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Local 2-482 of the United Steelworkers (USW) union is calling on the Wisconsin state Senate to hold an immediate vote on a legislative subsidy package designed to keep two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing plants in operation.

In the continuing escalation in his attack on Amazon, President Donald Trump issued an executive order for the establishment of a federal task force, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin or his designee, to investigate the finances of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), which has lost more than $65 billion during the past 11 consecutive fiscal years. The special commission is expected to submit a report on its findings and recommendations within 120 days.

Procter & Gamble Co. prevailed in the first round of an advertising dispute with rival Kimberly-Clark Corp. over a claim that Huggies diapers is the "fastest growing brand in hospitals."

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested additional information regarding WestRock Co.'s proposed $4.9 billion acquisition of fellow packaging and paper materials company KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp., according to a pair of reports the companies filed Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."

Carthage Specialty Paperboard - in bankruptcy since late February - firmed up its finances this past week, it was reported."

"And the Greenpeace 'Golden Chainsaw Award' goes to... [dramatic pause for effect]... Magnus Groth, the CEO of Essity!"

UPM Formi 3D is a new type of biocomposite that has been specially developed for 3D printing. It brings together advanced cellulose fibre and biopolymer technologies.

The Covington Paperworkers Union says they have ratified the WestRock offer after a vote Thursday.

They are demanding payment of salaries pending for 22 months, reinstatement of suspended workers and resumption of production at the unit.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says Domtar Inc. has been fined for a violation under the Environmental Protection Act.

A man is dead after he was crushed by a roller at the Voith facility in West Monroe.

Federal authorities are concerned that Ron Van Den Heuvel's conviction for bank fraud and another 14 additional counts of fraud have not deterred him from continuing to solicit investments under false pretenses.

Move could lead to successful takeover bid after previous rebuffs of International Paper.

This past week, a Houston jury awarded $39.7 million verdict to a man who was injured in a fire and an explosion that occurred at a Georgia-Pacific facility in Corrigan on April 26, 2014.

The Paper Science and Engineering Foundation at Miami University is proud to announce that Ms. Courtney Wilt is the 2018 PIMA Student of the Year.

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman and American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski issued a statement regarding the Trump administration's memorandum directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review its polices for implementing the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) program.

Sonoco announced it has completed the acquisition of Highland Packaging Solutions, a Plant City, Fla.-based, leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruits, vegetables and eggs found in the fast-growing perimeter of retail supermarkets.

Paper should be an option for those who want to protect their personal information.

Solenis has introduced its new MicroSolSM advanced retention and drainage solutions to help printing and writing paper producers stay competitive through increased productivity and superior product offerings.

In February, U.S. wood pellets exports have surged 85.0% YoY to 476.3 thousand tonnes, and value has grown by 50.3%, according to the USDA.

Södra has been named as Sweden's most attractive employer in the world's largest employer branding survey, the Randstad Award.

Voith has been awarded a contract to supply a new paper machine for Grupo Gondi's new Papel y Empaques Monterrey (PEM) plant in Monterrey in Northern Mexico.

Smurfit Kappa has picked up 14 awards for its creative and innovative packaging at the European Flexographic Industry Innovation (EFIA) Awards.

The Gluten Free Bar (GFB) Power Breakfast recently won the NEXTY Award for Best New Packaging Innovation during Natural Products Expo West. IntegraFlex™, the collapsible cup packaging technology, is a solution developed by Graphic Packaging International (GPI).