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Gilles Van Nieuwenhuyzen will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Lecta Group on 30 April, following the successful recapitalization of the group and its division into three operationally and financially separate companies. The announcement comes as the 67-year-old executive steps down after navigating significant market, energy and geopolitical volatility during his tenure.

Interfor will indefinitely curtail operations at its Nairn Centre facility in Nairn & Hyman Township, about 55 kilometres west of Sudbury, and at its Gogama facility, about 190 kilometres north of Sudbury, in Ontario. In a statement issued April 23, the company cites weak market conditions, U.S. softwood lumber duties and other trade actions, and ongoing cost pressures.

Approximately 74 employees will be impacted by the closure, the firm said on Thursday (April 23). The warehouse on Widford Industrial Estate in Chelmsford manufactures and supplies corrugated sheet board to customers across the UK. They support a wide range of markets, including food, drink and cosmetics.

The project started in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion in December 2026.

Weyerhaeuser plans to use artificial intelligence across logging, replanting, trucking and mill operations as it seeks to add $1 billion in annual profit by 2030 without relying on higher lumber prices.

Net sales stood at USD 1.7 billion, slightly down by 1.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2025. The decline was mainly due to the divestment of its ThermoSafe packaging business, along with lower volumes. However, price increases and favorable exchange rates provided some support.

Net sales rose 10.6% year over year to $2.37 billion but missed the consensus mark of $2.41 billion by 1.9%.

Hygiene products maker Essity reported slightly better ​than expected first-quarter core earnings on Thursday, as higher volumes offset lower ‌prices, and said it planned to hike prices to offset rising energy costs.

An online auction will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 for High End Stock Prep, Pulping, and Finishing Equipment from the former Georgia-Pacific Specialty Pulp Mill in Perry, Florida.

Hopefully, this month I have given you some serious matters to think about going forward when it comes to the earth's environment. For our children and others in the next generation (don't forget our pets and other flora and fauna) we will leave the Earth in the best shape we can. I am mostly worried about the next generation of humans.

The report provides an overview of the company's sustainability strategy and its environmental, social and governance progress in 2025.

The Ontario-wide Dock and Warehouse Safety Task Force is a collaborative, continuous-improvement initiative dedicated to creating a safer environment for everyone at Atlantic.

Demonstrating continued climate leadership, innovation, and measurable sustainability progress.

As UFP Industries accelerates its acquisition strategy, President and CEO Will Schwartz announced the creation of a new executive role designed to maximize the value of newly acquired businesses and strengthen the performance of existing operations across the enterprise.

Magnera has announced the launch of its Corporate Responsibility commitments, marking a major milestone in the company's continued evolution as a purpose-driven specialty materials manufacturer.

State-of-the-art packaging facility strengthens Mondi's manufacturing footprint in the United States.

Building suffered significant smoke and water damage during the operation, says Dieppe fire chief.

Collaboration advances sustainable forest management and enhances wildlife habitat across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Metsä Spring, Metsä Group's innovation company, takes a significant step forward in wood fibre‑based food packaging through a strengthened collaboration with Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, and G. Mondini, a specialist in complete food packaging lines.

The Company intends to regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards. There can be no assurance that the Company will ultimately regain compliance with all applicable NYSE American listing standards.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors ("Board") has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer ("OFC") following the resignation of President and CEO Scott M. Sutton, effective immediately.

The company ranks in the top 3% of assessed companies.

Stora Enso Oyj has entered into an agreement with Prinzhorn to sell three box plants in Germany with 240 million cubic meters of corrugated capacity, approximately 125,000 tonnes.

UPM Specialty Materials and Royal Vaassen introduce an ultra-high barrier paper packaging solution suitable for pet food treats and snacks.