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Revenues were $98.7 million for the quarter compared to $99.0 million for the same quarter last year, a decrease of $0.3 million or -0.3%.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced the resignation of Gabriela Garcia, the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, effective October 10, 2025. Her resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company.

Pete Hoekstra says he hopes the United States and Canada can strike a deal on softwood lumber, an issue that predates both of Donald Trump's terms in Washington.

After leaks in pipes at the Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC) spilled wastewater into Port Townsend Bay on two occasions earlier this year, the Washington Department of Ecology has fined the mill a total of $20,000 for the two water quality violations.

Cardboard-box shipments in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest point since 2016, with total demand down 9% in 2025. The decline reflects slower consumer spending, reduced manufacturing activity, and cost-cutting by e-commerce firms, all of which are curbing the need for corrugated packaging.

Metsä Board's paperboard was also featured in several other award-winning entries at the European Carton Excellence Awards.

DS Smith, an International Paper company and a leading international provider of fiber-based and sustainable packaging solutions, has implemented the BOBST Connect digital platform to enhance operations by bringing data and digital services together into one fully connected platform. These services are currently being utilized across DS Smith facilities in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region.

Menasha Packaging Company, North America's largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with the Amazon Transparency Program.

Ottawa paramedics were called Wednesday and found a person was trapped under a forklift. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.

Strengthening Global Position in Waste Paper Recycling and Stock Preparation

After an initial mill closure announcement, efforts had been made to find a buyer. However, those efforts did not find success, and the company announced they would close on Aug. 10 and lay off 780 workers.

Billerud has decided to launch a cost saving program targeting annualized savings of SEK 800 million. The planned cost savings will affect Billerud's European operations and Group functions globally and will include reduction of up to 650 positions.

I am old enough to precede the Construction Industry Institute (CII) which was established in October 1983 at the University of Texas at Austin. For reference, my career started in 1970. Many engineering and construction companies have adopted the phased approach of CII to their work.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving the building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation industries.

48 employees will be let go, in total, including 29 assemblers, two buyers, six inventory specialists, one inventory supervisor, one manufacturing supervisor, one parts coordinator, one parts and service manager, three quality control technicians, one quality supervisor, two shipping and receiving clerks, and one planner.

Canfor Corporation announced today that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has completed the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk.

Domtar joined Cégep de Jonquière and other public and private partners to support the development of the TERRE Center. The TERRE Center will be a CAN$23 million renewable energy research facility in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Québec.

To meet the growing demand for resource-efficient, sustainable packaging solutions, Holmen has developed Holmen Elevate, a lightweight kraftliner.

Rengo Co., Ltd. has been developing applications of Viscopearl (spherical cellulose beads) made from wood pulp as water purification material for land-based aquaculture. Rengo announces that the product has been selected by a company engaged in development and sales of land-based aquaculture systems, following demonstration tests that have confirmed a certain level of effectiveness.

The maintenance shutdown of the UPM Kaukas pulp mill, which began in August, will be extended for two weeks until October 11, 2025. In addition, the UPM Pietarsaari pulp mill will be temporarily shut down for approximately two weeks in November.

The resulting CDR credits will be sold to buyers in the carbon market.

Mondi is one of the first companies to offer white digital printing options, opening up new possibilities for brand identity and recognition at the point of sale.

The award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the category of Brands and Communication 2025.

UPM Adhesive Materials has received recognitions from RecyClass for its releasable general purpose RW85C adhesive.