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UPM remains convinced that the planned joint venture is a necessary step to secure reliable supply continuity for graphic paper customers in Europe and strengthen the resilience of the entire European graphic paper industry, and will continue to engage constructively with the Commission during the next stages of the ongoing investigation.

RYAM in Temiscaming, Quebec is closing its doors to its industrial complex next month due to the 50 percent tariff situation across the border.

The EU's competition authority is preparing a formal objection to Finnish forestry giant UPM-Kymmene and Sappi's planned joint venture in graphic paper, a deal valued at €1.42bn. Bloomberg News reported, citing sources.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, today announced the commercial release of Grease-Gard® PLUS and Grease-Gard® PRO, two new products of the Grease-Gard® family designed to expand the offering of high-performance grease-resistant papers for the North American quick service restaurant (QSR) and food service market.

Sealed Air, a global leader in protective packaging, has expanded its paper cushioning portfolio with the introduction of the SEALED AIR® brand ProPad® Mini, a compact system that extends the company's scalable protective packaging strategy to space-constrained fulfillment operations.

The increase is in direct response to the continued inflationary pressures on the business and will take effect for all shipments made on or after September 15, 2026.

The Commerce Commission has given clearance to Kimberly-Clark Corporation to acquire 100% of the shares in Kenvue Inc. as part of a global transaction, subject to an undertaking to divest Kenvue's feminine hygiene business in New Zealand and Australia.

Earlier this month, the USDA Forest Service announced over $105 million in funding for a range of projects that support the forest industry.

Carney said his government will release more details about these retaliatory policies in the "coming days" and that the tariffs would apply to goods like steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics.

"This is an immensely difficult day for the Sunshine Coast."

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, marking the 20th consecutive year the company has been recognized for its strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

The transaction is expected to close on October 1, 2026.

Delivering Advanced Heat Protection, Smarter Controls and Simplified Hydraulics for Severe‑Duty Fleets​

Eighteen years after signing their first agreement, Sofidel and WWF Italy renew one of the longest-standing partnerships in the history of WWF Italy, in a year when both organizations celebrate the 60th anniversary of their founding. The renewed partnership focuses on three areas of collaboration: climate and energy transition, responsible forest sourcing, and stakeholder awareness.

The decision will remove approximately 380,000 metric tons of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp from the market annually. The announcement will affect approximately 400 employees.

Mercer International Inc. has disclosed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern over the next 12 months, citing upcoming debt maturities, an expected covenant breach and weak operating results amid challenging pulp and wood-product markets.

A storage tank ruptured and caught fire at Stora Enso's Kaukopää industrial site in Imatra, southeastern Finland, early on August 18, with around 50 cubic metres of tall oil spilling onto the site and some entering nearby Lake Saimaa.

In addition, the new case names as defendants current CEO Robbert Rietbroek and all eight of the other sitting board members, plus one board member who retired in June.

Valmet is appointing Max Luedtke as head of the Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area and a member of the group executive team as of September 1, according to a press release.

The achievement makes Charlotte Atlantic's first facility to be TRUE-certified to the Gold level, building on four existing TRUE-certified facilities in Dallas, Texas; Sturgis, Michigan; Greensboro (Spring Garden St.), North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina.

The report highlights the company's progress across four corporate responsibility pillars: Forests, Planet, People, and Practices. These pillars focus on managing forests sustainably, minimizing environmental impacts, focusing on Team Members and safety, and prioritizing strong governance practices.

Holmen, a Swedish forest and industrial products company, reported second-quarter operating profit of SEK 689 million, down from SEK 807 million a year earlier and SEK 827 million in the first quarter.

By Fos, the Rat: A little different view this week. Jack Ratigan, the private investigator mentioned a couple of weeks ago has approached the court for some advice...

The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- announced that ISASecure®, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISA, is partnering with the United States National Security Agency (NSA) to develop a new certification scheme for commercial operational technology (OT) components sold by manufacturers and procured by the US government for use within National Security Systems (NSS). With a common goal of securing high criticality OT systems, the new certification scheme is intended to increase confidence in the security of commercial components.