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More on Innovation

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Mondi announced it is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. And Sonoco recently announced its partnership with NaturGrops GmbH, a newly established family-owned company dedicated to delivering natural, high-quality, and sustainable dog snacks, by providing an eco-friendly packaging solution.

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Teach others to lead

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Paperitalo Point of View

Maintaining Excellence: The Power of Proper Housekeeping

Maintaining Excellence: The Power of Proper Housekeeping

It's cringe-worthy that on April 28th, Newark Airport Control Tower had their computers using Windows 95 and floppy disks at one of the nation's busiest airports - it was indeed especially cringe-worthy for those landing that day. (Remember: with Windows 95 you could still enter and wipe an entire disk drive.) During the terrifying 90-second air traffic controller blackout pilots were able to keep tabs on each other as they circled midair. Thankfully - even miraculously - no one was hurt.

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Smart Safety: Harnessing AI for the Paper Industry

Trucking's Big Question: Complex Crisis or Simple Turnover Fix?

The Pulse of Progress: Trending Shifts in Environmental Regulations

Procurement Fraud: How to Detect and Prevent It

Predicting a 40% Reduction in Downtime

Maine is Laser Focused

How to Lie With Statistics (And Allot More Money to HR)

Thoughts on the industry

Luddites 2.0

Luddites 2.0

Over time, "Luddite" became a term for anyone resisting technological change, though the original movement was more about labor rights than a blanket rejection of progress. We have now reached a point in history, and technological advancement, that virtually EVERY knowledge-based worker is in jeopardy of being augmented, then replaced with algorithms.

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Land of the Rising Sun

Manufacturing Towns

Future Shock

Merit; An Important Market Signal

On the Road Again

Where do you learn the most?

Papermakers Corner

From Ambition to Action: Setting Meaningful Environmental Targets in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is increasingly measured by how well companies define and meet internal environmental targets. For the pulp, paper, and paper-based packaging sectors, setting clear and credible goals is no longer optional - it's essential.

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Summertime memories

It's Not the Pursuit of Leisure; It is the Pursuit of Excellence

The paper route, shining shoes, the $1,000 dog and $500 cats

Horse venture

Tire Ride

Difficult times are relative to what you're going through

Technology

"The Sentient Machine"

I recently read "The Sentient Machine" by Amir Husain. It was written in 2017, so it may be considered outdated since artificial intelligence (AI) is a very rapidly progressing technology. However, the book is still a worthy read.

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Digital Twin

Spotlight

Greenpeace: Forest Stewardship Council Risks Reputation by Lifting Suspension of Asia Pulp & Paper's Remedy Process

Greenpeace: Forest Stewardship Council Risks Reputation by Lifting Suspension of Asia Pulp & Paper's Remedy Process

Civil Society criticizes the move, citing failure to conclude investigations into the scope of forestry giant's empire and gross misrepresentation of community views.

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The Hidden Cost of

The Hidden Cost of "Paperless": Rethinking the Environmental Impact of AI and Digital Communications

For more than a decade, the message "go paperless, go green" has been used by companies and organizations encouraging customers to opt for digital over print. But as we know from our own research and newly emerging data, this long-standing assumption is due for a rethink.

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FSEA Announces 32nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Award Honorees

Old-growth forest logging resumed in Finland - Stora Enso breaking its sustainability promises

Industree 4.0

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Jim's travels

Where is Jim this week?

As I travel, I am always looking for someone to go to dinner with, share a barbeque sandwich lunch and so forth.

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Miami student receives Paperitalo Publications endowed scholarship

Miami student receives Paperitalo Publications endowed scholarship

Natalie Lang, left, is shown receiving the Paperitalo Publications endowed scholarship from Jim Thompson, at the Miami University Paper Science & Engineering Foundation Meeting, April 8, 2025. Natalie will be a sophomore in the fall.

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Todd Brooks of NORPAC in Longview, Washington, wins Capital Arguments Project Manager of the Year Award

Leading Stories

Billerud investing in Escanaba and Quinnesec mills in Michigan

Billerud investing in Escanaba and Quinnesec mills in Michigan

A major component of this investment is the complete rebuild and modernization of the woodyard at the Escanaba Mill.

