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A process for recruiting a new General Counsel has been initiated.

Mercer International Inc. announces that the European Union has opened a cartel investigation into the wood pulp sector and conducted inspections of major European pulp producers including the Company's German operations. The Company is cooperating with the investigation.

European Commission's competition authorities have today started an unannounced inspection at UPM's premises. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies in the wood pulp sector may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices. The press release by the Commission is attached to this release.

Red Leaf Pulp plans to begin construction of the pulp mill in early 2022.

MasterTape™ Pack is a sustainable fiber-based alternative to plastic packaging tapes with high bio-based contents. It offers excellent internal cohesion and mechanical properties for shock-resistant tapes, making it ideal for light/medium or even heavy-duty packaging.

Sonoco announced it will raise the price for all paperboard tubes and cores by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after November 8, 2021.

Essity is launching Cutimed Wound Navigator, a new digital solution for wound assessment. To provide patients with the right and most suitable care, the innovative mobile app records key wound characteristics, generates an assessment and helps healthcare professionals to select the appropriate wound product.

RMR Mechanical is excited to announce the acquisition of George H. Bodman, Inc. as of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Going forward, the consulting entity will be known as Bodman Services LLC, a subsidiary of RMR Mechanical. Bodman Services LLC is a reputed industry leader in their field with over 34 years of experience offering a full range of consulting services for chemical/vapor phase/mechanical cleaning applications.

Smurfit Kappa Group plc is pleased to announce that it has now completed the acquisition of Verzuolo for a purchase price of €360 million.

Graphic Packaging said in May that it would buy AR Packaging from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners for $1.45 billion in cash.

The wooden utensils and stir sticks are being implemented in the restaurants this month and the company expects the last plastic straw to be used in Canada by December. This will remove single-use plastics and is part of McDonald's plan to source all its primary customer packaging with renewable or recycled sources.

Progroup is planning to build a state-of-the-art refuse-derived fuel (RDF) power plant right next to its high-tech paper mill PM3 in Sandersdorf-Brehna, Germany. It will supply a large share of the process heat and electricity for PM3 in the future.

The root cause of the incident is being investigated. Metsä Board is supporting the ongoing investigation with all the necessary resources.

Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box introduces a new and more sustainable version of its highly regarded Vitop® tap, the new Vitop® Renew, which is made from bio-based PP resins.

Jim Thompson interviews George Pemble of Pemble Consulting.

How do you feel when you don't receive high quality products? From pumps and other equipment to inferior waste-paper. Would you order again from a company that provided a product that failed to meet quality standards? I know I wouldn't.

A major new partnership between international real estate group, Lendlease, and one of the world's leading suppliers of sustainable timber, Stora Enso, is set to supercharge the use of environmentally friendly construction products in some of the world's most recognised cities.

UPM Raflatac's unprinted SmartCirle™ PE labels with acrylic and hotmelt adhesive technologies have received recognition from RecyClass.

Sonoco announced it is implementing a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning November 1, 2021.

Innovative high-barrier film replaces aluminium ensuring new retort pouch solution is fully recyclable.

How2Recycle® communicates the recyclability of a package - a standardized program built to comply with legal guidance, such as the US Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides - and reduces confusion by creating a clear, straightforward label that enables brands to convey to consumers how to dispose of a package. The system provides reliability, completeness, and transparency for recyclability claims.

Packaging leader Smurfit Kappa has launched a unique range of circular packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online health and beauty market.

As Pregis continues to grow its manufacturing footprint, both organically and through acquisition, bringing Danco's paper converting capabilities and diverse offering into its portfolio will further enhance the company's vertical integration strategy.

Canfor Corporation announces our bold ambition to become a leader in sustainability, a vision that includes commitments to sustainable forestry, a stronger focus on safety, health, wellness, inclusion and diversity amongst our employees, and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities.

The second step in Quality is a solid standard of product performance. If you are in the tissue and towel business, these are likely internal standards. If you are in the containerboard or other paper products businesses, these are likely recognized industry standards. You don't know what quality is if you can't define it.