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In early July 2025, representatives from politics, business, and science gathered in Berlin to discuss the future of German forests. Read how Mercer is actively shaping structural change and responding to climate change, raw wood supply, and new markets.

Risto Penttinen appointed Executive Vice President, Transformation.

Lecta has said that its full range of packaging papers, including those used for food applications, is now produced without the intentional addition of PFAS [per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances].

International Paper company DS Smith has collaborated with aluminium producer ELVIAL to introduce Fanfold, a new packaging method for industrial customers in Greece.

The decision responds to the progressive rise in production and raw material costs observed in recent months.

Annual Shareholders Meeting to be held April 15.

Domtar Paper Co. has been sued in federal court over alleged "property damages suffered due to noxious odor emissions" from the company's recycled packaging mill and wastewater treatment operations associated with it.

Magnera, a leading supplier of advanced material solutions, announced that its Next-Generation Liquid Barrier Solution for nonwoven textiles has been nominated for the prestigious INDEX™26 Award, one of the nonwoven industry's highest recognitions for innovation and contribution to global material science excellence.

The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is transforming packaging rules across Europe.

Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Four-Year Agreement.

Van Den Heuvel told investors he planned to start an eco-friendly business called Green Box, which he said would turn solid waste into energy.

Tri-Wall Limited, a consolidated subsidiary of Rengo Co., has commenced operations at its newly established plant in Shandong Province, China.

The very rare shining beetle Glischrochilus tremulae has been found in SCA's biodiversity park Tjäderberget outside Lycksele, marking the first recorded discovery in Västerbotten.

Ann O'Hara, President, North America and member of the Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue career opportunities outside of Huhtamaki.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, announced that Jeffrey Stafeil has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Stafeil is currently Chief Executive Officer of RESRG Automotive and a member of its board of directors.

Swedish specialty paper producer Ahlstrom Sweden AB has ordered a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for its machine-glazed (MG) and specialty paper machine PM6 at the Billingsfors mill, with the replacement of the existing cast iron cylinder scheduled for start-up during the Q4 2026.

Sofidel Group, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has finalized the details of the expansion plan announced last October.

Rayonier Inc. announced that Ashlee Townsend Cribb has resigned as Executive Vice President, Wood Products to accept a CEO opportunity with a privately-owned, specialty wood products manufacturer that Rayonier does not consider to be a competitor.

By now you should understand the setup I am using for the columns this month. I go to Chat GPT, tell it what role I am going to play and ask it to guide me on how to behave. This week we'll start with me being a linerboard salesperson. My boss has told me, of course, to maximize the price we receive and to reduce our inventory, which sits at 40,000 short tons. By the way, we make 1,500 short tons per day.

The negotiations cover the entire mill personnel, approximately 170 employees.

SCA will increase the prices on all Kraftliner grades in Europe by € 100 per tonne.

On Sept. 25, 2025, Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard, Oregon facility, laying off 107 workers and causing significant economic disruption to the region.

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced it is implementing a price increase between $60 and $70 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 7.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.