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Interfor Corporation reported a net loss of $216 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared with earnings of $11 million in the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $184 million on sales of $689 million, versus a gain of $17 million on $781 million in Q2.

UFP Packaging announced that its corrugated division has received the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody standard and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Chain of Custody and Corporate Policies standards. The certifications demonstrate the company's commitment to ensuring its fiber comes from sustainably managed sources and help customers meet their own sustainability and sourcing requirements.

Cascades Inc., a leader in eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to announce that it has recently been recognized by several renowned organizations for its commitment to sustainable development. These honors reflect Cascades' continued excellence in social responsibility and environmental performance.

This international recognition reinforces Lecta's commitment to a new era of responsibility for paper packaging and positions EraCup Natural among the most advanced solutions on the market.

Greif, Inc., a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced two-month fourth quarter and eleven-month fiscal 2025 results.

Genera, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ.

The book "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy discusses how to eradicate bad habits that derail your progress, teaches how to instill a few key disciplines that help you make some big breakthroughs, and helps motivate you to do things that you don't feel like doing. It's a good read. But when I bought the book, it was like déjà vu: the book seemed hauntingly familiar, but I only had one copy of the book. And then it dawned on me. I looked on my iPad and sure enough, there it was. A digital copy of "The Compound Effect". I'd read the whole book nine months before, and remembered nothing of it - until I reread the paper copy.

In an article from Quality Magazine, it states that the "convergence of automation and quality is redefining how manufacturers detect defects, maintain standards and continuously improve processes."

In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material.

The boss called me into his office, "Thompson, I want you to go to (major beer customer) with (carton plant manager) and solve this complaint!" "What's the complaint?" "They say the foam is too pink in the graphics on the last two truckloads of cartons we sent them. You go down there with (carton plant manager) and keep those loads sold!"

Operating income of $73 million (compared with $36 million in Q2 2025 and $36 million in Q3 2024).

Sales of $513.7 million increased 3.0% year over year, and 5.2% on an organic basis.

Rayonier Inc. reports third-quarter 2025 net income of $43.2 million on revenues of $177.5 million, compared with $28.8 million on $124.1 million in the prior year period. Pro forma net income is $50.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA is $114.3 million, which is double the prior year level. The company also reports operating income of $41.7 million versus $18.8 million a year earlier.

Canfor records $208 million operating loss as weak lumber and pulp pricing persists in Q3 2025. Adjusted operating loss reaches $111 million; lumber segment posts $182 million loss as Southern Yellow Pine prices fall 22% and NBSK China averages US$690 per tonne.

The net loss for the quarter was $61.3 million.

UPM, the world-leading producer of wood-based biochemicals and biofuels, has joined Cefic - the European Chemical Industry Council. By becoming part of Europe's strongest chemical industry network, UPM underlines its commitment to strengthening the role of renewable chemistry as an integral part of a competitive and sustainable European chemical industry.

Valmet has been awarded a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing the company among the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide.

Valmet has announced that, starting November 10, the company will begin negotiations aimed at implementing temporary layoffs within its Packaging and Paper business area, as well as units within Global Supply in Finland.

Essity, a global leading company in hygiene and health, has been recognized with two major international awards that underscore its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across its operations and supply chain.

U.S. containerboard production decreased 3% in the Q3 2025 compared to the same period last year, while year-to-date production also fell 3%. The operating rates for all four major grades increased from the Q2 as production capacity declined 2% over the same period.

Net Sales for the third quarter of $353 million, down $48 million from prior year quarter.

Mondi's ISTA Lab in ThinkBox Bupak has been officially extended for the next two years, with future innovation led by Gavin Mounce, who is joining the Mondi eCommerce team.

I am pleased to announce that our Waco, Texas recycled paperboard manufacturing facility produced its first commercially saleable rolls in October, well ahead of plan.

Arctic Paper S.A. announces the successful completion of its refinancing process. The company has signed a term and revolving facilities agreement with a consortium of banks including BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A., Santander Bank Polska S.A. and Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. The agreement comprises of an investment term facility for a total amount of EUR 20,000,000 and a revolving facility for a total amount of EUR 60,000,000.

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced that Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern will retire effective February 19, 2026, after leading the company since 2017.