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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported Q1 sales of US$1.33 billion, down from $1.46 billion in the comparable period of 2025. The company posted a loss of $188 million, compared to earnings of $42 million a year earlier.

Laura Lundell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Strategy at Metsä Fibre and will join the company's management team on 1 June 2026. Lundell brings several years of experience in strategy and business development roles within the pulp industry to the position.

Rengo Co., Ltd. has established and started operations for RS Wood Refinery, a joint venture formed with Sumitomo Forestry. The new entity aims to commercialize second-generation bioethanol while strengthening the wood chip procurement system for the Rengo Group.

International Paper reported Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $677 million for the Q1 ended March 31, 2026, as the company faced a tougher macro environment including ongoing inflation and a severe winter storm.

UFP Industries (UFPI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.3 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Cascades Fluff & Tuff® joins forces with IGA stores across Quebec and New Brunswick to proudly announce the return of its major annual promotion on behalf of Fondation Charles-Bruneau. Now in its seventh year, this initiative supports pediatric hemato-oncology research to provide children with the best chance for a cure.

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Five-year agreement establishes Avondale Global Gateway as a key Gulf Coast terminal for Suzano's growing North American operations.

Net income decreased 32.3% to $12.6 million or $0.22 per diluted Class A share compared to net income of $18.6 million or $0.32 per diluted Class A share.

Delivered strong earnings growth and free cash flow in dynamic quarter.

Net loss of $13 million, or $0.80 per diluted share versus net loss of $6 million, or $0.38 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.

Companies were selected through a comprehensive screening process that included both public and private U.S.-headquartered organizations with revenues exceeding $500 million.

The quarter was characterized by geopolitical challenges, unfavorable currency effects, and weather-related disruptions in North America. Cash flow showed a marked improvement, with all segments contributing positively.

PepsiCo, Givaudan, Statkraft and Smurfit Westrock announce a renewable energy initiative enabled by the pep+ REnew program, supported by Statkraft, to reduce emissions across Europe.

Metsä Group reported a comparable operating result of Euro 4 million for the Q1 2026, compared to Euro 81 million in the same period last year, due to muted demand for market pulp in Europe and China, lower delivery volumes, and the negative impact of US import tariffs.

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The Board will decide separately on the commencement and length of any possible earning period for each key employee.

UPM-Kymmene reported first-quarter revenue in line with expectations, while adjusted operating profit came in ahead of forecasts.

In 2025, dramatic changes in the external environment had a significant impact on Södra's profitability and results.

Holmen reported that operating profit declined to SEK 827 million in January-March from SEK 988 million a year earlier as construction demand stayed weak and consumers remained cautious. Profit after tax totalled SEK 618 million, and earnings per share were SEK 4.0.

In the first quarter of 2026, net sales for the Södra Group amounted to SEK 6,604 million (8,154), down 19 percent year-on-year.

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Norske Skog has recorded a pre-tax profit of Nkr236m ($25.2m) in the first quarter of 2026, down 46% from Nkr442m in Q1 2025.

Hygiene products maker Essity reported slightly better ​than expected first-quarter core earnings on Thursday, as higher volumes offset lower ‌prices, and said it planned to hike prices to offset rising energy costs.

Net sales rose 10.6% year over year to $2.37 billion but missed the consensus mark of $2.41 billion by 1.9%.