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Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal. This delivery is part of Altri's EUR 75 million project to convert the Biotek mill to produce dissolving pulp for textile industry. The new evaporation line significantly improves the mill's energy and water efficiency, meeting the needs of Altri's mill expansion.

UPM Adhesive Materials received Recyclass recognitions for its label materials for HDPE container and PET bottle recycling.

Last week, this column was titled, "The New Competitor for Power." I discussed the proliferation of data centers and their huge demand for power and cooling water. My thoughts were that we in the paper industry could see them as competitors, or, if we are clever enough, collaborators. My column straddled the fence and left the reader with a "on the one hand, on the other hand" wishy washy set of conclusions. Sorry. Yet it does leave each mill with a difficult set of decisions.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, launches Ahlstrom PurXcel™, a new molecular filter media platform designed for clean air applications worldwide. Produced in Turin, Italy, using advanced dry technology, PurXcel™ delivers cleaner, healthier air in cabin and indoor environments.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, launches a breakthrough innovative solution for the coffee pod market, GreenPod Home, which has received the official OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria.

Packaging and paper company Mondi plc has issued a €550 million Eurobond with a 5-year maturity, according to a statement released Thursday.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Packaging Solutions which supplies custom packaging products and services throughout Southern California.

Trump imposes additional 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on wood products.

Breaking the chain of infections requires best practices and hygiene-ready solutions, such as touchless dispensers and effective yet gentle soap/sanitizer formulations.

The rankings highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today's economy. Greif was ranked 51 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work.

For the fifth time in a row, Lenzing has received Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustainability rating placing the company among the top one percent of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis. This underscores Lenzing's role as a global benchmark for sustainability performance.

Climbing over 400 places from last year's list, Smurfit Westrock believes the achievement reflects its industry leadership and deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and its people.

Mondi retains its Net Zero commitment SBTi validates new baseline to reflect Mondi's current operations.

The combined company will operate under a new name, to be announced prior to closing.

Paper and packaging conglomerate Norske Skog is implementing efficiency measures that will result in the reduction of up to 200 full-time positions between 2025 and 2027. The workforce reduction will be carried out through natural attrition and a hiring freeze.

ABB announced that Sami Atiya, President Robotics & Discrete Automation business area and Member of the Executive Committee, will leave ABB by the end of 2026 in line with the announced divestment of the Robotics division to SoftBank Group.

ProWood, a leader in premium pressure-treated lumber, announces the launch of TrueFrame™ Joist, the performance-driven deck framing solution engineered for professional builders who demand precision, stability, and efficiency on every job.

Rayonier Inc. announced that the Company's board of directors has declared a one-time, special dividend of $1.40 per common share, consisting of a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. The dividend is payable on December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 24, 2025.

As Industry (or Industree) 4.0 moves forward and mills continue to modernize and update, AI integration is surging. However, the staggering energy demands of AI reveal a significant challenge, raising surprising concerns about sustainability and resource consumption.

Pixelle is putting all $5.5 million it made from the sale into an account for local unions and workers who lost their jobs. $1 million will be distributed right away, with the rest coming after certain conditions are met.

Michael Casamento to return home to Australia to be closer to his family on a full-time basis; Will leave the Company as a result, remaining in an advisory role until June 30, 2026 to support transition.

Nippon Dynawave Packaging says it is working to appeal a canceled U.S. Department of Energy grant worth more than $46 million to help the Longview plant switch to an emerging filtration technology to reduce the energy used in its production process.

Despite the possibility of a new one-year postponement of the law's entry into force, Lecta continues to actively work to ensure compliance with the strict requirements of the EUDR as soon as they become compulsory.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has developed an innovative banana box packaging solution that is lighter though equally strong and more sustainable - thanks to close collaboration with partners across the value chain.