Thursday, November 13, 2025
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TAPPI Division Highlights
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McDonald’s Japan has replaced its controversial paper straws with ‘strawless’ lids made from recycled PET, but consumers are still divided on the new solution’s practicality. Tim Sykes reflects on this demand for convenience, sometimes at the expense of sustainable progress, and what we can learn from getting the balance wrong.
Omya, the global minerals and chemicals company operating in over 50 countries, has launched a new business unit specializing in the sales and distribution of specialty materials.
In the Finnish town of Äänekoski, a unique model of industrial symbiosis has taken shape around Metsä Fibre’s bioproduct mill, which started operations in 2017. The mill produces high-quality pulp but also functions as an energy producer and raw material supplier for a growing network of industrial partners.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB), a global personal care leader, and Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE), a global consumer health leader, announced an agreement under which Kimberly-Clark will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Kenvue common stock in a cash and stock transaction that values Kenvue at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark common stock on October 31, 2025.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX: WFG) (NYSE: WFG) announced that it will permanently close both its Augusta, Georgia and 100 Mile House, British Columbia lumber mills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision is the result of timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets.
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Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) reported third quarter 2025 Operating EBITDA of negative $28.1 million, a decrease from positive $50.5 million in the same quarter of 2024 and negative $20.9 million in the second quarter of 2025.
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Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM), the world’s paper company, is releasing third quarter 2025 earnings.
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Sappi Europe, a leading producer of high-quality graphic papers, announced a general price increase of 5-7% across its Coated Mechanical portfolio, effective from 1 January 2026
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Genera, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ.
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is further reinforcing its commitment to innovation in eCommerce packaging by combining extensive expertise in materials, design, and packaging processes with a state-of-the-art testing environment, where solutions are subjected to rigorous stress tests under real-world logistics conditions.
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Voith and Wuzhou Special Paper have successfully commissioned the new PM 21 specialty paper machine in Hanchuan, Hubei Province. It is the world's widest machine for the production of release paper. The machine, supplied entirely by Voith, demonstrates the technology group's leading role in the field of high-quality specialty papers.
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Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, completed its previously announced acquisition of NCH Corporation (NCH). NCH is the quality leader and trusted on-site expert in middle-market water treatment and industrial solutions.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly report on October 31.
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SupplyOne, Inc., a leading distributor of custom corrugated and value-added packaging solutions in North America, has expanded its footprint in the Midwest by acquiring Lamb & Associates Packaging, Inc., a well‑established packaging manufacturer based in Arkansas.
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Smurfit Westrock has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind adherence and clinical packaging facility, reinforcing Ireland’s role at the forefront of global healthcare.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report on October 31.
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Iron Bull Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of scrap and waste hoppers, introduces Stretch and Low-Profile Hoppers for longer waste materials. Designed specifically for the application, they maximize efficiency in a crowded workspace.
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Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, highlights the 3800 Series Rotary Control Valves, designed for reliability in challenging fluid control environments. The 3800 Series supports a wide variety of industries and media types, including erosive slurries, corrosive fluids, and high-temperature steam and water.
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The Northwest Pulp & Paper Association has recognized Spokane’s Inland Empire Paper Company (IEP) with its 2025 Environmental Excellence Award.
In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site aiming to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material.
Valmet has been awarded a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing the company among the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. EcoVadis evaluates companies across four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
A Green Bay CEO was honored Monday night. President and CEO of Green Bay Packaging, Will Kress, received the prestigious Free Enterprise Award from the Rotary Club of Green Bay.
Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has made two new senior appointments, further strengthening its sales team.
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