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Toxic chemicals contained by shuttering Chillicothe, Ohio Pixelle mill could infect air and groundwater

Toxic chemicals contained by shuttering Chillicothe, Ohio Pixelle mill could infect air and groundwater

Chillicothe's Pixelle paper mill, which is set to close in August, has a secondary function: it helps contain a toxic plume of cancer-causing chemicals underground that were spilled by a former cookware manufacturer decades ago.

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US Department of Labor awards $1.8 million to help workers affected by layoffs at Georgia-Pacific mill

US Department of Labor awards $1.8 million to help workers affected by layoffs at Georgia-Pacific mill

Funding supports dislocated workers in 14 counties.

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Unifor encouraged by Kruger Inc. investment in Corner Brook, N.L.

Unifor encouraged by Kruger Inc. investment in Corner Brook, N.L.

Unifor is encouraged by Kruger Inc.'s announcement that it plans to invest up to $700 million in its Corner Brook, N.L. mill to modernize the facility.

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U.S. raises antidumping duty on most Canadian softwood lumber to 20.56 percent

U.S. raises antidumping duty on most Canadian softwood lumber to 20.56 percent

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized antidumping duties on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting rates between 9.65% and 35.53% for entries made during 2023.

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China's Kingsun to Invest $80 Million in First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Robbinsville, North Carolina

China's Kingsun to Invest $80 Million in First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Robbinsville, North Carolina

The company expects the $80.5 million project to create up to 515 jobs.

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Kruger Lays Out $700 Million Plan to Revitalize and Secure Corner Brook Mill Operation

Kruger Lays Out $700 Million Plan to Revitalize and Secure Corner Brook Mill Operation

Kruger announced to its employees a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure future operations of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited contingent on timely endorsement by key industry partners. Kruger is proposing to invest up to $700 million to transform the mill into a modernized and sustainable manufacturing complex that will become one of the most competitive in the industry.

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Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

Andrex® and Kleenex® producer Kimberly-Clark, together with partners HYRO and Carlton Power, invest a combined £125 million into UK green hydrogen.

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UPM Adhesive Materials plans to expand production capacity in advanced label materials in North America

UPM Adhesive Materials plans to expand production capacity in advanced label materials in North America

UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.

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Canfor subsidiary Vida AB expands into Central Sweden

Canfor subsidiary Vida AB expands into Central Sweden

Canfor Corporation announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has entered into an agreement to purchase AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and certain minority shareholders for a purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), including working capital of approximately $39 million.

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UPM plans to end paper production in Kaukas, Lappeenranta and plans to shift coated mechanical paper production in Finland to its Rauma mill

UPM plans to end paper production in Kaukas, Lappeenranta and plans to shift coated mechanical paper production in Finland to its Rauma mill

Driven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 tonnes.

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Crews put out pulp tank fire at Smurfit Westrock facility  in Longview, Washington

Crews put out pulp tank fire at Smurfit Westrock facility in Longview, Washington

The cause of the fire has not been released, and no injuries have been reported.

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Hood Container Announces $118.9 Million Modernization Project at Historic Paper Mill in St. Francisville, Louisiana

Hood Container Announces $118.9 Million Modernization Project at Historic Paper Mill in St. Francisville, Louisiana

Hood Container expects to significantly increase its manufacturing capacity and raw materials purchases as a result of the upgrade.

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Idled pulp and paper mill in northern Ontario fined $525K for EPA violations

Idled pulp and paper mill in northern Ontario fined $525K for EPA violations

AV Terrace Bay has been fined for two Environmental Protection Act violations related to discharges into the water and air that exceeded guidelines.

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Closed Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill fined $2.3 million for environmental violations

Closed Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill fined $2.3 million for environmental violations

Storage tanks, treatment systems, and environmental equipment at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill steadily deteriorate, leading to dangerous conditions and mounting threats to nearby neighborhoods, the Chehalis River, and Grays Harbor.

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Motorist killed in log truck accident at entrance of International Paper facility in Georgia

Motorist killed in log truck accident at entrance of International Paper facility in Georgia

A fatal crash involving a BMW and a log truck happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the entrance of the International Paper Mill in Port Wentworth.

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International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees

International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees

This closure in California is the latest in a series that International Paper has undertaken over the last year as part of its streamlining efforts. Since October 2024, the company's announced consolidations have impacted roughly 2,500 employees across the United States, inclusive of the Buena Park additions.

