Major Announcements

Sale by Tiger and partner Can-Am Machinery features pulping, drying, baling and other assets from a fiber-processing and pulp-production plant in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Kasperkovitz will assume this role in addition to his current function as Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Dr. Kocurek founded the Paper Science program at UWSP in 1970 and played a defining role in establishing the strong academic and industry-connected foundation that continues to distinguish the program today. His leadership, commitment to students, and dedication to advancing paper science education helped shape generations of professionals who have gone on to serve and lead across the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries.

Irving Forest Products will modernize and expand its Ashland sawmill in Nashville Plantation, doubling annual lumber production capacity from 130 million to 250 million board feet and increasing employment from the equivalent of 140 full-time positions to approximately 220.

Kasie Malcolm and Allen Hornberger died after a Jan. 27 gas leak at the Woodland Pulp mill.

According to the coroner's office, eight victims died from alkaline chemical burns. One victim, 48-year-old Robert Wilson of Clatskanie, Ore., died from alkaline chemical burns and blunt force injuries. Another victim, 38-year-old Braydon Finkas of Cathlamet, Wash., died from alkaline chemical burns and asphyxia due to aspiration of a foreign object.

Modern paper recycling facilities are under increasing pressure to improve process stability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize fiber recovery while handling growing production volumes. For mills processing recycled fiber, bale handling before pulping can have a major impact on downstream efficiency.

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.

The investments will improve long-term efficiency, lower costs and increase capacity at the company's Eastover, South Carolina mill, only strengthening its position as one of the most competitive paper mills in the world.

Irving's family said in a statement that he died Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by his immediate family in Moncton, N.B. He is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren.

The Ontario warehouse fire and what it reveals about the response gap in high-fuel-load facilities.

Cross Wrap provides automated solutions that simplify bale handling and wire removal, ensuring smooth, safe, and reliable stock preparation. With over 100 Dewiring Machines and Wire Cutters installed worldwide, including at major paper recyclers and board mills, these systems are proven to perform under demanding conditions.

Modern paper recycling facilities are under increasing pressure to improve process stability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize fiber recovery while handling growing production volumes. For mills processing recycled fiber, bale handling before pulping can have a major impact on downstream efficiency.

The Ontario warehouse fire and what it reveals about the response gap in high-fuel-load facilities.

Cross Wrap provides automated solutions that simplify bale handling and wire removal, ensuring smooth, safe, and reliable stock preparation. With over 100 Dewiring Machines and Wire Cutters installed worldwide, including at major paper recyclers and board mills, these systems are proven to perform under demanding conditions.

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.

Sonoco Products Company reported that Chief Accounting Officer Aditya Gandhi has notified the company of his intention to resign, effective May 29, 2026.

Södra is taking the next step in its innovation journey with the launch of Södra blue S - a new type of paper pulp that combines softwood fibres with oat hulls from Swedish grain processing. The initiative is a concrete example of how Södra explores new solutions while using resources more efficiently to create value and contribute to a more circular future.

Kodiak Driver will haul timber from forest sites in Alberta, Canada later this year.

Five-year agreement establishes Avondale Global Gateway as a key Gulf Coast terminal for Suzano's growing North American operations.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors ("Board") has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer ("OFC") following the resignation of President and CEO Scott M. Sutton, effective immediately.

State-of-the-art packaging facility strengthens Mondi's manufacturing footprint in the United States.

Avery Dennison Corporation, a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, has announced a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a global leader in Physical AI for supply chains. This strategic investment deepens the long-standing partnership dedicated to creating a more intelligent, transparent and connected world.

Unifor is calling for urgent, coordinated action from all levels of government following Interfor's announcement that it is indefinitely curtailing operations at its Nairn Centre sawmill.

An online auction will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 for High End Stock Prep, Pulping, and Finishing Equipment from the former Georgia-Pacific Specialty Pulp Mill in Perry, Florida.