Article1 min read Feb 26, 2026Essity Sets April 2026 Opening for UK Recycled Paper MillEssity has confirmed the opening date of its new £30m+ recycled paper facility at its largest UK manufacturing site in Prudhoe.
Article2 min read Feb 5, 2026PCA is First Major Containerboard Producer with Price Increase in 2026The containerboard sector had a rough ride in 2025, with demand decreases playing into closures that resulted in an approximately 10% loss of North American production capacity. The last of those closures is set for next month, and the full impact to the industry should be realized at that time.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2026Metsä Board to Acquire a Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the NetherlandsMetsä Board has today signed an agreement to acquire the Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the Netherlands from Konvertia Group. The transaction is expected to be completed in February 2026. The parties have mutually agreed not to disclose the acquisition price.
Article1 min read Jan 1, 2026Suzano Starts Up New Production Line, Increases Fluff Pulp Capacity by 400%Suzano has started operations at a new fluff pulp production line at its Limeira unit in São Paulo, Brazil, boosting its total annual capacity by 400% to 440,000 metric tons.
Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report on October 31.
Article1 min read Sep 25, 2025AF&PA Releases August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report on September 17.
Article1 min read Sep 4, 2025Modern Karton Starts up New Paper Machine in ZonguldakModern Karton has successfully produced the first reel of paper at its Zonguldak mill in northern Turkey, the company announced on LinkedIn.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Mondi Launches Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi ExtensibleMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, an innovative kraft paper that combines exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth surface.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025AF&PA Releases July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Containerboard Production Declines in Q2The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, has released its quarterly containerboard and boxboard reports. While boxboard production essentially was flat in the second quarter, containerboard production faced steeper declines.
Article1 min read May 29, 2025Mondi Expands re/cycle MailerBAG CapacityMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its re/cycle MailerBAG production capacity to serve the growing need for sustainable eCommerce packaging solutions. A newly installed production line at Mondi’s Krapkowice plant in Poland increases the output of MailerBAGs meeting the wide range of sizes and protection requirements demanded by eCommerce customers. This investment follows the previous expansion of the production line at Krapkowice, which was announced last year.
Article1 min read May 15, 2025Suzano Reports Record Revenue in First Quarter of 2025Suzano reported its first quarter results for 2025 with record net revenue of R$11.6 billion, up 22% on the same quarter last year. The result was driven by the exchange rates, increased pulp sales volumes from the new Ribas do Rio Pardo mill, higher paper volume and prices and the positive contribution from its paperboard mills recently acquired in the U.S.
Article1 min read May 8, 2025AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Boxboard Quarterly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2025 Boxboard report.
Article1 min read Feb 6, 2025AF&PA Releases Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.
Article1 min read Dec 10, 2024Sofidel Receives the 2024 Transatlantic AwardCompany recognized for its substantial investments, exceeding $1 billion
Article1 min read Nov 7, 2024IIberboard Will Be Put Into LiquidationSpanish cartonboard producer Iberboard, which filed for insolvency at the end of July, is being liquidated, according to Euwid.
Article1 min read Nov 7, 2024Sofidel Finalizes the Acquisition of the Tissue Division of Clearwater PaperSofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”).
Article2 min read Oct 31, 2024Canfor Pulp Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2024For the third quarter of 2024, the Company reported an operating loss of $209.3 million, including an asset write-down and impairment charge totaling $211.0 million within its pulp segment.
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024French Containerboard Producer Papeterie Saint-Michel liquidatedThe French producer of corrugated material Papeterie Saint-Michel is being liquidated, EUWID reports. The company has been facing challenging financial difficulties for quite some time and has been placed in receivership since April this year. On 3 October, the commercial court of Angoulême in France placed the company in liquidation.
Article1 min read Oct 8, 2024A.Celli Paper to Demonstrate its Latest Tissue Technology at MIAC 2024 in Lucca, ItalyWill display extensive range of solutions for tissue paper manufacturing and plant intralogistics
Article1 min read Sep 12, 2024Amcor Announces Senior Executive AppointmentsAmcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced senior executive appointments designed to help accelerate organic growth in the business.
Article1 min read Sep 12, 2024Domtar Kingsport Mill Named the 2024 Business Recycler of the YearDomtar’s Kingsport Mill was named the 2024 Business Recycler of the Year by the Tennessee Recycling Coalition (TRC) during the organization’s annual Tennessee Sustainability Conference. The award is given annually to businesses that practice outstanding leadership in recycling and waste prevention.
Article1 min read Sep 12, 2024RYAM Announces Cellulose Specialties Price IncreaseRayonier Advanced Materials recently announced that, effective immediately, it will increase prices for its Cellulose Specialties products by up to 10 percent, depending on product grade, as contracts allow. This increase is driven by market dynamics, cost inflation, and other economic drivers.
Article1 min read Aug 29, 2024Pregis Expands Production at Two Facilities to Meet Surging Demand for EverTec MailersPregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has made significant investments in new production lines at its Bethel, Pennsylvania, and Reno, Nevada facilities to increase capacity for its Pregis EverTec™ Mailer portfolio, with a particular focus on the EverTec Non-Cushioned Mailer.