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Fire at Weyerhaeuser mill in Edson, Alberta

Fire at Weyerhaeuser mill in Edson, Alberta

Edson Fire Department crews arrived promptly and worked in close coordination with the ERT to bring the fire under control.

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It's almost here: Two-day online auction for former Ponderay Newsprint mill assets set for July 22-23

It's almost here: Two-day online auction for former Ponderay Newsprint mill assets set for July 22-23

A unique opportunity to acquire high-capacity paper manufacturing equipment and mill support assets is set to unfold as three leading industrial asset management firms--PPL Group, CRG, and Rabin Worldwide--join forces to conduct a public auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill located in Usk, Washington. The auction will be held online and the two-day sale will be on July 22nd and July 23rd. Pre-Auction offers are encouraged.

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Greif Announces Start of its First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe

Cascades invests more than $3.5 million in its Kingsey Falls tissue plant

Billerud investing in Escanaba and Quinnesec mills in Michigan

A major component of this investment is the complete rebuild and modernization of the woodyard at the Escanaba Mill.

Toxic chemicals contained by shuttering Chillicothe, Ohio Pixelle mill could infect air and groundwater

Chillicothe's Pixelle paper mill, which is set to close in August, has a secondary function: it helps contain a toxic plume of cancer-causing chemicals underground that were spilled by a former cookware manufacturer decades a...

Unifor encouraged by Kruger Inc. investment in Corner Brook, N.L.

Unifor is encouraged by Kruger Inc.'s announcement that it plans to invest up to $700 million in its Corner Brook, N.L. mill to modernize the facility.

U.S. raises antidumping duty on most Canadian softwood lumber to 20.56 percent

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized antidumping duties on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting rates between 9.65% and 35.53% for entries made during 2023.

Kruger Lays Out $700 Million Plan to Revitalize and Secure Corner Brook Mill Operation

Kruger announced to its employees a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure future operations of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited contingent on timely endorsement by key industry partners. Kruger is proposing to i...

Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

Andrex® and Kleenex® producer Kimberly-Clark, together with partners HYRO and Carlton Power, invest a combined £125 million into UK green hydrogen.

Industry News

U.S. containerboard production down 5 percent in the second quarter of 2025

U.S. containerboard production down 5 percent in the second quarter of 2025

The operating rates for all four major grades declined from Q1, with the overall rate dropping 2.7 points.

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Mondi pioneers Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification in South Africa with its uncoated fine paper portfolio

Mondi pioneers Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification in South Africa with its uncoated fine paper portfolio

Mondi is the first company in South Africa to receive this globally respected certification.

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Rengo subsidiary acquires manufacturer of heavy duty packaging materials in Italy

Rengo subsidiary acquires manufacturer of heavy duty packaging materials in Italy

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Tri-Wall Limited, has acquired a 100% stake in Scart Imballaggi S.r.l. (Scart), through Tri-Wall's wholly owned subsidiary.

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PotlatchDeltic's Environmental Management System

PotlatchDeltic's Environmental Management System

PotlatchDeltic operates six lumber mills and an industrial plywood facility. Each mill operates subject to stringent limits and legal requirements within various environmental permits and regulations that are in place to protect air and water quality.

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West Fraser and Lake Babine Nation Strengthen B.C. Forest Sector with New License

West Fraser and Lake Babine Nation Strengthen B.C. Forest Sector with New License

Innovative collaboration supports long-term fibre security and economic development.

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Stora Enso Oy'sj second quarter net result declines

Stora Enso Oy'sj second quarter net result declines

Stora Enso Oyj reported that its second quarter net result declined to 15 million euros from 35 million euros, prior year.

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Weyerhaeuser reports 50% drop in second-quarter profit on weak lumber demand

Weyerhaeuser reports 50% drop in second-quarter profit on weak lumber demand

The Seattle based company reported a profit of $87 million, or 12 cents per share in the quarter ended June 30, compared with $173 million, or 24 cents per share a year earlier.

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Lecta Expands Its Range of Innovative Barrier Papers with the Launch of Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier

Lecta Expands Its Range of Innovative Barrier Papers with the Launch of Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier

A new recyclable solution for flexible packaging of food products requiring high barrier properties.

