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Sonoco Announces CEO Succession Plan

11/09/2026

Howard Coker to Retire Following Distinguished 41-year Career, Including as Director, President and CEO since 2020

Valmet continues long-term cooperation with board producer in Asia with another board making line order

11/09/2026

Valmet has been selected to supply another complete board making line with automation and lifecycle services to one of its major customers in Asia. Building on the companies’ long-term cooperation and the experience from previous deliveries, the new investment will further support the customer’s ambitions to expand premium-quality coated board production while improving production efficiency and operational performance. Valmet has previously delivered board and paper making lines to the same customer. This new line will be similar in concept to the board line announced earlier this year, enabling the customer and Valmet to build on operational experience and best practices from their existing cooperation.

Agilyx: GreenDot to acquire 50% of French packaging EPR company Léko, expanding its European recycling platform

11/05/2026

Agilyx ASA announces that GreenDot, its majority-owned holding, has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of Valorie SAS, a fast-growing state-approved extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling company in France owning 100% of Léko and Léko Pro. GreenDot will share joint ownership and control of Valorie with German environmental services company Reclay International. The transaction is funded from cash within the GreenDot Group and involves no cash outlay and no share issuance by Agilyx.