December 11, 2025
Member Edition
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TAPPI News
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Call for TAPPI Volunteers
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TAPPI Division Highlights
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Georgia-Pacific (GP) has reinforced its commitment to cultivating the next generation of manufacturing and industry professionals through two significant educational donations totaling $15,000 to technical colleges and universities in the South.
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, announces a strategic investment to upgrade the existing Taylorville, IL (USA) line to enhance its capability to produce advanced synthetic filter materials.
UPM will discontinue label materials production in Nancy, France. The Nancy site will continue as a slitting and distribution terminal offering best-in class service and lead time to UPM Adhesive Materials’ customers.
Körber was awarded the Platinum Medal for its outstanding achievements in cyber security in the voluntary CyberVadis rating 2025. This rating surpasses the company's previous ratings.
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Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) (“Canfor Corp”) and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) (“Canfor Pulp”) announced today that they have entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) pursuant to which Canfor Corp will acquire all of Canfor Pulp’s issued and outstanding common shares (each, a “Canfor Pulp Share”) not already owned by Canfor Corp and its affiliates pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “BCBCA”) (the “Transaction”).
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Paper Corea Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea.
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Valmet introduces the renewed Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries.
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The start-up of Metsä Group’s Joutseno pulp mill from the production shutdown that began in June will commence on Monday, 8 December 2025.
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Sun Paper has successfully started up new process islands with stateof-the-art technology and solutions from ANDRITZ at its kraft pulp mill in Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations.
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In November 2025, the Palm Group acquired a 50 % stake in Power Packaging s.r.o. in the Czech Republic. The processing plant, based in Nýrsko in western Czechia, specialises in the production of complex corrugated cardboard packaging.
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Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today announced that it will permanently shut down the No. 2 paper machine (W2) and kraft pulping facilities at its Wallula, WA containerboard mill.
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Dutch online pharmacy Plein.nl reports significant gains in packaging efficiency and process reliability following a year-long optimisation programme carried out with packaging company DS Smith.
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DS Smith has equipped Austrian-based brewery, Privatbrauerei Hirt, with a fiber-based box for its e-commerce expansion. The brewery recently opened an online shop featuring beverages such as beers, lemonades, vinegars, spirits, and non-alcoholic products.
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Sabert Corporation Europe announces the launch of its new fully home compostable and recyclable foodservice packaging range. Made from renewable plant-based resources, the range is free from intentionally added PFAS and fully compliant.
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Hinojosa Packaging Group introduces its own Product Carbon Footprint Calculator. The launch of this tool answers to the customers’ needs of improving their emissions measurement.
UPM welcomes the European Union’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, published today in Brussels, as a decisive move to elevate the bioeconomy as a driver of growth, innovation, and climate neutrality.
Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been awarded the prestigious Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings.
DS Smith, an International Paper company and leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions, announces the appointment of James Lomax as the new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging, taking over from Paul Clarke effective 1st December 2025.
PPC is pleased to announce the election of Hilda S. Murray, Executive Vice President and Owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) announced that Nate Jorgensen, Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire effective March 2, 2026. The board of directors has unanimously appointed Jeff Strom, Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Jorgensen effective March 3, 2026.
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Save $1,300 when you register for TAPPI’s January 12–15 courses by the December 15th early-bird deadline; hotel group rate available through December 22nd.
Hear directly from TAPPI Member David “Dave” Maddox, Corrugator Board and Paper Converting Sales Manager of North America for Valmet
Showcase Your Brand at the Premier Conference for Sustainable Forest Products
TAPPI was among the distinguished guests at the celebration event.
Invest in the Future of Our Industry. Become a 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit Sponsor.
Industry leaders share how proactive qualification practices and digital tools are transforming safety, efficiency, and trust across pulp and paper operations.
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Shine the spotlight on your colleagues for their contributions to TAPPI and the industry by nominating them for a TAPPI Division Award.
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St. Johns River Water Management District Apopka or Palatka, Florida
Blast-One International Columbus, Ohio
City of Brownsville Brownsville, Texas
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Cambridge, Massachusetts
City of Atlanta - Department of Watershed Management (Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Utility) Atlanta, Georgia
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