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JBM Packaging, a leading provider of eco-friendly paper packaging and contract packaging services, broke ground on the construction of a new 52,500-square-foot building in Lebanon, Ohio. The building marks a significant step in JBM's continued growth as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. As the new home to JBM's expanding packing and kitting operations, it positions JBM to scale its operations for long-term growth opportunities in the years ahead.
Sappi North America is concerned with the announcement from The Nature Conservancy regarding its agreement with Brookfield Renewable to acquire four hydroelectric facilities on the Kennebec River in Maine, including the Shawmut Dam.
Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, announces a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the implementation of a biomass boiler at the company's Rottersac site in France. This will reduce the site emissions with approximately 80% and significantly lowering the carbon footprint of products, benefiting Ahlstrom's customers. This location serves as a key hub for Ahlstrom's food packaging operations in Europe.
This new milestone represents significant and accelerated progress, positioning the Coalition at 45% of its goal to mobilize at least US$ 10 billion by 2030. Collectively, these commitments aim to protect or restore 3.65 million hectares of Brazilian forests.
We hereby announce that our Australian consolidated subsidiary, Paper Australia Pty Ltd ("Opal") has today commenced legal proceedings against the Victorian Government in the Supreme Court of Victoria following the Government's breach of the Wood Pulp Agreement.
No injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged.
The review is expected to be concluded by the end of 2026.
Saica Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard and sustainable packaging solutions, inaugurated the new biomass boiler at its Saica Paper site in Champblain-Laveyron, France.
Western Forest Products will curtail lumber production at its British Columbia sawmills by 50 million board feet in the second half of 2025, equal to 6% of its annual lumber capacity. The company attributes the reduction to weak markets, higher U.S. softwood lumber duties imposed in August 2025, and limited economic log supply, according to Western Forest Products.
Mondi welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the start-up of its Duino mill in Italy following the successful conversion of its existing paper machine into a high-quality recycled containerboard machine.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office announced it has reached two settlements with current and past owners of a paper mill in White Pigeon.
After leaks in pipes at the Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC) spilled wastewater into Port Townsend Bay on two occasions earlier this year, the Washington Department of Ecology has fined the mill a total of $20,000 for the two water quality violations.
Pete Hoekstra says he hopes the United States and Canada can strike a deal on softwood lumber, an issue that predates both of Donald Trump's terms in Washington.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced the resignation of Gabriela Garcia, the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, effective October 10, 2025. Her resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company.
Strengthening Global Position in Waste Paper Recycling and Stock Preparation
Ottawa paramedics were called Wednesday and found a person was trapped under a forklift. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
Billerud has decided to launch a cost saving program targeting annualized savings of SEK 800 million. The planned cost savings will affect Billerud's European operations and Group functions globally and will include reduction of up to 650 positions.
After an initial mill closure announcement, efforts had been made to find a buyer. However, those efforts did not find success, and the company announced they would close on Aug. 10 and lay off 780 workers.
Canfor Corporation announced today that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has completed the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk.
48 employees will be let go, in total, including 29 assemblers, two buyers, six inventory specialists, one inventory supervisor, one manufacturing supervisor, one parts coordinator, one parts and service manager, three quality control technicians, one quality supervisor, two shipping and receiving clerks, and one planner.
Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving the building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation industries.
The resulting CDR credits will be sold to buyers in the carbon market.
The maintenance shutdown of the UPM Kaukas pulp mill, which began in August, will be extended for two weeks until October 11, 2025. In addition, the UPM Pietarsaari pulp mill will be temporarily shut down for approximately two weeks in November.
Sonae Arauco, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels for furniture, construction and interior design, has started operating the first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line at its Mangualde factory. The project, the result of an investment of Euro 8 million, represents a pioneering milestone for the sector and reinforces the company's commitment to the circular economy and innovation.
Borregaard has experienced an unforeseen outage at a facility at the Sarpsborg site, which supplies a key chemical used in the production of speciality cellulose. During the period of the outage, cellulose production was restricted to grades outside standard specifications, resulting in delays of shipments of certain speciality cellulose grades.
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