Pulp & Paper Industry News and Insights

Metsä Group is investing €25 million in a Muoto fibre-based food packaging line in Äänekoski, Finland, due to start in 2028.

Brüning Group will acquire parts of Södra’s Danish operations as Södra sharpens its focus on core businesses.

West Fraser posts Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $59 million as sales improve, mills ramp up and its quarterly loss narrows.

Suzano’s Q2 2026 EBITDA rose to R$4.7 billion as higher prices lifted results despite lower year-on-year pulp volumes.

EU packaging rules now restrict PFAS in food-contact packaging, with labelling, reuse and recyclability measures to follow.

AICC says new containerboard price hikes lack economic support and could weigh heavily on independent box makers.

Oregon’s first packaging EPR trial raises questions about producer obligations, interstate commerce and recycling systems.

FPInnovations shows how data reconciliation improves lime kiln efficiency, reduces energy costs and lowers CO₂ emissions in pulp mills.

ResourceWise examines how traceability, regulation and closed-loop fiber systems are reshaping competitiveness in fiber-based packaging.

FSC Canada’s revised standard supports collaborative protection of Intact Forest Landscapes, biodiversity and Indigenous values.

FSC Canada’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of growth, key achievements and progress in responsible forest management.

FSC Canada seeks Environmental and Economic Chamber members for its Standards Development Group on responsible forest management.

Kadant starts up a green liquor system at Södra Cell Mörrum to improve chemical recovery, filtration and energy efficiency.

AFT upgrades pulping and screening at Papiro Sarda’s Italian mill, increasing capacity and improving recycled paper quality.

Maintech targets dryer section deposits to improve paper machine runnability, drying efficiency and fabric life.

Toscotec to complete cogeneration plant upgrade at Cartiera del Vignaletto in Italy 

Kadant's AccuChange™ blade holder reduces blade change time from up to eight hours to less than one hour in adhesive-heavy applications.

Smurfit Westrock highlights how safety, employee engagement and continuous improvement drive performance at its Kennesaw sheet plant.