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The Supervisory Board of Metsä Group's parent company, Metsäliitto Cooperative, elected Nina Pärssinen as a new member of the cooperative's Board of Directors.

I hate boneyards. These piles of junk provide a false sense of security, causing clueless managers to think there is something there that can get them out of a maintenance jam. I haven't kept track, but my perception is that boneyards in my past caused far more problems than they cured.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of U.S. Senators Rob Portman's (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow's (D-MI) and Representatives David Joyce's (R-OH) and Dean Phillips' (D-MN) introduced legislation, the RECYCLE Act. U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Todd Young (R-IN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) are original cosponsors of this legislation.

This new pouch, designed to be recycled, will be piloted with Uncle Ben's® Ready to Heat Wholegrain rice, and will be available in Tesco stores from mid-April.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company announced Care Kits by RRD to help healthcare companies adapt to industry changes and demonstrate their commitment to member and patient wellness.

Sonoco announced it is implementing a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning April 26, 2021.

A fire that cost the lives of two contractors during maintenance at Canton's Evergreen Packaging paper mill ended in hefty fines for two contractors. No citations were issued to Evergreen Packaging.

Program to develop future finance leaders for company by building first-hand mill experience.

UPM Timber has completed the employee consultation process started in early February on its plans to improve profitability and strengthen competitiveness. Based on the negotiations, the number of positions at UPM Timber will decrease by 43.

The Brazilian wood-based materials producer Guararapes Paineis, S/A. placed an order for an MDF plant with Siempelkamp.

Valmet will supply Valmet IQ Quality Control System and Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill, JSC, in Novodvinsk, Russia.