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In March 2023, Pactiv Evergreen announced the mill's closure, marking the end of an era for the community.

Södra has decided to divest its forest holdings and related activities in the Baltics as part of its strategy to focus on members' forests and maximize value for these estates. The decision involves approximately 153 thousand hectares of land, mainly located in Latvia, with the remainder in Estonia.

Smurfit Westrock has produced a 100% paper-based alternative to the polyethylene stretch wrap which is commonly used to stabilise pallet loads in transportation.

If you have read me for any length of time, you know I despise the maintenance budget slashers. They have this idea that if the cut the maintenance budget, profit will rise and so will their bonuses. Ask them if they miss the scheduled maintenance schedule on their BMWs. If they have a heart and common sense, there may be a better way to convince them that appropriate maintenance expenditures are desired and lead to more profits. How?

The exchange operator Nasdaq has decided to remove the observation status of the paper mill company Nordic Paper, which means that the share is returned to its regular place on Nasdaq Stockholm. This is stated in a stock exchange release.

Chasm Advanced Materials, Inc. (CHASM) and Mativ Holdings (Mativ), manufacturer of Argotec interlayer films for high-performance glazing, have announced an exclusive licensing agreement. CHASM's AgeNT® Silver Nanowire (AgNW) and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) hybrid performance film technology will be licensed to Mativ for transparent heating solutions in advanced glass and window applications across architectural, military, and transportation segments.

The offer is worth SEK 50 in cash per share and expires Jan. 8.

Finch Paper announced the promotion of Drew Gardner as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. Drew succeeds Debabrata Mukherjee, who has led the company since 2013 and will continue his service to Finch Paper as Chairman of the Board.

Huhtamaki appoints Ralf K. Wunderlich (58) as President and CEO effective on January 15, 2025 when the Company's current President and CEO Charles Héaulmé steps down. Charles will be available as needed to secure smooth transition until July 2025.

International Paper, currently located at 800 W. Parker St., is looking to buy 66 acres of land for $1 to build an 800,000-square-foot industrial building.

Mercer International Inc. and Danish tech company Dralle announced the successful certification of their joint project tScale. The innovative AI-based measurement portal has received the renowned seal of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany's national quality mark for precision measurements.

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions), a leading manufacturer of engineered wood building products, are pleased to announce the expansion of their distribution partnership.

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the appointment of Jack Johnson as Vice President, Siding Manufacturing, effective immediately.

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce a new partnership with Highlands to boost the sales of UPM Raflatac Office Products in the United Kingdom. Highlands will support the growth ambitions for UPM Raflatac's sticky notes business under the brands inFO Notes and UPM Notes.

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index.

Antalis, a paper and industrial packaging company, has reengineered a customer's shipping cartons, achieving a significant reduction in both packaging materials used and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Valmet is launching a new long-lasting rubber roll cover to better serve its customers in the textile industry.

Andritz has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France.

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports could significantly disrupt the U.S. lumber supply chain, according to Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University.

Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm will support Port Hawkesbury Paper's energy needs and Nova Scotia's clean power transition.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): Australia Index (DJSI Australia), recognized for its commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability performance. Amcor ranked within the top 12% of the packaging and containers industry, reaffirming its leadership position in the sector.

Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance leader within Sonoco, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chief Financial Officer Rob Dillard, who has departed the Company.

C&L was founded in 1975 and acquired by Henry and Blythe Bowman in 1996. When acquired, C&L had 10 employees and revenue of less than $1 million. Under Henry's leadership, C&L expanded its operations, adding machinery and other facilities. Today, C&L employs approximately 115 people and serves customers within a 150-mile radius.

Irving Forest Products, which owns and operates wood processing facilities in Maine and New York State, will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in Masardis, Maine. The sale will close January 5, 2025.

Marko Pekkola, who has served as Deputy CEO and CTO of MM Kotkamills for the last year, has been appointed as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2025.