CMPC was present in 14 affected municipalities in Biobio, Ñuble and La Araucania, where they deployed various types of multi-purpose crews to clear routes and help flooded neighbors and distributed more than 20 thousand packages with personal hygiene items. Although neighbors in the various affected areas highlighted the support from local authorities, they complained about the central government’s delay. Considered one of the most important weather events in the past 2

International Paper today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on September 16, 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2024. Today, the company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, inclusive, on the cumulative $4.00 preferred stock of the Compan

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, recently released the 2024 edition of the Afera Test Methods Manual, most notably including the latest test method (TM) to be developed and finalised by Afera’s Next-Level TMs Working Group: Determination of Dynamic Shear Strength of Double-Sided PSA Tapes, or Dynamic Shear. The contents of the TMs Manual has been developed, edited and provided as a resource for the European adhesive tape industry. The new, exclusively digital, 138-page edi

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has announced its 3-day, 16-seminar programme created and curated for its 67th Annual Conference set to take place at the Hyatt Regency in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 25 to 27 September 2024. Themed “Taping Our Future”, the premier event for the European tapes business typically attracts more than 150 participants from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the U.S. and Middle East for critical networking and deep diving into the hottest ta

It’s official: Dixie® plates are being manufactured in Jackson, Tennessee. After nearly two years of planning and construction, the newly built Dixie facility began operating its converting assets in June 2024. Some construction is still being completed at the site, but the Jackson team has safely hit the ground running and exceeded its early production targets. Georgia-Pacific broke ground on the more than $425 million facility in December 2022 and raised the fi

The recognition was awarded by CPC Biobio in its Business Achievement Awards and was received by the company’s Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager Guillermo Turner. In that regard, Álvaro Ananías, leader of the organization, said that “We greatly appreciate what CMPC is doing for our region.” The award is founded on the company’s efforts to improve the quality of its processes and renewable products, its social management in communities

Colbert Packaging Corporation­­ (colbertpkg.com) today announces new printing capabilities for pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer packaged goods manufacturers seeking a U.S. owned and operated supplier for paperboard packaging. Working with RM Machinery, Colbert announces the purchase of an RMGT 1060TP-LX 10-CC-LD+UV. The unique configuration of the press allows for multiple colors, coatings and cold foil enhancement inline. Jobs requiring multiple colors, coatings and

APRIL Group has today declared a Fire Danger Period across its concession areas in Riau Province, Sumatra, which will run to 30 September 2024. While the forecast is for average conditions, the company has ramped up its fire prevention and management activities in line with its standard procedures. During the Fire Danger Period, in line with established best practice, APRIL will increase ground and air patrols to monitor for fire-related incidents, while also continuing to work with

Billerud’s President and CEO Ivar Vatne and CFO Andrei Krés will present the interim report in a webcasted telephone conference on the same day at 9:00 CEST. The presentation will be held in English and will be followed by a Q&A session. The presentation can be followed on https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/93kc87tk   To participate via telephone, and thereby be able to ask questions, please register here: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIe589e

Mats Nordlander, Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp, has decided to leave SCA during 2024. Mats Nordlander will remain in his role as Head of the both Business Areas until December 31. Mats, with his extensive and profound knowledge of the Swedish and international forest industry, has been extremely valuable to SCA, particularly due to his ability to navigate significant structural and complex changes and major investments. I wish Mats the best of luck in his next caree