Press Releases

The U.S. Lumber Coalition commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Regulations and Rulings (ORR) for its final administrative determination affirming an earlier decision that Coastal Specialty Forest Products, Inc. (dba Coastal Forest Products) evaded the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on softwood lumber by transshipping Canadian-origin lumber through New Zealand. In its September 11th decision affirming CBP's evasion determination, ORR

Stora Enso has completed negotiations on the permanent closure of its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland. Sawmill production in Northern Finland will be centralised from Veitsiluoto to the company’s other sawmills.  As a result of the decision, approximately 60 people will be made redundant.  In August 2026, Stora Enso announced that it was planning to permanently discontinue production at its Veitsiluoto sawmill and centralise production in Northern Finland to Sto

Woodpack Global today announced the launch of Crate Design System™ (CDS), a new software tool built to support the design of wooden crates and industrial wood packaging. Wooden crates play a key role in global commerce, from export packaging to heavy equipment enclosures, but much of the foundational research on crate design dates back to the 1960s. Many professionals in the space have had to rely on outdated methods and tools that weren't built specifically for this work.

Maija Pohjakallio, Metsä Group's Leading Climate and Circularity Expert, Docent and Doctor of Science (Technology), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Turku for the term 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The position is part-time, and Pohjakallio will continue in her current role at Metsä. The appointment strengthens collaboration between the University of Turku and Metsä and cr

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today released its 2026 Sustainability Report, providing an annual update on the company's progress toward its multiyear sustainability goals. Aligned with the company's strategic sustainability framework, Everyday Responsibility, the report details sustainability efforts and initiatives across three pillars: Resource Stewardship, Trusted Products, and Thriving People and Communities. "At Clearwater Paper, we build resp

The Ontario government is investing $5.1 million in Bioveld North to advance the engineering work needed to potentially restart the Espanola pulp mill. A successful restart would create a new regional anchor facility in northeastern Ontario, with the potential to create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs. This Forest Biomass Program funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario forestry workers in the face of recent U.S. tariff attacks by building a more resilient, in

Toscotec is pleased to announce its participation in OUTLOOK™ 2026, taking place on September 22-24 in Cascais (Lisbon), Portugal. Organized by EDANA, the international nonwovens association, it is the premier annual conference and exhibition for global nonwovens, personal care, and wipes products. It is a key event to discover market trends, sustainability initiatives, innovations, technological developments, and regulatory updates.  As a key global meeting place for the

Toscotec is pleased to confirm its participation in MIAC 2026, the key international event for the paper industry, held right in the heart of Lucca’s paper district. Scheduled for October 7-9, 2026, it gathers international visitors, suppliers, and clients across the Tissue, Paper & Board, and Nonwovens sectors.  Serving as a key gathering for the paper sector, MIAC provides the ideal backdrop for Toscotec to connect with clients, partners, and suppliers. The team wil

Michael Lanschützer has been appointed SVP, Greaseproof Papers as of 5 October 2026. He will report to the CEO of Metsä Tissue, Sari Pajari-Sederholm. He brings extensive experience from the paper and packaging industry, having held different leaderhip positions in general management and commercial leadership throughout his career. He joins Metsä Group from Mondi Group where he most recently served as Managing Director for Mondi Jülich, a specialty papers convert

As U.S. brands and retailers accelerate the move from plastic to paper, APP Group with Charta Global Inc. are strengthening their role in helping the packaging industry balance speed, supply reliability, and sustainability. Through their participation at the PPC Spring Meeting 2026 in Louisville, both companies engaged with industry players and supply chain partners seeking paperboard solutions that can meet today's commercial demands while supporting a more responsible packaging future.