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Andritz has successfully started up a complete OCC line delivered on EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis to SCGP's subsidiary, United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. (UPPC) for its mill in Bulacan, the Philippines.

UPM will cease its deliveries to Russia for the time being. UPM businesses will keep the Russian customers and suppliers informed of the situation.

The operations of Metsä Group's only production unit in Russia, the Svir sawmill, have been suspended.

BillerudKorsnäs and Viken Skog plan to initiate a feasibility study about future pulp production at Follum. This will be completed during the first half of 2023. The intention is to establish a state-of-the-art production line for bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) at the Follum mill with a capacity assumption of up to 200 kt/a.

Arctic Paper stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and is donating 1 million SEK to support refugees, with focus on the children coming to Poland from Ukraine. As a company we are aligning with the international sanctions and supporting the efforts on the ground on the Polish border to save lives and provide relief to those affected by the war.

Tetra Laval, the group which comprises Tetra Pak, Sidel and DeLaval is donating EUR 2 million to humanitarian support to Ukrainians in Ukraine and those that have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries.

Alex N. Blanco is an entrepreneurial senior executive and board member with close to 40 years of international experience across multiple industries, countries and companies.

This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized International Paper for committing to reduce GHG emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the best available climate science, and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a partner in DOE's Better Climate Challenge, International Paper is one of more than 80 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future.

These prestigious awards are given to companies that demonstrate excellence in innovation, sustainable product offerings, and outstanding contributions to the nonwovens market.

Kıvanç Tekstil may be new to packaging, but their broad experience applying innovative and environmental approaches in their textile and energy businesses is also a focus in their containerboard venture. This greenfield 1,000 tpd recycled containerboard and special packing grade board machine will utilize a wet end system with AFT's most advanced POM® technology.

Probably after August (Pulp Rats Month), Maintenance Month is my favorite month of the year on the Paperitalo editorial calendar. My dad was notorious for avoiding maintenance. It was an expense he loathed in the same manner as many mill managers and operations executives do. I followed his example for a while, saw the fruits of such policies and became a maintenance fanatic. A couple of old family incidents are in order.

As you are aware, Industry 4.0 implementation is beneficial for maintenance planning and saves downtime and costs involved with maintenance outages.

Aghili currently serves as executive vice president and president of the Heavy Vehicle Group of Dana Incorporated, a global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for commercial and industrial vehicles.

Business software giant Oracle Corp said on Wednesday it has suspended all operations in Russia, while rival SAP SE later announced it would pause all sales in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö will update this statement as necessary as the situation evolves.

Facing inadequate supplies of critical raw materials, Sylvamo may curtail or temporarily shut down pulp and paper production at its Svetogorsk, Russia, mill later this week. The mill is currently operating while the company takes steps to mitigate the supply chain issues and continue production.

Six acquisitions were completed, of which four in Medical Solutions.

New board members strengthen Board's expertise and diversity

Stora Enso has three corrugated packaging plants and two wood products sawmills in Russia, employing around 1,100 people.

Valmet has on March 1, 2022 acquired North American-based Coldwater Seals, Inc., a global provider of consumables and services to the pulp and paper industry. Coldwater operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Sweden.

The Alberta provincial government announced a renewed joint forest management agreement (FMA) with West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Tolko Industries Ltd. for the next 20 years, in exchange for various responsibilities.

UPM has published a new Forest Action Programme, which will run until 2030. The global programme steers UPM's global wood sourcing operations and covers its own forests in Finland and the United States as well as its plantations in Uruguay.

Mondi PLC said it continues to monitor the war in Ukraine, and how any potential sanction against Russia could harm its business.

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. has completed the sale of its wood products assets to Canfor Corporation. The transaction included lumber and specialty lumber mills in Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Acheson, Alberta, Canada, and associated woodlands operations and timber holdings.

Kalle Parviainen has been appointed CFO and a member of Metsä Wood management team as of March 1, 2022. Parviainen has earlier been responsible for controlling of Metsä Wood Sales and Supply Chain.