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Straws are used by millions of people every day when enjoying drinks on-the-go. Huhtamaki now offers customers the opportunity to switch to paper straws for consuming cold drinks.

Interfor Corp. says the company has increased lumber shipments from Canada to China as a result of tariffs imposed on its U.S. production.

Amcor secured EU antitrust approval on Monday for its $5.25 billion buy of Bemis after agreeing to sell the U.S. company's medical packaging business in Europe to address competition concerns.

Brawny® Tear-A-Square® Paper Towels, a premium paper towel with a unique quarter sheet size option, has been named Product of the Year for 2019.

Catalyst Paper Corporation's Powell River mill has been shut down since Monday, January 25 due to a boiler leak.

UPM Raflatac, one of the world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive label stock, has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper has reached a new collective agreement with all of its unionized employees.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) elects Greif Inc. President & CEO Pete Watson as the new AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2019 slate of AF&PA Board Officers.

Amcor is leaping past existing flexible packaging for a variety of consumer goods with a new laminate that offers true, in-store recyclability and maintains high performance.

Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortress Xylitol Inc., has entered into a definitive contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") whereby NRCan has committed $10 million in contribution funding to support the planned construction of a xylitol and complementary bioproducts demonstration plant at Fortress' dissolving pulp mill in Thurso, Québec.

Metsä Board Corporation, a part of Metsä Group, has been recognised by CDP for its leadership in developing supplier engagement to tackle climate change and manage carbon emissions.

Mint Valley Paper, which manufactures tissue and other paper products, is considering building a facility on 55-acres in Dallas.

WestRock has released a new coated paper in answer to growing consumer trends favoring premiumization. The 18pt. caliper provides added sturdiness, translating to a tactile feel that consumers equate with higher quality.

"We are ready and willing to see this project through," said Kathy Cloutier, Director of Corporate Communications for Paper Excellence Canada. "Without a short extension, thousands of jobs throughout the province are at risk."

Last week we talked about the coming over-the-road autonomous trucks. Inside your facility, autonomy is already here for most routine production tasks.

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Georgia-Pacific officials joined Albany and Dougherty County leaders in officially breaking ground on Tuesday at what is expected to be a shining star for economic development in southwest Georgia.

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Södra has invested in a new pellet factory at the sawmill in Långasjö.

Hygiene and health company Essity is a founding partner of AI Innovation of Sweden, a center for research into artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation that opens today in Gothenburg.

Smurfit Kappa has opened a new plant in Mexico, strengthening its presence in the region.

Solenis announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Brandywine Investment Group II, LLC, an affiliate of Delle Donne & Associates, Inc., to lease approximately 90,000 square feet of office space in the new Avenue North complex in Wilmington, Delaware.

A three-year contract adopted by the Machinists Union has averted the possibility of a strike at the Sappi paper mill in Skowhegan.

Arauco says it will acquire Masisa's wood panel mills in Mexico, which involves two industrial complexes located in Durango and Zitácuaro.

Georgia-Pacific announced the closing of their Georgia-Pacific Products Operations, Sterling Facility on Friday.