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As the 6th packaging paper machine that Voith supplied to Sun Paper, PM 2 started up 18 days ahead of schedule and is Sun Paper's second paper machine outside of China.

Sonoco announced that its Prepared and Specialty Foods Segment will raise prices for CPET (crystallized polyethylene terephthalate) and PP (polypropylene) thermoformed plastic trays and bowls by 8 percent. The increases will be applied individually, and depending on product category, effective for shipments beginning on February 22, 2021.

For the second year in a row, the media, research and financial information products company Corporate Knights has named Cascades one of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations. Cascades rose to 17th place among the 8,080 organizations analyzed.

Hygiene and health company Essity has been recognized as one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced virtually during the World Economic Forum.

UPM has been ranked on the 22nd place in the list of 100 most sustainable corporations by the Canadian-based media and research company Corporate Knights.

About 150 Ponderay Newsprint Company employees laid off this summer were determined to be eligible for special federal benefits granted workers who have lost their jobs partially due to foreign competition.

West Fraser has also received clearance from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") for the listing of the West Fraser Shares subject to satisfaction of customary listing conditions.

DuPont, Chemours and Corteva announced a cost-sharing agreement worth $4 billion to settle lawsuits involving the historic use of the highly toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.

Rayonier Advanced Materials' (RYAM) announced its Fernandina Plant--a fixture of the Nassau County community since 1937--has produced 10 million tons of high purity cellulose.

With immediate effect, Diversey will become Solenis' new distribution partner for its complete portfolio of water and process treatment chemicals to the food and beverage industry.

Valmet and Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement for an additional three years of Valmet's roll maintenance and condition monitoring services at the company's Anhui mill in China.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, aims at strengthening its position as Europe's leading producer of folding boxboard and plans to increase its production capacity.

This is Sappi's 12th consecutive year as a SmartWay Transport Partner, and the company will continue to contribute to the Partnership's savings of 279.7 million barrels of oil, $37.5 billion in fuel costs and 134 million tons of air pollutants.

Sustana Fiber is pleased to announce that it has joined companies from around the world in the creation of a new Consortium, CELAB: Toward a Circular Economy for Labels. CELAB - Circular Economy for Labels - is an industry initiative, founded by companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for its products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling around the world.

This release base paper features a densified, super-calendared kraft sheet with a functional back for dual side differential silicone coatings. The functional backside also supports good print fidelity.

Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) announced that its Lindenmeyr Munroe division has agreed to acquire Maine Shipping and Packaging Supply, expanding its presence in the Maine market.

Shop! is the global trade association focused on enhancing retail environments and experiences.

The latest project plan would bring International Paper's investment in capital upgrades at the Bogalusa Mill to $487 million since the company purchased the Washington Parish site in a 2012 acquisition of Temple-Inland Inc.

Estimates for the new venture are in the neighborhood of 200 jobs created.

A longtime commercial printing company plans to close its eastside Spartanburg facility Feb. 18 and lay off 401 workers.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, announced on 22 January 2021 its plan to strengthen its position as Europe's leading producer of folding boxboard by increasing production capacity.

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Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online beverage and liquids market. The new portfolio includes a variety of sustainable solutions for single and multi-pack products, including the Rollor bottle pack, BiPack, and Pop-up insert.

The Board of Hultdins System AB has appointed Tobias Åman as their new CEO. Tobias replaces Josef Alenius, who will continue as Chairman of the Board.