Press Releases
International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully completed a major modernization project at the cogeneration plant in Zagreb, Croatia. The project helps secure a reliable long-term heat supply for more than 80,000 residents and industrial consumers in the western part of the city. ANDRITZ replaced an outdated high-pressure steam boiler, which had reached the end of its operational life, with a modern low-pressure steam boiler. This upgrade significantly improv
Read more...Culpeper Wood Preservers, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, is expanding its FlamePRO® fire-retardant lumber product offerings into the Northeast region of the United States. The availability of Culpeper fire-treated wood will help serve the multifamily and commercial construction sectors across the region by making faster delivery times available. Culpeper’s plant in Lancaster, Massachusetts, is the first of the organization’s Northeast facili
Read more...29 May 2026
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its approach to climate action, earning an A score in the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). This is the second consecutive year Ahlstrom has achieved the highest possible rating in the assessment. The Supplier Engagement Assessment evaluates how effectively companies engage their suppliers on climate-related topics. It evaluates companies’ performance across key areas such as gov
Read more...29 May 2026
Katariina Kemppainen, Senior Vice President, Group R&D at Metsä Group, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) on 28 May 2026. Kemppainen’s appointment strengthens Metsä Group’s position in advancing the European bioeconomy. It also highlights the important role of the Finnish forest and bio-based industry sector in building a sustainable and competitive bioeconomy in the EU. The Chair role gives Metsä Group s
Read more...Georgia-Pacific today announced that effective immediately, John Mulcahy, vice president of stewardship for Georgia-Pacific, will assume the role of senior vice president of communications, public affairs and stewardship. After 38 years of contributions to the company, Sheila Weidman, senior vice president of communications, government and public affairs, has decided to retire effective June 5. Over her career, Sheila embraced a series of leadership roles with increasing scope
Read more...Koppers Holdings Inc. an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that Eric Brenner will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer, effective May 26, 2026. In this role, Mr. Brenner will lead all aspects of the company's global finance and accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and investor relations functions, along with advising on key strategic initiatives. Mr. Brenner mo
Read more...14 May 2026
The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on July 2, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2026. Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend for 92 consecutive years and has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. About Kimberly-Clark Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensa
Read more...Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the Barclays Leveraged Finance Conference, which will be held in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 2026. Koppers management will be represented by Bradley Pearce, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations. The presentation materials will be available on www.kop
Read more...Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a global call for startups to participate in its Amcor Lift-Off — Rigids challenge. This initiative is part of Amcor Lift-Off, a global program led by the Corporate Venturing & Open Innovation team that connects Amcor with startups shaping the future of packaging. The program connects selected startups with Amcor's R&D, commercial and venturing
Read more...ProWood®, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), is once again expanding availability of TrueFrame™ Joist, the first product of its kind in the new enhanced treated lumber category. Previously available in Colorado and across the Great Lakes and Midwest states, TrueFrame Joist is now available throughout the Northeast and South Atlantic. TrueFrame Joist is built to deliver consistently straight, stable performance
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