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Huhtamaki took a significant step toward expanding its growth within the molded fiber industry, specifically for egg cartons and egg flats, on April 23 with the acquisition of Zellwin Farms in Zellwood, Fla. Now, 100 days into the integration, both companies are seeing a successful transition with a focus on safety, efficiency, and collaborative innovation.

Boise Cascade Company reported net income of $62.0 million, or $1.64 per share, on sales of $1.7 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with net income of $112.3 million, or $2.84 per share, on sales of $1.8 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Röchling Industrial Oepping GmbH & Co. KG, a specialist in high-quality functional components and a leading partner in the international paper industry, has acquired the industry-leading EZ eco smart fabric cleaning technology effective August 1, 2025.

Due to prolonged weak profitability and the uncertain market outlook, Metsä Group is to initiate the planning of a significant cost savings and profit improvement programme. The aim of the programme is to achieve annual cost savings of approximately EUR 300 million, which are expected to be implemented gradually from 2026.

Lecta Self-Adhesives has expanded its range of film materials with the launch of Adestor Clear on Clear, a new label that incorporates a next-generation adhesive with maximum transparency, ideal for applications with high visual impact and complex technica l requirements.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- has announced the program for the 2025 ISA Automation Summit & Expo (ASE) this fall at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Greif said it will permanently close its steel and polymer drum facility in Merced, Calif., as part of its previously announced optimization efforts.

Georgia-Pacific is sharing the news that Christian Fischer, president and CEO, announced he is retiring from the company at the end of October and will work to transition his responsibilities beginning in August. Christian joined Georgia-Pacific in 1989 and has held numerous leadership roles. He was named president and CEO in 2017. Mark Luetters, currently executive vice president of Koch, Inc., with responsibility overseeing several Koch companies, including Georgia-Pacific, will continue in that role while serving as Georgia-Pacific's president and CEO.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., the global leader in cellulose specialty products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, to jointly explore the development of a small-scale commercial cellulosic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility co-located at RYAM's Jesup, Georgia site.

Strong results driven by innovation-led volume growth, excellent commercial execution, and effective cost management in dynamic operating environment

Specialty Papers US (SPUS), North America's premier conference dedicated to innovations in the specialty paper supply chain, will return to Chicago, Illinois from Monday, October 27 through Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The company's second-quarter net sales rose nearly 43% to $6.77 billion from a year ago, edging past estimates of $6.71 billion.

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Continues to Present a Non-Tariff Trade Barrier of Concern

These additions will increase production by 20% by the end of 2025.

In response to rising demand for high-quality, fiber-based sustainable packaging, Sappi North America announced that it is delivering commercial product to customers following the completion of Project Elevate, the $500 million conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 (PM2) at its Somerset Mill in Maine.

A fire broke out Monday afternoon, July 28, at the National Gypsum plant in Oxford, prompting a large response from local and regional emergency crews. The Oxford Fire Department (OFD) responded to the call and successfully contained the fire to a single room. No injuries were reported.

ISO 9001 certification offers a wide range of benefits for both the company and its customers.

International Paper and other rival manufacturers have been accused in a new lawsuit in U.S. federal court of conspiring to fix and inflate prices for key raw materials that are used to make cardboard boxes and merchandise displays.

UFP Edge will permanently close its manufacturing facility in Bonner on September 27, 2025. The closure is expected to layoff 104 employees according to a letter sent from the company to the Missoula County Commissioners.

UPM has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, placing the company in the top 1% globally. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates performance across four categories: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. UPM's overall score rose by 5 points to an impressive 90 out of 100.

Clearwater Paper reported net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2025 of $4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share compared to net loss from continuing operations of $42 million, or $2.50 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024.

UFP Industries, Inc. a leading manufacturer focused on delivering value-added products across its Retail, Packaging, and Construction segments reported results for the second quarter ended June, 28, 2025, including net sales of $1.84 billion, net earnings attributable to controlling interests of $100.7 million, earnings per diluted share of $1.70, and adjusted EBITDA of $174.1 million. Results for the quarter include impairment charges and one-time tax benefits which each amount to $0.05 per diluted share and offset one another.

The company reported a net income of $7.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, on revenues of $275.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. This compares to a net income of $13.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, on revenues of $320.7 million for the same period in 2024.

The company's revenue for the period fell 1.8% to $2.20 billion from $2.24 billion last year.

Reaffirms Full-Year 2025 Financial Guidance