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Mercer and Woodland Cree have co-owned Peace River Logging since 2004, and this new agreement ensures the long-term sustainability of the joint venture and secures the jobs of more than 80 local people.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that increased from the same period last year but missed the Street estimates.

DS Smith, an international fibre-based packaging solutions company, has launched TailorTemp, a new temperature-controlled packaging solution, for the pharmaceutical industry.

The world's largest pulp supplier, Suzano, announces a long-term commercial agreement with the AI-powered land use and supply chain management startup, Marvin. Alongside this, Suzano's venture capital arm, Suzano Ventures, has completed a strategic follow-on investment into Marvin, following its initial investment in October 2023.

PotlatchDeltic Corporation reported net income of $5.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, on revenues of $258.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Tariffs on building materials like softwood lumber, gypsum, and steel are increasing construction costs, driving up home prices and harming housing affordability.

Essity could move more of its production into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada if tariffs are introduced by President Donald Trump, but is not considering facility closures, CEO Magnus Groth said.

Brazilian players interested in joining Paraguay's forestry development are Suzano Papel E Celulose SA and Bracell Limited.

International Paper's fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the company cut costs, but lower sales volumes in many categories of paper and packaging and the shutdown of a U.S. mill weighed on its results.

In Asia, the price increase will be $20 per ton. For Europe and North America, the price increase will be more significant, with a rise of $60 per ton.

International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Joy Roman to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief People and Strategy Officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail. 

The analysis used to determine the ranking is based on a methodology that is reviewed annually and takes into account 25 performance indicators.

UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have renewed their contract to build a smarter future beyond fossils together.

The prestigious Global 100 list, which was announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, represents the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.

Smurfit Westrock has once again demonstrated its prowess in designing innovative and sustainable packaging by picking up 10 awards in WorldStar 2025.

These new contracts, available from January 20, 2025, expand upon the existing management agreements to meet the diverse needs of forest owners.

A new lawsuit accuses Procter & Gamble of deceiving Charmin purchasers with misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, about how it sources its toilet paper.

Millwrights, machinists and mechanics at the Sappi Somerset Mill "overwhelmingly" rejected the latest contract offer from company management the union representing the workers said.

Kendrick McBride, Casey Redwine and Brent Siegel have been named plant managers at three Roseburg Forest Products mills.

Single strip design improves customer efficiency

Pactiv Evergreen's molded fiber egg cartons and filler flats have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) as being made from 100 percent recycled materials. This significant milestone reinforces the Company's purpose of Packaging a Better Future by protecting the planet's natural resources.

Södra's strong financial position leads to credit rating upgrade Nordic Credit Rating has now assigned Södra a credit rating of BBB+.

Mondi's award-winning products include a paper bag without free film, TopLockBox, Eco-Cage and Bumperpac - serving customers in the eCommerce, industrial and consumer industries.

UPM Raflatac is excited to announce the launch of its new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, color and esthetics of a wide portfolio of high-quality label materials.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, proudly announces its achievement of Platinum status in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment. This distinction places Monadnock among the top 1% of over 90,000 companies assessed globally - underscoring its legacy of sustainability and leadership in responsible craftsmanship.