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Western Forest Products has begun loading the first batches of lumber into one of two new continuous dry kilns at its value-added division in Chemainus, Canada. The new capacity will increase output of kiln-dried products, including lumber used for glued laminated timber in mass timber applications.

Rottneros' Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Per Bjurbom as President and CEO with effect from 12 March 2026, whereby acting President and CEO Magnus Wikström will leave this position.

Roseburg Forest Products has resumed construction activities at its Dillard MDF plant in southern Oregon, a central project to the company's long-term growth strategy. The facility will feature a next-generation Siempelkamp continuous press capable of producing both MDF and HDF panels ranging from 2 mm to 28 mm in thickness. The restart follows a pause in early 2025 due to economic uncertainty.

Stora Enso Oyj announces the members of the executive management team of the new forest asset company, which is planned to be demerged from Stora Enso. The demerger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.

No one was injured in the fire, and it was contained to a smokestack.

Cascades, the leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, is proud to announce it has invested $6.9 million in its Kingsey Falls uncoated recycled boxboard manufacturing plant (Papier Kingsey Falls) to increase its equipment's production capacity and product quality.

UPM Energy is investing over EUR 20 million in the extensive modernization of the Tyrvää hydropower plant. The project will ensure the plant, located in the Pirkanmaa region, Finland, can operate safely far into the future.

No injuries were reported.

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is initiating a production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill on 31 March 2026. The production shutdown is used to adjust pulp production to match the current uncertain demand situation in the Asian markets.

Ann O'Hara, President, North America and member of the Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue career opportunities outside of Huhtamaki.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, announced that Jeffrey Stafeil has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Stafeil is currently Chief Executive Officer of RESRG Automotive and a member of its board of directors.

Metsä Group will once again employ 16-17-year-olds in summer jobs involving forest planting and yard maintenance at mill sites across Finland. These summer jobs provide young people with a safe and well-supervised opportunity to gain their first experience of working life.

The company said the special resolution approving the arrangement received support from 96.02% of shareholders voting at a special meeting, and 84.42% of votes excluding those of the purchaser and its affiliates.

Smurfit Westrock, the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging company, with operations in 40 countries across Latin America, North America, EMEA & APAC, has completed an asset purchase agreement of Cartomanabí, one of the main corrugated packaging companies in Ecuador.

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The first class of inductees to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame 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 the late Tad Bretting, who was president and CEO of C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company in Ashland, Wisconsin, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.

The PM40 closed Friday, 13 March 2026, at 5212.

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The PM40 closed 13 March 2026 down 5.9% from the 14 March 2025 level.

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

SCA will increase the prices on all Kraftliner grades in Europe by € 100 per tonne.

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced it is implementing a price increase between $60 and $70 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 7.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable paper products, 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 April 3, 2026.

As a result of the prolonged weakness in global pulp markets and the Company's persistent challenges accessing economically viable fibre, an asset write-down and impairment charge totaling $106.5 million was recognized in Q4 2025, which included a write-off of a previously recognized deferred tax asset of $52.5 million.

Swedish specialty paper producer Ahlstrom Sweden AB has ordered a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for its machine-glazed (MG) and specialty paper machine PM6 at the Billingsfors mill, with the replacement of the existing cast iron cylinder scheduled for start-up during the Q4 2026.