November 20, 2025
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Smurfit Westrock plans to close a Georgia facility and permanently lay off 55 employees, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification filed with the state on Nov. 10.
A new study has found that electric hand dryers spread microbes much more than paper hand towels. It concludes that despite the advent of so-called ‘newer’ and ‘redesigned’ air dryer models, the contamination risks persist.
As Europe’s sole manufacturer of colored tissue paper, Léon Martin Paper Mills proudly upholds 130 years of French artisanal and industrial expertise since 1895.
International Paper announced it plans to close a facility in Compton, California, and another in Louisville, Kentucky, by January 2026.
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According to a new report by DataM Intelligence 4 Market Research LLP, the North America Flexible Packaging Market—valued at USD 48.21 billion in 2024—is projected to reach USD 63.69 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 3.02%.
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Finland’s timber trade saw a steep decline during the third quarter of the year. According to the industry association Metsäteollisuus ry, member companies bought 4.8 million cubic metres of wood from privately owned forests between July and September.
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Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that the Motion Learning & Development Center’s (LDC) 2026 class schedule has released. These training opportunities are designed to empower professionals across North American industry.
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Bellmer GmbH, a leading international supplier of paper and board machinery, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB, a glob-ally recognized Swedish manufacturer of systems for wastepaper recycling and bioener-gy pre-treatment.
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Metsä Board has completed an EUR 60 million modernisation project at its Simpele paperboard mill, marking a significant milestone in product performance. The upgraded board machine is now fully operational, and the renewed MetsäBoard Classic FBB folding boxboard is available for customer deliveries.
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The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) opened a second grant program for the 2025-26 academic year. This program closes on December 8th.
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Producer of recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging PaperWorks Industries has acquired US peer Color Craft Graphic Arts.
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Graphic Packaging, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has invested in six state-of-the-art equipment solutions at its facility in Poznań, Poland, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s premier packaging manufacturing plants for both high-end beauty packaging and high-efficiency food packaging.
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Cortec’s barrier paper portfolio just got more sustainable! Industries looking for environmentally responsible options in the area of barrier packaging should take a closer look at the new EcoBio™ Barrier Paper, a premium recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable barrier paper designed with the “circular economy” in mind.
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Dart Controls, an industry leader in variable speed drives, controls, and accessories for electric motors, manufactures their entire diverse product line in their Zionsville, Indiana factory, ensuring that they are Build America, Buy American Act (BABAA) compliant.
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The IBS Paper Performance Group is currently presenting a new, unique product line under the name maXX™. With this move, the world's leading specialist in paper machine optimization is responding to the massive increase in raw material and energy costs in the paper industry.
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This places Archroma in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally across 150 countries and 250 industries.
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia.
Billerud’s long-term climate target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 has been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone complements the previously approved near-term target for 2030.
Ari-Pekka Vanamo is appointed VP, Mill Manager of Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill, effective from 1 December 2025. Vanamo is currently working as Metsä Group’s VP, Employment Relations, and has extensive experience in the forest industry as well as in mill management.
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Stora Enso is implementing changes to its Group Leadership Team and organizational structure, effective 1 January 2026. These appointments are designed to strengthen the Group’s strategic focus and operational efficiency as it prepares for the planned demerger of its forest business and the strategic review of its Central European sawmills and building solutions operations.
Emmepi Group is delighted to welcome Vladimir Avetisian as the new Senior Project Manager at Emmepi Group. With over nine years of experience in the corrugated cardboard industry, Vladimir has built a strong international career as a Project Manager across several countries around the world.
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TAPPI awards nearly $60,000 in scholarships to broaden student experiences, strengthen connections, and support academic growth.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Middletown, Pennsylvania
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska
City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs, Georgia
Nickerson Designs LLC Manchester, New Hampshire
City of Santa Fe Santa Fe, New Mexico
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