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Mercer Reports Progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals

Mercer International says it made measurable progress toward its 2030 sustainability targets in 2025, ...

AF&PA, NWPPA Issue Statement on Longview Tragedy

AF&PA and NWPPA expressed condolences and support following the deadly incident at the Longview mill.

Mondi: Packaging Key to eCommerce Loyalty

Mondi report shows packaging drives loyalty in AI-led eCommerce, with 67% of consumers linking it to repeat purchases.

UPM and Sappi Sign Definitive JV Agreement

UPM and Sappi have signed a definitive agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture combining their European graphic paper operations.

Washington mill tragedy feared to claim 11 lives

Recovery efforts continue after a tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave in Washington left 11 workers feared dead.

Washington Mill Tank Implosion Kills Worker

A chemical tank implosion at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, triggered a large emergency response Tuesday morning.

Improving oxygen delignification using suitable additives

At kraft pulp mills, oxygen delignification is a unit operation between cooking (pulping) and the bleach plant.

Are your shut-off valves ready for major shutdown?

Ultrasonic inspection of isolation valves helps detect internal leaks, reduce shutdown risks and optimize maintenance planning.

Reviewing Québec’s New EPR Recycling Data

Québec’s first full EPR results show 791,000 tonnes recovered and an 87% rate, with fibre leading recycling performance.

Decarbonization of kraft pulp mills: Canadian challenges

Canada’s pulp and paper sector stands at a strategic inflection point.

Global Development Trends of the Paper Industry and Corporate M&A Investment Strategies

The global pulp and paper industry is entering a new phase of structural transformation. 

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Laura Parlagreco from Astro Box

For International Women’s Day, PPEC is highlighting the leadership of women shaping Canada’s paper packaging sector and advancing environmental sustainability.

EPIQ Boosts Mill Efficiency with Smart Upgrades

As a mill’s equipment ages, producers are still faced with the issue of improving operational efficiency and ...

AFT Launches MaxBarrier for Bale Wire Removal and Refiner Protection

AFT launches MaxBarrier, a screening system designed to remove bale wire and protect refiners from contaminants in stock preparation.

Kadant Solutions Launches the AccuChange™ Blade Holder for Harsh Environments

Kadant Solutions has launched the AccuChange blade holder to reduce downtime and simplify maintenance in harsh environments.

Spraying Systems Co. Expertise in Spray Starch Application for Paper and Paperboard

Spraying Systems Co. helps paper mills optimize spray starch application for strength, efficiency and sustainability.

Renko named Metsä Fibre’s safest mill of 2025

Metsä Fibre has named its Renko sawmill as the company’s safest production unit of 2025 among its eight industrial facilities.

Stora Enso Oulu has a new future

No expense was spared in converting two of its biggest graphic paper machines to packaging grades

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PPC Wraps Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp

PPC’s Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp brought packaging professionals together for technical training across the carton supply chain.