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A €25 million step toward fossil-free production for SWM Quimperlé site in France

The SWM Quimperlé site in France has commissioned a new biomass boiler, a €25 million investment that marks one of the most significant steps yet in the decarbonization of the Group’s production operations. The project brings three of its sustainability priorities together in a single asset: renewable energy generation, advanced emissions management, and the circular use of resources. Once fully operational, the unit will replace the site’s existing boilers and displace the 110 to 120 GWh of natural gas Quimperlé consumes each year.

Sonoco names Francesco Giannolo Vice President/General Manager Consumer Packaging, EMEA

Sonoco today announced Francesco Giannolo’s appointment to Vice President and General Manager of Sonoco Consumer Packaging, EMEA. He reports directly to Ernest Haynes, president of Sonoco’s Global Consumer Packaging segment.

Smurfit Westrock reports strong Q2 despite rising costs

Smurfit Westrock has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting net sales of $8,031 million, up from $7,940 million a year earlier.

Burgo Ardennes earns the Lean & Green label

Burgo Ardennes has earned the Lean & Green label, the European programme that supports companies in reducing CO₂ emissions from logistics activities through measurable through measurable actions, emissions monitoring and a structured improvement roadmap.

Metsä Board awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating again – among the top 1% of the best-rated companies in its category

RDM Group announces the sale of the Arnsberg business to MM Board & Paper

The Italian producer of packaging paper RDM Group today announced the signing of an agreement with Vienna-based MM Board & Paper for the sale of its Arnsberg business in Germany through an asset sale transaction. The Arnsberg mill is a long-established producer of recycled cartonboard serving customers across Europe.

Innovative measurement solutions at CIPTE 2026 showcased by emtec Electronic

Taking place from September 16 to 18 at the Wuhan International Expo Center, the China International Paper Technology Exhibition and Conference sets focus on the most recent developments in forestry, pulp and paper, printing and packaging. As returning participant, emtec Electronic brings along its innovative measurement solutions for the pulp and paper industry at booth no. 2B962.

Mondi collaborates with Fixit Gruppe to supply a standardized paper bag portfolio that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes per year

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to create a unified paper bag portfolio for over 100 building material products across Europe. The project marks a new step in the long-standing collaboration between both companies, supporting a more harmonized packaging approach in Europe while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across a wide range of products. The optimized portfolio enables a more efficient use of materials, improves design to support recycling, and aligns with Fixit Gruppe's sustainability strategy by contributing to a reduction of 135 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to the previous financial year.

Metsä Group invests EUR 25 million in the production of Muoto fibre packaging in Äänekoski, Finland

Metsä Group’s Muoto™ products can be used instead of plastic in food packaging for applications that are more demanding, for example. The company is investing in a new production line for Muoto food packaging in Äänekoski, Finland.

Metsä Group selects Infosys as its IT partner

Metsä Group has chosen Infosys, a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, as its partner to modernize its IT environment. The selection was made following a comprehensive tendering and negotiation process. The multi-year agreement supports the development of Metsä’s IT landscape towards a more efficient and unified setup that better meets future needs.

SCA to increase Kraftliner prices by €100 per tonne

SCA will increase prices for all Kraftliner grades in Europe by €100 per tonne. The new prices will apply from September 1, 2026.

Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept that simplifies eCommerce packaging through laser marking

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats and demonstrates how innovative packaging design can support circularity and improve supply chain efficiency.

Progroup and Zeus Packaging Seal Packaging Park Partnership in the UK

Progroup and Zeus Packaging have agreed a long-term partnership at Progroup's Ellesmere Port site (PW12) in the United Kingdom. Production is scheduled to start in October 2026.

Sonoco Aligns Global Consumer Businesses Under Single Leadership Structure

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging, today announced it is aligning its Global Consumer Packaging businesses under a single integrated leadership structure reporting to Ernest Haynes, President, Global Consumer Packaging.

AFT supports capacity and quality upgrade at Papiro Sarda mill in Italy

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a pulping process rebuild and screening upgrade at the Papiro Sarda S.r.l. mill in Sardegna, Italy, further strengthening a long-standing partnership between the two companies.

Fastmarkets Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 comes to Chicago

The Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 takes place in Chicago from November 2 to 4, uniting two long-established Fastmarkets conferences into the leading commercial meeting for the global pulp, paper, containerboard and packaging industry. Unlike technical or exhibition-led events, the programme is built around market intelligence, pricing, investment and commercial strategy – the decisions businesses are making now.

Cartiere del Garda Signs Long-Term Biomethane Supply Agreement

This agreement allows Cartiere del Garda to accelerate its decarbonization strategy

Sonoco Expands Wood Reels Manufacturing and Assembly Capacity to Meet Growing Market Demand

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable metal and paper packaging, today announced continued investment to expand its Wood Reels manufacturing and assembly footprint to meet a surge in demand for power and communications cable packaging driven by AI data center growth and power grid modernization.

Palm converts its paper mill in King’s Lynn in the UK to corrugated case material

The German paper producer Palm sets the course for the future of production: due to the structural decline of the market for newsprint, the paper machine PM 7 at the King’s Lynn (UK) site will be converted to produce corrugated case material (CCM) in the first quarter of 2027.

Hinojosa reaches 64% renewable energy use and presents ESG progress in its 2025 Sustainability Report

Hinojosa Packaging Group, the Spanish producer specialising in sustainable packaging solutions, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, coinciding with the approval of the company’s 2030 Sustainability Plan, the roadmap that will guide environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions in the upcoming years.

Saica Group Welcomes Ohio State University Students to Boost Brand Awareness and Enhance Its Appeal to Future American Talent

As part of its international growth strategy, Saica Group welcomed five students from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, ranked among the top business schools in the United States.

Keeping long-term goals firmly in sight: Progroup publishes new sustainability report

As a family-run business, Progroup thinks in terms of cycles that extend beyond individual financial years – and this also applies to sustainability. The sustainability report, which has now been published, highlights progress made towards key objectives whilst also transparently identifying new challenges.

Gold, gold, silver: DS SMITH wins three awards at the Shop! D-A-C-H AWARDS 2026

DS Smith, an International Paper company, was recognized at the Shop! D-A-C-H Awards 2026 for its innovative, sustainable and impactful point-of-sale solutions. On June 16th, the leading global provider of sustainable, fibre-based display and packaging solutions, was once again honoured for three Point-of-Sale (POS) concepts across different award categories. The judging criteria focused on design, functionality, brand presentation, and sustainability.

Fibre Excellence: Pigasse's Buyout Offer Rejected, Saint-Gaudens Granted Last-Minute Reprieve

The Commercial Court of Toulouse issued its highly anticipated ruling today in the critical case of Fibre Excellence, France’s last market kraft pulp producer.