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Greenville Distribution is the first Atlantic distribution-only facility to obtain a TRUE Zero Waste certification, with a waste diversion rate of 93.9% over the last 12 months.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, proudly announces its achievement of Platinum status in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment. This distinction places Monadnock among the top 1% of over 90,000 companies assessed globally - underscoring its legacy of sustainability and leadership in responsible craftsmanship.

UPM Raflatac is excited to announce the launch of its new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, color and esthetics of a wide portfolio of high-quality label materials.

Mondi's award-winning products include a paper bag without free film, TopLockBox, Eco-Cage and Bumperpac - serving customers in the eCommerce, industrial and consumer industries.

Södra's strong financial position leads to credit rating upgrade Nordic Credit Rating has now assigned Södra a credit rating of BBB+.

UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, reports that all manufacturing of their Direct Thermal laminate products in North America will no longer rely on Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) direct thermal developers.

Smurfit Westrock has produced a 100% paper-based alternative to the polyethylene stretch wrap which is commonly used to stabilise pallet loads in transportation.

Chasm Advanced Materials, Inc. (CHASM) and Mativ Holdings (Mativ), manufacturer of Argotec interlayer films for high-performance glazing, have announced an exclusive licensing agreement. CHASM's AgeNT® Silver Nanowire (AgNW) and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) hybrid performance film technology will be licensed to Mativ for transparent heating solutions in advanced glass and window applications across architectural, military, and transportation segments.

Mercer International Inc. and Danish tech company Dralle announced the successful certification of their joint project tScale. The innovative AI-based measurement portal has received the renowned seal of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany's national quality mark for precision measurements.

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions), a leading manufacturer of engineered wood building products, are pleased to announce the expansion of their distribution partnership.

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce a new partnership with Highlands to boost the sales of UPM Raflatac Office Products in the United Kingdom. Highlands will support the growth ambitions for UPM Raflatac's sticky notes business under the brands inFO Notes and UPM Notes.

Antalis, a paper and industrial packaging company, has reengineered a customer's shipping cartons, achieving a significant reduction in both packaging materials used and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): Australia Index (DJSI Australia), recognized for its commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability performance. Amcor ranked within the top 12% of the packaging and containers industry, reaffirming its leadership position in the sector.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

The European Commission had been scrutinizing the proposed merger due to concerns that it might reduce competition in the market.

Tyler joined Twin Rivers Paper in April 2022 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief Financial Officer in August 2022, leading the company's finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. In April 2023, he was named President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

The new plant is anticipated to generate approximately 125 jobs when operating at full capacity, offering positions from production line workers to management.

The upgrades included a new rooftop cyclone, a new corrugator and a state-of-the-art specialty gluer. This new equipment gives the plant improved efficiency, the ability to run digital print, and the capability to handle harder-to-run business.

Under the terms of the APA, Domtar (formerly Paper Excellence) will return the lands to Tla'amin for its use. Tla'amin will assume responsibility for carrying costs such as maintenance, taxes and insurance upon taking ownership.

It was the largest known blastomycosis outbreak in the United States.

Putnam County Fire Rescue responded to a Georgia-Pacific because of a fire Dec. 31.

Amcor completed the sale of its 50% interest in Bericap North America (BCNA) for $122 million on December 27, with the proceeds used to reduce debt.

The investment totaled close to $34 million and funded new equipment to modernize the plant's operations.

The Paper Packaging Company, founded by Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur Chidi Oguegbu, will extend its eco-conscious operations to the United States in early March. The expansion coincides with the organization's tenth anniversary, underscoring a record of providing paper-based packaging alternatives to reduce single-use plastics.

At about 6:30 a.m., Thursday, a worker at the packaging plant called 911 to report a fire inside the facility. An alarm inside Huhtamaki tripped less than a minute later, according to firefighters.