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According to the ordinance's language, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Kimberly-Clark Palmetto Inc. "acting for themselves, one or more current or future affiliates, and other project sponsors" would like to "establish and/or expand a manufacturing and distribution facility in county."

UFP Industries reported net sales of $6.7 billion for fiscal 2024, marking an 8% decline from 2023.

The order was recorded in Valmet's fourth-quarter 2024 orders, with delivery set for the second quarter of 2025.

Five Continents Special Paper (Hubei) placed an order with A.Celli for new E-WIND P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan, Hubei Province, China.

The company states: "We continue to experience challenging SBS industry conditions, with supply exceeding demand, but we remain optimistic about the future growth prospects of paperboard packaging. We are taking actions to address the resulting near term margin pressure by reducing fixed costs, including eliminating more than 10% of all positions across the company. These combined actions should deliver $30 to $40 million in cost savings in 2025. While our industry is currently in a down cycle, we continue to invest in our assets to ensure that they remain competitive in the long-run."

Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.

The workers voted on Saturday to accept an improved deal, with their return scheduled for 6:00am Sunday, February 16th.

Oji Fibre Solutions has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.

Kleenex® Elite Allergen Air Filters MERV 12 and 13 meet strict standards for capturing pollen, allergens, and other microparticles.

Huhtamaki is separating the Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment into two distinct business segments, Fiber Packaging and Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania. The change is expected to take effect as of April 1, 2025, at the latest.

Sealed Air (SEE) announced that Dustin Semach has been appointed to serve as the president and CEO, effective immediately. Semach will also serve as a member of the board of directors and its executive committee.

Valmet and Mercer International continue collaborating to advance Mercer's digital transformation. Valmet has received an order for the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) as a part of the ongoing modernization project at Mercer's Peace River pulp mill in Alberta, Canada.

Sara Engber has worked at Huhtamaki since 2009 in multiple positions, most recently as Senior Vice President, Operations, North America.

Sonoco Products Company has announced the election of Scott A. Clark to its Board of Directors as an independent member, with his formal election set for the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter 2025.

Suzano has reached remarkable production milestones at its new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, delivered by ANDRITZ.

Domtar plans to start construction on the new treatment system later in 2025.

Materials from the McKinley Paper mill in Combined Locks have been spilling into the Fox River for over two weeks.

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The company also said it will close its recycling plant in Phoenix and box plant in Hazelton, Pa., during the same time period.

Sylvamo announces major investments at its two South Carolina facilities. The company plans to invest approximately $145 million in high-return projects to reduce costs and significantly enhance the capabilities at its mill in Eastover, South Carolina.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports fourth-quarter 2024 sales of $1.4 billion, with a net loss of $62 million. Annual sales reach $6.2 billion, with a $5 million loss for the year.

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, announces its quarterly results for both the final quarter (4Q24) and the full year (2024).