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PM40 (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
The PM40 closed Friday, 29 May 2026, at 5093.

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Huhtamaki collaborating with Hesburger on new fiber lids (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Huhtamaki and Hesburger are strengthening their long-standing partnership through the development of new fiber lids, designed in close collaboration to support performance and sustainability in everyday foodservice applications.

Iconex Marks 10 Years of Innovation in Labeling (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Established in 2016 and backed by more than 130 years of industry history, the company has focused on improving the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of labeling solutions for high-volume, operationally demanding environments.<

Spanish Ambassador to the UK visits Saica's recycled paper mill in Manchester (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Susana Alejandro, Saica's CEO welcomed Ambassador Emma Aparici to the company's Manchester site, home to the PM11 paper machine and a flagship example of circular economy manufacturing in the UK.

Metsä Group's SVP, Group R&D Katariina Kemppainen to chair a major European bioeconomy organisation (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Katariina Kemppainen, Senior Vice President, Group R&D at Metsä Group, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) on 28 May 2026.

Update: International Paper breaks ground on $225 million facility in Rankin County, Mississippi (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities across the Mid-South region. Designed to improve reliability, product quality, and cost position, the new facility supports growth in key market segments while reinforcing the company's commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation.

Stora Enso to Begin Change Negotiations Over Planned Closure of Skutskär Softwood Pulp Fiberline (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Stora Enso plans to reorganise its Skutskär production unit in Sweden in order to focus more strongly on fluff pulp and improve the site's long-term competitiveness. The company will begin change negotiations with union representatives concerning a proposal to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3, or L3, which is currently operating with negative margins.

UPM and Sappi have signed a definitive agreement on the graphic paper Joint Venture (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
UPM has signed a definitive agreement to form a graphic paper Joint Venture with Sappi, and the parties have secured financing arrangements that will provide a robust financial standing for the Joint Venture.

Metsä Group inaugurates the world's most modern tissue mill in Mariestad, Sweden (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue's commitment to the future of European hygiene and tissue sector.

Sanitex orders two baby diaper lines and one sanitary napkin line from ANDRITZ (relevance: 11.1%, date: Jun 2, 2026)
Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

Appvion Welcomes Linnea Keen as President (relevance: 11.1%, date: May 19, 2026)
Keen joined Appvion in November 2025 as Strategic Sales Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the pressure-sensitive labels and specialty papers industry.

UFP Industries Expands PalletOne's northeast Footprint Through Acquisition of John Rock, Inc. (relevance: 11.1%, date: May 19, 2026)
UFP Industries announced the acquisition of the operating assets of John Rock, Inc., a new pallet manufacturer headquartered in Coatesville, Pa., for approximately $48 million. The transaction fills a key gap in PalletOne, Inc.'s geographic reach and strengthens UFP Packaging's ability to serve national customers with a presence in the northeast region.