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Tetra Pak announces the launch of the Tetra Pak® Industrial Protein Mixer, a groundbreaking new product designed to reduce product loss in liquid protein mixing.

Georgia-Pacific is relaunching its ARIA® brand of bath tissue as a three-ply premium product made from 100% recycled fiber and wrapped in recyclable paper packaging.

Smurfit Kappa, Europe's largest paper packaging producer has invested over €30 million across two projects in Spain to further reduce CO2 emissions.

While the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports efforts to improve recycling, the legislation lacked provisions to ensure it would not negatively impact highly recycled materials like paper and paper-based packaging.

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has once again, achieved the highest Platinum level in EcoVadis' sustainability assessment with a record score. The company has achieved the highest level rating every year since 2017.

On Tuesday, June 5, KBX Logistics/Georgia-Pacific surprised the Paper Transport (PTI) team with the prestigious 2023 CPG Dedicated Carrier of the Year award. Receiving the award for the 10th time in company history reflects the consistent capacity and superior service of PTI.

Valmet has secured a contract to provide a 50 MW pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi AB, which will be located at Mölndal Energi's Riskulla site in Mölndal, Sweden. The plant, set to start operations in late 2026, will enhance the renewable energy capacity in the region​​.

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, announced it has acquired Aqua ChemPacs, LLC, on June 10, 2024.

Runtech delivers a ropeless tail threading systems to Munksjo Caieiras Ltda, Brazil. The delivery includes Runshooter technology with detailed engineering and startup support. With the upgrade Caieiras targets more fluent and faster tail threading and improved operator safety.

Sappi say the company's most recent three-year contract offer included wage increases, retirement plan improvements and a signing bonus but said a majority of the 150 union workers represented by the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers Union turned down the company's offer and have voted to authorize a potential strike.

Starkraft, a business unit of Heinzel Pöls, part of the Heinzel Group, announces the successful launch of its PM6 at the Steyrermühl paper mill in Austria, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards enhanced productivity and global expansion. With this strategic investment, Starkraft elevates its production capacity to a total of 350,000 tons of kraft paper per year.

Analysts from Jefferies are predicting a potential cash offer for IP in the range of $54-57 per share, a figure that aligns with previous investor expectations. However, IP's board may value the company significantly higher.

Mercer is spearheading the advancement of wood technology to redefine the North American construction landscape and is being recognized for its leadership and commitment to educating customers on the value of sustainably managed forests and promoting SFI certification in the supply chain.

Partnership to feature award-winning innovations, including Tork PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel System and Tork Vision Cleaning, helping arena reduce waste and increase efficiency.

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced that it has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a winner of the Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award by The Tennessean, the state's largest newspaper and a member of the USA Today Network.

Aligned with its ESG strategy, the report presents last year's progress on implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

This price action is necessary to offset increased input costs, the company insists.

Accelerates alternative fiber strategies with new ambition to be 100% Natural Forest Free across product portfolio beyond 2030.

Anu Pires joins Valmet from Paulig Group, where she has worked as SVP, Human Resources since 2018.

Mika Kekki assumes interim role leading UPM Communication Papers business area as of 1 August 2024.

Bill Garvey, Athens Paper Company in Nashville, Tennessee, was named by the Printing Industry Association of the South, Inc. (PIAS) as their 2024 Person of the Year. This honor was bestowed at a banquet held on June 4, 2024 during the PIAS Annual Convention at the Hilton SanDestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.

Kemira upgrades its outlook for 2024, particularly for operative EBITDA. Kemira's end-markets have continued to recover, and Kemira's strong performance in both segments has continued.

SMC Packaging Group operates across multiple locations in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Sustana, an innovator of clean materials and the industry-leading producer of sustainable, recycled fiber-based products and services, announced the appointment of Nathan Jeppson as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Fabian de Armas. Mr. Jeppson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience driving growth and innovation at premier manufacturing, industrials, and materials businesses, including global roles at Shell Chemical LP and Dow.

Cascades is pleased to announce the creation of a mural on one of its Kingsey Falls factories on the occasion of its 60th founding anniversary in 2024. The work will be created this summer by the artist Nicolas Lareau, a muralist from Sherbrooke.