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West Fraser Timber reports $1.5 billion second quarter sales and narrows 2025 shipment targets

West Fraser Timber reports $1.5 billion second quarter sales and narrows 2025 shipment targets

West Fraser Timber posted second-quarter sales of $1.532 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $84 million (6 % of sales), and a net loss of $24 million, or $0.38 per diluted share.

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UPM's earnings fall 31 percent as pulp and paper demand weakens in the second quarter of 2025

UPM's earnings fall 31 percent as pulp and paper demand weakens in the second quarter of 2025

UPM-Kymmene's comparable EBIT declined 31% year-on-year to Euro 126 million in Q2 2025, driven by weaker demand and lower prices for pulp and communication papers.

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Packaging Corp of America Posts Higher Profit, Revenue in 2Q

Packaging Corp of America Posts Higher Profit, Revenue in 2Q

Packaging Corp of America posted higher profit in the second quarter boosted by gains from a real estate sale that helped partially offset costs related to its pending acquisition of Greif containerboard.

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International Sustainable Forestry Coalition welcomes new Member, ARAUCO

International Sustainable Forestry Coalition welcomes new Member, ARAUCO

First Chilean member will grow reach and influence of this global forest sector advocacy group

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Sonoco Products Q2 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

Mondi: Rotatrim rebrands to reflect local focus, sustainability and social impact in South Africa

How PotlatchDeltic Identifies Special Sites

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Group awarded place on CDP "A List" for Climate and Supplier Engagement

Only 1 in 5 Public Restrooms Meet Hygiene, Cleanliness Expectations, New Tork Survey Finds

DS Smith unveils cardboard trays for automotive headlights

Södra posts $37 million operating loss as second quarter sales fall 4 percent

Mercer Mass Timber and CLT Toolbox Launch First-of-Its-Kind Digital Integration to Advance Mass Timber Adoption in North America

Have you tried the Paperitalo Supplier Directory lately?

Academic Spotlight

Interview with University of Maine senior Justin Pelletier

Interview with University of Maine senior Justin Pelletier

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1952 by 12 UMaine graduates financially supporting and preparing well-educated engineering students for careers in the pulp and paper and allied industries. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Justin Pelletier. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at UMaine.

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Student Spotlight: Tatum Havard of Georgia Tech

Student Spotlight: Tatum Havard of Georgia Tech

Paperitalo Publications was able to interview Tatum Havard, and we asked her a few questions about her experiences at Georgia Tech.

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Student Spotlight: Caleb Breining of Western Michigan

Student Spotlight: Caleb Breining of Western Michigan

The Western Michigan University Paper Technology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation founded by industry leaders in 1958. The mission of the corporation has been and continues to be to support the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering at Western Michigan University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Caleb Breining, who is a junior in the program. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Western Michigan.

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Student Spotlight: Levi Arnold of Syracuse

Student Spotlight: Levi Arnold of Syracuse

Paperitalo Publications interviewed senior Levi Arnold and we asked him about his experiences at Syracuse.

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Interview with UWSP Paper Science and Engineering Junior Troy Knutson

Interview with UWSP Paper Science and Engineering Junior Troy Knutson

Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with Troy Knutson, a junior in the program, and we asked him a few questions about his experiences at UWSP.

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Student Spotlight: Jacob Kanuk of Miami University

Student Spotlight: Jacob Kanuk of Miami University

The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University was founded in 1960 through the donations of several local paper mills and corporations who wanted to ensure the education of future paper engineers. The foundation continues to actively work with students in the paper science and engineering program at Miami University. Paperitalo Publications was able to catch up with senior Jacob Kanuk. We asked him a few questions about his experiences at Miami.

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Student Spotlight: Eilee Keske of Minnesota, graduating in Spring 2025

Student Spotlight: Eilee Keske of Minnesota, graduating in Spring 2025

At the University of Minnesota, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and the enhancement of the environment. Eilee Keske is a student in the program, and she shares some of her experiences at Minnesota.

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Advanced Manufacturing Students Visit Domtar's Grenada Mill

APRIL Group Joins N.C. PSI Innovation Hub

The Forest of Opportunities school campaign encourages studies in the forest sector

SAP Selects

About SAP Selects

This section contains a collection of Paperitalo articles highlighted by SAP for their relevance to how the paper and packaging industry is evolving and how technology can help support that progress.

