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The state gave Shandong Tranlin Paper Co. an October 24 deadline to repay the $5 million incentive grant it received to expand into Central Virginia. Instead, the company made a $150,000 initial payment.

AWPPW Local 675 and WestRock will be returning to the bargaining table November 6 and 7 to resume negotiations after union members rejected the Company's initial offer for a new Labor Agreement by 94%.

Between January and September, Södra delivered 15 times more green electricity to the public electricity grid compared with the same period in 2015.

Glatfelter announced that its Advanced Airlaid Materials Business Unit (AMBU) was recently recognized for exemplary core values and excellent service by Rockline Industries during their annual State of Rockline strategic supplier event in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on October 4, 2017.

Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc., has announced the launch of the EMO III Blue 2 panel.

Fisher International has announced Deborah Sauer will serve as Global Head of Marketing.

Valmet has introduced a new scanner, Valmet IQ Converting Scanner, for corrugated board.

Columbia Pulp began construction late last month on a new mill near Starbuck, which will make wood-free pulp for paper products.

The board of directors and the management of Norske Skog are pleased to have received strong support from both secured and unsecured bondholders and shareholders for the proposed recapitalization solution.

UPM moves forward with the development of biochemicals business by evaluating the potential of building a biorefinery in the Chemical Park Frankfurt-Höchst in Germany.

UPM has been positioned on this year's A List for water and forests by CDP, the non-profit global environmental disclosure platform.

Neenah has announced the relaunch of Touché Papers. With new color additions to the line, Neenah now has a complete portfolio of the best-selling soft touch papers on the market.

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued a statement regarding the Massachusetts Senate Bill 424, "Act Reducing Plastic Bag Pollution."

Dunapack Rambox, Dunapack Packaging's Romanian operations, has signed an agreement to purchase 11.5 ha land for the setup of a greenfield corrugated packaging plant in the Bucharest area, Romania.

The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of West Fraser Mills Ltd. on tree farm licence 52, near Quesnel, Canada, during the week of October 30, 2017.

Camilla Wikström has been appointed SVP, Production at Pulp Business of Metsä Fibre and a member of Metsä Fibre's management team.

Kruger has officially dedicated Paper Machine No. 10 (PM10), which was completely rebuilt to manufacture 100% lightweight and high-strength linerboard at its Trois-Rivières Mill.

The company that has defined Waseca for a half century and has long been its biggest employer is shutting down.

U.S. Paper Converters Inc. announced Monday it's shutting down its Appleton facility, leaving more than 50 people without a job.

Stora Enso says it will invest Euro 94 million to grow in renewable materials and to increase competitiveness in consumer board and biomaterials.

Klabin has shut down its Correia Pinto unit in Santa Catarina, Brazil, for general maintenance, which will last until October 26.

Essity has been recognized as a global leader for its action on water and forests and received the highest score from CDP, an international not-for-profit charity that promotes a more sustainable economy.