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Mativ is putting in place a restructuring plan to reduce costs by $40 million by the end of 2026 as it reorganizes its business structure and lays off senior employees.

Smurfit Kappa has created a sustainable packaging solution to transport bees for Biobest, a world leader in biological crop protection and pollination.

Senators: "Bestwall has created a legal stratagem that radically expands the authority of bankruptcy courts and makes a mockery of congressional intent".

The world's largest market pulp producer, Suzano, marks its 100th year by announcing the intention to invest US$100 million to advance global efforts to protect and restore nature. An initial US$30 million will be put into a series of global partnerships designed to accelerate research and education in conservation, climate change, and corporate sustainability, with a particular focus on Brazilian ecosystems.

Key to responsible forest management lies in local dialogue and close collaboration with the whole value chain.

New state-of-the-art facility will enhance ability to meet growing demand and better serve customers in Great Lakes region.

The explosion caused property damage. No one was injured.

The closure of Fraser Lake Sawmill will impact approximately 175 employees.

A woman died and her passenger was seriously injured in a crash with a semi truck near the paper mill in western Kentucky.

Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of PureLid™, a fiber-based lid offering for single-serve coffee capsules to support the coffee industry in its sustainability journey.

As consumers increasingly voice their environmental concerns, industries worldwide are actively seeking sustainable alternatives to reduce their carbon footprint.

Ahlstrom pursues its over 50-year commitment and drive of the future of the global filtration industry by investing in a new production line for molecular filtration media in Turin, Italy.

RunEco vacuum system with EP500-D2 Turbo Blower, EcoDrop water separator and EcoFlow dewatering measurement with seven measurement points has started up at Smurfit Kappa Bento PM1 in Brazil.

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper products, earned two Recycled Content Certifications from GreenCircle Certified. Sofidel's Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging both received the Recycled Content Certification. The Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging is available for professional, consumer and private label Sofidel paper products.

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures ('TNFD') provides organisations with a risk management and disclosure framework to act on evolving nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, was awarded the Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award for its Papernet powered by HyTech Seas dispensers. This award from Hunter Industries is given to companies that have made a significant impact in the areas of social responsibility and sustainability.

Federal, provincial NDP leaders call for accountability, answers from mill's owner.

The 58-year-old man, whose name was withheld, sustained critical injuries and was transported to DeGraff Medical Park, Fire Chief Joseph Sikora said. He was later pronounced dead.

New business area established: Environment & Energy

The partnership combines Powerhouse Controls' drive solutions with ANDRITZ's extensive paper machine engineering expertise to provide customers with a tailored and comprehensive solution to their coordinated drive system challenges.

Quad Graphics has notified their employees the Saratoga Springs, NY plant will be closing on or before May 4th, leaving 450 employees out of work. Quad was once the largest employer in Saratoga County.

Production of paper ended in December 2023. The closure of the site should be completed during the second calendar quarter of 2024.

WestRock plans to close its Lexington facility and lay off 153 workers later this year, according to a filing with the N.C. Department of Commerce. The cuts will begin on March 18, according to the filing.

Six U.S. Habitat affiliates to participate in a design and build challenge using sustainable wood products that increase access to affordable, high-quality homes.

I have served as an expert witness in several capital project cases (dare I say disasters?). How do projects end up in this condition (disasters)? There only seem to be two major causes of such fates. The first is believing in magic and the second is dishonest dealings. We'll cover magic this week.