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Angella Broesch was promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Chris Forrey was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations. Both promotions are effective February 9, 2026.
Sappi Europe will implement a price increase of Euro 50 per ton on its entire Woodfree Coated sheet portfolio, effective March 16, 2026.
Arctic Paper announces a price increase of 8-10% for both uncoated and coated fine papers across the European market.
GAAP: Net sales of $792 million, Operating income of $14 million.
GAAP: Net sales of $792 million, Operating income of $14 million.
Metsä Board has completed the acquisition of the Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the Netherlands from Konvertia Group. The acquisition, signing of which was announced on 23 January 2026, strengthens Metsä Board's sheeting capacity and service capabilities in the European market.
Finland-based Metsä Group, one of the world's leading forest industry companies, recorded sales of Euro 5.83 billion in 2025, up 1.5% from 2024, while its comparable operating result turned negative at Euro -85 million due to weak market conditions and higher fixed costs.
Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, is collaborating with global environmental consultancy SLR and energy system optimization specialists RIZM to define detailed, site-specific transition plans across numerous recycled paper mills across Europe. The project aims to harness site-specific solutions and initiatives to achieve Net Zero targets.
Avery Dennison Corporation announced preliminary, unaudited results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release are reconciled from GAAP in the attached financial schedules. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior year.
Net sales $5,449 million, up 68% driven by the Berry acquisition.
UPM-Kymmene reports weaker profitability in 2025 as lower sales prices and adverse currency effects outweigh higher pulp deliveries, stable energy production, and capacity reductions in communication papers.
Soucy has been a key member of Kadant Johnson's leadership team since 2016, when he assumed responsibility for the systems engineering group.
2025 Net Sales $8.6 billion, versus $8.8 billion in 2024
In the fourth quarter, Billerud North America delivered a 20% earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin, continuing its trend of "excellent profitability". The company's mill operating rates rose to 79% in the fourth quarter, up from 68% in the same period of 2024.
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to participate in a groundbreaking city-scale packaging reuse project launching in Ottawa, Canada.
Until a new Head of Business Area is appointed, President and CEO Ulf Larsson will serve as interim Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp. Kalela will leave his role on 30 January 2026 and will, together with the company, ensure a robust transition process.
Sun Chemical Packaging and Graphics will implement a price increase across its portfolio of nitrocellulose‑containing products in Latin America, driven by sustained and significant increases in nitrocellulose costs. The adjustments take effect immediately, or as stipulated in existing customer agreements, with the level of increase varying by product type and nitrocellulose content.
U.S. containerboard production decreased by 4% for the full year 2025 compared to 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. The operating rate for the sector remained stable, ending the year above 91%, the industry organization reported.
SCA delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in SCA's own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA.
Weyerhaeuser Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 52% decrease from $294 million in the same period last year, due to extremely challenging market conditions.
The agreement between Södra and the Ingka Group's investment company, Ingka Investments, regarding Södra's forest holdings in the Baltics has now been approved and finalised.
Huhtamaki Oyj has appointed Riikka Tieaho (age 50) as Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs & Legal, and General Counsel. Riikka will be a member of the Global Executive Team, reporting to President and CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich. She will start in her role no later than June 1, 2026 and will be based in Espoo, Finland.
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Essity has secured a EUR 400m loan at favorable terms with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan has a tenor of 7 years and will support the company's research, development, and innovation initiatives across all business areas.
Strata forms structured paper pads that optimize space within the box, enabling more uniform packing and reducing unnecessary material use.
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