award honored Domtar's Kingsport Mill for.
Menasha Packaging Investing Over $50 Million in North American Preprint Hub
Sept. 3 - Menasha Packaging is investing over $50 million in its North American preprint capabilities that include new assets, automation and robotics as part of a major.
Valmet Opens a New Service Center in Beihai, West China
Sept. 3 - Valmet has opened a new service center in Beihai to serve and be close to its customers in the fast-growing pulp and paper industry in the.
ANDRITZ Acquires Analyzer and Measurement Company PulpEye
Sept. 3 - PulpEye provides pulp, paper and board producers with a wide range of online pulp analyzers, measurements and controls ranging from chip quality, kappa.
Albany International Appoints Merle Stein as President, Machine Clothing
Aug. 30 - Albany International has appointed Merle Stein as President of its Machine Clothing business segment and elected him an officer of the company.
Packsize Opens New Innovation Center in Louisville, Kentucky
Aug. 29 - The new, 240,000 square foot facility will expand the company's manufacturing capabilities, provide redundancy and logistics benefits to customers and.
Papeteries des Vosges et du Leman Group to Increase Production Capacity of Primabake Parchment Paper
Aug. 29 - The capacity expansion will be achieved by increasing the production capacity of Primabake on the PM62 machine in Publier (Evian, French Alps) and through.
Metsä Group to Focus Increasingly on Carbon Capture at Its Mills
Aug. 29 - "Bio-based carbon dioxide is an important but still untapped side stream that could be harnessed more effectively as the technology and markets.
MM Kotkamills Officially Opens New Sheeting Centre in Kotka, Finland
Aug. 28 - With two state-of-the-art sheet cutters and related automation, the new EUR 30 million Sheeting Centre will provide further processing of cartonboard to strengthen.
UPM Fibres Simplifying Its Organization; Petri Hakanen Appointed SVP, Fibres Finland Operations
Aug. 28 - UPM Fibres announced that is restructuring its organization by centralizing production operations in Finland under one top level.
Mill Rock Packaging Acquires Woodland Packaging and Laminating Facility from Everett Graphics
Aug. 28 - Mill Rock Packaging has entered into a strategic alliance with Everett Graphics. MRP has acquired Everett's Woodland, California packaging and.
Metsä Fibre Concludes Change Negotiations at Joutseno Pulp Mill; Workers Face Temporary Layoffs
Aug. 27 - Metsä Fibre announced that it has concluded the change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations covered.
International Paper Names Tom Hamic to New Leadership Role
Aug. 26 - International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Tom Hamic to a newly created role: Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions. He will be responsible for leading the company's.
Domtar Names Tracy Altenbaumer the New Mill Manager at Ashdown Mill in Arkansas
Aug. 26 - Domtar has named Tracy Altenbaumer the new mill manager of the company's Ashdown Mill in Ashdown, Arkansas. Altenbaumer succeeds J.C. Allaire, who was recently promoted to the vice president of.
Georgia-Pacific's Augusta Corrugated Transforms Risky Procedure into a Safer Process
Aug. 26 - The team at Georgia-Pacific's Augusta Corrugated facility is raising the bar when it comes to safety. For years, employees faced.
UPM Pulp to Temporarily Curtail Production at Kymi and Kaukas Pulp Mills in Finland
Aug. 22 - UPM announced that it will temporarily curtail production at its UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland to adjust their production to meet.
Canadian Freight Railroads Shut Down, Dealing a Potential Blow to North America's Economy
Aug. 22 - Canada's two major freight railroads have shut their operations, according to management of the two companies, locking out 9,000 members of the.
MM Group CEO Says Demand Improved in 2Q 2024, but Pricing Remains Sluggish
Aug. 22 - "In the Board & Paper division, we saw an improvement in market demand following the reduction of high inventories in the supply chain. Also, our.
Roundwood Prices for Sawlogs and Pulpwood in Sweden Increased in Q2 2024
Aug. 22 - The Swedish Forest Agency reported roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for both sawlog and pulpwood during the.
VTT Launches New Initiative to Demonstrate Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Technologies for Fiber-Based Products
Aug. 22 - VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of.
UPM Closes Hürth Newsprint Mill and One Fine Paper Machine at Nordland Papier
Aug. 21 - Graphic paper production in Hürth is expected to end on 31 August 2024 and at Nordland Papier PM 3 latest by the end of 2024, resulting in annual reductions of.
The Role of Paper Ballots, Their Security and How They're Made
Aug. 21 - Paper is an important part of the American election process. Paper ballots help provide reliability and security. Paper ballots are made from specialty graphic paper based on.
