Leading Stories

Kimberly-Clark slashed its annual profit forecast on Tuesday as the Kleenex tissue maker said it would incur about $300 million in costs this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump's broad trade tariffs.

Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), the Government of British Columbia, Canada, is contributing as much as $11 million toward four forestry-sector capital projects in the province.

Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a fire in the hot oil room of the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant early Thursday morning, April 17.

The Simpsonville location specializes in corrugated packaging solutions and warehousing services.

One of the potential suitors, Indonesia's Asia Pulp & Paper, has sought a $2 billion loan for its acquisition bid, according to a Bloomberg News report last week.

The JV aims to develop Malaysia's first integrated pulp production facility, with an annual capacity of 150,000 tonnes.

Senator Moreno announced this morning that the closure initially set for June 13th, 2025 has been delayed until the end of the 2025 calendar year. Congressman Taylor applauded Senator Moreno's advocacy and the resulting delay in the mill's closure.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a series of action steps following the recent announcement by Pixelle Specialty Solutions that they plan to close their Chillicothe paper mill in the coming months.

Stora Enso announced in October 2024 that it would acquire the entire share capital of sawmill and processing company Junnikkala.

International Paper Company says it's restructuring and shutting down its Hazle Township box plant, among three other locations across the country.

Norske Skog sold its Boyer mill in Australia to Boyer Capital, ensuring local ownership and future development.

Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is announcing Jean-Michel Ribiéras, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire Dec. 31.

Nils Hauri has officially commenced his role as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rottneros Mill, a key player in the paper and pulp industry. In his inaugural statements, Hauri acknowledged the significant challenges facing the company, emphasizing the turbulent state of the global market.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC ("Pixelle") announced the planned closure of its Chillicothe, Ohio, mill as part of an effort to align its operational footprint with long-term business objectives.

Second proposal by the conciliator was accepted by UPM Plywood but rejected by the union.

The sale of these plants was agreed to with the European Commission as a remedy for IP's acquisition of DS Smith Plc, as published on the Commission's website on January 24, 2025. The conclusion of the divestment is subject to the European Commission's approval of the proposed purchaser.

Sofidel proudly marked the beginning of a new chapter in its Duluth mill with a groundbreaking ceremony for expansion.

Founded in 1966, Northeastern Envelope is a leading manufacturer to the trade of a wide of variety of envelopes. In addition to their custom converting and manufacturing, Northeastern inventories hundreds of double window and single window envelopes allowing for same day shipping.

Plans for a paper manufacturing plant in Trumbull County are moving along, and an announcement could come as soon as May, according to Howland Township Trustee James LaPolla.

Microsoft announced on Friday that it is buying 3.7 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from CO280, a project developer that works with pulp and paper mills.

BMI Group previously redeveloped the St. Mary's paper mill in Sault Ste. Marie.

A West Fraser sawmill in Williams Lake will be reducing operations to a four-day work week due to log supply issues

Sofidel America Corp. will Serve as "Stalking Horse Bidder" in Court-Supervised Sale Process

After what is said to have been a messy and sometimes slow process, the choice will be between two internal candidates.

Seventy-two people working at Smurfit Westrock's North Portland cardboard box plant will lose their jobs when the company begins shutting down the facility in June.