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This broad-based investment program centers on two transformative projects: a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, and an expansion of its Beech Island, South Carolina, site with a state-of-the-art automated distribution center. It also includes additional capital expenditure linked to innovation and automation upgrades across its North America supply chain network.

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of the Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy, announced in October 2024. The acquired sawmills will be integrated with Stora Enso's packaging board site in Oulu, Finland, and secure a cost-efficient wood supply to the site, where a new packaging board machine recently started ramping up production.

Smurfit Westrock plc announced it will permanently close its coated recycled board (CRB) mill in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. and will discontinue production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas, U.S. The specialty coating facility at Forney will not be impacted. As a result, the Company's containerboard and CRB capacity is expected to reduce by over 500,000 tons.

The US interstate highway system is sixty-nine years old this coming June 29th. In many ways, this has been the most transformative change in the United States culture ever. Heck, I was even inspired to solo drive the 48 contiguous states in less than seven days, which I did in 2005. Small, local businesses and manufacturers were motivated to build larger factories to capitalize on the scale afforded by this highway system. We did so in the pulp and paper industry, at the cost or savings (depending on your point of view) of thousands of jobs.

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leader in carbon capture and removal technology, announced that its joint carbon capture and storage project with Mercer International Inc. (Mercer) has advanced to the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2 (FEL-2).

First quarter Net Sales of $7,656 million

Eco-Products' new line of Veda containers is honored with the Bronze Stevie Award in the Reuse and Recycle category of the American Business Awards.

Waco, Texas recycled paperboard investment on track for Q4 2025 startup

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization. This authorization is in addition to the July 27, 2023 share repurchase authorization under which $365 million remains available, bringing the aggregate available authorization as of April 30, 2025 to $1.865 billion.

Revising full-year 2025 guidance to account for discontinued operations treatment of New Zealand operations and updated outlook; expecting full-year net income attributable to Rayonier of $424 to $458 million ($2.71 to $2.93 per share), pro forma EPS of $0.34 to $0.41, and Adjusted EBITDA of $215 to $235 million (generally in-line with our prior full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance excluding New Zealand operations).

Sonoco, a global packaging company, has posted a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income of $54.4m for the first quarter (Q1) ending 30 March 2025, a 16.5% dip from the $65.2m recorded in Q1 2024.

Do you think a skyscraper could last nearly a hundred years, remain functional, look good - and be built in 411 days? Well the builders of the Empire State Building accomplished just that; construction began on March 17, 1930 and was completed May 1, 1931. That's one streamlined process! Can you imagine how long it would take today to build the same exact building, with all the regulations and red tape?

In its announcement, Pratt predicted the investment would lead to 5,000 new jobs across the US, including in key electoral states Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Once fully ramped up, the machine will produce 420,000 tonnes of high-quality recycled containerboard annually, increasing Mondi's integration and enhancing security of supply for customers.

The laboratory is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and the investment value is approximately EUR 6 million.

Vanhanen will resign from the Board when he assumes his position as CEO.

Net Sales were $629 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period in 2024.

Innovative high-performing labelling solutions for premium applications

Innovative high-performing labelling solutions for premium applications

Demand for International Paper's corrugated cardboard and fiber packaging was hit, as consumers reined in spending amid persistent inflation and fears of a recession due to a global trade war.

The new board is designed to meet the growing demand for renewable, recyclable, and efficient packaging solutions in segments such as dry, frozen, and chilled food, chocolate, and confectionery.

The mill, which produces consumer tissue products, is adding a warehouse and building a new trailer yard.

In the information presented at the meeting, Kimberly-Clark said the proposed plant is expected to create 491 full-time positions and generate $49,100,000 in new annual payroll by Dec. 31, 2030.

Nordic Paper has decided to approve environmental investments of up to SEK 450 million relating to water at the Bäckhammar pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The investments are prerequisites in a new production permit for increasing production volume above the level permitted today.

Amcor plc has announced a significant milestone in its strategic acquisition of Berry Global Group, Inc. The European Commission has unconditionally approved the merger, a crucial step towards finalizing the transaction. This approval, granted on April 25, 2025, paves the way for the merger to proceed, with an expected closing date of April 30, 2025, contingent upon the fulfillment or waiver of remaining closing conditions.