Article1 min read Feb 26, 2026UPM Scales Back Paper Output in EuropeThe forest industry group UPM will close its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, ending the production of graphic paper at the site. The shutdown will affect 189 employees, the company said in a press release.
Article2 min read Feb 5, 2026Cascades Announces the Sale of its Richmond, British Columbia, Packaging Plant to Crown Paper GroupCascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces that it has entered into an agreement with Crown Paper Group ("Crown") for the sale of its corrugated packaging plant located in Richmond, British Columbia, for a total value of $65.5 million, including the real estate assets and subject to working capital adjustments and the assumption of certain liabilities.
Article1 min read Jan 8, 2026White Birch Paper Confirms Permanent Closure Of F.F. Soucy Mill In QuebecWhite Birch Paper has formally notified employee representatives and Unifor union officials that it will permanently close the F.F. Soucy paper mill in Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, ending months of uncertainty for the site’s workforce.
Article1 min read Nov 20, 2025Bellmer Successfully Closes the Acquisition of Cellwood Machinery ABBellmer GmbH, a leading international supplier of paper and board machinery, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB, a glob-ally recognized Swedish manufacturer of systems for wastepaper recycling and bioener-gy pre-treatment.
Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Sappi Europe Announces Closure of PM2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in FinlandSappi Europe announced in August the commencement of a consultation process for the potential closure of Paper Machine 2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland. The consultation process, aimed at improving the mill’s profitability and cost competitiveness, has been completed resulting in the planned closure of Paper Machine 2 by the end of the calendar year 2025.
Article3 min read Oct 14, 2025Grigeo Group enters the German market with Huchtemeier Papier AcquisitionStrategic move opens up the largest European market for the group
Article1 min read Oct 9, 2025Ahlstrom Completes Divestment of Abrasives Business to MunksjöAhlstrom, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, today announces that it has completed the divestment of its Abrasives business unit to Munksjö. Munksjö’s offer was announced on July 7, 2025.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Greif Agrees to Sell Timberlands to Molpus Woodlands Group for $462 MillionGreif, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Molpus Woodlands Group, on behalf of clients, to sell its Soterra land management business for $462 million.
Article1 min read Jul 31, 2025UPM to Cut 300,000 Metric Tons of Paper Capacity with Kaukas Mill ShutdownDriven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 metric tons.
Article1 min read Jun 26, 2025ST Group Acquires South Carolina Tissue Mill from CascadesThe ST Group of Companies, a leading North American manufacturer of away-from-home tissue parent rolls, announced on June 19 that it has acquired a paper mill in Barnwell County, South Carolina, from Cascades Inc.
Article9 min read Jun 10, 2025Kimberly-Clark Announces Strategic Partnership with SuzanoMove will create a joint venture worth approximately $3.4 billion
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Georgia-Pacific to Close Cedar Springs Containerboard Mill in GeorgiaGeorgia-Pacific plans to permanently close its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1, 2025.
Article4 min read May 8, 2025International Paper Reports First Quarter 2025 ResultsInternational Paper today reported first quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $(105) million, or $(0.24) per diluted share, and adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $101 million, or $0.23 per diluted share. First quarter net sales were $5.9 billion in 2025 and $4.6 billion in 2024.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2025Pixelle Specialty Solutions to Close Chillicothe Mill in OhioPixelle Specialty Solutions has announced the planned closure of its mill in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Article1 min read Apr 17, 2025Sofidel Enters Into Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets of Royal PaperSofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, is pleased to announce the entry into a Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) to acquire certain assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”).
Article1 min read Apr 10, 2025Pixelle Announces Agreement to Sell Stevens Point Paper Mill to AhlstromPixelle Specialty Solutions announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its paper mill in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Ahlstrom.
Article1 min read Apr 10, 2025ANDRITZ Strengthens its Position in the Tissue and Paper Industry by Acquiring A.Celli PaperInternational technology group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement to acquire the Italian company A.Celli Paper.
Article1 min read Apr 8, 2025A.Celli Paper: Andritz Signs Agreement to Acquire A.Celli PaperMove will expand capabilities in winding and rewinding technologies
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025International Paper Names Tim Nicholls Executive VP and President of DS SmithTim Nicholls has been named Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail. Tim has more than 30 years of industry experience including a variety of business and finance leadership roles.
Article2 min read Feb 20, 2025OjiFS Confirms Decision to Discontinue Paper Production at its Kinleith MillOji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025International Paper to Close Red River Containerboard Mill, Along with Other Facilities Across USInternational Paper announced the permanent closure of the company's Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana; a recycling plant in Phoenix, Arizona; a box plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Article1 min read Feb 6, 2025Greif to Close Paperboard Mill in Fitchburg, MassachusettsGreif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, will permanently cease production on the Number 1 Paperboard Machine (A1) in Austell, GA and permanently close the containerboard and uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) mill in Fitchburg, MA.
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025SVP Extends Acceptance Period for Nordic Paper Takeover OfferUS investment company Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has extended the acceptance period for its offer made to acquire Swedish paper manufacturer Nordic Paper. The US firm is giving shareholders until 8 January to decide whether they wish to accept the takeover offer. According to SVP, the deadline, which had already been postponed from 11 to 20 December, will not be extended again.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Mayr-Melnhof Karton to Sell TANN Group for EUR 360 MillionMayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM) has agreed with Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd., part of an Indonesian-based privately held group of diversified companies, on the sale of 100% of the shares in TANN Group, headquartered in Traun, Austria, for a cash and debt-free enterprise value of EUR 360 million.
