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Valmet is launching a new long-lasting rubber roll cover to better serve its customers in the textile industry.

Andritz has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France.

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports could significantly disrupt the U.S. lumber supply chain, according to Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University.

Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm will support Port Hawkesbury Paper's energy needs and Nova Scotia's clean power transition.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): Australia Index (DJSI Australia), recognized for its commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability performance. Amcor ranked within the top 12% of the packaging and containers industry, reaffirming its leadership position in the sector.

Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance leader within Sonoco, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chief Financial Officer Rob Dillard, who has departed the Company.

C&L was founded in 1975 and acquired by Henry and Blythe Bowman in 1996. When acquired, C&L had 10 employees and revenue of less than $1 million. Under Henry's leadership, C&L expanded its operations, adding machinery and other facilities. Today, C&L employs approximately 115 people and serves customers within a 150-mile radius.

Irving Forest Products, which owns and operates wood processing facilities in Maine and New York State, will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in Masardis, Maine. The sale will close January 5, 2025.

Marko Pekkola, who has served as Deputy CEO and CTO of MM Kotkamills for the last year, has been appointed as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2025.

Conifex Timber Inc. has amended and restated its existing credit agreement with PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. ("Pender").

The European Commission had been scrutinizing the proposed merger due to concerns that it might reduce competition in the market.

Tyler joined Twin Rivers Paper in April 2022 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief Financial Officer in August 2022, leading the company's finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. In April 2023, he was named President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

The new plant is anticipated to generate approximately 125 jobs when operating at full capacity, offering positions from production line workers to management.

The upgrades included a new rooftop cyclone, a new corrugator and a state-of-the-art specialty gluer. This new equipment gives the plant improved efficiency, the ability to run digital print, and the capability to handle harder-to-run business.

Felix Schoeller increases price for its digital media products as of 1st January 2025.

Joonas Kukkonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finland and the Baltics, and member of the company's Management Team. He reports to Metsä Tissue's CEO Esa Kaikkonen. The change enters into force as of January 1st 2025.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced today the appointment of Rajeev Bhalla and Suzan Morno-Wade to the company's board of directors. Mr. Bhalla will chair the Audit Committee, and Ms. Morno-Wade will chair the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee.

Maine has 3 major mill operations, and 3 smaller facilities, which produce about half of the industrial CO2 in the entire state, something that Maine is trying to reduce to net zero by 2045. (Environmental pundits say it's a problem that these mills produce roughly half of the industrial CO2 in the state. But if 3 mills are producing half of Maine's CO2, I'd say that's a rather large economic problem right there.)

This is maintenance month, and I thought I would start off talking about the kinds of people that make ideal maintenance employees, from managers to the lowliest newbies. This will not completely fix maintenance problems, for idiots higher up in the organization can withhold vital maintenance dollars to protect their bonuses, but if you can get by them, this is a good place to start.

Under the terms of the APA, Domtar (formerly Paper Excellence) will return the lands to Tla'amin for its use. Tla'amin will assume responsibility for carrying costs such as maintenance, taxes and insurance upon taking ownership.

It was the largest known blastomycosis outbreak in the United States.

Putnam County Fire Rescue responded to a Georgia-Pacific because of a fire Dec. 31.

Amcor completed the sale of its 50% interest in Bericap North America (BCNA) for $122 million on December 27, with the proceeds used to reduce debt.

The investment totaled close to $34 million and funded new equipment to modernize the plant's operations.