Massive Looming Canadian Rail Shutdown Could Have Economic Ripple Effects Throughout America
Aug. 19 - Canada's freight rail network could come to a grinding halt this week, inflicting a huge economic toll after the country's two largest railroad operators on Sunday issued.
WCP Solutions Earns WBENC Certification as a Women-Owned Business
Aug. 19 - "We are honored to receive the WBENC certification. As we approach our 100th anniversary and strive to grow beyond, we will continue to build long-lasting relationships through a welcoming and.
First Quality Tissue to Install Two New Thru-Air-Dried Paper Machines
Aug. 15 - The expansion includes a commitment to install two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be.
Graphic Packaging Publishes 2023 ESG Report, Announces 2050 Net Zero Goal
Aug. 14 - Graphic Packaging International has announced its aspiration to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 in conjunction with the release of its .
Suzano Ventures Makes Investment in BemAgro to Accelerate Development of Silviculture Applications
Aug. 14 - Suzano Ventures will provide BemAgro with access to Suzano's farms and infrastructure, operations, and market and technical expertise, promoting the creation of.
Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor
Aug. 14 - Headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, LSI Supply has five area locations and distributes bearings, seals, power transmission and fluid.
Valmet to Deliver New Recovery Boiler and Ash Crystallization Plant to Klabin's Monte Alegre Mill
Aug. 13 - Valmet's delivery is part of Klabin's investment of BRL 1.7 billion (about EUR 285 million) that seeks the operational continuity of the.
International Paper Senior Vice President Tom Plath to Leave at Year End
Aug. 13 - International Paper announced that Tom Plath, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, will leave the company at the.
Voith Transitions Navigator Setúbal Mill's PM 1 and PM 3 to Seamed Press Felts
Aug. 13 - Voith announced that Navigator Paper Setúbal's PM 1 and PM 3 are now operating with seamed press felts in all press positions for the first time. The successful transition.
Suzano Reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$6.3 Billion in Second Quarter of 2024
Aug. 9 - Pulp sales reached 2.5 million tonnes, while paper sales totaled 333,000 tonnes. The cash cost of pulp production, excluding downtime, was.
Arctic Paper CEO Says Slow Recovery in Europe Affected Second Quarter 2024 Results
Aug. 9 - "The second quarter, normally a weaker quarter, was this year affected by the slow recovery in key European markets and by historically high raw material prices.
Port Hawkesbury Paper Announces Eric Huard as Director of Specialty Sales
Aug. 8 - Huard started his career with a leading paper machine clothing company, later acquired by Voith, as a technical support representative before moving into sales. His responsibilities included accounts in.
Nippon Paper Industries to Shut Down Two Graphic Paper Machines in 2025, Expand Tissue Production
Aug. 8 - Nippon Paper Industries announced its decision to reduce graphic paper capacity through the shut-down of two paper machines — one at Shiraoi Mill and.
Sappi Reports Results for the Third Financial Quarter 2024
Aug. 8 - "I am pleased the Group delivered EBITDA (earnings) more than 40% above the prior year at US$151 million. Despite the third quarter being a seasonally.
Cascades Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2024
Aug. 8 - Cascade's second quarter 2024 results increased sequentially on stronger performances from all three business segments. In Tissue Papers, the sequential.
Willamette Falls Paper Mill to Lay Off 158, May Close Permanently
Aug. 7 - News outlets in Oregon have reported that Willamette Falls Paper Company in West Linn, Oregon, will lay off 158 of its 223 total employees on August 9.
DS Smith Launches Service for Businesses to Assess Recyclability of Their Packaging
Aug. 7 - DS Smith's Recyclability Evaluation Service performs specific tests to determine the recyclability of fibre-based packaging in standard paper mills across.
International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature with $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships
Aug. 7 - International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and.
Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Aug. 6 - "We completed the acquisition of the Augusta facility in May and our integration is on track. We are pleased with the quality of the assets and are committed to achieving our targeted synergies by the end of.
Metsä Fibre Starts Negotiations on Possible Layoffs at Joutseno Pulp Mill in Finland
Aug. 6 - Metsä Fibre will start negotiations on possible layoffs at Joutseno pulp mill due to a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet.
New Zealand Herald - Operations Paused at Karioi Pulpmill in New Zealand as Energy Costs Bite
Aug. 6 - Winstone Pulp International has been forced to put a two-week "operational pause" in place across its Karioi pulpmill and Tangiwai sawmill as energy prices.
UPM Raflatac Appoints Brinder Gill to Senior Vice President of Americas Region
Aug. 5 - UPM Raflatac announced the appointment of Brinder Gill as the new Senior Vice President of the Americas Region, effective August 1, 2024. Prior to this appointment, Gill served as Director of the Paper.
