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Lecta, the Spanish producer of speciality papers for labels and flexible packaging, has launched Metalvac Ice Cream, a recyclable metallised paper developed for flexible packaging in the ice cream and frozen food segment.

Revenues were $100.2 million for the quarter compared to $99.8 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of $0.4 million or 0.4%.

Avery Dennison has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring has developed a new fibre-based punnet for packaging of fresh berries, fruit and vegetables.

Valmet has signed an agreement to acquire industrial valve company Severn Group for $480 million, bolstering its Process Performance Solutions segment with an estimated Euro 215 million in annual net sales.

The order includes an upgrade package for five Advantage ViscoNip presses to replace current shoe presses on machines designated TM 3, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Saudi Paper Group has started up its new PM5 tissue production line at its facility in Saudi Arabia, a turnkey project that increases its annual tissue production capacity by over 60,000 tons, according to Toscotec.

The acquired business operates 7 plants in central, northern and western Spain, has more than 150 employees and generates turnover of €33 million.

$6 million expansion project will create 36 new jobs, strengthen Wisconsin's paper industry.

Smurfit Westrock, a producer of sustainable paper and packaging, laid the first stone of its new production plant in Cajeme, Sonora, in which it will invest US$65 million.

Quad announced that it has made the difficult decision to permanently close its printing facility in The Rock, Georgia, in March 2026.

These developments enhance GreenFirst's liquidity, financial flexibility, and operational capacity, supporting ongoing operations and the execution of strategic initiatives.

UPM, a global leader in sustainable material solutions, has achieved an important milestone in the startup of production of commercial, wood-based chemicals in its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. The refinery, which is the largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals in Europe, has started the production and commercialization of industrial sugars.

The August 2025 opening of the Sofidel Paper Mill in Circleville, Ohio, highlights the company's rapidly growing network of production facilities in the USA. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to ensure the below-grade concrete structures are impermeable to moisture - from both the negative and positive sides.

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement following the final passage of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) delay...

Eminence is also calling for GPI's board chair, Philip Martens, to resign amid alleged mismanagement of the CEO transition as well as other accusations, such as "eyebrow-raising stock sales" shortly before Doss' ouster.

Yes, we have a safety month on our editorial calendar, but today I am asking who is in charge of safety? The answer is the highest-ranking executive on your site. In fact, in Europe, this can result in jail time for this person if a severe enough accident occurs. But we are in Human Resources month and perhaps the appropriate question is, who is responsible for supporting this executive in the area of safety? This is, in most cases, the Human Resources department.

Sims previously served as chief operating officer, leading commercial and operational functions, before succeeding Jean-Michel Ribiéras, who will retire as chairman and CEO Dec. 31.

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, has commenced operations this week at its new fluff pulp production line located in its Limeira unit in Brazil's São Paulo state. This R$490 million investment increases Suzano's total fluff pulp production capacity by more than 400%, from 100,000 to 440,000 tonnes per year.

MM Group's exceptional ranking reflects the breadth and quality of its ESG disclosures across environmental, social and governance criteria. PwC's methodology explicitly rewards transparent, quantitative reporting, and MM achieved strong results in several areas where measurable data and clearly defined targets are required.

After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified Title V air quality permit to Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

Stora Enso's EUR 30 million investment to renew energy use and processes at the Heinola Fluting Mill was completed in the final quarter of 2025.

Once fully ramped up, the paper machine will produce 420,000 tons of high-quality recycled containerboard.

The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.