The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) , promoting the recycled materials industry in the US, for the first time added paper cups to its list of classifications for recycled materials. ReMA’s Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Specifications now include paper cups under paper items allowable in inbound residential single and dual recycling streams.
Specialty Papers US (SPUS), North America’s premier conference dedicated to innovations in the specialty paper supply chain, will return to Chicago, Illinois from Monday, October 27 through Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
In response to rising demand for high-quality, fiber-based sustainable packaging, Sappi North America announced this week that it is delivering commercial product to customers following the completion of Project Elevate, the $500 million conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 (PM2) at its Somerset Mill in Maine. Qualification processes are being completed with a number of customers, and production will ramp up to full volumes through 2026. The investment doubles PM2’s production capacity and strengthens Sappi’s position as a leader in sustainable packaging by transforming Somerset into one of the most advanced production sites for high-performance SBS (solid bleached sulfate) paperboard.
The recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the USA on Brazilian pulp and paper imports, coupled with the ongoing Section 301 investigation, has fundamentally altered the competitive landscape of the Latin American forest products industry. For producers and buyers in the region, this presents a complex scenario of both significant risks and new opportunities.
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, plans to increase its production capacity in the high-growth market for advanced labels with an investment in its factory in Mills River, North Carolina, USA.
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StarCorr Sheets, a leading North American sheet feeder and proud member of the Corrugated Partners Group (CPG) owned by Schwarz Partners Group, has purchased the world's first BHS Jetliner Monochrome. This acquisition adds single-pass ink-jet print capacity directly at their BHS corrugator. The innovative technology provides StarCorr Sheets with unique digital print capabilities and nearly unlimited application possibilities, revolutionizing how corrugated boards are produced and converted.
TAPPI’s Paper and Board Division is proud to announce the creation of a new Fiber Molding Committee (FMC). FMC members will develop industry standard test methods for molded fiber and thermoformed pulp products to help companies ensure form, function, and performance are measured consistently.
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, is pleased to announce a $30 million capital investment to expand its production capacity in the growing adhesives and sealants (A&S) market. This strategic initiative will add 100 million additional units of annual capacity, ensuring Sonoco continues to meet increasing market demands while enhancing supply security.
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock today reacted to recent US-EU trade negotiations:
The recent edition of Latampaper Brazil took place successfully on 25–26 June at the Bourbon Atibaia Hotel, bringing together the elite of Brazil’s and Latin America’s paper industry in a technical, collaborative, and highly professional setting.
Veolia, the international company specialized in water, waste and energy management, announced today the appointment of Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, Nicole will lead the global business line dedicated to services and mobile units, accelerating the deployment of Veolia's unique mobile fleet — the largest in the industry — and expanding its emergency response capabilities, helping clients ensure business continuity while meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements.
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today announced it has earned accreditation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).
We are thrilled to announce that our US team has gained a new member, Loren Jenkins! Loren is joining the Audits & Surveys Team, and we are excited to have him on board.
Packaging Corporation of America today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA’s third quarter, subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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The Albany Mexico Seminar, a flagship event for the Latin American pulp and paper sector organized the Mexican subsidiary of the international machine clothing specialist, will return to Puerto Vallarta this November. This key regional gathering will once again unite industry professionals, technology leaders, and top suppliers for an in-depth look at innovations in kraft and fine paper manufacturing.
LatamPAPER Brasil 2025 exhibition and conference officially opens today at the Bourbon Atibaia Resort, near São Paulo. This strategic event brings together some of the major players pulp, paper, and tissue industry from Brasil and beyond for two intensive days of networking, innovation showcase, and knowledge exchange.
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Fastmarkets Forest Products, the world’s leading provider of pricing data and analytics for the pulp, paper, and packaging industries, announced that Cristiano Teixeira, CEO of Klabin, has been named the 2025 Latin American CEO of the Year.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today announced that Paul Joachimczyk has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2025.
Voith is launching an innovative recycling concept for press felts in collaboration with its partner Aquafil, enabling papermakers to drastically reduce their specific product carbon footprint. The newly developed Infinity +Green press felts and a closed recycling loop reduce Scope 3 emissions by up to 31 percent.
ABB has completed an expansion of its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC), a strategically important operations facility serving North America, doubling the office space. Located in the city of Merida in Yucatan state, the center is growing to meet market growth across a range of industries and innovation potential through specialisms including engineering, sales and project support.
Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.
