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A truck driver was killed after strong winds from Sunday afternoon's storms caused his trailer and cab to overturn.

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking 11th in the Transport, Logistics and Packaging sector.

Atlantic Packaging has elevated its support to become the newest Pinnacle Member of The Conservation Alliance (TCA), it was announced by TCA Executive Director Paul Hendricks.

The pricing decision is driven by a general shortage of old corrugated containers, the primary raw material in core board production, and elevated energy costs.

UPM Plywood and the Industrial Union have failed to reach an agreement on a new employer-specific collective agreement. The union today rejected the mediator's settlement proposal, and the five-week strike at UPM Plywood mills in Finland continues.

As a result, the transaction is now expected to close on April 1, 2025.

A Scarborough packaging plant plans to close its facility in the coming months, laying off 67 workers.

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene whose mission is to explore how hygiene in public restrooms, often the busiest space in a facility, can be improved for the majority of users.

We started out this month admonishing procurement professionals to be honest in their dealings and we will end on the same note. The three departments most likely to become involved in corruption in a mill are procurement, engineering and maintenance. In these modern days, the IT department has become a new, susceptible entity as well.

Last week, Rottneros issued a profit warning due to rising raw material prices, the world market's declining demand for mechanical pulp and an increasingly weaker dollar exchange rate. The Group is now giving notice of redundancy for 47 people, most of those affected are working at Rottneros Mill in Sunne.

Setra Group will make a transition from continuous production to periodic production of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and wood components at the facility in Långshyttan, Dalarna, Sweden. This adjustment, aimed at ensuring long-term financial stability, will result in layoff notices being issued to around 60 employees.

Kimberly-Clark's tissue manufacturing site in Koblenz, Germany is on track to move to 100% renewable energy by 2029.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, enhances its offering for its patented lignin-based filtration media. A proven, high-performance alternative to traditional filtration materials further supports customers in making sustainable choices.

For game publishers seeking premium quality with sustainable credentials, Sappi introduces Arboro, a board game that showcases the versatility of modern paper solutions.

Recognition Highlights Haws' Leadership in Sustainable Innovation, Workforce Development, and Industry Transformation

David Sewell has been tapped for president and chief executive of the materials business, which is set to be renamed Solstice Advanced Materials when the spinoff closes in late 2025 or early 2026.

Georgia-Pacific's gypsum facility in Fletcher, Okla., is experimenting with artificial intelligence to help make sure people go home the same way they came to work.

Introduced in 2024, Valmet DNAe takes a modern and proactive approach to cybersecurity, enabling companies to effectively prevent and respond to evolving cyber threats.

Under this first-of-its-kind agreement, HolyPoly, a specialist in the recycling of post-consumer plastic waste, has been licensed by ANDRITZ to collect used paper machine clothing (PMC) from paper mills and recycle it.

Looking further ahead to 2027, International Paper predicts its free cash flow to be in the range of $2 billion to $2.5 billion.

In my early youth near 10 years old I would 'slip off' from my rural home to the bayou for a swim during the hot Summer. Often my brothers older and younger would join me. In fact, it was, Cordell my older brother who introduced me to swimming & taught me to swim.

Peab and Södra are starting a collaboration to jointly drive climate change in the construction industry. The goal is to develop a standardized ECO hybrid frame solution for industrial volume production of homes where material choices will be guided by function, climate benefit and resource efficiency.

The challenge aims to support innovative companies that provide new, innovative compostable or recyclable barrier coatings solutions for paper and other compostable substrates.

The Euro 7.1 million investment completed with cutting-edge technology aims to elevate Saica Flex's operations and support the group's rapid growth, marking a pivotal milestone in the division's journey towards enhanced production and sustainability.