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Start-up is scheduled for the spring of 2023.

Verso Corp. announced Tuesday it would continue considering Atlas Holding's offer to purchase the company if Atlas increased its offer to more than $20 per share.

This program replaces the existing $500 million share repurchase program authorized in February 2019.

New partnership further demonstrates Greif's commitment to circularity and a continuous improvement approach to environmental and social responsibility.

Due to recent rainfall and lower temperatures in the region, fire risk has declined.

Ever wondered why most sodas come in plastic bottles, while milk is in cartons? Did you know that virgin wood fibers can sometimes provide a more sustainable solution than recycled fibers? These are the sorts of questions that Stora Enso's Packaging Development and Design team considers every day, as they help brands move to more sustainable practices.

The decision is driven by continued price increases of raw materials including pulp, synthetic fibers, chemicals, and packaging materials. In addition, extensive logistics surcharges and escalation of energy costs continue.

Glatfelter Corporation announced that Ramesh Shettigar has been promoted to its Senior Executive Team in an expanded role as Vice President, ESG, Investor Relations and Corporate Treasurer, and has been appointed as an executive officer by the Company's Board of Directors.

Diversity refers to the existence of diverse identities and cultures within and between human groups and societies. This includes people with different political, ethnic, religious, and socio-demographic backgrounds; different genders, gender identities, ages, and sexual orientation.

Valmet and CMPC have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Valmet to deliver key technology for the BioCMPC project. The target of the project is to increase the production capacity of the Guaíba pulp mill's line 2 from 1.5 million ADt/y (air dry tonnes per year) to 1.85 million ADt/y. The modernization is expected to start operation in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cumberland Wood Products and Prince Albert Pulp sign a Letter of Understanding that sets out the intentions of all parties to build a collaborative relationship with each other in Saskatchewan, Canada./p>

Graphic Packaging International's ProducePack™, a sustainable paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh produce applications, is proving to be an effective and user-friendly solution to preserving fruit for Michigan apple distributor BelleHarvest.

The new owners of the shuttered Ponderay Newsprint in Usk, Washington, have formally requested enough power to restart the mill and build what could be one of the largest cryptocurrency mining operations in the country.

So the next time you see the FSC logo on one of our printing or packaging papers, you'll know that it's helping to keep our forests for all forever.

Eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based packaging have long been sought.

Andritz has received an order from Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper to supply a complete tissue production line - from stock preparation to a double-width tissue machine (TM13), including automation - for energy-efficient production of high-quality grades at its mill in Jiangmen Xinhui, China. Start-up is planned for the end of 2022.

The new board making line (PM 3) will produce high-quality fluting and liner grades.

Glass-Gard® interleaving papers protect automotive glass applications such as windshields, backlights, sunroofs, or side windows from scratching, breakage, abrasion and hazing prior to their installation in vehicles.

Metsä Group is planning to construct a new Kerto LVL mill on its expanding mill area in Äänekoski, Finland. The final decision on the investment, the value of which is approximately Euro 200 million, is pending the completion of a local detailed plan for the area. The new Kerto LVL mill is expected to use around 375,000 m3 of log procured from Finland.

RR Donnelley issued notice it would permanently close its Lewisburg plant in November, with an estimated 70 employees losing jobs.

Saica Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled paper for corrugated board, recently announced it will be investing $800 million in the U.S. market, growing through strategic acquisitions or new plant construction during the next five years. This growth follows last year's announcement of Saica's first U.S. corrugated plant in Hamilton, Ohio, scheduled to open in early 2022.

A new report by Drapers, the B2B publication covering the fashion retail industry, in partnership with Smurfit Kappa, the leading paper-based packaging company, has revealed that packaging matters to UK consumers and plays a significant role in the purchasing decisions of shoppers. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (64%) stated they are more likely to purchase from a brand or retailer if it uses sustainable packaging.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that it has elected Deirdre Mahlan and Jaime Ramirez to its board of directors, effective immediately. Ms. Mahlan and Mr. Ramirez each will serve on the company's Audit Committee.

Huhtamaki scores rose from 65 (94th percentile) in 2020, to 71 points (97th percentile) this year. This significant improvement was driven by the company's environmental policy and actions towards energy efficiency and waste management, as well as sustainable procurement.

Coupa Software, a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM), today announced that Sonoco, a global packaging solutions leader with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, has successfully deployed Coupa Pay and virtual cards across the organization to gain enhanced visibility and control into its spend and transform business processes.