Mercer International will release its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2024 on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after the close of the market. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be hosting a conference call on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 am ET to discuss the results. The conference call will be available to interested parties live over the Internet through a webcast by clicki

Clearwater Paper Corporation  will release its second quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 after market close. President and Chief Executive Officer, Arsen Kitch and Chief Financial Officer, Sherri Baker, will discuss the results during a conference call that day at 2 p.m., Pacific Time. Registration  To register for the conference call, please use this link. After registering, confirmation will be sent through email, including dial-in de

UPM Raflatac has acquired Grafityp, a Belgian-based company to further accelerate its growth in graphics solutions. Merging UPM Raflatac’s existing Graphics business with Grafityp will strengthen UPM Raflatac’s overall competitive positioning in this attractive product segment, expand its portfolio and give access to high-value new technologies. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or other transaction details. Grafityp is a well-established compan

Klabin will begin the 2024 General Shutdown at the Ortigueira Unit, located in Paraná. The objective of the operation is to ensure the efficient operation and reliability of the Unit's equipment.  General shutdowns are specific interventions carried out during a specific interval in the Unit's annual calendar, as provided for by Brazilian legislation, detailed in the Regulatory Standards (NRs), to ensure the safety of operations, processes, employees and the comm

he American Forest & Paper Association released the June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in June compared to June 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year. Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories increased in June c

The German wood industry is one of the most modern and productive in the world but faces significant challenges in international competition.   At the recent 74th Annual Conference of the German Forestry Council, Wolfgang Beck, VP Global Wood Sourcing at Mercer International, emphasized the importance of reliable political conditions for investment decisions. “Companies in capital-intensive sectors, in particular, need stability to make investments. These invest

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.announces the hiring of Mr. Peter Ferrante as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ferrante will be assuming the role on August 14, 2024, following GreenFirst’s second quarter earnings call. With over 25 years of finance and business experience, Peter has held a variety of senior roles across both publicly listed and private companies, across diverse industries including manufacturing, leasing and retail, overseeing all facets of accounting, fina

In a world where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a pressing need, companies are increasingly looking for innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint and drive positive change within their industries. Two such trailblazers, UPM Raflatac and Sustana, have joined hands in a concerted effort to revolutionize the way release liner waste is handled, thus catalyzing the transition towards a circular economy. Building on untapped potential Relea

The autonomous paper mill has long been part of Voith's strategy for the future. Numerous automated systems are already successfully in use in the paper manufacturing process today and optimize machine settings based on real-time data in order to save resources, minimize wear and relieve operators. With the development of an integrated system, Voith is now taking the next step towards the autonomous paper mill. Intelligent, holistic solutions connect all applications, creating valuable sy

Nowhere else in Europe were as many electric buses newly registered last year as in the UK. Out of 2,554 standard single- and double-decker buses, 1,150 were fitted with a purely electric drivetrain By comparison, in 2023 only 838 e-buses were registered in Germany, 743 in France, 563 in Norway and 410 in Italy. With UK bus manufacturers Alexander Dennis and Wrightbus fully embracing the VEDS (Voith Electrical Drive System), Voith has been instrumental in boosting the use of zero-em