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Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. will further increase exports of household paper, paper containers and biomass materials, new President Akira Sebe has said. "We'll capture (demand) in overseas markets," he said in a recent interview. His company faces shrinking domestic demand for graphic paper mainly used for newspapers and copy papers.

Suzano on Thursday said it will raise pulp prices by $20 per metric ton in Asia, and by $80 per ton in Europe and the United States.

Sofidel is intensifying its ecological transition policies and - after the achievements of the WWF Climate Savers program and the endorsement of decarbonization targets to 2030 by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - is committing to Net Zero by 2050.

The papermaking lines will produce uncoated woodfree grades and start-ups are scheduled from late 2026 to early 2027.

Start-up is scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2026.

By Fos, the Rat: Bang! Bang! Sounds of sawing and hammering, dust everywhere. Then Head Supreme Rat bangs her gavel, more of a thunk sound. Head Supreme Rat, "Clerk, what is going on?"

IP to Sell Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners; Other Changes Include a $250 Million Investment in the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. and the Closure of Riceboro Mill, Savannah Mill and Savannah Box Plant

The class-action antitrust lawsuit that a customer brought against eight of the largest containerboard producers in the United States is progressing. Industry observers and analysts are keeping tabs on whether the companies in question try for another price increase this year despite the lawsuit.

Sylvamo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Michel Ribiéras stated that the Riverdale supply agreement is not part of the company's long-term strategy. He noted that Sylvamo has been planning for this conversion since its 2021 spinoff from International Paper and has made strategic investments in its North American footprint.

Hannu Alarautalahti, who has been SVP, Production at Metsä Group's Wood Supply and Forest Services since 2014, will leave the company by mutual agreement on 30 September 2025.

New short film highlights Domtar's sustainability journey and everyday impact as part of the Sustainable Development Goal Leaders project.

Domtar says it will "idle" its Grenada facility next month, indefinitely.

MetsäBoard Classic FBB renewed to meet growing quality and sustainability demands.

In line with its strategy to make more of every tree and to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of family forestry, Södra has decided to invest more than a billion SEK in its sawmill in Kisa, southern Östergötland. This investment is crucial for the future of the sawmill and will contribute significantly to the growing need for timber construction in the green transition.

The 'high-risk' violation involved an unguarded hydraulic system that pumps toxic chemicals created in the pulping process.

Bid from Ontario-based Macer Forest Holdings would leave nothing for cleanup costs.

Novolex is shutting down a former Pactiv Evergreen plant in Bakersfield, California, according to a WARN notice posted by the state. The company is permanently closing the manufacturing facility come Oct. 14, impacting 127 employees.

Rick Doman has been appointed to the Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) board as chair.

Quad/Graphics, Inc. has appointed Kristin "KJ" Jones and Evan Hughes as Senior Vice Presidents at Rise, a Quad agency.

Hygiene and health company Essity has appointed Anand Chandarana as President of Business Unit Health & Medical. He will assume the role on September 1, 2025, and will also join the company's Executive Management Team.

Goodfellow Inc. announces the appointment of Suzanne Blanchet to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible is Mondi's innovative kraft paper developed as a high-performance base paper for demanding coating applications.

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The company has achieved the highest level rating every year since 2017.

Fifth consecutive year of program growth marks the largest investment to date.

Normandien Farms will take ownership of the Lomati Sawmill from Sappi Southern Africa on 1 September 2025 following unconditional approval from the Competition Commission. The mill, which has an annual production capacity of 86,000 m3 of kiln-dried pine lumber, will transfer as a going concern, with all employees retained, according to Sappi Southern Africa.