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Edgewell Personal Care Company announced that it has completed the sale of its feminine care business to Essity, a leading global health and hygiene company based in Sweden, for $340 million. Edgewell intends to use the net proceeds from the sale, after taxes and transaction costs, primarily to strengthen its balance sheet and pay down the balance of U.S. revolving credit facility while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of its core businesses.

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global label solutions provider, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has entered a restructuring support agreement with its major secured lenders to sail through the proceedings.

Will represent over 83% of Sonoco U.S. electricity needs.

The project is a candidate for up to $10 million in funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Minnesota Forward Fund, which provides grants and loans to businesses making "large private capital investments in new and existing industries."

SCA delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in SCA's own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA.

U.S. containerboard production decreased by 4% for the full year 2025 compared to 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. The operating rate for the sector remained stable, ending the year above 91%, the industry organization reported.

Sun Chemical Packaging and Graphics will implement a price increase across its portfolio of nitrocellulose‑containing products in Latin America, driven by sustained and significant increases in nitrocellulose costs. The adjustments take effect immediately, or as stipulated in existing customer agreements, with the level of increase varying by product type and nitrocellulose content.

Until a new Head of Business Area is appointed, President and CEO Ulf Larsson will serve as interim Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp. Kalela will leave his role on 30 January 2026 and will, together with the company, ensure a robust transition process.

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to participate in a groundbreaking city-scale packaging reuse project launching in Ottawa, Canada.

In the fourth quarter, Billerud North America delivered a 20% earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin, continuing its trend of "excellent profitability". The company's mill operating rates rose to 79% in the fourth quarter, up from 68% in the same period of 2024.

2025 Net Sales $8.6 billion, versus $8.8 billion in 2024

Soucy has been a key member of Kadant Johnson's leadership team since 2016, when he assumed responsibility for the systems engineering group.

On January 29, 2026, Magnera Corp announced the appointment of Erin Maile as Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 2, 2026. Ms. Maile will serve as the principal accounting officer of the company.

Valmet continues to lead the way towards circularity by introducing Bioneer press roll covers. The new innovative press roll covers are manufactured by applying recycled, renewable and bio-based raw materials, thereby enabling Valmet and its customers to reduce reliance on fossil resources.

The company intends to announce a new name and ticker symbol later in the first quarter of 2026.

Huhtamaki Oyj has appointed Riikka Tieaho (age 50) as Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs & Legal, and General Counsel. Riikka will be a member of the Global Executive Team, reporting to President and CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich. She will start in her role no later than June 1, 2026 and will be based in Espoo, Finland.

The agreement between Södra and the Ingka Group's investment company, Ingka Investments, regarding Södra's forest holdings in the Baltics has now been approved and finalised.

Weyerhaeuser Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 52% decrease from $294 million in the same period last year, due to extremely challenging market conditions.

Kimberly-Clark, which makes Scott toilet paper and Huggies diapers, said in June that it struck a $3.4 billion deal to sell most of its international tissue business to Brazil's Suzano, creating a joint venture in which it would hold a 49% interest. The companies said at the time Suzano would also have the option to purchase Kimberly-Clark's remaining ownership interest in the future.

Cascades Inc. announces that it has entered into an agreement with Crown Paper Group ("Crown") for the sale of its corrugated packaging plant located in Richmond, British Columbia, for a total value of $65.5 million, including the real estate assets and subject to working capital adjustments and the assumption of certain liabilities.

When we come to innovation month, I have tended to think along the lines of mechanical engineering, since that is my first love. However, these days, I think I have been selling innovation short over recent years. Innovation in our pulp and paper mills can take many forms. I will outline some of these forms this week and expand them over the rest of the month.

International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced Jan. 29 its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies: International Paper will be comprised of its current business in North America including both legacy IP and DS Smith assets, and the EMEA Packaging business will be comprised of both legacy DS Smith and IP assets in EMEA. The separation will create two leading sustainable packaging solutions companies, each with focused management teams and business models, tailored investment and capital allocation strategies, and compelling financial profiles.

Essity has secured a EUR 400m loan at favorable terms with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan has a tenor of 7 years and will support the company's research, development, and innovation initiatives across all business areas.

A long-idle paper manufacturing site in Port Huron is moving closer to redevelopment with new state support.

Key milestone in creating a global health and wellness leader; Transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026