Article1 min read Jan 13, 2026Emmanuelle Migneault Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at CascadesCascades announces the promotion of Emmanuelle Migneault to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 5, 2026, succeeding retiring veteran Maryse Fernet after 38 years of service. Migneault brings 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience at Cascades, including Vice-President Excellence and strategic transformation roles across multiple business sectors. Her appointment reflects Cascades' commitment to developing internal talent pipelines and maintaining organizational excellence culture. The leadership transition demonstrates effective succession planning and retention strategies that mid-career professionals can benchmark for their own organizations, showcasing how strategic HR development drives long-term business performance and employee engagement in manufacturing environments.
Article4 min read Aug 7, 2025International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2025 ResultsInternational Paper reported second quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $75 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, and adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $105 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Second quarter 2025 net sales were $6.8 billion.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025American Forest & Paper Association Releases June 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report on July 17.
Article1 min read Jun 26, 2025AF&PA Releases May 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2025AF&PA Releases March 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the March 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Article2 min read Mar 20, 2025UPM to Reduce Paper Capacity in Germany; Streamline Its Structure to Ensure PerformanceUPM continues to selectively align its paper capacity with profitable customer demand to ensure performance and therefore plans to permanently close its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, reducing the annual capacity of uncoated mechanical paper by 270,000 tonnes during July 2025.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025Burgo to Hike Prices for Woodfree PaperItalian company Burgo has announced a price increase for fine paper, according to Euwid. According to the company, prices for woodfree coated and uncoated paper in sheets and reels will rise by up to 7 per cent. The hike is to be effective from 1 April.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to KnowNavigate TAPPI standards development with confidence using this essential acronym reference guide for mid-career professionals. From TIP (Technical Information Paper) to Working Groups (WG) and Official Methods (om), understanding these key terms streamlines your participation in standards committees and technical leadership roles. Whether you're serving on a Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) or chairing a Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG), this comprehensive glossary eliminates confusion and accelerates your contribution to industry standards. Perfect for plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers seeking to demonstrate technical expertise and advance their careers through standards committee involvement.
Article2 min read Feb 20, 2025Mondi Grows its Sustainable Office Paper Portfolio with Premium ProductsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its portfolio of sustainable, high-quality office papers with the launch of IQ ULTRA and MAESTRO® expert in the premium segment. These products offer 80 g/m2 papers in A4 and A3 formats. Additionally, Mondi introduces a paper in universal segment with 75 g/m2 grammage and A4 format, catering to the entry-level market with an attractive performance.
Article5 min read Feb 17, 2025European Pulp and Paper Industry Market OutlookA comprehensive understanding of the market can provide actionable insights to successfully steer companies through the future.
Article1 min read Feb 13, 2025Cardinal Tissue Acquires Softex Paper's U.S. Assets in South Carolina and FloridaCardinal Tissue LLC announced the acquisition of Softex Paper's US assets, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Palatka, Florida. Both companies convert parent rolls of tissue paper into tissue products such as toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Article1 min read Jan 23, 2025Victory Packaging Becomes Smurfit Westrock Packaging SolutionsSmurfit Westrock announced that its distribution arm, Victory Packaging, is now known as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The identity change became effective on Jan. 13.
Article1 min read Jan 23, 2025CMPC Nominates Bernardo Larraín Matte as Its New ChairmanChilean pulp and paper producer CMPC has nominated Bernardo Larraín Matte as its new Chairman, along with his renewal as a member of the Board.
Article1 min read Oct 24, 2024Valmet’s Change Negotiations Completed in FinlandValmet announced the start of change negotiations in its Paper business line’s Board and Paper Mills business unit that included a plan to consider measures aimed at improving the profitability and competitiveness of the business operations.
Article1 min read Aug 29, 2024Roundwood Prices for Sawlogs and Pulpwood in Sweden Increased in Q2 2024The Swedish Forest Agency reported roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for both sawlog and pulpwood during the second quarter of 2024 in comparison with the first quarter of 2024. The sawlog price increased by almost 8 percent and pulpwood by 5 percent.
Article2 min read Aug 29, 2024MM Group CEO Says Demand Improved in 2Q 2024, but Pricing Remains SluggishMM Group CEO Peter Oswald said market demand in the second quarter of 2024 has started to improve, but average prices remained substantially below those of 2023.
Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024Domtar's Kingsport Mill Health and Safety Manager, Randy Adams, Wins PPSA's Highest HonorDomtar announced that Randy Adams, Health and Safety Manager at the company's containerboard mill in Kingsport, Tennessee, recently won the Pulp and Paper Safety Association's Distinguished Service Award. The award is the PPSA's highest honor, recognizing individuals for their leadership and service to the association and the paper industry during their careers.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024Papierfabrik Palm Signs Service/Performance Agreements with Valmet for Paper Machines in GermanyValmet and Papierfabrik Palm have signed a three-year Service Agreement and a one-year Performance Agreement to further improve the performance of Palm's production lines Aalen PM5 and Wörth PM6. The value of the agreements was not disclosed.
Article1 min read Sep 21, 2023Voith to Supply Complete Pulping and Wastewater Pre-treatment System to Graphic Packaging InternationalTailored process solutions will improve the efficiency and sustainability of the new facility.
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2023Co-pulping of Trewia nudiflora and Trema orientalis, TAPPI Journal June 2023Application: Trewia nudiflora can be a substitute other hardwood species in tropical countries. The chemical, morphological, and a
