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MAJIQ, a leading provider of manufacturing execution system (MES) software for the pulp and paper industry and a part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), is pleased to announce the promotion of Martin Allard to Vice President of Operations.

Georgia-Pacific Recycling, a leading trader of recyclable paper, plastic, and metal, is thrilled to share that its online platform, hubbIT, was named a finalist in Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business' 2025 Marketing Awards for Excellence in Innovation.

It is the seventh consecutive year the company has been named to the list, which honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs.

International Paper has been recognized 19 times and is one of only two honorees in the Forestry, Packaging & Paper industry. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.

Rayonier is selling entities that hold its entire 77% New Zealand joint venture interest for a purchase price of $710 million, subject to net debt, working capital, and other adjustments.

Workers at the Kruger pulp mill in Kamloops have ratified a new four-year collective agreement that will set the pattern for negotiations across the Western Pulp and Paper Caucus.

Due to rising input costs, particularly but not only for pulp, Sappi Europe intends to increase prices for coated and uncoated fine papers by 8% effective from 7 April 2025.

The crews reportedly stayed there after the fire was put out to ventilate smoke and restore fire protection systems.

Metsä Board has finalized change negotiations initiated in January to enhance profitability and cost efficiency. As a result, the company will permanently close the Tako board mill and improve the operational efficiency of the Kyro board mill, leading to a total reduction of 208 jobs.

British Columbia Premier David Eby has ordered the removal of all U.S. alcohol products from BCLIQUOR stores in response to recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about his intention to impose tariffs targeting Canada's dairy and lumber industries.

Jaakko Vierola has been appointed Mill Manager at Metsä Fibre's Vilppula sawmill as of 10 March 2025.

Firefighters were on the scene for around three and half hours.

Q4 2024 operating loss of $46 million; shareholder net loss of $63 million, or $0.53 per share.

The duration of temporary layoffs is up to 90 days.

Sofidel is pleased to announce the delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2nd, 2025, to its Circleville facility, marking a significant milestone in the papermaking process.

KP Tissue Inc., part owner of Canada's largest toilet and tissue paper producer, says it won't provide guidance for its next quarter and has delayed a decision on a major capital investment because of U.S. tariffs.

Sonoco Products Company announced that Andrea White, has been named Chief Human Resources Officer and has been elected a corporate officer by the Company's Board of Directors.

MindFire is thrilled to announce an exclusive, high-impact workshop sponsored by Sylvamo designed to help high-volume mailers maximize their savings through the USPS Mail Growth Incentive Program.

Strathcona Paper's parent company, PaperWorks Industries Inc., is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. The company responded that the incident at the mill was a minor fire that was quickly contained, and no one was injured. The mill has resumed normal operations.

While fraud is a big topic these days, procurement fraud can often be overlooked. This impact has massive potential, as losses add up quickly and/or reputations become permanently damaged, as mentioned in Jim's article.

For years I have said if you have an energy asset, keep it for the political world of what is in favor in energy constantly changes. The same flexibility is needed in purchasing.

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Novolex Holdings and Pactiv Evergreen by Apollo Capital Management, all three based in the United States, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ('CPP Investments'), based in Canada..

Net sales for 2024 of $1,630 million, down $13 million from the prior year/p>

The start-up of the winder is scheduled for 2026.

UPM Specialty Papers and Orkla Suomi are piloting a new paper wrapper for Panda Milk chocolate. During a six-month pilot period, the new wrappers replace traditionally used PP-plastic wrappers. Milk chocolate bars in new packages are now available in stores across Finland.