Full-line supplier Voith announces the successful completion of the rebuilt Norske Skog PM 1 production line in Golbey, France. The machine is designed to produce 550,000 tons per year of recycled packaging paper at a wire width of 9,300 mm to meet the growing demand in the European market. With a design speed of 1,700 m/min, PM 1 will focus on lightweight packaging papers between 70 and 135 g/m2. “We are very happy about the trusting partnership with Voith that we have been c

International Paper a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations and better serve customers. As part of this initiative, the company will: Exit the molded fiber business and convert the Reno, Nev. facility to support its packaging business Close its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio Close its recycling facility in Wichita, Kan. Sell its cont

The largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, Klabin was the big winner of the EXAME Best of ESG award, in the Paper, Pulp and Forest Products category. This is the second year in a row that the Company has topped the ranking and the fourth consecutive year that it is among the three best in the sector. The recognition was announced on the 25th, during a ceremony held at Casa Charlô, in São Paulo.   

Saica Paper, the Saica Group business area that produces 100 % recycled paper for corrugated board, has launched its new Products and Services Catalogue for the 2025/2026 period—an edition that reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. This publication is inspired by the balance of the four essential elements—Aqua, Aer, Ignis and Terra, in their Latin forms—that drive us to act with responsibility and commitment, towards both the environment a

The FSC Policy and Performance Unit has published the FSC Advice Note on the extension of the validity of Forest Stewardship Standards (ADV-STD-60-006_05), which comes into effect on 25 June 2025. This advice note extends the 5-year validity period of all existing Forest Stewardship Standards, developed in accordance with V5 of the Principles and Criteria, until they are revised, replaced, or withdrawn. As per the normative requirements in FSC-STD-60-006 V1-2, FSC-PRO-60-006 V2-0, a

Hampton Lumber announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill in Allendale County, South Carolina. This facility will expand Hampton’s presence in the U.S. and support the company’s long-term vision to become North America’s preferred source of wood solutions. The new mill will specialize in producing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber. This will be the company’s first new sawmill on the East Coast and once fully operational, will provide 125-14

As proud members of the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), APP Group (APP) and Charta Global Inc., its exclusive sales channel in the US and LATAM, were excited to sponsor the Paperboard and Packaging Councils (PPC) Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference this past April. Leaders from across the industry came together to discuss the future of the packaging sector including regulatory compliance, design trends and sustainable solutions. On display throughout the conference was AP

Domtar recently had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion on Indigenous Partnerships Across Canada at the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference (IROC) in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The event was held on the traditional lands of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Domtar also sponsored the Indigenous Artists’ Exhibition at IROC, which gave local Indigenous artists the opportunity to showcase their work to conference delegates free of charge. The annual conference brings to

Voith, leading full-line supplier to the paper industry, announces a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper Joint Stock Company in Vietnam. Voith will integrate its state-of-the-art MasterJet 4Tec headbox technology into GDT's new paper production line, setting a new benchmark for paper quality and sustainability in the industry. The 4Tec marks the fourth generation of MasterJet headboxes from Voith Paper, bringing significant advantages in four key areas: formation, pulsation damping

As part of its stronger focus on renewable packaging, Stora Enso is initiating a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets. The review includes assessing a potential separation and public listing of the forest assets through a partial demerger. The initiative aims to further increase business focus, streamline operations, and fully unlock the value of both the forest assets and Stora Enso's core packaging business. As part of this review, Stora Enso will explore various opti