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Embracing the theme 'Experience. Transformation,' Sun Chemical will present pioneering digital solutions designed to elevate business innovation across the industry.

UPM Raflatac is excited to announce the appointment of Brinder Gill as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Americas Region, effective August 1, 2024. Currently serving as Director of the Paper Laminates Business Unit for the same region, Gill brings extensive knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to this leadership position.

DS Smith has injected more than €50m ($54.2m) into its Portuguese facilities over the past three years, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

The objective of the operation is to ensure the efficient functioning and reliability of the equipment at the unit.

The Paper Excellence Group announced that it has appointed Luc Theriault to president of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective August 26, 2024.

WorkSafeBC has fined Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. Dawson Creek OSB Division $316,061.

Pactiv Evergreen argued this week that it should not have to repay North Carolina the full $12 million in economic incentives it received for employing workers at its now-shuttered paper mill in Canton.

The fire started in the air handling system for two paper machines. "Fire crews were chasing fire through the duct system... when a large fireball erupted from the vent on the roof of the building," the Green Bay Metro Fire Department reported. Firefighters had to cut through the roof, which was labor-intensive.

Sappi employees provide assistance to 27 charitable organizations.

DS Smith's Group Chief Executive has called for the new UK government to help make the UK a more attractive place to invest, and to align with EU regulation to support trade.

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it has sold Delta Petroleum Company, Inc. ("Delta"), a North American filling and logistics services business, to PSC Group LLC, a North American leader in product handling, site logistics, railcar repair, and sustainability services for the petrochemical, refining, and marine industries.

Canfor Corporation is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition from Arkansas Resolute El Dorado Inc., of its lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas. The transaction, previously announced on May 1, 2024, is a strategic complement to the Company's existing regional operations, including its adjacent El Dorado Laminating Plant and its nearby Urbana sawmill.

Most people have at least some idea of when they're being deceived, but I know one person who is clueless. This individual absolutely cannot tell when people twist the truth or outright lie to them. I also know people who have been snookered by various smooth talkers, when there were "tells" ahead of time - early warning signs, showing the individual was not overwhelmingly trustworthy. So I've compiled a (very) short list of these simple "tells" which help show who is more worthy of your trust than others.

By Fos, the Rat: Once again, I am interviewing Mr. Jim at the Pulp Rats' Convention. This year the convention is being held in the deep south.

Western Forest Products Inc. announced that Glen Nontell has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2024.

Sonoco Products Company reported financial results for its Q2 ended June 30, 2024. Net sales decreased 5% to $1.6 billion primarily driven by the Protective Solutions ("Protexic") divestiture, the closure of a thermoformed food packaging plant, the treatment of recycling operations as a procurement function beginning January 1, 2024 and lower selling prices; overall volumes were positive and up low single digits including the impact of acquisitions.

As a member of the Forum's Global Alliance for Women's Health, Essity assumes the role of leading partner in menstrual health and as such leads the Alliance's work to measure and close the gaps in this area.

The FSC is terminating the Trademark License Agreement (TLA) of the eight certificate holders belonging to the Vinda group through a mutually agreed termination agreement. Hence, the Vinda group can no longer be associated with FSC because it was recently acquired by the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group. FSC disassociated from the RGE group, which includes APRIL, in August 2013.

Metsä Group, which Metsä Board is part of, has today published an updated Green Finance Framework. Metsä Group's previous Green Finance Framework is from 2019. The Framework enables the continued issuance of green debt instruments in line with the latest market practices and further integrates Metsä Group's 2030 strategic sustainability targets into financing.

One of the largest timberland transactions to date in Brazil, and the largest ever in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced Ms. Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), as its new President.

Commissioning is scheduled for October 2025.

Valmet and Körber have on August 1, 2024, to further strengthen the digital solution FactoryPal. FactoryPal is a unique software developed to improve shopfloor manufacturing performance and productivity.

Canfor Corporation reported an operating loss of $250.8 million for the Q2 2024, compared to an operating loss of $85.8 million in the Q1 2024.

UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) announced Q2 2024 results including net sales of $1.9 billion, net earnings attributable to controlling interest of $126 million, and earnings per diluted share of $2.05.