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Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/industry-news/work-sharing-more-flexibility-for-forest-employers.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/industry-news/new-lawsuit-names-nippon-dynawave-and-weyerhaeuser.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/financial-news/sca-q3-earnings-lifted-by-stronger-containerboard.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-1.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul officials present the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project in Brazil. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-intro.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of Packaging Corporation of America. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp Two forestry workers wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp Damaged chemical storage tank at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp David Stirling, CEO of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp Partners in the Chapleau biomass district heating project. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp Brown kraft paper bags arranged in rows. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp Bales of recycled fiber at Sustana's Lévis facility in Quebec. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp Illustration of bio-based materials and circular bioeconomy applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp Omya calcium carbonate production facility serving the pulp and paper industry. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp Södra pulp bale displayed in a forest, illustrating the company's forest products business. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp European Union flag representing EU carbon market legislation. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp Aerial view of Stora Enso's Gruvön sawmill and industrial facilities in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp Forklift loading paper rolls into a freight truck, with a diesel fuel nozzle in the foreground. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the AV Nackawic dissolving pulp mill in New Brunswick, Canada. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp Industrial storage tanks featured in Finnish Forest Industries’ environmental performance report. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp Kimberly-Clark Corporation sign outside its former headquarters in Irving, Texas. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp Interior of a lime kiln showing burner flames and refractory lining. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp Rendering of Hitachi Energy's planned insulation pressboard manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp Portrait of UPM executives Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp Jason Krips pictured alongside the Alberta Forest Products Association logo against a forest backdrop. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp Two employees wearing International Paper and DS Smith workwear at a packaging facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp Warehouse filled with recycled containerboard reels and an overhead crane at a Mondi facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp Tork PaperCircle diagram showing the collection, recycling and reuse of paper hand towel fibers in new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp UPM’s wood-based biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the Kennebec River and Memorial Bridge in Augusta, Maine. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp Fine white kaolin powder falling onto a mound of the mineral. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp Millcraft-branded packaging displayed against a wooden background. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp Domtar's Nekoosa specialty paper mill along the Wisconsin River. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/financial-news/asset-sale-lifts-norske-skog-q3-profit.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/international-news/sca-completes-fiberline-upgrade-at-oestrand-mill.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/bioeconomy/biomass/chapleau-plans-3-mw-biomass-district-heating-system.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/market-analysis/af-pa-releases-september-2026-printing-writing-monthly-report.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/market-analysis/af-pa-releases-september-2026-packaging-papers-monthly-report.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/industry-news/hivest-acquires-sustana-targets-mill-reliability.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/bioeconomy/biomaterials/eu-launches-alliance-to-scale-bio-based-materials.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/financial-news/billerud-reports-stronger-european-margins-in-q3.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/international-news/eu-opens-antitrust-investigation-into-omya.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/blogs/resourcewise/us-corrugated-box-costs-rose-through-the-first-half-of-2026.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp Corrugated board used in box manufacturing, as U.S. production and delivery costs continued to rise in the first half of 2026. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/sustainability/finnish-pulp-and-paper-cuts-fossil-co2-emissions-85.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/financial-news/kimberly-clark-prices-4-9b-in-notes-for-kenvue-deal.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/international-news/mondi-raises-prices-and-streamlines-operations.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/international-news/essity-expands-hand-towel-fiber-recovery.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of Packaging Corporation of America. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp Two forestry workers wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp Damaged chemical storage tank at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp David Stirling, CEO of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp Partners in the Chapleau biomass district heating project. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp Brown kraft paper bags arranged in rows. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp Bales of recycled fiber at Sustana's Lévis facility in Quebec. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp Illustration of bio-based materials and circular bioeconomy applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp Omya calcium carbonate production facility serving the pulp and paper industry. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp Södra pulp bale displayed in a forest, illustrating the company's forest products business. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp European Union flag representing EU carbon market legislation. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp Aerial view of Stora Enso's Gruvön sawmill and industrial facilities in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp Forklift loading paper rolls into a freight truck, with a diesel fuel nozzle in the foreground. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the AV Nackawic dissolving pulp mill in New Brunswick, Canada. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp Industrial storage tanks featured in Finnish Forest Industries’ environmental performance report. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp Kimberly-Clark Corporation sign outside its former headquarters in Irving, Texas. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp Interior of a lime kiln showing burner flames and refractory lining. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp Rendering of Hitachi Energy's planned insulation pressboard manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp Portrait of UPM executives Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp Jason Krips pictured alongside the Alberta Forest Products Association logo against a forest backdrop. