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The operating rates for all four major grades declined from Q1, with the overall rate dropping 2.7 points.

Chillicothe's Pixelle paper mill, which is set to close in August, has a secondary function: it helps contain a toxic plume of cancer-causing chemicals underground that were spilled by a former cookware manufacturer decades ago.

Funding supports dislocated workers in 14 counties.

Unifor is encouraged by Kruger Inc.'s announcement that it plans to invest up to $700 million in its Corner Brook, N.L. mill to modernize the facility.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized antidumping duties on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting rates between 9.65% and 35.53% for entries made during 2023.

He will assume his role by January 24, 2026, at the latest.

Innovative collaboration supports long-term fibre security and economic development.

PotlatchDeltic operates six lumber mills and an industrial plywood facility. Each mill operates subject to stringent limits and legal requirements within various environmental permits and regulations that are in place to protect air and water quality.

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Tri-Wall Limited, has acquired a 100% stake in Scart Imballaggi S.r.l. (Scart), through Tri-Wall's wholly owned subsidiary.

Stora Enso Oyj reported that its second quarter net result declined to 15 million euros from 35 million euros, prior year.

Andrex® and Kleenex® producer Kimberly-Clark, together with partners HYRO and Carlton Power, invest a combined £125 million into UK green hydrogen.

Kruger announced to its employees a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure future operations of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited contingent on timely endorsement by key industry partners. Kruger is proposing to invest up to $700 million to transform the mill into a modernized and sustainable manufacturing complex that will become one of the most competitive in the industry.

The company expects the $80.5 million project to create up to 515 jobs.

Civil Society criticizes the move, citing failure to conclude investigations into the scope of forestry giant's empire and gross misrepresentation of community views.

A new recyclable solution for flexible packaging of food products requiring high barrier properties.

The Seattle based company reported a profit of $87 million, or 12 cents per share in the quarter ended June 30, compared with $173 million, or 24 cents per share a year earlier.

Driven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 tonnes.

Canfor Corporation announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has entered into an agreement to purchase AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and certain minority shareholders for a purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), including working capital of approximately $39 million.

UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.

By Fos, the Rat: I am delighted to be back with you again, thanks to Mr. Jim. This is the eleventh year of Pulp Rats! August seems to come earlier and earlier each year. I have been given permission to open up the world of rat adjudication a bit further this year.

This month we have talked about using housekeeping to find what is important in our mill or area of responsibility (week one). Then we talked about formalized housekeeping with GMP (week two). Last week we discussed abandoning equipment and structures in place (week three). Let's wrap up, shall we?

Jon Jested-Rask has been appointed Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area at Valmet, effective August 1, 2025.

Packaging Corp of America posted higher profit in the second quarter boosted by gains from a real estate sale that helped partially offset costs related to its pending acquisition of Greif containerboard.

UPM-Kymmene's comparable EBIT declined 31% year-on-year to Euro 126 million in Q2 2025, driven by weaker demand and lower prices for pulp and communication papers.

West Fraser Timber posted second-quarter sales of $1.532 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $84 million (6 % of sales), and a net loss of $24 million, or $0.38 per diluted share.