Press Releases

Through its management of planted and native forests, Klabin applies biodiversity protection and water source maintenance practices that have made important contributions to environmental preservation. As a result, 897 species of native flora and 563 animal species have been identified in the Company's areas in Santa Catarina since 2008, when surveys began. In addition, more than 6,000 kilometers of rivers and more than 10,000 springs in the state are protected by the company, contributin

Stora Enso is proud to launch a specialized pulp grade—UKP Nova E, an Unbleached Kraft Pulp (UKP) engineered specifically for electrical insulation papers. It meets stringent requirements for low electrical conductivity and high mechanical strength. This new product highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and the advancement of industry-leading UKP solutions. Tailored for electrical excellence The newly developed UKP Nova

Toscotec and Essity successfully started up the world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand. With this groundbreaking project, Toscotec continues to demonstrate its leadership as technology supplier in enabling the energy transition of the tissue industry from fossil-based to renewable energy. Targets achieved to deliver pioneering results This pioneering project has fully achieved its targets,

Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has announced a major investment to modernize its Arkansas Kraft paper mill in Morrilton, Arkansas (GBP press release). This multi-year project aims to enhance the mill's operational efficiency and infrastructure. The investment will encompass vital replacements of key process components, including the recovery boiler and biomass boiler infrastructure. Additionally, GBP is set to install an electric turbine generator, an integral element of the decarbonization st

Koppers Holdings Inc., a leading integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the appointment of James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective June 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Sullivan will lead the Koppers enterprise-wide transformation process named Catalyst. He will oversee the evaluation, scoping, quantification, planning and execution of hundreds of opportunities throug

The aim of the WEPA Group is to offer high-quality products as a reliable partner for its customers. To also ensure this in the future and to expand its competitiveness, the WEPA Group has announced significant investments at its site in Bridgend, UK. The main focus is on the construction of a new paper machine with a planned annual production capacity of 70,000 tons. Furthermore, there will be two new converting lines and a complete modernisation of the palletising of the site. The project s

MaxiXT Head is a powerful attachment control system that turns a tracked machine into an efficient and high-performing harvester. With seamless integration and user-friendly controls, it enables operators to work with precision, reliability, and ease. Whether maximising output, improving safety, or simplifying daily operations, MaxiXT Head delivers tangible benefits that help businesses stay productive in demanding forestry environments. MaxiXT Head is designed to work effortlessly

Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment. At the same time, UPM will continue to seek growth in biofuels by advancing the development of proprietary technol

Timo Ahonen has been appointed Metsä Fibre’s Senior Vice President, Pulp Production and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 1 August 2025. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. Currently, Ahonen is working at Metsä Board as VP, Tako board mill. Mikko Nieminen, the current SVP, Pulp Production, will transition to Metsä Tissue as Senior Vice President, Technology. More information: Tiina Tassi, VP Communications &

Weyerhaeuser Company announced an agreement to acquire approximately 117,000 acres of high-quality timberlands in North Carolina and Virginia from Roanoke Timberlands LLC, a subsidiary of Roseburg Forest Products, for $375 million. Comprised of mature, highly productive timberlands, the acreage will be well-integrated with existing Weyerhaeuser timberland and mill operations in North Carolina, will expand the company's footprint into attractive markets in southeastern Virginia and will of