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Koehler Paper to Increase Prices for Its Recycled Paper by Six Percent
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (182+ words) July 2, 2026 - Koehler Paper announced that it will increase the price for its recycled papers by 6% for deliveries starting September 1, 2026. In a press release, Koehler said, "The price adjustment is driven by ongoing cost increases for raw materials used in the…...
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark Finalize $3. 4 Billion JV to Create Arbex
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (299+ words) July 2, 2026 - Suzano announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% equity interest in Fam Pro Tissue Holdings B. V. from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, which has resulted in a new joint venture called Arbex. Arbex on July 1 began operations as an independent business. Announced…...
Mercer International to Extend Maintenance Shutdown at Rosenthal Pulp Mill in Germany
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (213+ words) July 2, 2026 - Mercer International said that it will extend a maintenance shutdown at its German pulp mill, Mercer Rosenthal, to cover the entire month of September 2026. Originally, the shutdown was scheduled for two weeks. Mercer said that it is working with…...
New Global Study Sees Fibre-Based Food Packaging to Be Leading Sustainable Material by 2045
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (217+ words) July 1, 2026 - A new study from UPM Specialty Materials and global consultancy Smithers points to changing dynamics in the food packaging landscape, with fibre-based materials taking the leading share by 2045, recycling rates climbing toward 37%, and a regulatory landscape where sustainability becomes…...
Norske Skog Appoints Mads Eikeland Managing Director of Skogn Mill
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (349+ words) June 29, 2026 - Norske Skog ASA announced that Mads Eikeland has been appointed Managing Director of Norske Skog Skogn AS, effective 1 September 2026. Eikeland currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Norske Skog Skogn AS, a position he has held since 2022, following his…...
International Paper to Close Some of Its Corrugated Packaging Plants
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (167+ words) June 26, 2026 - International Paper on Aug. 26 announced plans to cease its preprint operations at its Richwood, Kentucky facility, and close its Aurora, Illinois sheet plant and converting plants in Elk Grove, California and Barrington, New Jersey by the end of the…...
Smurfit Westrock to Close Folding Carton Plant in Lebanon, Tennessee
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (172+ words) June 25, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock on June 15 filed an official WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, notifying the agency of a permanent closure effective August 14, 2026. The affected location is located at 302 Hartman Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee. The total…...
Total U. S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Increased 12% in May 2026
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (183+ words) June 25, 2026 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May increased 12% compared to May 2025. They were up 6% when compared to the same 5 months…...
Voith Launches Plura Maze, a New Generation of Refiner Fillings for Energy Efficiency
1+ week, 27+ min ago (179+ words) June 25, 2026 - Voith introduces Plura Maze, a new generation of refiner fillings designed to significantly improve energy efficiency and lifetime. The new solution addresses key challenges faced by paper manufacturers worldwide, including rising energy costs, increasing pressure on efficiency and changing…...
Valmet Introduces New Technology to Produce Tissue That Has Fabric-Like Strength and Softness
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (269+ words) June 25, 2026 - Valmet launches new Valmet Advantage NTTe technology that enables the production of a completely new type of tissue paper with exceptional softness and a distinctive textured appearance. The technology, introduced for the first time at Valmet's Tissue Making Days…...