The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently presented its most prestigious accolade, the Robert T. Gair Award for lifetime achievement, to former President and CEO of WestRock, Steven C. Voorhees, during the association's Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is proud to announce Jean-Michel Ribiéras, chairman and chief executive officer, will serve on the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) board of directors.
Tomi Saine has been appointed Mill Manager of Metsä Fibre's Vilppula sawmill and will start in his new position on 1 January 2022. Saine currently works as District Manager of Metsä Forest's Seinäjoki sourcing district.
Stora Enso has appointed Rene Hansen as EVP, Head of Brand and Communications and a member of the Group Leadership Team. He will start in February 2022 and be based in Stockholm.
The selection of Graphic Packaging by Forbes was based on independent surveys conducted in more than 55 countries around the world, where employees rated their employers on topics such as image, trust, gender equality, corporate social responsibility, culture, and benefits.
Commenting on the group's results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: "I am very pleased with Sappi's strong recovery and our return to profitability for the year. I wish to recognise the dedication and resilience of the Sappi team in turning a loss of US$135 million in 2020 into a profit of US$13 million for 2021, with EBITDA increasing by 40% over the prior year. The team overcame significant challenges posed by Covid-19. The cooperation, cross-regional support and continued focus on our Thrive25 strategy was exemplary."
The second version of the 'Mill Bill' which would seek to provide state funding to help the purchase of the Verso and Park Fall paper mills passed near-unanimously in the Assembly Thursday.
