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The PM40 closed 27 November 2020 up 6.5% from the 29 November 2019 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Avery Dennison and Clearwater Paper.

Officials say Graphic Packaging had begun to install equipment before the permit was approved, which is a violation of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.

Leading producer of pulp and paper, Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) Group, has reinforced its commitments to achieve sustainable business growth as well as to bolster the government's endeavors to achieve the SDGs' targets.

The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause uncertainty in Valmet's operating environment. This has impacted especially the workload in the services business which is done close to customers.

With the pandemic upending holiday trends, DS Smith released a new survey today that shows retailers and supply chains need to be prepared for a rush of online shopping and high consumer demand for effective packaging.

Canada's federal government tabled a bill that will put Canada on the path to meet net-zero emission targets by 2050. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) supports this move to chart a course for clean growth and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced that it has published its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is the first global paper manufacturer to introduce an innovative logistics solution for its large reels, which provides benefits throughout the supply chain.

From FSC certification of our Quilted Northern Ultra Soft and Strong bath tissue to the management of 75,000 acres of certified forestland and our cutting edge forest mapping, we are excited to be recognized by both SCS Global Services and FSC-US this year for our long-term efforts to manage natural resources.

To support the clean water mission, NOVA Chemicals is donating film resins to Pregis for the production of its Inspyrebrand line of colorful hybrid-cushioning protective packaging. A portion of the proceeds from Inspyre packaging sales are donated to the Uzima Clean Water Mission.

World-renowned paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta - a ground-breaking new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging.

The 50-50 joint-venture includes an existing sawmill, shavings business, log chipper, and trucking operations in Jasper, Ala. The collaboration will be known as Jasper Forest Products LLC.

Clyde Industries received an order from Sun Paper to supply boiler cleaning equipment for their new pulp mill in Beihai, China.

Kadant Inc. announced a new website experience highlighting its brands with the introduction of four new websites. The new portfolio of websites was designed with the user experience in mind to allow visitors to explore, learn, and find solutions to industrial processing challenges.

Mr. Jukka Tiitinen (M.Sc., Engineering) has been appointed Area President of Valmet's North America Area as of April 1, 2021.

Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., successfully started up two approach flow systems at Shanying International for its PM22 and PM23. Both systems have enabled excellent stock quality and are expected to reduce energy consumption compared to conventional systems.

Valmet has progressed well with its Sustainability360º agenda emphasizing continuous improvement of even more sustainable business practices.

The U.S. Commerce Department has decided to lower the 20.2 percent duties it has been applying to most Canadian softwood exports to 8.9 percent as part of its annual review of the rates.

At Georgia-Pacific's Palatka, Florida, consumer products mill, water is crucial to everything from energy production to the precise paper stock recipes that eventually become the paper products people use every day. But the idea is to borrow - rather than consume - that water, returning the majority back to the natural environment in a safe manner.

The price will increase US$20/metric tonne effective with shipments on or after January 1, 2021 and a second US$20/metric tonne increase will be implemented with shipments on or after February 1, 2021.

E-Commerce mailer bags made from BillerudKorsnäs' Xpression E-com paper have 50 percent lower fossil emissions than virgin plastic mailer bags and using this leads to the removal of biogenic carbon from the atmosphere. This is proven by a new independent study that compares the environmental impact of different types of e-commerce packaging.

DS Smith has engaged with the Romanian association "Viitor Plus - Asociația pentru dezvoltare durabilă" to donate 1,500 boxes made of recycled cardboard. The boxes are used for shipment of planting kits for the local 'Adopt a tree' initiative. As part of the this initiative tree-planting kits are distributed and delivered at the doorstep of each donor.

Wooden buildings are on the rise in the US and Stora Enso is entering the market with its cross laminated timber (CLT) product complying with the International Building Code® (IBS) that is necessary for the US American market as of 2021.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced the introduction of FlexArmor ™, a new barrier technology engineered for oil and grease resistance in food service, quick service restaurant, fast food and casual dining papers, without the use of fluorocarbons.