Industry News

ClipCombo(TM) combines multiple packaging solutions over a modular machinery system, an innovation that will be eagerly welcomed by the world's leading beverage manufacturers, as the market increasingly leans towards optimized, fiber-based packaging solutions.

The acquisition includes LP's laminated veneer lumber and I-joist manufacturing facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina; Red Bluff, California; and Golden, British Columbia, Canada, associated timber license assets, and the SolidStart® brand.

This year, Sofidel celebrates its 10-year anniversary in the U.S. The company has achieved significant growth in the U.S. by offering unique sustainable paper products to both business-to-business (B2B) customers and consumers.

Offered by Waddington North America, Cutlerease dispenses one disposable utensil at a time -- and can now be set up anywhere.

The paper has natural barrier properties achieved without the addition of fluorochemicals, so called PFAS.

Congratulations to the team at Roseburg's El Dorado MDF plant in Arkansas, which recently achieved a full year injury-free. The plant and its nearly 120 team members reported no injuries from June 26th, 2021 through June 26th, 2022. This is a huge achievement and displays Roseburg's tremendous efforts to continue our mission to stay Safe to the Core.

Mercer International Inc. -- a global forest and bio-products company today announced the release of its first sustainability report. The Mercer "Fit for Future" 2021 Sustainability Report reaffirms the Company's commitment to team members, communities, the environment and biodiversity, safety, and shareholders.

Enviva commits to work with families and landowners to achieve clear title, unlock sustainable land value, and advocate for public policy that supports land retention in the states in which the company operates.

The agreement enables pharmaceutical freight forwarders access to Pegasus ULD® containers directly from Turkish Cargo.

Smurfit Kappa has harnessed its experience in eCommerce and sustainability to help a prestigious vineyard in the UK tap into the flourishing online wine space.

Tolko has operated in Alberta since 1994 when their OSB mill in High Prairie first came online.

IFS solution will help specialty paper manufacturer enhance security, maximize uptime and strengthen maintenance.

New PlantCarton Life school program features creative ways to repurpose cartons, encourages carton recycling, and helps inspire students' appreciation for plant-based packaging.

Performance White Barrier is a new sack paper from BillerudKorsnäs where a coating replaces the plastic film barrier commonly found in paper sacks.

Stora Enso has launched NeoLigno, a revolutionary lignin-based binder for particleboard and insulation applications.

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The world's first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 tonnes has now been delivered to SCA. The vehicle solution developed by Scania in close collaboration with SCA and the research institute Skogforsk, is part of the transition to sustainable transport.

Smurfit Kappa Pre-Print & Coatings in collaboration with Molson Coors Beverage Company are delighted to confirm that they have reached the summit of European recognition for the highest quality of flexographic print - winning the annual FTA Diamond Award at this month's event in Milan.

DS Smith, a leading paper and packaging producer, and the University of Georgia are coming to the rescue of Rafinesque's Big-eared bats, southeastern gopher tortoises and other critical animal species that call southeast Georgia home.

Paper Cup Validation for Hartsville, SC Mill comes after 10 Sonoco Paper Mills Previously Validated Acceptance of EnviroCan Paper Containers in Residential Mixed Paper Bales

Mondi has teamed up with German bike manufacturer Diamant to wrap and protect its branded mountain and trekking bikes.

OnceMore®, the pioneering circular textile recycling system, has announced its expansion into the hospitality industry with a groundbreaking new partnership with PM & Vänner, a sustainability-driven hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in Småland, Sweden, to provide a scalable solution to the sector's textile wastage problem.

Glatfelter nominated for the 2022 Packaging Europe Sustainability Award

UFP Industries has been ranked tenth on Forbes annual list of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies. To compile the 2022 list, Forbes screened more than 1,000 companies with a market value between $2 billion and $10 billion.

International Paper announced progress on its Vision 2030 sustainability targets and, for the first time, published reporting against the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.