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Just in the past couple weeks there have been community-jarring news of paper mill closures that really hit hard. Throughout my 30+ year career in the paper and packaging industry, two particular mills played an integral part in providing jobs and careers for thousands of workers and their families. For me, they were regular customers for the equipment, raw materials, and services that I was representing over the course of my career. They helped pay for my kids' shoes - if you will.

Boise Cascade Company reported net income of $40.3 million, or $1.06 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared with net income of $104.1 million, or $2.61 per share, on sales of $1.6 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Torres has served as President of Kimberly-Clark's North America business since October 2024, responsible for the Company's personal care, family care and professional businesses in North America.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2025 remained flat at $724 million.

The storefront, originally launched in 2023 for LP® Structural Solutions, now offers expanded product options.

Stora Enso is expanding its core packaging material offering with the launch of Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) that combines high yield with exceptional performance. The new board is designed to meet the growing demand for renewable, recyclable, and efficient packaging solutions in segments such as dry, frozen, and chilled food, chocolate, and confectionery.

Employees at the Emporia Plywood mill in Emporia, Virginia, were told that Georgia-Pacific will permanently close the plant, effective May 2. Approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. Normal operations will cease May 2 - and the site will be permanently closed on July 1.

Andritz has successfully started up a complete neXline spunlace line for International Paper LLC Uzbek at its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The newest addition to the SupplyOne portfolio is a national leader in digital packaging production and distribution, including custom boxes, retail displays, and product labels.