January 22, 2026
Member Edition
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TAPPI News
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TAPPI Division Highlights
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Kelheim Fibres in December 2025 announced that it is now preparing for an orderly phase-out of production by the end of March 2026 after a potential investor pulled out a purchase agreement.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026. Organized annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), the awards celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design, technology and sustainability across the globe.
Cascades is investing $6 million in its tissue paper plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The project is expected to create 36 new jobs over the next two years.
Unilever and Saica Group have announced a new collaboration to develop a sustainable packaging solution for Axe deodorant duopacks, one of Unilever’s most iconic global brands and a leader of male deodorants in France. The innovative solution has been available in the French market since the last quarter of 2025.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the December 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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Hamburger Containerboard has announced plans to raise prices for brown recycled containerboard with effect from 1 February 2026.
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The global market for secondary and protective packaging is projected to reach $300.7 billion by 2030, driven by the accelerating rise of e-commerce and intensifying focus on sustainability, according to a new report from Smithers, produced in association with Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026.
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Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI”), a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company, today announced an expansion of its paper and packaging business in Asia that included the startup of three new satellite plants in 2025, the doubling of capacity at an existing satellite, and the expected commissioning of an additional new satellite in early 2026.
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Algerian tissue producer WARAK, a subsidiary of the Faderco Group continues partnering with Valmet by investing in a state-of-the-art Advantage DCT 200TS tissue line combined with an extensive automation package.
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PGA Anlagenbau, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, is celebrating the successful commissioning of a complete starch plant for mass starch preparation at Mondi Štĕtí, Czech Republic.
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Arcadia Paper Mills, LLC has acquired the former paper mill property in St. Helens, Oregon, signaling a return to manufacturing at a site that has remained idle since Cascade Tissue ceased operations in 2023.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the December 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
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Grenadier Packaging has acquired MM Packaging Leeuwarden from Mayr-Melnhof Karton for an undisclosed sum.
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Packaging manufacturers are heading west — at least the few that have announced North American expansions in the last month. These announcements are for new facility openings rather than adding on to existing locations.
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Lessebo Paper introduces Lessebo Covers, a premium uncoated paper developed specifically for book covers where material choice plays a decisive role in both expression and performance. Created to balance technical precision with tactile character, Lessebo Covers is designed to support book designs that need to feel as considered as they look.
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American Packaging Corporation (APC) is showcasing its RE™ Design for Recycle High Barrier Paper pouch, a sustainable solution engineered for brands looking to boost shelf impact while reducing environmental footprint.
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DS Smith, an International Paper company, and leading global provider of sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions, has partnered with the Serele SupeR agricultural cooperative in Romania to replace 10mn plastic packages with circular, recyclable, fibre-based and FSC-certified corrugated cardboard solutions.
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Carbon Balanced Paper North America (CBPNA) announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity, reflecting an evolution in how the program is presented and communicated across North America.
The German city of Munich is taking an important step towards a circular future with the launch of the ReMuc – “Ois im Kreis” project, a new system for reusable food containers. Behind the digital solution is Relevo by Duni, majority-owned by Duni Group.
Image Source: Norske Skog
Christoffer Bull (49) is appointed new Senior Vice President Business Development, effective from 1 January 2026. In his new role, Mr. Bull will be responsible for the continued development and follow-up of Norske Skog’s packaging paper segment, with a particular focus on Norske Skog Golbey.
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Lessebo Paper announced the appointment of Ebba Ingvarsson as Chair of the Paper Profile Steering Committee for 2026. The role reinforces the company’s leadership in promoting transparent and credible environmental declarations in the paper industry.
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces the appointment of François Fillion, currently Vice-President, Finance for the Packaging sector, as Vice-President, Excellence. He will succeed Emmanuelle Migneault, recently appointed Chief Human Resources Officer.
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TAPPI’s 2025-2026 Nominating Committee presents the 2026 slate of candidates for four Directors on the TAPPI Board.
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Safety professionals gather in June to advance workplace well-being in paper and packaging operations
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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