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The United Steelworkers (USW) are proud to welcome 147 new members following a strong organizing victory at Weyerhaeuser in Kenora, Ont.

Officials with Green Bay Packaging said the crane collapsed overnight on Wednesday, April 15, during a bout of severe storms.

Kruger Energy has begun construction of the Saint-Paul-de-Montminy (SPDM) Wind Farm, a 196-MW project scheduled for commissioning in December 2027. Located within the municipalities of Saint-Paul-de-Montminy, Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire and Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton, the project represents an investment of more than $580 million.

Lecta has commissioned a new metallizing line, named Leitzaran, at its mill in Leitza, Spain, which increases metallizing capacity and enables production of high-performance barrier papers for a range of packaging applications.

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG), one of the world's largest timberland investment managers, announced that it has completed the first close of US$ 370 million in commitments to its newest core Latin America strategy.

For the sixth year, Avery Dennison® Graphics Solutions sponsored the Design-a-Bus-Wrap student art contest organized by Laketran, the public transit agency in Lake County, Ohio. The contest was open to the county's middle and high school students. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, students were encouraged to design a bus wrap showcasing America 250.

West Fraser Timber Co. says it expects to record a US$73-million non-cash charge related to export duty expenses in its first quarter results, to be released later this month.

Stora Enso must pay back wages to 186 employees at its Oulu mill following strikes in the spring of 2024, according to a district court ruling reported by Yle.

Solenis has begun construction on a new 60,000-tonne-per-year production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, representing an investment of RMB 250 million ($35 million).

Rengo Co. has acquired an additional 29% of the issued shares of Murase Danboru Ltd., increasing its total ownership interest to 49%. The transaction builds on Rengo's initial investment in the corrugated packaging manufacturer in 2024, which had already led to collaboration in containerboard supply and contract manufacturing.

UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller announced that they introduce customizable, fiber-based solution for flexible food packaging.

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.

IP expanding capabilities to serve the growing West Coast region.

The stumbling blocks when one is discussing environmental issues is that the impacts are at the macro level while the causes are often at the microscopic or submicroscopic levels. The probability and statistics applications to take those microscopic and submicroscopic findings to a solid cause and effect solution are not trivial, either.

The packaging industry is facing increasing expectations related to recyclability, material efficiency and reduced reliance on fossil‑based materials, alongside brand owner climate commitments and evolving regulation.

Ahlstrom 226™ filter paper was selected as the substrate material for the dried urine strip design.

Joint venture with Indocement strengthens Mondi's paper bags footprint in a structurally growing Southeast Asian market.

In response to the growing demand for recyclable packaging, this food-safe, fibre-based solution supports the packaging industry's transition toward upcoming recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is dismissing rumors that its Wallula containerboard mill will close in the coming weeks, according to company officials.

Södra has now completed the initial inventory after storm Dave and a first compilation shows that approximately 1 million m³fub of forest has been damaged on member land in Götaland. Västra Götaland County and parts of Jönköping County are the hardest hit areas.

The transaction remains on track to close in the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other remaining customary closing conditions.

Incident command confirmed two separate fires at the location.

New barrier technology delivers oil and grease resistance for quick-service, takeout, and bakery packaging, without the need for plastic or poly coated containers.