New Leaf Paper, Inc., a US printing and writing paper producer committed to deliver environmentally responsible paper solutions, has been awarded Green Master status by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) as part of its Green Masters Program®.
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, reports that all manufacturing of their Direct Thermal laminate products in North America will no longer rely on Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) direct thermal developers.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.
UPM has been listed as the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2024-2025. The indices cover environmental, social and governance aspects of responsibility.
Arauco, a global forest industry company, has awarded AFRY an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) assignment for the Balance of Plant of its new greenfield pulp mill in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
The ceremony in Ribas do Rio Pardo (MS) was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin
Billerud’s new Science Based Targets have been officially approved, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to contributing to a low carbon society. This approval highlights Billerud’s ambition to lead the industry in producing high performing, renewable paper and packaging materials.
Buckman, the US-headquartered global specialty chemical company with over 1,350 associates worldwide, announces that it has achieved a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Esko Uutela, a distinguished consultant and globally recognized expert in the tissue industry, who served with unwavering dedication at Fastmarkets, and Pöyry before that. His profound insights and unparalleled expertise will leave an indelible mark on the global paper and tissue markets, especially for the regulars of the Fastmarkets and Tissue World conferences.
Archroma Packaging Technologies is proud to announce that they have joined North Carolina State's College of Natural resources research consortium, the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) which aims to study, develop and promote the utilization of alternative fibers for packaging, hygiene, textiles and other products. Archroma Packaging Technologies is the latest to join the more than 20 global entities who have partnered with SAFI across the fiber, packaging, tissue, and textile markets.
The prestigious PharmaPack Summit, an invitation-only forum for pharmaceutical packaging executives, will take place on February 24-25, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The summit will bring together leading pharmaceutical packaging executives with innovative suppliers and solution providers to address current industry challenges and opportunities.
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has acquired ErtelAlsop, a New York based manufacturer of high-performance liquid depth filter media serving end-markets in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, flavors and fragrances, and chemical industries.
Jukka Tiitinen, Area President, North America, has decided to retire after a long and successful career at Valmet. Jukka Tiitinen will step down from his role on 31 December 2024 and do the handover to an interim Head of North America in January 2025.
Acquisition strengthens company’s position as the leading provider of thermal point-of-sale paper products in the U.S.
The highly anticipated AmericaPack Summit 2025, scheduled for February 24-25 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, is set to deliver groundbreaking insights into the future of packaging innovation and sustainability.
Held in Finland, the Nordic Paper Days 2024, organized by the machinery manufacturer Bellmer, gathered industry professionals to explore the latest in sustainable practices for paper, pulp, and board production. About 130 clients and partners from across Europe, North America, Brazil, and Asia joined discussions spanning from the bioeconomy’s growth to advancements in energy efficiency and machine optimization.
International Paper today announced the decision to review strategic options for its global cellulose fibers (GCF) business. The decision to explore alternatives for the GCF business is consistent with the Company's strategy to focus on sustainable packaging solutions.
A forward-looking, dynamic and thriving vision of a global recycling industry supported by generative artificial intelligence (AI) was set out at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Singapore. On 28 October, at the event’s Opening Session chaired by BIR President Susie Burrage OBE, the huge potential to recyclers of ground-breaking uses of AI was the theme of the keynote address from Dr Ayesha Khanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a global AI solutions firm based in Singapore, on 28 October.
Buckman, the US-headquartered specialty chemical company, announces a 5% to 9% price increase for all product lines, effective December 1st, 2024, or as contracts allow.
Smurfit Westrock, a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions, received seven awards including the Sustainability Award of the Year and the Innovation Award of the Year at the 81st Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The award-winning packaging designs represent some of the best folding cartons and rigid boxes manufactured over the past year and underscore the company’s commitment to solve complex packaging challenges while advancing the circular economy.
Paper Excellence Group today announced the operational integration of the recently acquired Domtar Corporation (and other legal entities) and Resolute Forest Products with the legacy Paper Excellence business, forming a leading, unified forest products company in North America. This integration represents a strategic alignment of the companies’ strengths, resources and expertise, creating a stronger organization poised for future growth and innovation, while maintaining the highest levels of environmental stewardship. Together, the companies will now be doing business as Domtar.
John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Pulp Board of Directors announced today that Stephen Mackie has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Canfor Pulp effective November 1, 2024.
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, announces the opening of its new distribution terminal located in Ajax, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area. This 30,000-square-foot facility extends service to Eastern Canadian customers and complements an existing network of three factories and two other terminals that collectively service North America-based customers.
TAPPI has announced that the Call for Papers for TAPPICon 2025 has officially opened. Industry experts, researchers, innovators and leaders are invited to submit abstracts to present at this important industry event. The deadline to submit abstracts is December 1, 2024.
