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Interfor Corporation plans to cut lumber production by approximately 250 million board feet in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 26% decrease from the 936 million board feet produced in the second quarter. The new figure increases the company's previously announced plan from which targeted a reduction of approximately 145 million board feet between September and December, representing a 12% decrease from normal operating levels.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper ("IP"), a global leader in sustainable packaging. The acquisition expands ProAmpac's converting capabilities, further advancing the company's Fiberization of Packaging® strategy and enhancing its ability to deliver customized bag solutions for the grocery, convenience store, and quick-service restaurant markets.

Metsä Board has finalized a Euro 60 million modernisation project at its Simpele folding boxboard mill, boosting fossil-free energy usage from 89% to 98% and launching a higher-performance version of its MetsäBoard Classic FBB product. The board machine is now fully operational and customer deliveries of the upgraded packaging board have begun.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Hart as Vice President and General Manager of the Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) business in North America, effective immediately.

Transaction is second in a multi-phase collaboration between BTG Pactual TIG and AOA to expand protected lands in Appalachia Region of Ohio.

Effective 1 January 2026, Pål Espen Ramberg will assume the role of Director Investor Relations at Borregaard. He currently serves as Finance Director for BioSolutions.

Chicopee ® and Sontara®, two of the most trusted and established names in the professional wipes industry, have announced a unified brand strategy following their integration under parent company Magnera®. This initiative marks a significant step in aligning both brands under a unified vision, reinforcing their market leadership and enhancing their ability to serve global customers with enhanced focus and agility.

Project supports DS Smith's £50 million investment aimed at boosting efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal. This delivery is part of Altri's EUR 75 million project to convert the Biotek mill to produce dissolving pulp for textile industry. The new evaporation line significantly improves the mill's energy and water efficiency, meeting the needs of Altri's mill expansion.

UPM Adhesive Materials received Recyclass recognitions for its label materials for HDPE container and PET bottle recycling.

Last week, this column was titled, "The New Competitor for Power." I discussed the proliferation of data centers and their huge demand for power and cooling water. My thoughts were that we in the paper industry could see them as competitors, or, if we are clever enough, collaborators. My column straddled the fence and left the reader with a "on the one hand, on the other hand" wishy washy set of conclusions. Sorry. Yet it does leave each mill with a difficult set of decisions.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, launches Ahlstrom PurXcel™, a new molecular filter media platform designed for clean air applications worldwide. Produced in Turin, Italy, using advanced dry technology, PurXcel™ delivers cleaner, healthier air in cabin and indoor environments.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, launches a breakthrough innovative solution for the coffee pod market, GreenPod Home, which has received the official OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria.

Packaging and paper company Mondi plc has issued a €550 million Eurobond with a 5-year maturity, according to a statement released Thursday.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Packaging Solutions which supplies custom packaging products and services throughout Southern California.

Trump imposes additional 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on wood products.

Breaking the chain of infections requires best practices and hygiene-ready solutions, such as touchless dispensers and effective yet gentle soap/sanitizer formulations.

The rankings highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today's economy. Greif was ranked 51 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work.

For the fifth time in a row, Lenzing has received Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustainability rating placing the company among the top one percent of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis. This underscores Lenzing's role as a global benchmark for sustainability performance.

Climbing over 400 places from last year's list, Smurfit Westrock believes the achievement reflects its industry leadership and deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and its people.

Mondi retains its Net Zero commitment SBTi validates new baseline to reflect Mondi's current operations.

The combined company will operate under a new name, to be announced prior to closing.

Paper and packaging conglomerate Norske Skog is implementing efficiency measures that will result in the reduction of up to 200 full-time positions between 2025 and 2027. The workforce reduction will be carried out through natural attrition and a hiring freeze.

ABB announced that Sami Atiya, President Robotics & Discrete Automation business area and Member of the Executive Committee, will leave ABB by the end of 2026 in line with the announced divestment of the Robotics division to SoftBank Group.