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UPM Specialty Papers has launched an improved version of its proprietary UPM Forte™ precoating technology that helps labelstock manufacturers and siliconizers maximize the competitiveness of their production and can also support their sustainability goals. UPM Forte is now available across a wide range of UPM glassine papers.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi's position as an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions.

Graphic Packaging International ("Graphic Packaging"), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has invested in six state-of-the-art equipment solutions at its facility in Poznań, Poland, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's premier packaging manufacturing plants for both high-end beauty packaging and high-efficiency food packaging.

Metsä Board's recent comparative life cycle assessment* compared the carbon footprint of berry trays made from three different materials: MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB, PET and recycled R-PET.

At the 82nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition (PPC Awards) on November 5, Graphic Packaging secured nine wins, demonstrating how intelligent packaging design addresses real challenges across the food, beverage, healthcare, and beauty sectors. The wins include the prestigious Richard DePaul Award, five Gold Awards, and three Excellence Awards.

Essity has selected Accenture and Microsoft to help the global hygiene and health company accelerate the use of AI agents to unlock value and drive efficiencies and growth through improved business agility.

PotlatchDeltic Corporation, as part of the global Forestry Natural Capital Project, joined 17 other forestry organizations representing stewardship of forests in 38 countries, in unveiling a major milestone in the sector's global collaboration to make nature's value visible in financial decision making.

UFP Factory Built introduces BRAWN™, a brand of structural and custom components engineered to make factory-built homes, RVs, and cargo trailers stronger, more reliable, and easier to build. Backed by UFP Industries' decades of experience in sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing expertise, BRAWN delivers performance, precision, and peace of mind.

Company's support of veteran-focused housing and training initiatives strengthens its commitment to Building a Better World™

This international recognition reinforces Lecta's commitment to a new era of responsibility for paper packaging and positions EraCup Natural among the most advanced solutions on the market.

Cascades Inc., a leader in eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to announce that it has recently been recognized by several renowned organizations for its commitment to sustainable development. These honors reflect Cascades' continued excellence in social responsibility and environmental performance.

UFP Packaging announced that its corrugated division has received the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody standard and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Chain of Custody and Corporate Policies standards. The certifications demonstrate the company's commitment to ensuring its fiber comes from sustainably managed sources and help customers meet their own sustainability and sourcing requirements.

The Trump Administration's executive orders cut across dozens of industries. This searchable tool breaks down the orders and their impact.

The measure will result in the reduction of approximately 180 positions through unfilled vacancies, voluntary agreements, and redundancies.

Weyerhaeuser Company reports it completed two timberland acquisitions valued at $459 million and advanced three divestitures of non-core properties totaling $410 million in expected proceeds. The company confirms the third divestiture will close in early 2026 and expects the total cash inflow from all sales to exceed the funds spent on the acquisitions.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper will temporarily pause newsprint production starting Monday due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the mill.

Georgia-Pacific notified employees Oct. 30 it plans to permanently shut its box plant in Mt. Olive, Illinois, by Dec. 31, according to Lauren Campen, senior manager of public affairs and communications for corrugated.

Unifor members in Ear Falls, Ont., gathered at the municipal government building to call for immediate action to reopen the Interfor Ear Falls sawmill that recently shut down production.<

Smurfit Westrock plans to permanently close a corrugated sheet and box facility in California, and 141 employees will be affected, according to a company worker adjustment and retraining notification letter the state.

Chris Stoicheff with the mill said there are no reports of injuries. It is unknown how the fire started.

Chris Stoicheff with the mill said there are no reports of injuries. It is unknown how the fire started.

Union head expects shift reduction, extended layoff of 25 workers come November.

M.Sc. (Econ.) Anssi Tammilehto has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Corporate Leadership Team of Metsä Board Corporation. He will start in the new position no later than February 2, 2026, and will report to CEO Esa Kaikkonen.

A fire broke out Monday, Oct. 20, inside a wood pellet storage dome operated by Enviva at the Port of Pascagoula, triggering emergency efforts to control the incident and protect surrounding infrastructure.