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Just around the corner now

Just around the corner now

A bit of technology five years in the making. It is about time.

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Could Industry 4.0 provide transparency for the recycled fiber markets?

Directed Search

Directed Search

Frustrated when you search for "pulp" and come up with "John Travolta"? This should help:

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People in the News

Sami Pauni appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel

He will assume his role by January 24, 2026, at the latest.

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Valmet appoints Jon Jested-Rask as EVP, Tissue Business Area

Jon Jested-Rask has been appointed Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area at Valmet, effective August 1, 2025.

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Progroup appoints Vinzenz Heindl as Chief Sales Officer of BoD

Vinzenz Heindl worked as Managing Director to establish Professionals Academy SPO GmbH..

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Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team

Ingolf Thom, Executive Vice President, HR and Safety, and member of Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team, has decided to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities. Ingolf will continue with Huhtamaki until the end of 2025 to help ensure a smooth leadership transition.

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Change in Stora Enso's Group Leadership Team: Katariina Kravi, EVP People and Communication, to leave the company at the end of 2025

Katariina Kravi, Executive Vice President People and Communication, has accepted a new position outside the company and will leave Stora Enso at the end of 2025. Katariina has served in her current role and as a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2020.

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Huhtamaki announces change in global executive team

Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities.

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Trex Company announces departure of CFO

Trex Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, announced that Brenda Lovcik has resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to accept a position in Minnesota, near to her family.

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Vida announces leadership transition

Vida announced that following six years as CEO, Måns Johansson, will be taking on a new role within the group as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Vida AB, and he will also continuing as President for Canfor Europe.

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Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team

Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities.

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Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette Earn Manufacturing Leadership Promotions at Roseburg Forest Products

Roseburg Forest Products announced today that company veterans Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette will assume new, expanded manufacturing leadership roles with the departure of Chief Operations Officer Tony Hamill.

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Boise Cascade Names Rob Johnson Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for Wood Products

Boise Cascade Company announced that Rob Johnson is stepping into a new role as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for their Wood Products division, effective June 16, 2025. This move will backfill the role previously filled by Chris Seymour, who left the organization earlier in June.

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CPI appoints Alex Veitch as new Chief Executive

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) Board announces the appointment of Alex Veitch as the next Chief Executive of the Confederation of Paper Industries.

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Borregaard ASA: Change in Group Executive Management

Bakke succeeds Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen, who will assume the role of CEO on 1 August.

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The Chair of the Board of Directors of Metsä Board Corporation changes

Hämälä became the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company as well as the President and CEO of Metsä Group in 2018.

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Green Bay Packaging's EVP Bryan Hollenbach announces retirement

Matt Szymanski, who is currently VP of Mill Operations, will be promoted to EVP and will succeed Hollenbach in this role.

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P&G Appoints Craig Arnold to Board of Directors

The Procter & Gamble Company announced the appointment of Craig Arnold, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025.

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Ennis Announces New General Manager of Eagle Graphics

Ennis, Inc. announced Stephen Colebert as the new general manager of Eagle Graphics, located in Annville, Pennsylvania.

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Axel Glade to join Huhtamaki as President, Flexible Packaging on July 1, 2025

Axel will join Huhtamaki on July 1, 2025, sooner than previously announced.

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Changes in Metsä Tissue's management team

Johan Holvik has been appointed Metsä Tissue's Senior Vice President, Scandinavia, member of Metsä Tissue's management team and Managing Director of Metsä Tissue AB.

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Timo Ahonen appointed SVP, Pulp Production of Metsä Fibre

Mikko Nieminen, the current SVP, Pulp Production, will transition to Metsä Tissue as Senior Vice President, Technology.

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Stora Enso appoints Jutta Mikkola as SVP, Investor Relations

Anna-Lena Åström, currently Senior Vice President Investor Relations at Stora Enso, is leaving the Company to assume another role.

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Ahlstrom announces leadership change in protective materials division

Effective June 1st, Konraad Dullaert, currently Executive Vice President (EVP) of Food and Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer, will assume the role of EVP Protective Materials on a permanent basis.

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Canfor Pulp Announces Voting Results for Election of Directors

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announces, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Metsä Fibre appoints Jukka-Matti Keltanen as Mill Manager at Lappeenranta sawmill in Finland

Previously, Keltanen has worked in a variety of production and HR Manager positions at Anora, ABB, Valio, Fazer and Corenso, among others.

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Ennis, Inc. Reports That Director Michael Schaefer Will Not Be Nominated for Re-election

Ennis, Inc. reported that Michael Schaefer, a member of the Company's Board of Directors and current chair of the Audit Committee, will not be nominated for re-election at the annual shareholders meeting in July.

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Fredrik Tärneberg becomes new investment manager for Södra Ädla

Södra Ädla invests in startups whose business ideas support the development and profitability of forest farms through innovations and new ways of working.

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Supplier News

Andritz completes service retrofit for Turkish company Turkuvaz

Andritz has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines.

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Valmet to deliver biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica Group in Spain

The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.

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Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation selects ANDRITZ to supply chemical recovery technologies for its pulp mill

The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

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Toscotec acquires Recard's brand and intellectual property

Toscotec announces the acquisition of the brand and intellectual property of the company formerly known as Recard, a long-established company in the sector specializing in the production of Tissue paper machinery. This includes the acquisition of know-how, technical drawings, and any other intangible assets.

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Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor

Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.

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Sun Paper to install cooking, fiberline and recovery boiler at new Yandian pulp mill with 600,000-ton capacity

Shandong Sun Paper will install cooking, fiberline and recovery boiler systems at its new Yandian pulp mill in Shandong province.

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China's Yueyang Paper starts up ABB technologies

Yueyang Forest and Paper Company Ltd. has commissioned ABB paper machine drives and laboratory testing systems for a comprehensive paper mill upgrade in China.

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Valmet to deliver Valmet DNA to a bio-based process plant in Portugal

Start-up will be by the end of 2025.

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Austria's ANDRITZ To Buy Salico Group; Terms Not Disclosed

Salico, founded in 1978, manufactures advanced finishing equipment for metal flat strip processing.

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Voith secures contract with GDT Vietnam

Voith announces a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper Joint Stock Company in Vietnam.

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Toscotec to supply tissue line to GrandBay Papeles Nacionales in Colombia

This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful start-up of a tissue machine at GrandBay's Guatemala site in 2023.

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Solenis and NCH Corporation to Join Forces

The combined company will unite complementary business models to further solidify Solenis' position as a global leader for water and hygiene solutions.

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Andritz to acquire Diamond Power International

The closing of the transaction is expected within 30 to 60 days.

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PulPac licensee commissions Dry Molded Fiber production line

The installation has passed Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and is now running at verified industrial speed.

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Saica Paper UK Extends Service Agreement with Voith to Ensure Reliable Achievement of Production Targets and Safety in Stock Preparation

Contract covers mechanical maintenance of the stock preparation line.

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Valmet to supply a new tissue line to Fabryka Papieru i Tektury Beskidy Sp. z o.o. in Poland

The start-up is scheduled for 2026.

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AFT to Deliver Approach Flow System to OCC Mill in South America

The delivery will support the rebuild of a paper machine and is part of the customer's broader effort to enhance sheet quality and increase paper strength properties for their corrugated board production.

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Valmet changes its financial reporting structure aligned with new strategy and provides comparative segment information for 2024, January-March 2025

Valmet changes its financial reporting structure to reflect its new strategy, which was published today, and the new operating model announced on March 31, 2025. The new operating model and reporting structure will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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AFRY awarded engineering assignment at Green Bay Packaging's Arkansas Kraft division mill modernization

Green Bay Packaging has awarded AFRY engineering services for the paper mill modernization project in Morrilton, Arkansas, USA. The assignment includes multidisciplinary design engineering and site services for the Balance of Plant (BOP).

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Kadant Carmanah Design partners with Hexion Inc.

Kadant Carmanah Design announced it is entering into a collaborative partnership with Hexion Inc., a global leader of adhesives and performance materials solutions that uses artificial intelligence to improve the manufacturing process of wood panels.

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Valmet to deliver furnace upgrade to Shotton Mill Limited in the UK

The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.

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Hamburger Containerboard invests in long-term plant development in Dunaújvaros, Hungary

The installations are scheduled to take place during the mill's annual shutdown in autumn 2025.

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Raumaster Paper delivered automated bale handling system to Metsä Group's Kemi board mill

The pulp mill and automated loading system enhance the mill's production and make operations safer.

