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Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. announced today that due to continued inflationary pressure on the business, it will raise prices by 7% on all tube and core grades sold in the company's EMEA regions. The increase is in direct response to the continued escalation of its cost base and will be effective for all shipments made on or after 15th June, 2024.

In 1905 the largest diamond at the time, the Cullinan Diamond, was shipped from South Africa to England as a gift to King Edward VII. The diamond was escorted to England with great security, starting with a grand procession onto a steamboat that took it on the long voyage. Armed guards ensured a safe passage across the high seas. Then once on land in England, the precious gemstone was brought to the palace. In reality however, the diamond wasn't actually on the steamboat. It was wrapped up in a plain box and shipped via postal service. The stone on the steamboat was a decoy, and the Cullinan Diamond arrived safely in England via the daily mail. Clearly, someone was very good at getting their (unorthodox) ideas across. And getting your ideas across is equally important in procurement as well.

These days it often takes a deep dive to understand honest and ethical, the first two attributes I mentioned last week. When it comes to honesty, you can't be selective. You are either honest or you are not--throughout all aspects of your life. Hence, purchasing managers, especially, need to be honest throughout all aspects of their life.

Ahlstrom, in its ongoing dedication to addressing the global need for clean air and water, has successfully completed a EUR 2 million investment for a new laminator at its Louveira plant in Brazil.

PaperWorks Industries Inc., formerly Boehmer Box, is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, June 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 120 Trillium Drive. This milestone event will honour the company's rich history and significant impact on the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

Norske Skog will initiate a main study aiming to enter the bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) market by starting production at Norske Skog Saugbrugs in Halden, Norway.

Greif, Inc., a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it is implementing a $50 to $70 per short ton increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products.

UFP Industries, Inc. has been named to the FORTUNE 500 list of the largest U.S. companies based on revenue for the third consecutive year.

The new collective labour agreements will have a two-year contract period and will enter into force immediately. The agreed wage increases in the collective agreements will take effect from 1 July 2024.

The prestigious list recognizes the 500 largest corporations in the United States by total revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. WestRock rose to the top of its industry in 2022 and maintained its position in 2023 with $20.3 billion in annual revenue.

Italian recycled cardboard manufacturer chooses ABB's L&W Autoline for automated paper testing.

The delivery is scheduled for the Q2 2024.

Andritz has acquired the Finnish company Procemex, the global leader in integrated web monitoring and web inspection solutions for the pulp and paper industry. The acquisition further strengthens Andritz's automation and digitalization portfolio.

Texas-based solar project propels WestRock's pursuit of its science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

After a three-year battle in court, lawyers for New-Indy Catawba LLC; parent company New-Indy Containerboard LLC and roughly 6,000 plaintiffs have reached settlement agreements of about $103 million.

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's leading providers of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Artemis Ltd., a Bag-in-Box packaging plant located in Shumen, Bulgaria.

International Paper Co.'s top boss traveled to London to reaffirm his company's commitment to merger partner DS Smith Plc, downplaying a takeover offer from Suzano SA that threatens to derail their pending $7.4 billion deal, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Stora Enso and Marimekko teamed up with the goal of updating Marimekko's gift packaging with a Nordic design solution and enhanced user experience eliminating unnecessary paper, ribbons or stickers while also protecting fragile products such as plates, vases, trays, and mugs.

Following the announcement of 25th March 2024, Sonoco announced it is implementing a further price increase as input costs have continued to rise beyond our initial estimation.

Sundsvall's new Logistics park and SCA's new container port have been officially inaugurated. This means that a process that began in 2008 has reached its goal and one of the region's biggest investments in sustainable transport can begin to create benefits for the green transition in northern Sweden.

Dickson, 61, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for WestRock Company, a leading sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions company with $20.3 billion in fiscal 2023 revenues, from July 2015 to November 2021.

In her statement, Evanko expressed her honor in joining the board and her anticipation to support Greif's commitment to innovation, customer service, and strategic goals.

Three people will be inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame.

On May 30, 2024, Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc. was fined $250,000 in New Brunswick Provincial Court after pleading guilty to one charge of contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act by permitting the deposit of a deleterious substance, namely pulp and paper process water called groundwood white water, into the Madawaska River. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.

Crews were on the scene of a fire May 30 at Sonoco in Hartsville, according to Hartsville Fire Chief Jeff Burr.