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp Two employees wearing International Paper and DS Smith workwear at a packaging facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp Warehouse filled with recycled containerboard reels and an overhead crane at a Mondi facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp Tork PaperCircle diagram showing the collection, recycling and reuse of paper hand towel fibers in new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp UPM’s wood-based biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the Kennebec River and Memorial Bridge in Augusta, Maine. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp Fine white kaolin powder falling onto a mound of the mineral. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp Millcraft-branded packaging displayed against a wooden background. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp Domtar's Nekoosa specialty paper mill along the Wisconsin River. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/sustainability/kruger-ranks-in-ecovadis-top-2-worldwide.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/kruger-ecovadis-gold-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/kruger-ecovadis-gold-14oct26-2.webp Kruger logo alongside its 2026 EcoVadis Gold Medal badge on a green foliage background. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech 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https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/industry-news/voith-expands-west-monroe-roll-service-center.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/voith-west-monroe-expansion-13oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/voith-west-monroe-expansion-13oct26-2.webp Voith celebrates the completion of its expanded West Monroe roll service center and new paper industry training facilities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/epiq-29april26-animation.webp EPIQ https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/canmec-290x200-30sept26.webp canmec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/maintech-23june25.webp Maintech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/Innofibre-decarb-27nov24.gif Innofibre https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/fsc-30april24.webp FSC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2023/Runtech-17mar23.webp Runtech https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2025/kadant-noTrace-290x200-2sept25.webp Kadant https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/esko-rotameter-290x200-19oct26.webp Esko Pacific https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/maine-forest-biomaterials-14july26.webp Maine Forest BioMaterials https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/events/LatamPAPER-Mexico-15sept26.webp LatamPAPER https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Toscotec_TT_290x200_NextPress_28july26.webp Toscotec https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2024/AFT-Max-pulping-290x200-16june26.gif AFT https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/cmpc-natureza-environmental-licence-brazil-26oct26-2.webp CMPC and Rio Grande do Sul government representatives at the official handover of the preliminary environmental licence for the Natureza pulp project on October 23, 2026. Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. Credit: Domtar https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/Canmec-800x96-30sept26.gif CANMEC https://www.paperadvance.com/news/industry-news/nippon-dynawave-workers-return-to-mill.html https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logos/Paper-Advance-Logo_desktop_3.jpg Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/logo_small-3.png Paper Advance https://www.paperadvance.com/images/banners/2026/kadant-noTrace-376x96-19march26.gif Kadant - Leaderboard https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/nippon-dynawave-longview-workers-return-13oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/nippon-dynawave-longview-workers-return-13oct26-2.webp Most union employees have returned to Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill, although full production has yet to resume. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of Packaging Corporation of America. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-1.webp Two forestry workers wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-1.webp Damaged chemical storage tank at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-1.webp David Stirling, CEO of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-intro.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-intro.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-1.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-1.webp Partners in the Chapleau biomass district heating project. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-intro.webp Brown kraft paper bags arranged in rows. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-1.webp Bales of recycled fiber at Sustana's Lévis facility in Quebec. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-1.webp Illustration of bio-based materials and circular bioeconomy applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-intro.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-1.webp Omya calcium carbonate production facility serving the pulp and paper industry. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-1.webp Södra pulp bale displayed in a forest, illustrating the company's forest products business. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-intro2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-1.webp European Union flag representing EU carbon market legislation. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-1.webp Aerial view of Stora Enso's Gruvön sawmill and industrial facilities in Sweden. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-1.webp Forklift loading paper rolls into a freight truck, with a diesel fuel nozzle in the foreground. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the AV Nackawic dissolving pulp mill in New Brunswick, Canada. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-1.webp Industrial storage tanks featured in Finnish Forest Industries’ environmental performance report. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-1.webp Kimberly-Clark Corporation sign outside its former headquarters in Irving, Texas. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-1.webp Interior of a lime kiln showing burner flames and refractory lining. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-1.webp Rendering of Hitachi Energy's planned insulation pressboard manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-1.webp Portrait of UPM executives Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-1.webp Jason Krips pictured alongside the Alberta Forest Products Association logo against a forest backdrop. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-1.webp Two employees wearing International Paper and DS Smith workwear at a packaging facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-1.webp Warehouse filled with recycled containerboard reels and an overhead crane at a Mondi facility. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-1.webp Tork PaperCircle diagram showing the collection, recycling and reuse of paper hand towel fibers in new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-1.webp UPM’s wood-based biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-1.webp Aerial view of the Kennebec River and Memorial Bridge in Augusta, Maine. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/kamin-cadam-kaolin-price-increase-15oct26-1.webp Fine white kaolin powder falling onto a mound of the mineral. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-1.webp Millcraft-branded packaging displayed against a wooden background. