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Initiatives focusing on income generation and economic inclusion are benefiting key regions and reinforcing the value of the company's social responsibility strategy

Valmet had planned changes to its manufacturing in Sweden and Poland and had initiated change negotiations in its Global Supply unit concerning the planned closure of manufacturing at its Sundsvall site in Sweden. In addition, Valmet started negotiations about proposed changes to its Global Supply unit's operations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Jelenia Góra, Poland.

A spokesperson for Smurfit Westrock said in a statement Monday morning that the closure was part of the company's "optimization efforts" and its production work would be moved to other facilities, but did not provide a reason for the closure.

EU antitrust regulators will decide by April ​28 whether to approve a proposed ‌graphic paper joint venture between Finnish forestry firm UPM-Kymmene and South Africa-listed wood fibre ​group Sappi, according to a filing ​on the European Commission site.

Officials said due to the facility being a recycling company, the building is filled with paper products, cardboard which made it extremely difficult to access the building.

UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based and paper-based food packaging concept.

Sealed Air Corporation announced that it has received all regulatory approvals required to complete the Company's pending acquisition by funds affiliated with CD&R. The transaction is expected to close in April 2026, subject to the satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.

As part of our commitment to responsible forest management, we meet or exceed requirements for globally recognized environmental certifications, such as FSC, SFI and PEFC. Find out why.

Progroup has secured Akarton GmbH as a new partner to operate the packaging park at its PW05 corrugated sheetfeeder plant in Schüttorf, Germany.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has guaranteed $115.2 million in loans through the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program to support sawmills and wood processing facilities that will establish, reopen, expand, or improve operations across eight U.S. states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Hygiene and health company Essity is not yet fully impacted by the surge in energy prices following Middle East tensions, thanks to its hedging strategy. CEO Ulrika Kolsrud shared this insight with Dagens industri during an investor conference in the U.S.

Lawsuit alleges company failed to give employees breaks and pay wages owed.

Recognition highlights renewable energy use and climate commitments at Sappi's Maine Operations.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Walesh says it's been difficult to investigate the cause while the fire is still burning.

In 1979 he joined Westvaco Corporation, a paper and packaging company originally founded by the Luke family in the late 19th century. Appointed as CEO and Chairman in 1992, he dedicated the remainder of his 40-year career to building the Company and its successors, MeadWestvaco and WestRock, now Smurfit Westrock. He was a principled leader who loved and cared deeply for the Company, its purpose, and most importantly, its people.

Following a comprehensive review of its manufacturing footprint, International Paper's Board of Directors approved both the exploration and advancement of this $225 million greenfield project in central Mississippi. The facility is planned to be built on an 80-acre site in Brandon, Mississippi, less than 10 miles from the company's existing Richland (Jackson) box plant.

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Ryan Sharpe, a heavy duty mechanic, died March 13, 2024, while servicing a wheel loader at the pulp mill in Slave Lake, about 450 kilometres north of Edmonton.

British Columbia's Minister of Forests approved a forest tenure transfer from Weyerhaeuser to the Gorman Group, completing the final step in a $120 million investment by the West Kelowna family-owned forestry company.

Metsä Board's Board of Directors has approved the company's new strategy and long‑term financial targets. During the strategy period 2026-2030, the company aims to strengthen its position as a leading partner for consumer brand packaging solutions.

This milestone reflects five decades of innovation, empowerment, consumer understanding and category expansion.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in innovative specialty packaging, facility, and print solutions, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Packsize, a leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions. This collaboration brings together two industry innovators with a shared commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient, and sustainable packaging for customers.

This recognition underscores the Company's continued and genuine focus on the employee experience, including a healthy and stimulating work environment, people-centric management practices, professional development opportunities, and meaningful support to promote the well-being of its employees and their families.

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has published its Sustainability Review 2025, summarising the company's key sustainability priorities and progress toward its 2030 targets in a concise, informative format.

Global dynamics are driving significant cost increases in raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics.