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Avery Dennison Corporation, a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, announced it has completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group, a global adhesives manufacturer, for the purchase price of $390 million.

Tork, the global leader in professional hygiene and an Essity brand, has launched Tork PeakServe® Automatic, a sensor-activated version of the highest capacity paper towel dispenser on the market.2 Designed to reduce maintenance time during peak restroom traffic hours, Tork PeakServe Automatic delivers a reliable and superior user experience.

Domtar's Kingsport Mill has been awarded The Fred Schmitt Award for Outstanding Corporate Leadership by the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). The prestigious national honor recognizes a company showing leadership, innovation and success as a model in recycling and diversion.

Despite the possibility of a new one-year postponement of the law's entry into force, Lecta continues to actively work to ensure compliance with the strict requirements of the EUDR as soon as they become compulsory.

Södra has reached an agreement to divest its forest holdings in the Baltics to Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (the largest IKEA retailer).

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. welcomes the recent announcement of the restart of operations at Kap Paper Inc. This development highlights the strong collaboration between the federal and provincial governments and their shared commitment to supporting Northern Ontario communities and Canada's broader forestry sector.

Start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2026.

The proposed regional distribution center, if approved by company officials, will break ground in the first quarter of 2026 and will create 65 additional full-time jobs.

The location for the new investment, intended to be within one of Sofidel's existing facilities, has not yet been finalized. The company is currently engaging with various public authorities to finalize the project.

This decision impacts approximately 130 employees at the cellulose mill, and 22 employees at the Technology and Innovation Center. It is our expectation that most positions at the mill and technology center will be eliminated by early December.

The Ontario government is allocating $16.8 million to sustain operations at the Kapuskasing Paper Mill, securing nearly 300 mill jobs and supporting 2,500 direct and indirect forestry positions across northeastern Ontario. The provincial investment follows discussions with Kap Paper and the federal government, which has committed an additional $12 million, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Interfor Corporation plans to cut lumber production by approximately 250 million board feet in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 26% decrease from the 936 million board feet produced in the second quarter. The new figure increases the company's previously announced plan from which targeted a reduction of approximately 145 million board feet between September and December, representing a 12% decrease from normal operating levels.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper ("IP"), a global leader in sustainable packaging. The acquisition expands ProAmpac's converting capabilities, further advancing the company's Fiberization of Packaging® strategy and enhancing its ability to deliver customized bag solutions for the grocery, convenience store, and quick-service restaurant markets.

Metsä Board has finalized a Euro 60 million modernisation project at its Simpele folding boxboard mill, boosting fossil-free energy usage from 89% to 98% and launching a higher-performance version of its MetsäBoard Classic FBB product. The board machine is now fully operational and customer deliveries of the upgraded packaging board have begun.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Hart as Vice President and General Manager of the Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) business in North America, effective immediately.

Transaction is second in a multi-phase collaboration between BTG Pactual TIG and AOA to expand protected lands in Appalachia Region of Ohio.

Effective 1 January 2026, Pål Espen Ramberg will assume the role of Director Investor Relations at Borregaard. He currently serves as Finance Director for BioSolutions.

Chicopee ® and Sontara®, two of the most trusted and established names in the professional wipes industry, have announced a unified brand strategy following their integration under parent company Magnera®. This initiative marks a significant step in aligning both brands under a unified vision, reinforcing their market leadership and enhancing their ability to serve global customers with enhanced focus and agility.

Project supports DS Smith's £50 million investment aimed at boosting efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal. This delivery is part of Altri's EUR 75 million project to convert the Biotek mill to produce dissolving pulp for textile industry. The new evaporation line significantly improves the mill's energy and water efficiency, meeting the needs of Altri's mill expansion.

UPM Adhesive Materials received Recyclass recognitions for its label materials for HDPE container and PET bottle recycling.

Last week, this column was titled, "The New Competitor for Power." I discussed the proliferation of data centers and their huge demand for power and cooling water. My thoughts were that we in the paper industry could see them as competitors, or, if we are clever enough, collaborators. My column straddled the fence and left the reader with a "on the one hand, on the other hand" wishy washy set of conclusions. Sorry. Yet it does leave each mill with a difficult set of decisions.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, launches Ahlstrom PurXcel™, a new molecular filter media platform designed for clean air applications worldwide. Produced in Turin, Italy, using advanced dry technology, PurXcel™ delivers cleaner, healthier air in cabin and indoor environments.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, launches a breakthrough innovative solution for the coffee pod market, GreenPod Home, which has received the official OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria.

Packaging and paper company Mondi plc has issued a €550 million Eurobond with a 5-year maturity, according to a statement released Thursday.