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SPM has received a strategically important order from Swedish sawmill Södra Wood Långasjö for online systems and wireless vibration sensors for monitoring production-critical equipment.

In May, Stein filed the lawsuit against the mill's Illinois-based corporate owner, arguing Pactiv Evergreen violated the terms of the incentives grant and calling for the $12 million in state funds to be returned. The company shuttered the mill in May 2023 resulting in hundreds of layoffs.

Pactiv Evergreen is suing the potential purchaser of its Canton paper mill property, trying to force the sale to completion and saying the purchase agreement remains legally binding.

The agency alleged the international manufacturer of paper products fired a woman from its Inola, Oklahoma paper mill for obtaining a protective order against a male coworker.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited and fined a mill operator in Camas following an investigation into the death of a worker who was crushed by a packing machine that had no guards in place to keep people out of harm's way.

Suzano, the world's leading market pulp producer, announced new applications of its sustainable bio-based materials in China at the Suzano Bioeconomy Forum in Shanghai.

Demand for sustainable packaging continues to experience rapid growth. These co-creation projects are leading to recyclable, fibre-based breakthroughs that support packaging sustainability goals of brands and packaging converters.

Appvion launches a new environmentally friendly direct thermal product designed to create a better tomorrow.

Amcor's overall score increased from 70 to 73, placing the company in the 95th percentile of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.

The Boy Scouts of America has been a hallmark organization for instilling leadership, character and a sense of responsibility in young people for over a century. One of the most recognizable aspects of a scout's journey is the pursuit of merit badges. With over 130 merit badges available, scouts can explore a wide range of interests including the art and science of papermaking.

Made by Bagcraft, the new Power Prep bags and rolls keep to-go foods tasting their best when wrapped, frozen, reheated and held under heat before sale.

Mativ, global manufacturer of Argotec brand engineered polymer films, and Miru, a leading smart window technology developer, have announced a joint development agreement to commercialize a novel lamination interlayer for dynamic electrochromic windows ("eWindows"). This partnership will bring together technologies to simplify the manufacturing process and lower the cost of producing eWindows for glass fabricators and automakers worldwide.

MM Group announces that it has successfully achieved recertification for the ISO27001 information security standard. This certification is a testament to the company's commitment to maintaining the highest level of information security and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its clients' data.

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has unveiled the results from its most recent study on the power of print embellishments. The study was created to measure the impact of print embellishments on direct mail results and was conducted by a leading national car wash company with multiple locations throughout the midwestern United States.

Austrian Lenzing Group invests in Swedish fiber company TreeToTextile to accelerate development of a new renewable and resource efficient cellulose fiber for textile and nonwoven applications.

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders across the packaging value chain navigate the complexities of packaging design and recyclability.

Company representatives worked in collaboration with community officials to identify four charitable organizations that provide direct aid to hurricane victims in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Pregis® expands its EasyPack® on-demand paper systems portfolio with three curbside-recyclable solutions that will be featured at Pack Expo 2024. These additions strengthen the comprehensive Pregis paper systems portfolio, which supports a wide range of in-the-box applications such as block and brace, cushioning, void fill, and wrapping.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of recently-laid off employees at Willamette Falls Paper Company -- which was once the largest employer in the city of West Linn -- alleges that the company failed to give the employees due notice that they were losing their jobs.

The arbitration relates to Metsä Fibre's bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland, which started operations in September 2023.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Amcor plc announced that Graham Chipchase has been nominated as a non-executive director for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Jordi Aguiló assumes the presidency of ASPAPEL (Spanish Association of Pulp, Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers) for the next two years.

Antti Eskola has been appointed Sawmill Manager at Metsä Fibre's Renko sawmill as of 1 November 2024. Previously, Eskola has been responsible for the procurement and contract management of Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill project, has been involved in several strategic procurement projects, and held different procurement positions in Metsä Group.

The €17.6m ($19.7m) upgrade is part of a broader €33.9m investment plan aimed at enhancing production capacity, energy efficiency, and innovation in the Greek packaging market.