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The PM40 closed 13 August 2021 up 40.3% from the 14 August 2020 level.

HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit company, Pratt Industries, America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company, and food rescue organization Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA), have teamed up to provide 8,000 meals per week to those facing food insecurity in Atlanta.

Minnesota Power is seeking millions from Verso Corp., the previous owner of the Duluth paper mill, and warns that other ratepayers could be on the hook if state regulators don't step in to sort things out.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing a diverse offering of responsible packaging solutions, announced the launch of a proprietary healthcare lidding technology that will be utilized for combination products - those consisting of two or more regulated components (device, drug or biologic).

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a leading global provider of marketing and business communications services, announced the launch of an omnichannel offering designed to meet the education industry's need for elevated communications agility that maximizes the value of each step in the student journey.

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was named to Seramount's (formerly Working Mother Media) fifth annual Inclusion Index for the second consecutive year. The Inclusion Index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

Indiana students heading to college can get free, recyclable moving boxes, thanks to a "Pack to School" campaign announced by DS Smith, a leading paper and corrugated packaging supplier, and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS).

In the initial summons and complaint filed in May, the court case states Sanilac County resident Kimberly Cory's employment was terminated by the company in an alleged restructuring that lowered the median age of employees by eight years, from 51 to 43.

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced that it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and an 8.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

Sonoco announced it will raise the price for all paperboard tubes and cores by a minimum of 8 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after September 10, 2021.

Menasha Corporation has released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, an annual publication highlighting the company's environmental, social and governance performance during calendar year 2020 and the first half of 2021.

Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture between Cascades Inc. and Sonoco Products Company, announced its Birmingham facility has been certified SQF (Safe Quality Food), a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarked certification standard.

Sonoco announced it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning September 7, 2021.

Graphic Packaging International is a four-time winner for its innovative fiber-based solutions in the Institute of Packaging Professionals' AmeriStar Awards 2021.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, announced that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report and launched a new ESG website that is interactive and designed for real-time dissemination of information. In the most recent report, Graphic Packaging outlines the many initiatives underway at the Company to further drive sustainability across operations and innovation in product development with the end consumer in mind.

Huhtamaki and Syntegon, the German processing and packaging technology provider, announce an innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Push Tab paper, the first paper-based tablet packaging, is made from renewable FSC-certified paper and is designed to meet the stringent safety requirements of regulated pharmaceutical packaging.

Last year, the e-commerce industry grew nearly three times more than in 2019 -- and this record-breaking order volume remains strong in 2021. Since March 2020, fulfillment centers have continued to work past capacity, as consumers increase their expectations surrounding lightning-fast and damage-free home deliveries.

Novolex released its third annual sustainability report, building on disclosures in prior editions and including many new topics reflecting Novolex's values and commitments as well as stakeholder interests.

Huggies and Walgreens are also joining forces with The Everymom to host the first-ever #HuggiesStrollerSelfie Challenge - a virtual, self-led stroller run/walk (or even drive!) to a Walgreens store.

Georgia-Pacific is expanding its manufacturing footprint for curbside recyclable paper padded mailers to support growing demand for more sustainable shipping envelopes. The new locations in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, and McDonough, Georgia, will expand availability of the mailers in the Northeast and Southeast to customers including Amazon. GP is also adding a third production line at its first mailer manufacturing site that opened in the Phoenix area in 2020.

Sonoco released its 2020-21 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the Company's new 2030 commitments to reduce energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and wastes along with ongoing efforts to achieve greater packaging sustainability and recycling.

ABB has won a first order for its recently-launched Sheet Break Performance as part of a major digital transformation project at PT. Riau Andalan Kertas mill (RAK) in Indonesia, part of Asia Pacific Resources International Limited.

At the end of the Annual General Meeting deciding on the discharge for the 2021 business year (scheduled for April 12, 2022), Wolfgang Leitner will end his functions on the Andritz AG Executive Board - after 34 years of successful work there, thereof 27 years as President and CEO.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Pratt Paper, a part of sustainable packaging company Pratt Industries, is planning to invest $400 million in a paper mill in Henderson, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday -- resulting in 320 high-paying full-time jobs.