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BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, one of the world's largest timberland investment managers, has acquired approximately 107,000 acres of sustainably managed timberlands in Central Virginia from the Weyerhaeuser Company.

Metsä Group has commenced operations at its new lignin product demo plant in Äänekoski, Finland, with a nameplate capacity of 2 tons per day.

A fire broke out at the Twin Rivers Paper Company in Little Falls on Thursday, Feb. 12.

An online auction will be held beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for assets from the Graphic Packaging East Angus, Quebec mill.

Smurfit Westrock will also close the extrusion facility in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec, which converts grades produced on the La Tuque machine. The closures will result in a limited workforce reduction of approximately 30 at La Tuque and approximately 60 at Pointe-aux-Trembles.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department crews extinguished a fire at a recycling facility west of Downtown Jacksonville that erupted Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, sending smoke into the air that was visible for miles.

International Paper will be closing its container plant, the remaining mill in Georgetown, later this year, according to a company spokesperson.

With the extensive sales and export experience of both NPI and PF in Australia and New Zealand, the newly established NF Wood Fibre joint venture is well positioned to fully leverage these combined strengths and to further expand the forestry and timber businesses of both partners.

RFP says impacted employees will receive 60 days of compensation and continued healthcare coverage. They are encouraged to apply for open positions at other RFP facilities and will receive dedicated support and resources during the transition.

Cascades Inc. announces the discontinuation of its activities in the honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging product sectors. As a result, its three plants located in York, PA, and Saint-Césaire and Berthierville, QC, will be closed.

The expansion comes with significant investment into the company's southern Georgia operations and continued growth within the region. In addition to creating several new full-time jobs, it will bring increase service and support for Georgia's agriculture industry and the many customers Pratt serves in the region.

Pack4 operates facilities in Lawrence, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. The company specializes in custom protective packaging products, including foam, corrugated, tapes, bags, and stretch wrap, and serves a diverse range of industries with a focus on quality and service.

Crews successfully extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported.

USG Corporation, North America's leading building materials manufacturer, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than 30 years of service to USG. Concurrent with this news, USG's Board of Directors and owner Knauf Group, have appointed Christopher Macey--currently USG's Chief Operating Officer (COO)--as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2026.

The workers at Union Gap will be offered severance packages, and some may be offered positions at other facilities. Layoffs are also planned for CA and Kentucky this year.

Edgewell Personal Care Company announced that it has completed the sale of its feminine care business to Essity, a leading global health and hygiene company based in Sweden, for $340 million. Edgewell intends to use the net proceeds from the sale, after taxes and transaction costs, primarily to strengthen its balance sheet and pay down the balance of U.S. revolving credit facility while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of its core businesses.

The project is a candidate for up to $10 million in funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Minnesota Forward Fund, which provides grants and loans to businesses making "large private capital investments in new and existing industries."

The company intends to announce a new name and ticker symbol later in the first quarter of 2026.

Kimberly-Clark, which makes Scott toilet paper and Huggies diapers, said in June that it struck a $3.4 billion deal to sell most of its international tissue business to Brazil's Suzano, creating a joint venture in which it would hold a 49% interest. The companies said at the time Suzano would also have the option to purchase Kimberly-Clark's remaining ownership interest in the future.

Nix serves as Chief Financial Officer of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA), a top 20 financial institution and the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, based in Raleigh, N.C.

Angella Broesch was promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Chris Forrey was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations. Both promotions are effective February 9, 2026.

Metsä Board has completed the acquisition of the Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the Netherlands from Konvertia Group. The acquisition, signing of which was announced on 23 January 2026, strengthens Metsä Board's sheeting capacity and service capabilities in the European market.

Until a new Head of Business Area is appointed, President and CEO Ulf Larsson will serve as interim Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp. Kalela will leave his role on 30 January 2026 and will, together with the company, ensure a robust transition process.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the first class of inductees to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in Appleton, Wisconsin was inducted more than two decades ago in 1995, and today, more than 150 papermaking innovators and legends have been enshrined. This month, we profile the late Chester Floyd Carlson, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.