The Board of Directors of Nordic Paper has today decided to invest approximately SEK 850 m at the Bäckhammar mill.

Metsä Group plans to boost biodiversity on its land areas in Kemi. Covering more than 650 hectares, the designated site encompasses Metsä Group’s mill area and other areas in the Kemi urban environment.

Ahlstrom has entered into an agreement to divest its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, following the announcement of Accursia Capital’s binding offer in July.

Following the rockslide and subsequent production stop at Saugbrugs PM6 (paper machine 6) in April this year, Norske Skog has decided to restart production at the previously idled PM5.

Saica Group has reached today an agreement to acquire a minority share of Pacapime, the Belgian corrugated cardboard company. Pacapime generated revenues of 61 million euros in 2022, and provides direct employment to 109 people.

In an effort to address prevalent supply chain uncertainties and to maintain the commercial viability of its Graphic Paper business, Sappi Europe will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at today’s level for the remainder of 2023.

Södra Ädla is a new partner of Nordic Forestry Automation (NFA). The company develops next-generation operator support systems for forest machines based on sensor technology from autonomous vehicles and AI algorithms.

DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging provider, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia.

UPM Communication Papers announces plans to permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe.

The latest report by the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) shows that paper value chain is still on track to reach a 76% paper recycling rate by 2030.

Mondi simplifies eCommerce packaging testing with Amazon-approved service, making it easier for businesses to ensure their eCommerce packaging is both protective and sustainable

We are pleased to announce a significant investment plan to be implemented in the next two years across our three packaging sites in Greece.

July 24, 2023 - In March 2023, Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.

The Logson Group, the UK’s largest independent supplier of corrugated packaging, announces the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Durham Box, an independent sheet plant based in County Durham.

RDM Group has finalized the agreement for the acquisition of 100% of share capital of Fiskeby International Holding AB (“Fiskeby”), a producer of packaging board made from 100% recovered fiber, with one manufacturing facility in Sweden.

The hygiene and health company Essity has completed the divestment of its operations in Russia for a purchase price of approximately SEK 1.2bn on a cash and debt-free basis. Essity has thus exited Russia.

Over the last 5 years, Smurfit Kappa has invested around €4.7 billion to support its customers and capitalise on its long-term growth drivers

The undersigned associations recognise and support the European Commission’s commitment to advance the Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and are engaged in the ongoing revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).

Members of CEPI Cartonboard and Pro Carton have confirmed that they will merge into one strong association under the name Pro Carton, following a 12-month period of consultation.

Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners.

Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) including Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) with the third largest German energy group Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW).