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EcoVadis has recognised UPM with a platinum score based on the company's sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labour and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement.

The Lenzing Group has again been awarded platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating. Covering the most important areas of corporate social responsibility--environment, fair working conditions, human rights, as well as ethics and sustainable procurement--it is the third time it has won the distinction from among 100,000 companies. This puts Lenzing among the top 1 percent of companies being reviewed.

Under the agreement, LP to continue to manufacture and sell LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier.

Paper recycling rate was nearly 68%. Cardboard recycling rate was more than 93%.

The hard work by all of our employees at SNA not only exceeded our expectations for safety and prosperity, but also resulted in one of our company's most successful years.

Designation ranks LP among America's top companies, highlighting its efforts to foster a safe, inclusive work environment where every team member can grow, thrive and belong.

Sappi North America's forest management programs in both Maine and the Upper Midwest offer a wide range of services to landowners to help them manage their forests sustainably.

CENIBRA is a 50-year-old pulp and paper company in Minas Gerias, Brazil, that maintains exceptionally high standards, and goes beyond what most other pulp and paper companies do. Ronaldo Ribiero, Head of the Department of Information and Technology, shares with us his insider's experience today.

Johan joins the company from Oatly where he served as the company´s Chief Supply Chain Officer.

The Paper Excellence Group (Paper Excellence) announced its updated organizational structure for its business units following the recent acquisitions of Resolute Forest Products in March 2023 and Domtar in November 2021.

The Euro 33.9 million investment is focused on equipment upgrades including purchasing state-of-the art machinery for innovative packaging to support ongoing plastic replacement and boost productivity in the East European market.

After a long process to identify potential buyers, Ahlstrom has received a binding offer from Accursia Capital to acquire the Stenay plant. The potential acquisition is subject to consultation with employee representatives.

WestRock Co. will close one of its St. Louis facilities, laying off 54 workers in September, according to a notice filed with the state.

UPM Communication Papers plans to continue the temporary layoffs in Finland. The possible temporary layoffs could take place in several periods and would last a maximum of 90 days.

It was reported 100 workers are getting a 3 percent raise and a $3,800 bonus in their new three-year contract.

Officials said on Saturday, July 22, only six small areas remain smoldering at the Nippon Dynawave site in Longview.

The curtailment is currently scheduled to become effective July 29, 2023, until August 28, 2023.

Facilities affected include a paper mill in South Glens Falls, a warehouse and distribution center in Saratoga Springs, and a converting facility in Greenwich.

The Prince George mill was temporarily curtailed last week, due to the strike by port workers.

Cenveo did not give a reason for why it closed the plant, though the company has been restructuring after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.

Workers walked out and production at the paper mill ceased due to the Teamsters Local No. 346 strike.

Fire crews are on the scene of a large commercial fire that began Tuesday night, July 18, at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, officials say.

Construction is expected to begin in the next 18 months, once the sale closes.

Huhtamaki is making a significant investment in its Paris, Texas facility in the U.S. The investment consists of an expansion of its manufacturing capacity as well as a consolidation of an external warehouse. The investment into production assets is approximately $30 million, and the warehouse and manufacturing facility will be leased.

The hygiene and health company Essity has completed the divestment of its operations in Russia for a purchase price of approximately SEK 1.2bn on a cash and debt-free basis. Essity has thus exited Russia.