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Sappi's adjusted EBITDA fell 41% in fiscal 2026, with a $116M impairment at its Matane mill in Quebec.
Mercer International files for Chapter 11 restructuring while operating subsidiaries continue business as usual.
ND Paper produces its first roll on Rumford’s idled R12 machine, marking progress toward a potential return to service.
KPS to acquire 70% of MM Packaging in a €2.4B deal, leaving MM Group focused on cartonboard and paper manufacturing.
Mercer narrows its Q3 loss to US$59.2M, but negative EBITDA, mill downtime and a US$48M liquidity decline highlight ongoing pressures.
Ahlstrom develops Acti-V BIO release base paper with Solventum to support microbial contamination control in medical adhesives.
DS Smith reviews 29 previously announced closures as it consolidates packaging production and targets €480M in annual savings.
Sonoco appoints Ernest Haynes as its next CEO, succeeding Howard Coker after 41 years, as the packaging group continues its transformation.
Sylvamo plans to sell its European paper business, including mills in France and Sweden, with completion targeted for early 2027.
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Sappi's adjusted EBITDA fell 41% in fiscal 2026, with a $116M impairment at its Matane mill in Quebec.
Mercer International files for Chapter 11 restructuring while operating subsidiaries continue business as usual.
ND Paper produces its first roll on Rumford’s idled R12 machine, marking progress toward a potential return to service.
KPS to acquire 70% of MM Packaging in a €2.4B deal, leaving MM Group focused on cartonboard and paper manufacturing.
Mercer narrows its Q3 loss to US$59.2M, but negative EBITDA, mill downtime and a US$48M liquidity decline highlight ongoing pressures.
DS Smith reviews 29 previously announced closures as it consolidates packaging production and targets €480M in annual savings.
PPEC examines Ontario's tire recycling challenges and the lessons for paper packaging, producer responsibility and recycling markets.
US corrugated box costs rose in the first half of 2026, driven by freight, overhead and recovered fiber despite easing gas costs.
Lime kiln oxygen enrichment to achieve capacity increase and energy reduction
FSC Canada clarifies Indicator 6.5.1 on Designated Conservation Lands and consensus under its Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Canada outlines how FSC-certified wood can help projects earn points under the new LEED v5 scoring system.
FSC Canada will host a FaCS Leadership Forum in Québec City on January 27-28, 2027, focused on climate-smart forestry.
Six U.S. pulp and paper mill projects show how operational improvements reduced water use, energy intensity, chemical demand and costs.
AFT examines how early mechanical deaeration may reduce wet-end chemical demand and improve process stability in papermaking.
Simple, Robust, Reliable Forming Fabric Cleaning: An Interview with Marcelo Deboni
Better tank integrity data helps pulp and paper mills reduce inspection costs, improve maintenance planning and minimize downtime.
Sam learned his trade, maintenance management, in the growing Pulp & Paper industry.
Successful Refiner Start-up Strengthens AFT’s Long-term Partnership with Zinc Nacional
Sonoco appoints Ernest Haynes as its next CEO, succeeding Howard Coker after 41 years, as the packaging group continues its transformation.
Ahlstrom develops Acti-V BIO release base paper with Solventum to support microbial contamination control in medical adhesives.
Weyerhaeuser and Aymium begin building a Mississippi biocarbon plant, a potential new outlet for pulpwood and sawmill residues.
LatamCORR Mexico 2027 Brings Together the Latin American Corrugated Packaging Industry