Valmet Closes Agreement on Acquisition of Majority Shares in FactoryPal
Aug. 1 - Valmet and Körber closed the earlier announced agreement to further strengthen the digital solution FactoryPal, a unique software developed to improve.
EPIQ Machinery Expands Footprint into South America
Aug. 1 - EPIQ Machinery recently announced that its Equipment Solutions for the pulp and paper industry has extended its reach to South America, starting with a focus on Brazil. An agreement with Logica Automation.
Voith to Supply Adami with OCC Stock Preparation Plant for Santa Catarina Mill in Brazil
July 31 - Voith will supply Adami S/A with a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant with 4.0 technology for its paper mill in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
July 30 - "Second quarter played out largely as expected, with continued strength in Foodservice and Beverage results, and strong execution driving solid.
NPTA Recognizes Tom Groves of WCP Solutions with 2024 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award
July 29 - The Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award is NPTA's highest honor. Tom's journey in the paper industry began in 1974, marking more than five decades of profound contributions. He started as a.
Total U.S. Containerboard Production Increased 7 Percent in Q2 2024
July 29 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total containerboard.
Total U.S. Boxboard Production Decreased One Percent in Q2 2024
July 29 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total boxboard production.
Ahlstrom to Close Its Parchment Paper Mill in Bousbecque, France
July 29 - Ahlstrom has announced a decision to close its paper mill in Bousbecque, France. The mill has an annual capacity of approximately.
AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President
July 29 - The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations announced Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association, as its.
Canfor Pulp Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
July 26 - "While our pulp business benefited from strong global pulp pricing this quarter, operationally, unanticipated downtime at our Intercon pulp mill limited our ability to.
DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Sustainable Packaging Design
July 26 - The workshops bring DS Smith's designers and engineers together with customers to develop design solutions that boost packaging efficiency, effectiveness.
Saica Group to Acquire Polish Subsidiary of Schumacher Packaging
July 25 - Saica Group has reached an agreement with Schumacher Packaging to acquire Schumacher's Polish subsidiary. This includes all activities in Poland.
Rottneros Reports Second Quarter and Interim First Half 2024 Results
July 25 - "After starting the year with production-related challenges, we delivered a better result than in the first quarter thanks to stable production and good.
International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
July 24 - "While our second quarter financial results increased sequentially on better price and seasonally higher volumes, we expect near-term performance to be.
Supremex Announces Optimization Measures for Its Envelope Activities
July 24 - First, the company is ceasing production at its very small facility in Niagara Falls, New York, effective immediately and maintaining the premises as a distribution.
Stora Enso Appoints New CFO and New EVP Packaging Solutions Division
July 24 - Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew as Group Chief Financial Officer. He will replace Seppo Parvi, who has previously announced that he will.
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
July 23 - "Results for the quarter reflect our strong market conditions in the Packaging segment. This drove a new all-time containerboard production record in order to.
Canfor CEO Don Kayne to Retire at Year-End, Susan Yurkovich Named Successor
July 23 - Canfor announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Susan Yurkovich, Canfor's Senior Vice President of.
UPM Reports First Half 2024 Financial Results
July 23 - "In Q2, our comparable EBIT increased by 60% on last year, in line with our expectations. The continued improvement was sustained by a moderate recovery in our product markets as well as a greater.
UPM Raflatac Acquires Self-Adhesive Graphics Producer Grafityp in Belgium
July 23 - "UPM Raflatac has acquired Grafityp, a Belgium-based company that manufactures self-adhesive graphics solutions, including color films, print films for large format.
Clearwater Paper to Sell Tissue Business to Sofidel America for $1.06 Billion
July 22 - Clearwater Paper announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion.
Suzano Begins Operation of New Pulp Mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
July 22 - The project is the result of a total investment of R$22.2 billion, of which R$15.9 billion was earmarked for the construction of the mill and R$6.3 billion for.
Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Increased 2% in June
July 18 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper.
Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Increased 7% in June 2024
July 18 - The American Forest & Paper Association released the June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging.
Sappi Concludes Agreement to Sell Its Lanaken Mill to UTB for EUR 50 Million
July 18 - Sappi announced an agreement to sell its shuttered Lanaken pulp and paper mill to UTB Industrial Acquisitions, a privately-owned Dutch company that specializes in.
Domtar's Kingsport Mill Health and Safety Manager, Randy Adams, Wins PPSA's Highest Honor
July 17 - Domtar announced that Randy Adams, Health and Safety Manager at the company's containerboard mill in Kingsport, Tennessee, recently won the.
