Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada.

Metsä Tissue has submitted a full planning application to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for its proposed new tissue paper mill in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.

Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has announced the outcome of a consultation process to simplify operations at Kinleith Mill, aimed at further action to stabilise and strengthen the company.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions, is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC). This milestone underscores Monadnock's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental transparency.

 (CFTC) and Forests Canada announced a new partnership, where the two national organizations will team up to plant trees from coast to coast. Together, the organizations will plant 250,000 trees this year, with Forests Canada contributing longstanding expertise and proudly delivering forest restoration programs focused on improving forest health and landscape connectivity to support diverse, healthy ecosystems. CFTC brings excellence in the use of technology to monitor forest health, biodiversity benefits, and climate impacts.

By Gary Jones, Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs, PRINTING United Alliance in Fairfax, Virginia
In a shift from its previous position, the Washington Department of Ecology (DoE) released a draft Safer Products Report recommending regulation to reduce the amount of inadvertent polychlorinated biphenyls (iPCBs) found in pigments used in printing inks.

Clearwater Paper reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

Suzano announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Oji Fibre Solutions announced its decision to permanently shut paper machine 6 (PM6) at its Kinleith pulp and paper mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand.

Sylvamo has announced major investments at its two South Carolina facilities. The company plans to invest approximately $145 million in high-return projects to reduce costs and significantly enhance the capabilities at its mill in Eastover, South Carolina.

Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières. The initiative will enable the production of innovative label paper grades, reinforcing the Wayagamack Mill's leadership in Québec and North America.

Valmet is to deliver an IQ Quality Control System for corrugator for optimizing sheet quality to Grupo Penha S.A.’s packaging plant in Itapira, São Paulo state, Brazil.

The partnership between Five Continents and A.Celli Paper continues with the order of a new E-WIND® P100 paper winder for the test liner and fluting paper production plant in Hanchuan.

International Paper announced the permanent closure of the company's Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana; a recycling plant in Phoenix, Arizona; a box plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Missouri.

DS Smith is helping Niels & Grete replace its plastic packaging components with a corrugated cardboard pack, boosting recyclability while reducing unnecessary materials and streamlining the packaging process.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its portfolio of sustainable, high-quality office papers with the launch of IQ ULTRA and MAESTRO® expert in the premium segment. These products offer 80 g/m2 papers in A4 and A3 formats. Additionally, Mondi introduces a paper in universal segment with 75 g/m2 grammage and A4 format, catering to the entry-level market with an attractive performance.

Non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, petroleum-based EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam packaging is not eco-friendly stuff. There could soon be a greener and snazzier-looking alternative, however, in the form of origami-folded cardboard.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions, is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC). This milestone underscores Monadnock's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental transparency.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests and water security by global environmental non-profit CDP. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2024 Climate Change, Forests and Water Security thematic questionnaires, Metsä Board is one of a small number of companies that achieved a triple A, out of over 22,000 companies scored. This is the third time that Metsä Board scored the prestigious triple ‘A’.

Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass.

The EP Paper Industrial Professional Committee, in collaboration with the China National Chemical Information Center (CNCIC), is announce the 2025 Green Paper-Based Functional Materials and Sustainable Development Summit on the Eco-Friendly Paper Industry, Nanocellulose Materials Seminar & Paper-Based Functional Materials and Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging Exhibition.

International Paper announcer that David Robbie has been appointed to IP's Board of Directors, effective February 11, 2025. The IP Board also appointed Mr. Robbie to the Audit and Finance and Public Policy and Environment committees.

Jussi Vanhanen has been appointed as Metsäliitto Cooperative’s new CEO. He will also be the President and CEO of Metsä Group. Jussi Vanhanen will start in his new position on 1 July 2025.  Until 30 June 2025, the position will be held by Metsä Group’s current President and CEO Ilkka Hämälä, who will then transfer to special duties within the company. These duties will continue until 23 October 2025, when he retires.

SupplyOne, Inc., an industry-leading distributor, service provider, and manufacturer of custom corrugated products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine Kerney as its new Director of Sustainability. Katherine began her role in early February, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a unique background that positions her perfectly to lead the company’s sustainability initiatives.

A virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm. EST providing a brief report on TAPPI association business.

Register by Feb. 28 for early bird savings—learn from instructors with over 150 years of combined experience this March.

Discover how John Crane’s Type SB2 USP technology can enhance your operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Learn how to operate headboxes and optimize paper quality while identifying the most common paper quality issues they cause.

Early bird registration is open for PS&ChE’s Advanced Papermaking: Additives and Formation courses.

Join us on March 7, 2025, for an inspiring International Women’s Day Panel where industry leaders will share real strategies to #AccelerateAction and drive meaningful inclusion.

This year’s annual TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit attracted more than 200 pulp and paper students

From tackling 41 TIPs to enhancing industry resources, discover how one volunteer's dedication transformed TAPPI's technical documentation.

TAPPI President and CEO Montague Announces Leadership Succession Planning