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Pacolet Milliken acquires two Georgia biomass plants totaling 116 MW, expanding its biomass power capacity to 171 MW.
Cascades gains SBTi approval for its 2035 GHG targets, including a 67.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 levels.
Supremex plans 60 job cuts and a carton production shift amid an estimated C$10–12 million annual tariff impact.
ARC Bio tests forest-derived biocrude in a pilot refinery process, producing a jet-range fuel fraction for potential SAF use.
Billerud introduces stronger fluting from its Gruvön mill, enabling lighter corrugated packaging and improved material efficiency.
Norske Skog approves up to NOK 850 million for the Saugbrugs PM6 rebuild, with start-up expected in the first half of 2028.
Linerboard prices do not capture the full cost of producing a corrugated box.
Toscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to GrandBay Group’s Blue Tissue mill in Mexico, with start-up planned for 2027.
Sappi Europe will raise paperboard prices by €89/t from November 1, 2026, citing sustained industry cost pressures.
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Paper mills are beginning to announce fuel and freight surcharges tied to higher diesel costs, ...
Cascades gains SBTi approval for its 2035 GHG targets, including a 67.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 levels.
Supremex plans 60 job cuts and a carton production shift amid an estimated C$10–12 million annual tariff impact.
Norske Skog approves up to NOK 850 million for the Saugbrugs PM6 rebuild, with start-up expected in the first half of 2028.
Linerboard prices do not capture the full cost of producing a corrugated box.
Sappi Europe will raise paperboard prices by €89/t from November 1, 2026, citing sustained industry cost pressures.
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.
FSC Canada will present its OECM work at COP 17 in Armenia and launch a paper to support conservation planning in Canada.
FSC Canada highlights certification and export opportunities at the 2026 Global Buyers Mission in Whistler.
FSC Canada launches a four-part webinar series on landscape-scale forest management, climate resilience, biodiversity and conservation.
Toscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to GrandBay Group’s Blue Tissue mill in Mexico, with start-up planned for 2027.
Kadant Solutions launches the nPak C+R doctor blade, using nanotechnology to extend wear life and improve roll cleaning.
A new project for energy efficiency and performance increase at Laval-sur-Vologne in France
Canmec modified a used suction press roll in four weeks, helping Domtar restart paper machine No. 5 at its Dolbeau mill in Quebec.
Automation and right-sizing are changing how corrugated packaging is produced, packed and integrated into eCommerce fulfillment.
Kadant Solutions launches the EMO III oscillator test panel, a portable tool for testing, commissioning and troubleshooting oscillators.
Kimberly-Clark revises its post-Kenvue leadership plan, with new roles for De Jesus and Curado and the departure of Russ Torres.
Billerud introduces stronger fluting from its Gruvön mill, enabling lighter corrugated packaging and improved material efficiency.
ARC Bio tests forest-derived biocrude in a pilot refinery process, producing a jet-range fuel fraction for potential SAF use.
Cal Poly’s Dāt wins the 2026 PPA Student Design Challenge, with RIT’s Pacha Cacao second and Cal Poly’s Tempus third.