Survey Shows Perception of Cost as Main Barrier to Overcome in Sustainable Packaging
July 16 - Despite many packaging designers striving to develop more sustainable packaging, price was highlighted as a key challenge by the majority.
Kimberly-Clark Names Craig Slavtcheff Chief Research and Development Officer
July 16 - Kimberly-Clark announced that Craig Slavtcheff has been appointed Chief Research and Development Officer, effective July 29. Slavtcheff will succeed.
Pick Heaters Appoints Mark Brueggemann as Its New President
July 16 - Pick Heaters is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Brueggemann as its new President. Brueggemann, a dedicated member of the Pick Heaters team since.
Pactiv Evergreen to Sell Pine Bluff Paper Mill and Waynesville Extrusion Facility to Suzano for $110 Million
July 15 - Pactiv Evergreen has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paper mill and.
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations into Georgia Market
July 15 - Lindenmeyr Munroe plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with.
Heinzel Group Announces Decision to Close Its Subsidiary, Raubling Papier in Germany
July 15 - Heinzel Group announced that it has made the difficult decision to close its subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, in Germany, due to persistently difficult.
Green Bay Packaging Announces Expansion of Germantown, Wisconsin Facility
July 11 - The new state-of-the-art facility will be built along the Holy Hill corridor and will boast 270,000 square feet of manufacturing space for increased.
ANDRITZ to Supply Two Tissue Machines to C&S Paper in China
July 11 - ANDRITZ has received an order for two PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machines from C&S Paper. The new machines will be installed at.
Beto Abreu is the New Chief Executive Officer of Suzano
July 10 - Suzano announced that Beto Abreu is the new CEO of Suzano as of July 1. The executive takes office with the mission of advancing the company's strategic plan, which this year celebrates its centenary and completes.
Smurfit WestRock CEO Celebrates "Momentous Occasion" at New York Stock Exchange Opening Event
July 9 - "Today was a truly amazing day! I was so honored on behalf of all my colleagues to officially announce our company Smurfit Westrock, to the world on the.
Paper Industry in Europe Saw Sharp Decrease in Paper and Board Production in 2023
July 9 - In an economic context that continues to be exceptionally difficult and marked in 2023 by low consumption linked to massive destocking, many pulp and paper.
Valmet to Deliver New Tissue Production Line to Velvet CARE in Poland
July 9 - Valmet's scope of supply includes an Advantage DCT 200 tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo headbox and a Yankee cylinder. The delivery also includes.
Klabin to Invest R$1.7 Billion for New Recovery Boiler at Monte Alegre Paper Mill in Paraná
July 8 - Klabin recently announced that its Board of Directors has approved an investment of R$1.7 billion for a modernization project at the company's Monte Alegre.
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock are Now Officially Smurfit WestRock
July 6 - Smurfit Kappa announced that the "scheme of arrangement" in connection with the combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock became effective at.
Hood Container Announces Agreement to Purchase Corrugated Manufacturer Independent II
July 5 - Hood Container announced that it has entered into an agreement to buy the packaging assets of Independent II, a privately-owned and operated.
SCA to Increase Price for Kraftliner by EUR 60 per Tonne
July 3 - SCA announced that it will increase the price for its kraftliner by EUR 60 per tonne, effective August 1, 2024. "We see a continued.
McKinely to Close Port Angeles Paper Mill, Nearly 200 Workers Get 60-Day Notice
June 28 - McKinely Paper plans to shut-down operations at its paper mill in Port Angeles, Washington, and lay-off 193 employees on August 25.
Norske Skog Opens New Thermomechanical Pulp Line at Skogn Mill in Norway
June 27 - Norske Skog on June 25 officially opened a new thermomechanical pulp production line (TMP) at its pulp and paper mill in Skogn, Norway.
Voith Employee, Christian Schiel, Posthumously Inducted into Paper Industry International Hall of Fame
June 27 - Christian Schiel, a former Voith employee, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame (PIIHOF) in recognition of his many.
Suzano Will Not Pursue Proposed Acquisition of International Paper
June 26 - "It is important to emphasize that it has always been a condition of Suzano for the completion of this transaction that the engagement between the parties be based on.
Suzano Getting Ready to Start-up New Pulp Mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
June 26 - Suzano announced that the operational start-up of its new pulp mill (Cerrado Project) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, will take place in.
International Paper Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act for Proposed DS Smith Deal
June 25 - The boards of International Paper Company and DS Smith Plc announce the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Amazon Replaces 95% of Plastic Air Pillows with Recyclable Paper Filler
June 25 - The removal of 95% of our plastic air pillows is another step in our path to avoid and reduce packaging — and part of our multi-year effort to remove plastic.
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