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Södra is taking the next step in its innovation journey with the launch of Södra blue S - a new type of paper pulp that combines softwood fibres with oat hulls from Swedish grain processing. The initiative is a concrete example of how Södra explores new solutions while using resources more efficiently to create value and contribute to a more circular future.

The current administration has shifted transportation policies in ways that directly affect large industries like pulp and paper, because the previous focus on "equity" and "climate-focused" infrastructure grants has been replaced by a clear priority on industrial output, economic efficiency, and traditional infrastructure. Here are the critical policy shifts reshaping transportation for the paper industry...

The US interstate highway system is 70 years old this coming June 29th. In many ways, this has been the most transformative change in the United States culture ever. Heck, I was even inspired to solo drive the 48 contiguous states in less than seven days, which I did in 2005. Small, local businesses and manufacturers were motivated to build larger factories to capitalize on the scale afforded by this highway system. We did so in the pulp and paper industry, at the cost or savings (depending on your point of view) of thousands of jobs.

Essity initiates a strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area's global operations. The review will evaluate strategic alternatives with the aim of creating the best possible conditions for the Consumer Tissue business and the Group to develop to their full potential and maximize value creation.

Twin Rivers Paper Company has acquired Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI), a manufacturer of specialty latex, acrylic and saturated base papers, in a move that adds 26,000 tons of annual production capacity.

Curated color collection designed for coastal aesthetics and proven performance.

The transactions further advance UFP Industries' capital allocation strategy, which prioritizes investments in core, higher-margin businesses, disciplined M&A, and the expansion of manufacturing capacity in markets that support national customers across packaging and industrial end uses.

Canfor Corp. reported a loss of $72.1 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $31 million a year earlier and said global markets remained challenging.

Q1 2026 net loss from continuing operations was $20.7 million or $0.89 loss per share (diluted), compared to net loss of $32.8 million or $1.43 loss per share (diluted) in Q4 2025.

ActiBluTM removes the need for glue in the assembly of packaging.

Boise Cascade Company reported net income of $17.8 million, or $0.50 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with 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.

Their arrival marks a significant step in strengthening Allnorth's technical leadership and execution capabilities as the company continues to expand its footprint in the pulp and paper industry across North America.

The company said it is actively addressing headwinds through cost-cutting initiatives, including workforce reductions.

Suzano, ⁠the world's largest pulp maker, ⁠is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 ​billion joint venture with U.S. consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark, two people with knowledge of ‌the matter said.

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock has expressed disappointment that the European Union declined to make the practical changes needed for workable, risk-based implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for U.S. forest products manufacturers.

Arctic Paper has announced a price increase of 4-8% for both uncoated and coated fine papers across the European market. The new pricing will apply to all deliveries from 1 June 2026.

New venture arm to invest in and scale companies driving the next generation of packaging and reimagining how products move through the global supply chain.

UFP Industries announced the acquisition of the operating assets of John Rock, Inc., a new pallet manufacturer headquartered in Coatesville, Pa., for approximately $48 million. The transaction fills a key gap in PalletOne, Inc.'s geographic reach and strengthens UFP Packaging's ability to serve national customers with a presence in the northeast region.

Stora Enso has updated its Trayforma portfolio by introducing the new unbleached Trayforma Brown and cutting basis weights across the range.

Georgia-Pacific announced that Nick Trainer has been named vice president, market sales of GP PRO. In this role, Trainer will lead market sales strategy and execution, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive growth across the business.

After 38 years of contributions to the company, Sheila Weidman, senior vice president of communications, government and public affairs, has decided to retire effective June 5.

SCA has appointed Klas Nilsson as its new SVP Sustainability and Communications. Klas will assume the position in the autumn of 2026 and will be a member of SCA's Management Team.

UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of high-performance self-adhesive products, introduces the new UPM ProCycle™ portfolio of recycling compatible label solutions. The portfolio brings together advanced adhesive technologies and circular products in a coherent offer, to help converters and packaging brand owners select solutions that deliver recognized recyclability performance.

UPM has been included among the leading companies and as the only company in its sector in the Dow Jones World and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2025-2026, placing it among the world's most rigorously assessed sustainability leaders for several years in a row.