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Andritz starts up first industrial-scale torrefaction reactor in Finland

Andritz delivered and started up the torrefaction reactor for one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants, developed by Joensuu Biocoal Oy and operated by Taaleri in Finland.

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DuPont Achieves 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Across its European Union Operations

Company marks significant progress towards 2050 climate goals.

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Valmet to supply tissue production line to Lila Group in Erzurum, Turkey

Start-up is planned for 2026.

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Andritz starts up recycled fiber line at Heinzelpaper Laakirchen in Austria

This significant upgrade represents a key transition for the PM11 paper machine, which will now produce high-quality packaging board from 100% recycled wastepaper.

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A.Celli to supply nonwoven rewinder to Ahlstrom's Chirnside mill in Scotland

A.Celli and Ahlstrom sign a contract for the supply of a nonwoven rewinder destined for the production line located in Chirnside, Scotland.

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Elixrr, India, enters MDF sector with Andritz pressurized refining system

Start-up is planned for the Q1 2026.

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Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo in North America

Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo's paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA.

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AFT to Supply a full stock preparation system for Papertech in Bangladesh

Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is proud to announce it has been selected to supply a complete stock preparation system for a new 250 TPD production line at Papertech's mill in Bangladesh.

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Solenis Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Fifth Consecutive Year

The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance.

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Valmet signs Euro 450 million revolving credit facility

The facility has a tenor of five years with two one-year extension options subject to the lenders' approval.

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Valmet to deliver quality control system to Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper in China

The delivery will take place in the Q4 2025.

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The Navigator Company invests Euro 30 million in PM3 conversion at Setúbal mill in Portugal

The new operation is scheduled to start in the Q3 2026.

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Valmet to supply Valmet IQ Web Inspection System to Papirnica Vevče d.o.o in Slovenia

The delivery is scheduled for August 2025, and the start-up for September.

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ABB and Raumaster Paper sign MoU to explore integrated winder solutions

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Raumaster Paper to jointly explore integrated winder solutions in the US, helping paper mills enhance operational efficiency and extend the lifecycle of existing equipment.

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Andritz to supply new recovery boiler, evaporation plant and power boiler to Green Bay Packaging in Arkansas, USA

Start-up of the new equipment is scheduled for the second half of 2027.

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Industrial Automation Focus: Synergies for advanced tissue converting

Questions and answers on the topic by Maflex.

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Lee & Man Paper starts up shoe press at Banting mill in Malaysia

This installation marks the ninth shoe press delivered to Lee & Man Paper by Andritz and the sixth PrimePress X shoe press installed in Malaysia.

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Tietoevry Tech Services signs new agreement with Metsä Group

Tietoevry Tech Services has signed a new three-year agreement with Metsä Group. The agreement covers all of Metsä Group's IT infrastructure services, according to a press release.

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International Paper starts up Andritz-supplied spunlace line at Tashkent plant in Uzbekistan

Andritz has successfully started up a complete neXline spunlace line for International Paper LLC Uzbek at its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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SupplyOne Bolsters Northwest Region, Adds Digital Printing with Acquisition of The BoxMaker

The newest addition to the SupplyOne portfolio is a national leader in digital packaging production and distribution, including custom boxes, retail displays, and product labels.

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Andritz to supply production line for flushable wipes to Göliplik in Türkiye

Andritz has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.

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Arctic Paper invests in measuring system at Grycksbo mill in Sweden

SPM Instrument AB (SPM) received large order from Arctic Paper Grycksbo. The order from the Swedish paper mill concerns the Intellinova Parallel EN online system, which will monitor two hundred and sixty measuring points in the drying section and coating in paper machine PM9.

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Valmet to refurbish and reinstall a disc filter at Holmen Paper's Braviken Paper Mill in Sweden

The delivery includes refurbishing and modifying an existing disc filter from the mill's deinked pulp line (DIP) and reinstalling it in the mill's thermomechanical pulp line (TMP).

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Voith to modernize paper machine at Matías Gomá Tomás in La Riba, Spain

Start-up after the rebuild is scheduled for the Q4 2025.

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The fine print...

At your service

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Be safe, and we will talk next week,


Steve Roush
Vice President, Publisher and Editor
Paperitalo Publications
The Home of your Prospects (TM)


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