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Despite earlier public statements made by H.I.G. Capital and Pixelle that the facility would remain operational through the end of 2025, it has become increasingly clear that at least some operations may cease prior to that date.
A 30-year-old Domtar Crofton Mill worker died after the heavy equipment he was operating fell into the ocean and he was trapped inside on Wednesday, June 4.
According to the report, the Smurfit Westrock Paper Mill in Covington ranks as one of the top paper mill polluters in the nation.
Kimberly-Clark on Thursday struck a deal with Brazilian pulp maker Suzano to sell a majority stake in its international tissue business, valuing the business at about $3.4 billion, the Kleenex tissue maker said.
The expansion is expected to create approximately 35 new jobs, adding to the more than 600 people Green Bay Packaging currently employs in Conway County. The company also noted that this investment could potentially double the production capacity of the Arkansas Kraft facility.
According to early reports, the incident involves a turbine fire inside the facility, prompting an immediate call for mutual aid.
Kimberly-Clark has announced plans for a $130 million expansion of its Mobile facilities, adding a new production line to make hygiene products.
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, on June 3 announced the strategic exploration of a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The exploration of a prospective new facility is part of International Paper's strategic growth plans to expand manufacturing capabilities in the United States. The company is eyeing Utah to increase its footprint in the region and better serve customers by meeting the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging.
The divestment of Metsä Group's parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative's wood supply business in Latvia to ACA Timber has been completed. The seller is Metsä Forest Latvia SIA, a subsidiary fully owned by Metsäliitto Cooperative. On 3 March 2025, Metsä Group announced the divestment of its wood supply business in Latvia, which at the time still required approval by the Latvian Competition Authority.
Firefighters responded with an aggressive attack, and the flames were brought under control.
Two-Day Online Auction Scheduled for June 4-5, 2025, Featuring Extensive Paper Production Equipment from a 135-Year-Old Facility
Ahlstrom is retaining all 260 employees at the Stevens Point facility, according to Tricia Schwartz, the company's communication manager for North America.
Identifies Coatings and Treatments that can be Repulped and Recycled
On Wednesday, 28 May, a ceremony was held in Mönsterås to mark the start of construction of Södra's new kraft lignin plant. The facility is an important step in Södra's strategy to make more from every tree and develop its business by adding new bio-based products. The plant will support the green transition and strengthen the local labour market.
UPM Specialty Papers will invest over 10 million euros in the modernization of UPM Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The investment will allow UPM Specialty Papers to boost capacity and improve production stability in its highly specialized products, such as glassines and flexible packaging papers.
The duration of temporary layoffs is up to 90 days.
Domtar's environmental penalties at its Skookumchuck mill were dropped to $17,200, from an initial $39,000 recommended by ministry inspectors
Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment.
Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen has been appointed CEO of Borregaard ASA. He succeeds Per A. Sørlie, who will retire after 26 years in the position.
Norske Skog has reached an important and historic milestone with start of recycled containerboard production at the Golbey mill. The total investment of approximately EUR 400 million makes it the single largest investment in Norske Skog's history.
Capitalizing on unique off-market opportunity to further enhance Southern Timberlands portfolio with highly productive and strategically located acreage
May 23, 2025
From news reports
It has proposed closing five packaging sites in the UK following a strategic review of the region. It did not specify which locations are earmarked for closure.
Two-Day Online Auction Scheduled for June 4-5, 2025, Featuring Extensive Paper Production Equipment from a 135-Year-Old Facility
Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to divest approximately 175,000 hectares of forest land, equivalent to 12.4% of its total forest land holdings in Sweden for an enterprise value of EUR 900 million, equivalent to SEK 9.8 billion or US$1.02 billion.
Agreement with local buyer includes manufacturing facility and associated timber licenses in British Columbia
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