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The tragedy at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026 serves as a sobering reminder that the pulp and paper industry is hazardous, even in an era of advancing technology and heightened awareness.

The week of Thanksgiving, 1954, my grandmother was overcome by natural gas and died. The cause was an ancient water heater that did not have a safety valve. When the pilot flame went out, the gas did not shut off. She and my grandfather were vacationing in Florida, and it was a rental house. The flame went out in the middle of the night. They saved my grandfather, but my grandmother had had other medical issues, and they could not revive her. Whether the gas at that time had a smell added to it, or not, I do not know. It is all odorized today. In pulp and paper mills, we have many gases. Most naturally stink on their own. However, the safe employee must assume they don't all have a smell and that the odorous smell of a stinky one can mask the smell of a far more dangerous one.

State regulators have gained full access to the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. paper mill in Longview to launch a comprehensive safety probe into last week's chemical implosion that killed 11 workers.

Firefighters remained on scene for approximately three hours. A damage estimate is not yet available.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Jesup, Georgia, EAM (www.eam-corp.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of nonwoven airlaid and laminated absorbent materials used in feminine hygiene, adult incontinence, baby diaper, medical, industrial and food packaging applications.

Canada plans to advance a national transformation of the forest sector by providing close to $130 million for 56 projects across Canada and by enhancing financing supports, including expanded regional funding and changes to Business Development Bank of Canada programs, Natural Resources Canada announced.

Rauramo, born in 1983, will join UPM from Coolbrook Oy, where he has served as CEO since 2022 and prior to that was Executive Vice President, Strategy & Industrial Partnerships.

In 2025, the Company completed its significant transformation and today has built award-winning, global market-leading franchises in both metal and paper packaging across industrial markets.

Lenzing is scheduled to take over the delivery during the first quarter of 2027.

Voith has launched EcoCal HiBulk, a new calendering solution designed to help board producers reduce fiber consumption while maintaining surface quality and mechanical strength.

The Saiccor mill is located south of the port of Durban and has capacity of 890,000 tons of dissolving wood pulp, mainly for viscose staple fibre used in clothing and textiles.

The recognition highlights Essity's continued efforts to work closely with suppliers to address climate-related impacts across the value chain.

The Province of British Columbia is investing $155 million toward reforestation programs to plant more than 125 million trees across the province, and federal funding of more than $200 million brings combined support to more than $355 million, according to the Province of British Columbia.

At Södra's Annual General Meeting, a decision was taken to distribute SEK 696 million in profit to Södra's members. The meeting was marked by strong member engagement, with a focus on the cooperative's development, long-term competitiveness and the impact of the external environment.

Officials have identified all 11 victims killed in the accident. Families are paying tribute to their loved ones on social media and through online fundraisers.

Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to invest approximately €600 million across its operations in France, reinforcing its long-term commitment to French manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability ahead of the Choose France initiative.

Targeted upgrades at the Greven and Ebersdorf plants enhance efficiency, quality and customer service.

The Washington congresswoman called out Nippon executives after the deadly incident.

International Paper explosion in Warren County caused by boiler system malfunction.

Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air monitoring, decontamination and facility search-and-recovery operations.

Alan Haughie to retire, Aaron Howald named successor.

Universa™ is a new, consolidated range of industrial wipers that brings together the trusted performance of Chicopee® and Sontara®.

Dr. Kocurek founded the Paper Science program at UWSP in 1970 and played a defining role in establishing the strong academic and industry-connected foundation that continues to distinguish the program today. His leadership, commitment to students, and dedication to advancing paper science education helped shape generations of professionals who have gone on to serve and lead across the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries.