Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Steve Swanson Assumes the Role of Chairman of the U.S. Lumber CoalitionSteve Swanson, CEO & Executive Chairman of the Swanson Group, has for the second time assumed the role of Chairman of the U.S. Lumber Coalition.
Article1 min read Jan 1, 2026Mativ Appoints Scott Minder as New Chief Financial OfficerMativ Holdings, Inc. ("Mativ" or the "Company") (NYSE: MATV) today announced the appointment of Scott Minder as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Minder will succeed Greg Weitzel, who will remain with the Company through December 31, 2025.
Article1 min read Dec 11, 2025I’m Dave Maddox. Here’s my TAPPI story.Hear directly from TAPPI Member David “Dave” Maddox, Corrugator Board and Paper Converting Sales Manager of North America for Valmet
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025CFO of Metsä Board Corporation to ChangeTuomas Mäkipeska has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and a member of Kemira’s Group Leadership Team. He will start in his new role no later than in May 2026. He succeeds Kemira’s current Chief Financial Officer Petri Castrén who will leave the company, as announced earlier.
Article2 min read Oct 16, 2025Uncertainty in the Era of TurbulenceTissue360 magazine explores the current era of market turbulence affecting global tissue manufacturing, featuring insights from industry leaders like Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi on strategic U.S. expansion and investment opportunities. The issue examines regional market drivers, with Europe focusing on operational cost reduction and energy efficiency, while Asia advances TAD technology for premium products. Expert analysis covers tariff impacts, digitization strategies, and AI implementation across tissue operations. Senior industry professionals will find valuable perspectives on navigating uncertainty, leveraging disruptive technologies, and identifying growth opportunities in evolving global markets during this transformative period.
Article1 min read Sep 11, 2025New Board Member: Dr. Thorben Finken will be the new Chief Financial Officer of Progroup AG New Board Member: Dr. Thorben Finken will be the new Chief Financial Officer of Progroup AGDr. Thorben Finken will be appointed to the Executive Board of Progroup on 1 October 2025. On 15 October 2025, he will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer from Dr. Volker Metz, who is leaving the company at the end of the year. Join TAPPI for full article...
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Help Shape the Future of the Industry – Join a TIP's Working Group!Your Expertise Matters - Contribute to the Accuracy, Relevance, and Innovation of TAPPI Technical Information Papers (TIPs)
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025New Marketing Director at Kongsberg PCSKongsberg Precision Cutting Systems confirms the appointment of new Marketing Director, Dimitri Van Gaever.
Article3 min read Jun 19, 2025PPSA Honors 2025 Safety Leaders with Prestigious Industry AwardsBill Edwards and Robert Knoll Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Safety in the Forest Products Industry
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025Rainer Seidl Appointed as New Chief Financial Officer at EverllenceThe Supervisory Board of Everllence has appointed Rainer Seidl to the company’s Executive Board, effective September 1, 2025. Seidl will take over the “Finance” division, succeeding Jürgen Klöpffer, who is leaving the company as part of a retirement arrangement.
Article3 min read May 15, 2025Koenig & Bauer Announces New CEO, CFO, Executive Board ChangesWürzburg, Germany based Koenig & Bauer announced that Stephen Kimmich has been appointed as the next CEO starting in June. Kimmich, CFO and Deputy CEO, will succeed the previous CEO, Andreas Pleßke, who is scheduled to retire as planned on December 31, and will assume special responsibilities within the group as a member of the Executive Board.
Article1 min read May 8, 2025SPM International Appoints New CEOSPM International announces Bill Partipilo as the new CEO of SPM Instrument, Inc., effective April 28, 2025.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Important Changes for TAPPI in 2025TAPPI President and CEO Montague Announces Leadership Succession Planning
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025USDA Appoints Paper and Packaging Board MembersThe 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 Erin Raccah of Sylvamo. Appointed for a two-year term is Anne Ayer of Sappi. Appointed for a one-year term is Richard Bennett of Suzano Packaging. The term begins on January 1, 2025.
Article2 min read Dec 19, 2024Somas Appoints New CEOAfter three decades of successful leadership, Peter Hägg is stepping down as CEO and handing the role over to Jan Dahlén on January 1st, 2025. Peter, who has been a central part of the company’s growth and development will remain the owner of Somas together with his brother Lars Hägg to ensure a smooth transition.
Article4 min read Sep 19, 2024Domtar Supports Students and Teachers with School Supply DonationsWith the increasing cost of school supplies, the start of a new school year can be a stressful — and expensive — time for families and teachers alike. With rising prices affecting every household, school supply donations can help bridge the gap and ensure that every student and teacher has what they need for academic success.
Article1 min read Aug 8, 2024UPM Raflatac Appoints Brinder Gill to Senior Vice President of Americas RegionUPM Raflatac announced the appointment of Brinder Gill as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Americas Region, effective August 1, 2024. Prior to this appointment, Gill served as Director of the Paper Laminates Business Unit at UPM Raflatac for the same region.
Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024Canfor CEO Don Kayne to Retire at Year-End, Susan Yurkovich Named SuccessorCanfor Corporation 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 Global Business Development, has been named his successor.
Article1 min read Jun 11, 2024The Navigator Company Completes Acquisition of Accrol's Entire Share CapitalFinal offer was approved by more than 75 percent of the votes in favour
