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Beckwitt served in various executive leadership capacities at Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, with 2024 revenues exceeding $35 billion.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the launch of the Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025/26 Challenge. The initiative invites start-ups worldwide to collaborate on breakthrough solutions for more sustainable packaging, reflecting Amcor's commitment to open innovation and advancing circularity.

NIQ's omnichannel coverage, technology and category expertise to empower Essity's growth and innovation.

Menasha Corporation announces the upcoming retirement of Mark Fogarty, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective April 3, 2026. As part of a planned transition, Brian Cothroll has been named Fogarty's successor and assumes the role today. Overlap in their tenures will help ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

Ari-Pekka Vanamo has been appointed Vice President and Mill Manager of Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill, effective 1 December 2025. He will report to Senior Vice President of Pulp Production Timo Ahonen, moving from his current role as the company's Vice President of Employment Relations.

Appvion is pleased to announce that Linnea Keen has joined the company as Strategic Sales Director, officially starting on November 3. Keen brings more than 25 years of experience in the pressure-sensitive labels and specialty papers industry, with a proven track record of driving growth and building strong customer partnerships.

Warm, versatile shade from the LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding collection earns top honor in the company's inaugural Color of the Year program

Over the past years, Sofidel America has undergone an unprecedented phase of development, reinforcing its position as a reliable, large-scale partner for private label retailers across North America.

Valmet will deliver a CFB boiler, flue gas treatment and automation system for Cheng Loong Corporation's (CLC) Houli paper mill in Taiwan.

Sealed Air Corporation, a leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, announced Nov. 17 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with CD&R, a leading private investment firm with deep experience in the industrial and packaging industries, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $10.3 billion.

UPM Specialty Papers has launched an improved version of its proprietary UPM Forte™ precoating technology that helps labelstock manufacturers and siliconizers maximize the competitiveness of their production and can also support their sustainability goals. UPM Forte is now available across a wide range of UPM glassine papers.

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced its 2026 training and certification exam schedule. The expert-led workshops provide in-depth, hands-on instruction with a wide range of films, including Supreme Wrapping Film™/Vehicle Color Change, Commercial Wraps, Wet-Apply and Dry-Apply Paint Protection Film, and Automotive and Architectural Window Film. All skill levels are welcome. No previous experience is required.

The Compton facility closure will impact 125 employees, while the Louisville facility closure will impact 93 employees.

Following the strategic review, the Board of Directors of Stora Enso has decided to initiate preparations for the separation of the Swedish forest assets business of Stora Enso into a new publicly-listed company through a statutory partial cross-border demerger, expected to be completed during the first half of 2027. All shares in the new company would be wholly owned by Stora Enso's shareholders.

Stora Enso is initiating a strategic review of its Central European sawmills and building solutions operations. The review, to be carried out in 2026, will cover one business unit of Wood Products business area, including seven sawmills in Austria, Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania, and further processing units with three cross-laminated-timber (CLT) mills, as well as wood procurement, and international sales and distribution operations. Whilst the business in scope has a strong position in an attractive market, it does not bring strategic or operational synergies for Stora Enso's core renewable packaging operations.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi's position as an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

If I ask you what quality is, you might respond with a mini lecture on Statistical Quality Control. Or perhaps you will respond with a description of your favorite quality measuring instrument or computer. You may talk about cleanliness or a brand name. When it comes to packaging, I have a name that delivers the best packages to the consumer in my opinion: Apple.

US-based private equity company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is considering the potential acquisition of Sealed Air, the US packaging manufacturer known for bubble wrap.

The change negotiations cover the entire staff of Lappeenranta, Rauma, Renko and Vilppula sawmills, approximately 350 people.

Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Edgewell Personal Care's feminine care business, including the brands Carefree, Stayfree and o.b. in North America and Playtex globally. The purchase price for the assets amounts to USD 340m (approximately SEK 3.2bn) on a cash and debt-free basis.

PaperWorks Industries Inc., a leading North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging, announces the acquisition of Color Craft Graphic Arts ("Color Craft"). Founded in 1929 and based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Color Craft is a producer of packaging for food, beverage, and household goods.

UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions.

Stora Enso's mill in Bad St. Leonhard, Austria, has produced over 1 million m3 of cross-laminated timber (CLT), becoming the first site within the company to reach this volume. The mill, which began CLT production in 2008, has supplied material for approximately 15,000 projects worldwide.

International Paper has announced a proposal to close five sites in Germany, affecting approximately 500 roles, as part of its strategic review to enhance efficiency and respond to challenging market conditions.