Gunnar Eberhardt appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers and member of the Group Executive Team Gunnar Eberhardt has been appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers. He will be a member of UPM’s Group Executive Team and report to Massimo Reynaudo, President and CEO. He will start in his role in October 2024. Gunnar Eberhardt, born 1977, will join UPM from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, where he has worked as Corporate Vice President,

Bedford County, Va.Georgia-Pacific's Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year. The facility joins two other Georgia-Pacific facilities – Brewton containerboard in Brewton, Alabama, and Leaf River Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi in earning this prestigious recognition for environmental stewardship. Select manufacturing plants located in the U.S. and its territories and Canada can

CMPC’s top executive participated in the Second Regional Meeting of IRADE Companies, which was held in Los Angeles, Biobío Region. He referred to the incentives needed to combat the retreat of the sector, institutionalize fire prevention, and modify the law on climate change to consider the contribution of monocultures as CO2 capturers. This sector provides different sources of employment, is highly relevant in terms of exports and is also important if it is well articu

Voith employee, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in recognition of his many innovative developments that contributed greatly to modern paper machine designs. The award was accepted by Michael MacGregor, a former colleague of Schiel and a co-sponsor of the award nomination, during a presentation at the Wisconsin Paper Council’s annual meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Since 1992, the PIIHOF has honored and recognized more than 140 giants in the

Oak Creek Wood Products, a leading industrial wood packaging supplier, and Pallet Bros, a leading pallet manufacturer and recycler based in Austin, Texas, announce their partnership. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Oak Creek Wood Products and Pallet Bros. In response to growing demand for block style pallets, Oak Creek Wood Products is extending their specialized services to customers in the southwest market. Integrating expertise will enhance their service o

SCA has developed a revenue-sharing model entirely based on the proposal in the "The Value of Wind" report, which will apply to new wind farms developed by SCA until legislation is in place. If there are changes in legislation affecting revenue sharing or community funds, SCA's model can be adapted to the law. "We see it as a fair and good measure to lead the way in terms of revenue sharing with nearby residents," says Martin Ingels. Nearby resident

As a step in the strategy of getting more out of every tree, Södra is now establishing a new business to become a world leader in the production of kraft lignin. Södra's production facility will be the first commercial facility in Sweden and the largest of its kind in the world. This is an investment of over two billion SEK and expected to be in operation in 2027.   Kraft lignin can replace fossil materials in, among other things, glue, batteries, rubber, composit

Waste Management, Inc. today announced that it has priced a public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes under an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as follows: $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% senior notes due July 3, 2027; and $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% senior notes due July 3, 2031. The notes will be fully an

Softys, a subsidiary of CMPC, provides supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, wet wipes and diapers. The coordination of these items is accomplished in cooperation with the Presidential Delegation of Biobío Province, Chile. Additionally, charcoal bags will be delivered and emergency kits will be distributed. Efforts continue to be coordinated across various sectors to support Chileans affected by floods. For the past two days, CMPC has been operating from four command p

PaperWorks Industries Inc., formerly Boehmer Box, is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, June 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 120 Trillium Drive. This milestone event will honour the company’s rich history and significant impact on the Kitchener-Waterloo region. “We’re proud to be an important part of the legacy of the Kitchener-Waterloo region,” said Jeff Sinko, General Manager of the Kitchener operation. “This mileston