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The expansion works at the industrial complex located in the state of Durango include a new impregnation center and a melanin line, which will supply value-added products to the subsidiary's eight plants in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

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 Erling Sven Lorentzen, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

The PM40 closed Friday, 13 December 2024, at 5888.

Get the latest PM40 updates by listening to the weekly Nips show and the PM40 Daily Show on Pulp & Paper Radio International.

The PM40 closed 13 December 2024 up 12% from the 15 December 2023 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Universal Forest Products and Graphic Packaging.

Mikael Mäkinen, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Jaakko Eskola, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, have informed Valmet's Nomination Board that they will not be available in the election of the Board of Directors in the next Annual General Meeting.

The delivery will take place during the mill's annual shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025.

As 11 civil society organizations, we call on decision-makers within the U.S. and Canadian governments to fully investigate this development and its implications to the forest industry writ large; we urge the European Commission to reject the proposed concentration of the two companies; we urge the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to revoke Domtar's FSC certifications and we urge Domtar's current purchasers not to renew contracts with the company.

Trex Company, the world's leading manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and residential railing, has joined forces with Weyerhaeuser, a global leader in sustainable forestry and one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America, to significantly expand Trex's presence across the Southwest region.

Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10, that a malfunction at the mill resulted in a release of spent black liquor which caused precipitation of brown or tan colored snow.

Suzano has unlocked roughly R$76 million in new opportunities while aligning sustainability with profitability.

Two of the country's largest pulp and paper unions, Unifor and the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), have selected Kruger, Inc. in Kamloops, B.C. as the target to establish pattern bargaining across the forestry sector in Western Canada.

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus said he wants the committee to hear from Wijaya as well as Canadian government officials who said there was no connection between Asia Pulp and Paper and Paper Excellence, which was recently rebranded as Domtar.

SBTi approval reaffirms Lecta's commitment to decarbonization and climate change mitigation.

Visy partnered with two solar energy companies on the initiative, which aligns with Visy's ongoing commitment to sustainability.

DS Smith's Reading, PA recycling infrastructure supports a circular system in the U.S., as American Forest & Paper Association trends point to increasing recycling rates over past years.

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has resolved to establish two new share-based incentive plans for the key employees of the Group and its subsidiaries. Stora Enso's goal is to offer remuneration that motivates, encourages, attracts, and retains top-tier employees. The Group carefully aligns remuneration elements with its strategy and long-term financial interests.

Metsä Group introduces voluntary nature compensation measures in its environmental deviations. Part of regenerative forestry, nature compensation overcompensates the harm to nature resulting from any legal violations.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Approximately 1,600 employees were included in the scope of the change negotiations. As a result of the negotiations, a reduction of a maximum of 88 positions will take place.

Twelve units and 60 firefighters were able to bring the fire under control just after 8 p.m., said the FDNY. EMS units were also on scene.

Officials say no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Magnera is formed from the spinoff and merger of Berry's HHNF Business with Glatfelter.

The number of positions affected is 154.

The investment will enhance operations at the company's sites in Füzesabony, Nagykáta, and Győr, with completion expected by April 2026.