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Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), announced the launch of the AccuChange™ blade holder, a roll cleaning innovation developed to reduce downtime, increase consistency, and improve safety for manufacturers processing challenging materials.

Globally, Kemira will reduce an estimated 123 positions across its operating countries, lower than the original estimate of a maximum of 150 positions.

Startup of the new cooler is scheduled for the Q4 2027.

Information on those killed and injured in the incident is being held pending next-of-kin notifications, authorities said.

The facility is in Manson, North Carolina.

Metsä Fibre's Renko sawmill has been selected as the company's safest unit in 2025 among its eight production facilities. The selection was based on the total recordable injury frequency (TRIF) of both personnel and contractor employees, as well as the site's level of activity in implementing proactive safety measures.

Stora Enso plans to reorganise its Skutskär production unit in Sweden in order to focus more strongly on fluff pulp and improve the site's long-term competitiveness. The company will begin change negotiations with union representatives concerning a proposal to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3, or L3, which is currently operating with negative margins.

The project includes the installation of a new oxidized white liquor (OWL) plant, expected to begin operating in May, which will reduce raw material usage at the mill.

Huhtamaki and Hesburger are strengthening their long-standing partnership through the development of new fiber lids, designed in close collaboration to support performance and sustainability in everyday foodservice applications.

The Management Board of Arctic Paper S.A. ("the Company") herewith informs that on 18th of May 2026 due to the expiry of the term of office of the Management Board on 29 May 2026, the Supervisory Board of the Company appointed the Management Board of the Company for a new three-year term of office with an unchanged composition

The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities across the Mid-South region. Designed to improve reliability, product quality, and cost position, the new facility supports growth in key market segments while reinforcing the company's commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation.

Valmet and Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, have announced a collaboration to integrate, optimize and offer electrically driven carbon capture solutions for the pulp and paper industry.

The start-up is scheduled for spring of 2027.

For years, printers have relied on legendary eggshell papers for premium work. Today, many of those heritage sheets come with longer lead times, higher minimums, and fewer options. StelloTM by Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. offers a modern alternative, delivering the familiar luxury look printers trust while meeting the speed and flexibility today's projects demand.

Kruger has confirmed that a significant step has been taken toward advancing its proposed $700 million diversification project at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited (CBPPL), following the issuance of a non-binding letter of intent by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Latest expansion makes newest enhanced treated lumber product available to builders across nearly half of the U.S.

More than 15%.

This initiative is part of Amcor Lift-Off, a program led by the Corporate Venturing & Open Innovation team that connects Amcor with startups shaping the future of packaging.

SOMFY and DS Smith have introduced a recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging system for roller shutter motors, replacing polystyrene inserts used in transport.

Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

There have been several recent announcements regarding energy.

The company said the project is expected to be completed by late 2027.

The measures include closing the manufacturing site in Sundsvall, Sweden, and adjusting operations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Jelenia Góra, Poland, and they will affect approximately 350 roles across Sweden and Poland

Here in Atlanta, Georgia, a bunch (pride, brood, covey, ?) of Waymo cars, when without a passenger, have taken to going to a roundabout in a residential neighborhood and continuously circling, leading to congestion for the residents. They are unable to get out of their driveways. Perhaps the software needs an upgrade. Nevertheless, driverless trucks (fork trucks, service trucks, tool boxes, ?) are coming, probably faster than we want to believe.

With more than 35 years of experience in the global pulp and paper industry, Andrew Hall brings expertise spanning capital project development and execution, process engineering, mill operations, business consulting, and strategic planning.