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Essity is expanding its production of athletics tape by investing in a new production line for Leukotape K. The investment enables a significant increase in production capacity to meet the growing global demand.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group's commitment to support customers in their transition to sustainable solutions.

Metsä Board is advancing with its significant investment to modernise the Simpele folding boxboard mill, focused on further enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and products.

Lecta has announced the spin-off of its self-adhesives business unit from Torraspapel S.A.U. This spin-off will be effective as of January 1, 2025.

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the appointment of Leslie Davis to Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately.

Industry veteran steps into Chief Client Strategy and Integration Officer role, reinforcing the marketing experience company's client-centric focus.

KCL is pleased to announce the acquisition of advanced biocomposite manufacturing equipment from UPM, which announced in August that it is withdrawing from the production of biocomposite products. This strategic purchase will enable KCL to commence the production of innovative biocomposite materials, enhancing our service business and supporting our commitment to sustainability.

When I wrote this column last month, we were on the cusp of the US presidential election. The outcome was not known, and everyone was holding their breath. Now we know the answer and we think we know some of the outcomes this answer may bring us, but as usual, nothing is certain.

The PM40 closed Friday, 29 November 2024, at 6030.

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 29 November 2024 up 15.7% from the 1 December 2023 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Mercer International and PCA.

The Notes were offered in a private placement and there was no public offering of the Notes.

Canada will keep tabs on promises made by Paper Excellence, Natural Resources minister says.

Michael Robinson, 41, pleaded guilty to the charge before his jury trial. According to court records, he told his family member, who works at Pratt Industries, that he would bring an AK-47 there, shoot up the place and "come bang on the ... door and beat her ..."

The German Federal Cartel office has started an inspection on Metsä Tissue, a subsidiary of Metsä Group, related to hygiene papers.

The Smurfit Westrock paper mill in Longview, Washington, 'likely contributed' to the pungent stench that wafted through southwest Washington and northwest Oregon in September, the Washington State Department of Ecology determined.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that an agreement has been extended between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) and Kruger's Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited.

Spinnova has pressed pause on the production plant currently being developed in partnership with Suzano. The Finnish textile fiber firm reported a delay in "reaching the targeted process metrics" (see: cost) needed to enter the next phase of building.

As part of its efforts to achieve its climate goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases by 2040, Södra's first electric truck is on the road. Part of a pilot project, the truck will be entirely dedicated to transporting fossil-free deliveries of pulp from Värö to port terminals in Gothenburg and Varberg.

Huhtamäki Oyj is thrilled to announce that Huhtamaki won two prestigious awards at the IFCA STAR 2024 in India for our Pressure-Sensitive Label solutions with "Security Feature" and "Metallic and Sensory Appeal."

Smurfit Westrock is proud to announce the launch of its latest pioneering innovation, the EasySplit Bag-in-Box® design which was specifically developed to meet the upcoming requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has launched a new solution to enhance and simplify the recycling process for packaging materials customers receive as part of Metsä Board product deliveries.

The grants, distributed through the Rayonier Community Fund, will support a wide range of vital programs including educational, environmental, cultural, civic, and health and human services initiatives.

This shift is part of the company's strategic Lean Supply Chain programme aiming for efficient and lean value proposition to local markets.

Damaged deliveries dampen spirits ahead of busy holiday shopping season.