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-1.webp Domtar's Nekoosa specialty paper mill along the Wisconsin River. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/RW/2026/us-corrugated-box-costs-22oct26-2.webp us corrugated box costs 22oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/optimization/2026/oct2026/esko-rotameter-troubleshooting-5-checks-19oct26-2.webp esko rotameter troubleshooting 5 checks 19oct26 2 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/joomlart/logo_white.png Paper Advance 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Credit: Vitor Rosa / Secom – Rio Grande do Sul Government https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/pca-ceo-full.webp Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, highlighted improved packaging performance amid continued cost pressures. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/fpac-work-sharing-forest-sector-jobs-26oct26-2.webp New federal Work-Sharing measures aim to help Canadian forest-sector employers retain skilled workers during periods of market disruption. Source: FPAC https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/aug2026/csb-nippon-g-tank-failure-31aug26-2.webp The May 26 tank failure at Nippon Dynawave's Longview mill killed 11 workers and has led to multiple legal proceedings. Credit: CSB https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/James-Cropper-David-Stirling-2.webp David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer of James Cropper. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sca-full.webp Ulf Larsson, President and CEO of SCA, which reported improved third-quarter earnings supported by stronger containerboard prices. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/norske-skog-full.webp Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog, highlights profitability improvements and the Golbey production ramp-up as key priorities. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sca-ostrand-pulp-mill-fiberline-upgrade-24oct26-2.webp Aerial view of SCA's Östrand pulp mill in Sweden, where the company has completed a major fiberline upgrade. Credit: SCA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomass/2026/chapleau-biomass-district-heating-project-24oct26-2.webp Project partners at GreenFirst's Chapleau sawmill in Ontario, where wood residues are expected to supply the proposed biomass heating system. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/afpa-packaging-full.webp Paper bags are among the applications of packaging papers covered by AF&PA's monthly market report. Image: PA https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/sustana-recycled-fiber-levis-23oct26-2.webp Recycled fiber production at Sustana's Lévis facility, part of the company's North American industrial network acquired by Hivest Capital Partners. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/eu-bio-based-europe-alliance-23oct26-2.webp The Bio-based Europe Alliance aims to expand markets for renewable materials and accelerate their industrial adoption across Europe. Credit: European Commission https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/billerud-ceo-full.webp Ivar Vatne, President and CEO of Billerud, which reported improved European profitability in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/omya-calcium-carbonate-antitrust-investigation-23oct26-2.webp Omya operates calcium carbonate production facilities serving the pulp and paper industry. The European Commission is investigating the company's supply practices. Crédit : Omya. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/sodra-us-pulp-sales-expansion-22oct26-2.webp Södra is strengthening its U.S. commercial presence to support sales of pulp and sawn timber. Photo credit : Södra https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/CEOs/sonoco-full2.webp Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, which reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/eu-carbon-market-stability-reserve-22oct26-2.webp EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement to revise the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/stora-enso-gruvon-sawmill-sweden-22oct26-2.webp Stora Enso's Gruvön site in Sweden, where sawmill operations will continue following the closure of CLT production. Photo credit: Stora Enso https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/market-analysis/2026/oct2026/paper-mills-fuel-freight-surcharges-21oct26-2.webp Rising fuel and transportation costs are prompting paper manufacturers to introduce additional charges on shipments. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/av-nackawic-pulp-mill-new-brunswick-21oct26-2.webp The future of AV Nackawic remains uncertain as the mill approaches its scheduled shutdown. Credit: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/sustainability/2026/oct2026/finland-pulp-paper-environmental-performance-21oct26-2.webp Finland’s pulp and paper industry has significantly reduced fossil CO₂ emissions and landfill waste over recent decades. Image source: Finnish Forest Industries. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/financial/2026/kimberly-clark-kenvue-financing-20oct26-2.webp Kimberly-Clark has priced a $4.9 billion notes offering to help finance its planned acquisition of Kenvue. Photo Credit: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/blogs/FPI/2026/fpinnovations-lime-kiln-oxygen-trial-19oct26-2.webp FPInnovations is preparing trials to assess how oxygen-enriched combustion could improve lime kiln capacity and energy efficiency. Source: FPI https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biomaterials/2026/hitachi-energy-pressboard-plant-ontario-19oct26-2.webp Hitachi Energy's planned London facility will produce cellulose-based insulation pressboard for power transformers. Credit: Hitachi Energy https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/upm-aki-temmes-petri-hakanen-19oct26-2.webp Aki Temmes and Petri Hakanen will assume their new executive roles at UPM on January 1, 2027. Photo Credit: UPM https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/industry-people/2026/oct2026/jason-krips-afpa-leadership-transition-19oct26-2.webp Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, will step down at the end of 2026. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/international-paper-ds-smith-emea-sale-16oct26-2.webp International Paper is considering a sale of its EMEA packaging operations, which combine legacy International Paper and DS Smith assets. Photo credit: DS Smith https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/mondi-recycled-containerboard-warehouse-16oct26-2.webp Recycled containerboard reels stored at a Mondi facility. Image: Mondi https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/intl-news/2026/oct2026/essity-tork-papercircle-fiber-recycling-16oct26-2.webp Tork PaperCircle connects used hand towel collection with fiber recycling and the production of new tissue products. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/biorefinery/2026/upm-leuna-biorefinery-germany-16oct26-2.webp UPM's Leuna biorefinery converts wood-based biomass into renewable chemicals for industrial applications. https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/maine-kennebec-river-pfas-lawsuit-16oct26-2.webp The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is at the center of a lawsuit over alleged PFAS contamination of local drinking water sources. Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/news/2026/oct2026/millcraft-p3-packaging-acquisition-15oct26-2.webp Millcraft expands its packaging business with the acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3). https://www.paperadvance.com/images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/energy/2026/domtar-nekoosa-mill-energy-efficiency-14oct26-2.webp Domtar's Nekoosa mill has reduced energy consumption through a series of efficiency projects. 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