Industry News

Ahlstrom-Munksjö reinforces its commitment to the PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) industry worldwide by launching its biggest-ever global range of sustainable release papers for silicone coating.

Sun Chemical has launched ElvaJet Onyx SB - a new sublimation ink for textile printing. ElvaJet Onyx SB addresses market needs by delivering a high-performance ink that offers ease of use for wide-format textile printers.

Tethered caps play an important role in preventing litter, as the cap will stay attached to the package.

TopLock Box is both sustainable and child-proof.

Cascades is proud to announce the expansion of its eco-friendly packaging line with the addition a 100% recycled PET tray which is also recyclable.

New Cottonelle Flushable Wipes break down like toilet paper.

Södra raises prices for softwood and hardwood pulpwood. The background is the market's high demand in the short and long term.

Georgia-Pacific waited far too long to sue International Paper and Weyerhaeuser for contribution to the massive costs it faced in cleaning up an 80-mile Superfund site along the Kalamazoo River in southwestern Michigan, a federal appeals court held Monday.

Innovative process offers consistency, sustainability, functionality and lower costs.

The board adopted the plan after Atlas Holdings confirmed it entered into a block trade that would give Atlas nearly 14% of Sylvamo's outstanding shares and informed Sylvamo it also holds an unspecified amount of derivatives on Sylvamo shares.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is highlighting the need for innovative packaging solutions in the fresh food industry by introducing two new recyclable packaging products - a paper-based tray and a semi-rigid plastic tray - at Anuga FoodTec.

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has announced a partnership with Recipe Unlimited to implement a suite of recyclable paperboard packaging, intended to divert 31 million plastic containers from landfills across Canada each year. The packaging began appearing at Swiss Chalet restaurants in October, 2021 and is now available across all its locations.

Wade Kemnitz appointed to Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and is now both President and CEO.

Domtar announced a long-term partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, established alongside the execution of the largest private land conservation agreement in Canadian history.

13th consecutive annual report provides an update on Greif's sustainability progress, performance and highlights in 2021, including significant milestones on climate, waste and circularity commitments

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the commencement of a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") pursuant to which the Company will offer to purchase from shareholders for cancellation up to US$1.25 billion of its outstanding Common shares (the "Shares").

2021 Sustainable Development Report highlights reduction of over 40% in CO2 emissions since 2005 and an improvement of over 6% year-on-year.

In celebration of Earth Week, Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today released From Forest to Forest, a pop-up book made from Sappi's premium line of paperboard, Spectro®, that highlights responsible forestry management.

Dalhousie University researchers tracked air pollutants in pulp and paper industry for nearly 20 years.

Apollo announced that funds managed by Apollo affiliates have completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Novolex Holdings LLC, a leading global manufacturer of diverse and sustainable packaging products for the foodservice, delivery and carryout, food processor and industrial markets, from funds managed by Carlyle. Carlyle will retain a minority stake in the Company.

Groupe Lebel will continue its $40 million investment program by building a brand-new wood pellet plant on the Cacouna site, Quebec, Canada, it has occupied since 2002.

Cascades Inc. announced that, due to the ongoing public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to mitigate the health and safety risks to the Company's shareholders, the location of the Company's 2022 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (including any adjournments or postponements, the "Meeting") has been changed to a virtual-only meeting format.

Paper Company Refused to Hire Applicant After Learning He Took ADHD Medication, Federal Agency Charges

Sonoco announced promotions among its senior operational leadership which are aligned with the Company's strategy to simplify its operating structure to improve efficiency and effectiveness, according to Howard Coker, President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointments are effective immediately.

The Mayr-Melnhof Group (MM) acquired 100% of the shares in Eson Pac, headquartered in Veddige, Sweden, from the majority shareholder Nalka Invest AB as well as family and management minority shareholders.