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Sundsvall's new Logistics park and SCA's new container port have been officially inaugurated. This means that a process that began in 2008 has reached its goal and one of the region's biggest investments in sustainable transport can begin to create benefits for the green transition in northern Sweden.

Dickson, 61, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for WestRock Company, a leading sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions company with $20.3 billion in fiscal 2023 revenues, from July 2015 to November 2021.

In her statement, Evanko expressed her honor in joining the board and her anticipation to support Greif's commitment to innovation, customer service, and strategic goals.

Three people will be inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame.

On May 30, 2024, Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc. was fined $250,000 in New Brunswick Provincial Court after pleading guilty to one charge of contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act by permitting the deposit of a deleterious substance, namely pulp and paper process water called groundwood white water, into the Madawaska River. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.

Crews were on the scene of a fire May 30 at Sonoco in Hartsville, according to Hartsville Fire Chief Jeff Burr.

The Company has activated its contingency plan including leveraging its 9 other plants in its network to ensure the ongoing supply of tissue products to its customers.

PotlatchDeltic Corporation has released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. The Report highlights PotlatchDeltic's 2023 corporate responsibility accomplishments, linking them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the Company's sustainability performance across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals.

UPM Raflatac and the Paper Workers' Union have reached an outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM Raflatac's Tampere factory in Finland.

Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike.

After 14 years as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tolko, and over 40 years with the company founded by his grandfather Harold, Brad Thorlakson has transitioned to the role of executive chair of the board. Further to Brad's transition, Pino Pucci has assumed the role of president and CEO.

Huhtamaki has decided to consolidate its three Flexible Packaging manufacturing sites in the United Arab Emirates, keeping one factory in Jebel Ali and expanding the one in Ras Al Khaimah. The transition will gradually take place during the second half of 2024.

The divestment of Metsä Group's parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative's wood supply business in Estonia to Combiforest OÜ, a subsidiary of the Estonian company Combiwood Grupp OÜ, has been completed.

UPM Biofuels and the Paper Workers' Union have reached a negotiation outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM Biofuels' Lappeenranta biorefinery.

Sustainable packaging business exceeds Now & Next Sustainability target in partnership with customers

Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited has submitted a preliminary application to undertake a major upgrade to Saint John's westside pulp mill, representing a new long-term capital improvement plan and a potential $1.1-billion investment.

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UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers and the Paper Workers' Union have successfully negotiated new collective labour agreements for UPM's Finnish pulp and printing paper mills. The new contracts, set for a two-year period, will take effect pending approval from the Paper Workers' Union's Board on 5 June 2024.

Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO of Mercer, stated, "The 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrates our dedication to progressing sustainable forest management and bioproduct innovation. We are committed to creating long-term value for our stakeholders by balancing environmental stewardship with responsible business growth."

Greif Named Among 100 Global Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction

SCA has recruited Per Funkquist as new Vice President Sustainability. Per Funkquist, who holds a degree in forestry from SLU - the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, is joining from a role as Director of Communication and Sustainability Procurement & Wood Supply at another forest industry company.

Andritz has completed the conversion of a graphic paper machine at Heinzel Group's Steyrermühl mill in Austria.

Valmet and Papierfabrik Palm GmbH & Co KG have signed a three-year Service Agreement and a one-year Performance Agreement to further improve the performance of Palm's production lines Aalen PM5 and Wörth PM6 in Germany.

UPM Communication Papers plans to permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and to shut down one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier (PM 3) in Dörpen, both assets located in Germany.