As part of the implementation of Södra’s strategy, the company’s product portfolio has previously been expanded to include Energy & chemicals and Building systems in addition to the existing core businesses of Paper pulp and Sawn timber. The purpose of this is to make the most of every tree and strengthen Södra’s competitiveness to continue to refine and renew the value of family forestry. Moving forward, all of Södra’s businesses will be directly re

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has announced that the Company has agreed with A&A Material Corporation on the transfer of all shares in Daishowa Uniboard Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Daishowa Uniboard", HQ: Iwanuma-shi, Miyagi, President: Makoto Sekine), a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and that a stock purchase agreement was concluded as of today. The share transfer is scheduled to be executed on October 1, 2024. Since commencing operations in 1973 with th

When people think of the construction industry, they often picture engineers and skilled tradespeople on a busy job site. However, financial professionals are equally vital in ensuring the success of projects. In the J.D. Irving, Limited Construction & Equipment Division, finance experts play pivotal roles in project success. To shed light on this, we interviewed two of the Division's Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) — Sam Springer and Rebecca Dacres — and promisi

Today, International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Tom Hamic to a newly created role: Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions, reporting to CEO Andy Silvernail. Effective September 1, Hamic will be responsible for leading the company's Container and Containerboard businesses in North America. "Tom is a strategic and effective leader with a long track record of success," said Silvernail. "The Board and I are con

An environmental violation was discovered at a Stora Enso harvesting site on Thursday 15 August, in Kainuu, Finland. The violation is being investigated as a serious nature conservation crime. Hans Sohlström, President and CEO of Stora Enso, says the Company took immediate action as soon as it became aware of the violation: "It is important that the negligence at Hukkajoki river in Kainuu came to light. Even the best rule and the most important principle is worthless if it is not ap

Paperworld China, the premier destination for discovering the latest innovations and trends in stationery, and trendy products in Asia, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Scheduled to take place from 15 – 17 November at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the upcoming fair will feature over 300 exhibitors and brands unveiling their latest products. Spanning more than 17,000 sqm, the show floor will spotlight industry developments including design

UPM Fibres renews its organisation by centralising its production operations in Finland under one top level organisation. The change will simplify the Fibres Business Area structure. As of 1 October 2024, UPM Fibres will consist of two production organizations: the existing Fibres Uruguay Operations and a new Fibres Finland Operations. The Fibres Finland Operations will include the UPM Pulp operations in Finland as well as UPM Forest and UPM Timber. As part of this organiz

PulPac, the company behind the pioneering Dry Molded Fiber technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Palm as its new Vice President. Marcus has been an active board member of PulPac since 2019 and now steps into a strategic leadership role, bringing extensive experience in legal affairs, licensing, and business strategy. Marcus Palm joins PulPac from Välinge Innovation, where he served as Chief Legal Officer. During his tenure, he played a vital role in shapi

Marley Engineered Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance heating and ventilation solutions, announces the release of the latest generation of Explosion-Proof Unit Heaters, designed under the esteemed QMark and Berko brands. Featuring rugged construction and high-quality cold rolled steel powder-coated cabinets to ensure long-lasting performance, the heaters are built to endure the harshest of environments, including areas with a potential for explosion or fire due to the presenc

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the conditions for the manufacture of low-carbon, energy-efficient, and recyclable fiber-based products.  With the continued growth of, for example, global e-commerce, the demand for various fiber-ba