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Kelly Spicers, a leading West Coast distributor of paper, packaging, wide format products and facilities solutions, announced today that it has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky Mountain region.

The provincial government says the loan saves 2,500 jobs in the region, including 300 at the mill.

Chris has served as president of Kadant Black Clawson since 2019 and has filled various roles in business and technology development since joining as a Product Manager in 2006. He has provided strong technical leadership including the development of seven patents for KBC.

Kenny has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a proven ability to drive sales and business success.

DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire stock preparation of four production lines for a further three years.

Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen's Iggesund mill in Sweden. The upgrade is set to be delivered in October 2025, and it will replace the reel servo and control systems of the mill's board machine 2 (BM2).

In his most recent role as Global Key Account Leader at Barry Wehmiller Packaging, Jerry led strategic initiatives across multiple divisions, coaching teams to enhance commercial excellence with top-tier global accounts.

Union members at the Sappi Somerset mill in Skowhegan have come to a contract agreement after authorizing a strike earlier this month.

Tariffs on building materials like softwood lumber, gypsum, and steel are increasing construction costs, driving up home prices and harming housing affordability.

PotlatchDeltic Corporation reported net income of $5.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, on revenues of $258.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

The world's largest pulp supplier, Suzano, announces a long-term commercial agreement with the AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup, Marvin. Alongside this, Suzano's venture capital arm, Suzano Ventures, has completed a strategic follow-on investment into Marvin, following its initial investment in October 2023.

DS Smith, an international fibre-based packaging solutions company, has launched TailorTemp, a new temperature-controlled packaging solution, for the pharmaceutical industry.

The projects are scheduled for completion in 2025.

Province says it won't launch its own investigation after a prorogued Parliament wiped out a motion to summon Paper Excellence owner to testify.

Essity could move more of its production into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada if tariffs are introduced by President Donald Trump, but is not considering facility closures, CEO Magnus Groth said.

Doug comes to Röchling with over 40 years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry, with the first 10 years working in R&D and Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging, followed by 30+ years in Sales Leadership for industry-leading companies like Albany International, Voith Paper, and Coldwater / Valmet.

Michael Colwell, Senior Vice President, Industrial Processing of Kadant, has announced three promotions: Kenny Leathers, Chris Demler and Jerry Westerkamp.

Andritz has acquired ATN Engineering B.V., a Dutch company specializing in advanced recycling technologies.

Start-up is scheduled for the Q3 2025.

A.Celli has been chosen once again by the leading Chinese papermaking group Sun Paper for a project involving the new paper production line in Nanning, Guangxi Province.

Brazilian players interested in joining Paraguay's forestry development are Suzano Papel E Celulose SA and Bracell Limited.

The BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hodgman as Senior Portfolio Manager, focusing on both the firm's Latin American reforestation strategy as well as conservation strategies across its global portfolio.

The European Commission said the U.S. packaging company will divest five of its plants in Europe. These include three plants in France, one in Portugal and one in Spain.

The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.

Amcor and Berry Global have filed a definitive joint proxy statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).