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Irving's family said in a statement that he died Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by his immediate family in Moncton, N.B. He is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren.

The investments will improve long-term efficiency, lower costs and increase capacity at the company's Eastover, South Carolina mill, only strengthening its position as one of the most competitive paper mills in the world.

Katariina Kemppainen, Senior Vice President, Group R&D at Metsä Group, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) on 28 May 2026.

Modern paper recycling facilities are under increasing pressure to improve process stability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize fiber recovery while handling growing production volumes. For mills processing recycled fiber, bale handling before pulping can have a major impact on downstream efficiency.

The Ontario warehouse fire and what it reveals about the response gap in high-fuel-load facilities.

The investigation into last week's chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview is ongoing. The deceased were identified as Gilberto Bernal, 52; Tyler Covington, 29; Brad Covington, 27; Robert Wilson, 48; Dale Miller, 54; Jared Ammons, 35; Braydon Finkas, 38; Clinton Duran, 26; John Forsberg, 51; Norman Barlow, 58; and Dillon Miller.

Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue's commitment to the future of European hygiene and tissue sector.

The facility is in Manson, North Carolina.

Stora Enso plans to reorganise its Skutskär production unit in Sweden in order to focus more strongly on fluff pulp and improve the site's long-term competitiveness. The company will begin change negotiations with union representatives concerning a proposal to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3, or L3, which is currently operating with negative margins.

The project includes the installation of a new oxidized white liquor (OWL) plant, expected to begin operating in May, which will reduce raw material usage at the mill.

The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities across the Mid-South region. Designed to improve reliability, product quality, and cost position, the new facility supports growth in key market segments while reinforcing the company's commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation.

Susana Alejandro, Saica's CEO welcomed Ambassador Emma Aparici to the company's Manchester site, home to the PM11 paper machine and a flagship example of circular economy manufacturing in the UK.

Cross Wrap provides automated solutions that simplify bale handling and wire removal, ensuring smooth, safe, and reliable stock preparation. With over 100 Dewiring Machines and Wire Cutters installed worldwide, including at major paper recyclers and board mills, these systems are proven to perform under demanding conditions.

Sunday, 24 May 2026, I watched the sporting event of the year that I thoroughly enjoy--the Indianapolis 500. The greatest auto race in the world has succeeded in seriously improving its performance and dramatically improving its safety record. Why can't we do the same? In Paperitalo's publication, PaperMoney, we have a department, "Risks: Fires, Fatalities and Catastrophes." We started this chronicle of such events in 2017. There has been no discernible improvement in the nine years since then.

The PM40 closed Friday, 29 May 2026, at 5093.

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The PM40 closed 29 May 2026 down 0.9% from the 30 May 2025 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Smurfit Westrock and Sonoco.

Smurfit WestRock on Wednesday announced that it will delist from the London Stock Exchange. The Dublin-based packaging firm said once the delisting takes effect, it will solely be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Hamburger Containerboard announced Thursday a €60 per metric ton price increase on all grades of recycled containerboard in European markets beginning in June.

More than 15%.

The change affects the company's projected net debt-to-equity ratio for fiscal 2025, an important indicator for investors and lenders assessing leverage and capital structure.

Developed for systems utilizing bale pulpers and refining, MaxBarrier provides a robust physical barrier that removes heavy debris and contaminants before they can reach sensitive downstream equipment such as refiners.

While the contract value remains undisclosed, installation is scheduled to take place during a major maintenance shutdown in February 2027.

DuPont announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-3 as well as a reduction in the number of authorized shares of its common stock by a corresponding ratio (the "Reverse Stock Split").

Startup of the new cooler is scheduled for the Q4 2027.