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Located in Birmingham, SSK manufactures and supplies approximately 200,000 tonnes of fluting and liner to the UK and Irish corrugated market.

An online auction will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 for High End Stock Prep, Pulping, and Finishing Equipment from the former Georgia-Pacific Specialty Pulp Mill in Perry, Florida.

Officials said the truck driver was taken to the hospital and a firefighter broke a finger. City officials also said one worker was taken to the hospital, but that person's condition was not known.

UFP Industries announced the acquisition of the operating assets, including real estate, of Berry Pallets, Inc., a pallet manufacturer based in Waseca, Minnesota for approximately $20 million.

Based on the strategic review, the Board of Directors of UPM has approved a demerger plan concerning a partial demerger of UPM. According to the demerger plan, UPM will demerge so that all assets and liabilities of UPM relating to the UPM Plywood business area, or mainly serving the UPM Plywood business area, are transferred to WISA Group Plc ("WISA Group"), a company to be established in the demerger (the "Demerger").

Unifor is calling for urgent, coordinated action from all levels of government following Interfor's announcement that it is indefinitely curtailing operations at its Nairn Centre sawmill.

A $35 million USD investment brings advanced air-knife coating technology and sterile medical packaging capabilities to Southeast Asia, further strengthening a healthcare regional supply chain.

Avery Dennison Corporation, a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, has announced a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a global leader in Physical AI for supply chains. This strategic investment deepens the long-standing partnership dedicated to creating a more intelligent, transparent and connected world.

Following the commissioning of a new biomass boiler in France in March, the Group - celebrating its 60th anniversary this year - has brought a new photovoltaic system into operation at its Rothley Lodge converting facility in Leicester, UK.

Gilles Van Nieuwenhuyzen will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Lecta Group on 30 April, following the successful recapitalization of the group and its division into three operationally and financially separate companies. The announcement comes as the 67-year-old executive steps down after navigating significant market, energy and geopolitical volatility during his tenure.

Interfor will indefinitely curtail operations at its Nairn Centre facility in Nairn & Hyman Township, about 55 kilometres west of Sudbury, and at its Gogama facility, about 190 kilometres north of Sudbury, in Ontario. In a statement issued April 23, the company cites weak market conditions, U.S. softwood lumber duties and other trade actions, and ongoing cost pressures.

Approximately 74 employees will be impacted by the closure, the firm said on Thursday (April 23). The warehouse on Widford Industrial Estate in Chelmsford manufactures and supplies corrugated sheet board to customers across the UK. They support a wide range of markets, including food, drink and cosmetics.

The project started in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion in December 2026.

State-of-the-art packaging facility strengthens Mondi's manufacturing footprint in the United States.

Building suffered significant smoke and water damage during the operation, says Dieppe fire chief.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors ("Board") has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer ("OFC") following the resignation of President and CEO Scott M. Sutton, effective immediately.

Stora Enso Oyj has entered into an agreement with Prinzhorn to sell three box plants in Germany with 240 million cubic meters of corrugated capacity, approximately 125,000 tonnes.

The United Steelworkers (USW) are proud to welcome 147 new members following a strong organizing victory at Weyerhaeuser in Kenora, Ont.

Officials with Green Bay Packaging said the crane collapsed overnight on Wednesday, April 15, during a bout of severe storms.

Laura Lundell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Strategy at Metsä Fibre and will join the company's management team on 1 June 2026. Lundell brings several years of experience in strategy and business development roles within the pulp industry to the position.

Five-year agreement establishes Avondale Global Gateway as a key Gulf Coast terminal for Suzano's growing North American operations.

The problems in the Strait of Hormuz is causing problems worldwide in many industry sectors.

The PM40 closed Friday, 1 May 2026, at 5125.

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The PM40 closed 1 May 2026 down 0.4% from the 2 May 2025 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Kimberly-Clark and Louisiana Pacific.