Article6 min read Sep 15, 2025Over the WireMajor industry developments showcase strategic investments and operational excellence opportunities for manufacturing leaders. Cascades invests $5.3M in Quebec tissue capacity expansion while Hood Container commits $118.9M for Louisiana mill modernization. International Paper restructures North American operations through facility conversions and strategic exits. Notable supplier moves include Kadant's Italian acquisitions and Solenis-NCH merger creating expanded water solutions capabilities. Leadership transitions at Metsä Group, Green Bay Packaging, and Valmet signal executive succession planning priorities. These developments highlight capital allocation strategies, operational optimization trends, and talent management approaches relevant for plant managers and R&D leaders seeking competitive benchmarking insights and industry best practices.
Article1 min read Jun 20, 2024Cyklop International Acquires Canada-Based Polaris Systems Inc.Cyklop International is excited to announce the acquisition of Polaris Systems Inc. in Ontario, Canada. Polaris Systems has been providing a wide range of packaging solutions for over 35 years, making them one of the top Canadian packaging companies.
