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2Q26 Net sales of $2.5 billion, up 10.9%

Weyerhaeuser reported second-quarter net earnings of $162 million, or $0.23 per share, versus $87 million a year earlier.

75 Domtar employees across North America are collectively putting $150,000 into the hands of local community organizations and funding projects in which they are personally engaged.

Mondi said it will continue its cost discipline strategy, while focusing on optimizing its converting plant network, planning four further closures in Germany, Poland, Türkiye and Hungary.

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Loss from continuing operations of $12 million

UFP Industries reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.88 billion, up 3% from $1.84 billion a year earlier, driven by 1% organic unit growth and a 2% contribution from acquisitions.

West Fraser expects housing affordability challenges, mortgage rates, inflation, tariffs and consumer confidence to continue influencing demand for wood building products in 2026 while maintaining its shipment outlook. The company reported improved market conditions across most business segments during the second quarter, with stronger European markets and continued operational improvements in North America.

Higher lumber prices improved second-quarter operations, while weak pulp demand, elevated inventories and lower pricing increased losses and contributed to mill closures.

Net loss of $21 million, or $1.33 per diluted share versus net income of $3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025

Net Income of $88 million, with a Net Income Margin of 1.1%

Smurfit Westrock and International Paper announced containerboard price increases days after PCA's, which is being called unprecedented. And boxboard producers announced increases for SBS and FBB.

Net income increased 156.7% to $78.8 million or $1.37 per diluted Class A share compared to net income of $30.7 million or $0.53 per diluted Class A share.

This is PCA's third announced containerboard increase in 2026 so far, and other top producers have previously announced similar increases at the same times. All of the companies' previous hikes this year had been for $50 to $70 per ton.

Clearwater Paper Corporation has announced the launch of Circa™ paperboard, a new line of coated recycled board (CRB) for folding carton and carrier applications in the United States, developed through a strategic collaboration with Greenpaper, a global producer of 100% recycled fiber paperboard.

The Board approved a plan to demerge the Plywood business into a new listed company.

Second quarter 2026 net sales of $1.9 billion were down (1.3)% compared to the corresponding prior-year quarter, driven primarily by the November 3, 2025 divestiture of the ThermoSafe business.

Sales increased 14.7% year over year to $2.49 billion and surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.40 billion by 3.6%.

The Board of Directors of Huhtamäki Oyj (Huhtamaki) has resolved to establish a new Share Ownership Plan 2026-2030 (Plan) for its President and CEO and other members of its Global Executive Team (GET). The Plan requires personal investment in Huhtamäki Oyj shares by the participants.

The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.

Sales remained stable at EUR 2,423 (2,426) million, as the positive impact from structural changes was offset by lower prices and adverse currency movements.

The tariffs apply to a wide variety of products, ranging from raw agricultural and natural materials to chemicals, textiles, consumer goods, wood products, paper, machinery and tools.

On July 20, 2026, LP Building Solutions celebrates its 54th birthday--a milestone that reflects more than five decades of innovation, resilience, and leadership in the building products industry. Since our incorporation on July 20, 1972, LP has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of builders, remodelers, contractors, and homeowners while helping shape the future of home construction.

Court injunction protects manufacturers' ability to provide accurate recycling information to consumers.

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