Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly report on October 31.
Article6 min read Oct 30, 2025SponsoredPackaging Corporation of America Reports Third Quarter 2025 ResultsPackaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported third quarter 2025 net income of $226.9 million, or $2.51 per share, and net income of $246.7 million, or $2.73 per share, excluding special items. Third quarter net sales were $2.3 billion in 2025 and $2.2 billion in 2024.
Article2 min read Jul 31, 2025Hood Container Announces $118.9 Million Modernization Project at St. Francisville Paper MillHood Container will invest $118.9 million to modernize its legacy paper mill in West Feliciana Parish in St. Francisville, Louisiana, allowing the company to significantly boost production capacity and quality to meet evolving market demands.
Article3 min read Jul 31, 2025Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2025 ResultsPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported second quarter 2025 net income of $242 million, or $2.67 per share, and net income of $224 million, or $2.48 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.2 billion in 2025 and $2.1 billion in 2024.
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025Valmet Supports Hamburger Containerboard Dunaújvaros in Hungary in Long-Term Plant Development with Two DeliveriesValmet will deliver an additive feeding system upgrade and a redundant steam reduction station system to Hamburger Containerboard Dunaújvaros in Hungary. Together, the deliveries will support the customer in their long-term plant development targets by improving the power boiler availability and environmental performance, as well as enabling participation in the growing electricity reserve market, respectively.
Article1 min read May 29, 2025ANDRITZ Successfully Starts Up New Recycled Fiber Line at Heinzelpaper Laakirchen, AustriaInternational technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a newly converted stock preparation system at Heinzelpaper Laakirchen, Austria. This significant upgrade represents a key transition for the PM11 paper machine, which will now produce high-quality packaging board from 100% recycled wastepaper.
Article1 min read May 15, 2025Mondi’s ProVantage Containerboard to Meet Recycled Packaging DemandPackaging solutions provider Mondi has confirmed its containerboard range is ready to cater to the growing need for sustainable packaging.
Article2 min read Apr 29, 2025Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in SpainVoith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at MatÃas Gomá Tomás facility in Spain, upgrading recycled containerboard production capacity from 100,000 to 110,000 tons annually. The comprehensive rebuild includes advanced MasterJet4Tec headbox technology, DuoShake DG250 systems, and enhanced cleaning equipment, scheduled for completion in Q4 2025. This strategic partnership demonstrates industry-leading technology implementation for sustainable papermaking operations, featuring real-time monitoring capabilities and improved energy efficiency standards that veteran professionals recognize as benchmark solutions for modern containerboard manufacturing excellence.
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025A.Celli to Supply a New Paper Winder to Five Continents Special PaperThe partnership between Five Continents and A.Celli Paper continues with the order of a new E-WIND® P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan.
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Navigator Company Commissions New Moulded Fibre Manufacturing PlantNavigator Company has started up a new industrial plant producing moulded fibre for packaging. The company aims to become world pioneer in the production of moulded eucalyptus pulp packaging.
Article1 min read Oct 10, 2024Eren Holding Officially Launches GBP 1 Billion Shotton Paper Mill Project in North WalesEren Holding, a family-owned Turkish conglomerate, has officially launched its landmark GBP 1 billion Shotton Mill paper campus at a business meeting attended by senior Ministers from the UK and Welsh governments, along with leading figures from the international business community.
Article5 min read Oct 3, 2024US OCC Demand Strong Despite Flattening PricesU.S. demand for recovered fiber is healthy and will continue to grow in the near future. But prices have plateaued or dipped of late, as domestic fiber supply has caught up and China’s economic slowdown has reduced overseas demand.
Article1 min read Jul 18, 2024Heinzel Group Announces Decision to Close Its Subsidiary, Raubling Papier in GermanyHeinzel Group announced that it has made the difficult decision to close its subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, in Germany, due to persistently difficult market conditions and challenging economic circumstances.
Article1 min read May 30, 2024Niederauer Mühle to Hike Prices for White TestlinerAccording to EUWID, German containerboard producer Niederauer Mühle will implement a price increase of €40/t for its white testliner from 1 June 2024.
Article2 min read May 2, 2024Packaging Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsPackaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) [on April 22] reported first quarter 2024 net income of $147 million, or $1.63 per share, and net income of $155 million, or $1.72 per share, excluding special items. First quarter net sales were $2.0 billion in 2024 and 2023.
Article6 min read Aug 4, 2023North American/European Containerboard Capacity DeclinesContainerboard capacity growth has shifted dramatically from the 2020-2021 boom to 2022 slowdowns in North America and Europe, driven by declining consumer spending, energy crises, and reduced e-commerce demand. Operations managers and industry leaders face critical decisions as operating rates hit 2008 levels, with recovery not expected until 2024. Key market drivers include sustainability initiatives, microflute technology adoption, and virgin fiber production alignment with green transition goals. Strategic considerations for capacity investments, fiber availability challenges in Asia, and economic uncertainty create both risks and opportunities for containerboard producers navigating this volatile market landscape.
Article5 min read Jul 13, 2023How Can Digitalization Help Corrugated Producers?By adopting IT-based planning and IT-optimized production, corrugated producers can deal with supply challenges and improve their overall performance
Article1 min read Jun 28, 2023ANDRITZ to Supply Europe’s largest FibreFlow Drum Pulper to DS SmithANDRITZ to supply Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper to DS Smith’s paper mill in Porcari, Italy.
