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The company expects the $80.5 million project to create up to 515 jobs.

Driven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 tonnes.

Canfor Corporation announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has entered into an agreement to purchase AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and certain minority shareholders for a purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), including working capital of approximately $39 million.

UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.

The cause of the fire has not been released, and no injuries have been reported.

Hood Container expects to significantly increase its manufacturing capacity and raw materials purchases as a result of the upgrade.

A fatal crash involving a BMW and a log truck happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the entrance of the International Paper Mill in Port Wentworth.

This closure in California is the latest in a series that International Paper has undertaken over the last year as part of its streamlining efforts. Since October 2024, the company's announced consolidations have impacted roughly 2,500 employees across the United States, inclusive of the Buena Park additions.

Edson Fire Department crews arrived promptly and worked in close coordination with the ERT to bring the fire under control.

Cascades, the leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, is proud to announce it has recently invested $3,560,000 to upgrade a strategic converting line at its Kingsey Falls tissue plant.

Design and engineering work has reportedly started, and Georgia-Pacific says that the project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027.

Deputy Fire Chief Andy Nimmo said that the response was due to a machine fire in the facility. Employees were evacuated from the building while crews put out the fire.

In an open letter, Ross County business and government leaders said the sudden shift from closing at the end of the year to shutting down on Aug. 10 not only disrupted the future planning of families and businesses, but also damaged the trust between H.I.G. Capital and the community.

Nova Scotia's minister of natural resources says it's 'not the outcome we had hoped for'

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, is pleased to announce a $30 million capital investment to expand its production capacity in the growing adhesives and sealants (A&S) market. This strategic initiative will add 100 million additional units of annual capacity, ensuring Sonoco continues to meet increasing market demands while enhancing supply security.

Firefighters were on-scene for four hours. One was taken to the hospital as a precaution due to a medical condition.

For over fifty years, I have said "Energy is Politics." It looks like we now need to say, "Market Pulp is Politics." The tariff machinations promulgated by President Trump, by and large, seem to be beneficial to the United States. However, if your primary input is market pulp from Brazil, you currently have only a brief(?) reprieve.

The PM40 closed Friday, 1 August 2025, at 5119.


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The PM40 closed 1 August 2025 down 8% from the 2 August 2024 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Mativ and Sonoco.

Andritz has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines.

The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.

The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

ISO 9001 certification offers a wide range of benefits for both the company and its customers.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., the global leader in cellulose specialty products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, to jointly explore the development of a small-scale commercial cellulosic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility co-located at RYAM's Jesup, Georgia site.