Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, has been officially granted the European patent EP 4114629 for its groundbreaking Osiris recycling technology. This innovation enables the recovery of wood fibers from waste fiberboards, reinforcing Unilin’s commitment to sustainable solutions.

Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks its second time as a “Gold Honoree” designating four or more consecutive years of recognition. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program acknowledges outstanding U.S. private companies.

Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Supplier Innovation Award by the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released the 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.

Rottneros today reported results for the first quarter of 2025.

The global Corrugated Boxes Market is projected to be valued at USD 147.6 billion in 2024 and reach USD 212.3 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% according to a new report by The Research Insights. The market for corrugated boxes is driven by expansion of e-commerce combined with sustainability issues and the need for durable yet lightweight packaging solutions have significantly boosted the market growth.

KP Tissue Inc. (KPT) (TSX: KPT) reports the Q1 2025 financial and operational results of KPT and Kruger Products Inc. (Kruger Products).

Siemens Energy has been selected by Arauco, one of the largest global pulp companies, to supply steam turbogenerators and the entire energy distribution system for its first pulp mill in Brazil. The Sucuriú plant is being built in Mato Grosso do Sul State and will have the capacity to produce 3.5 million tons of short fiber per year. The contract, registered in the first quarter of this fiscal year, foresees the delivery of equipment and solutions in the second half of 2027 and has an approximate value of more than 500 million reais.

Valmet has received an order from Papirnica Vevce in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to supply a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System (WIS) to inspect paper web quality.

The Navigator Company has approved an investment of EUR 30 million to retrofit Paper Machine No. 3 (PM3), giving it the operational flexibility to produce low grammage kraft packaging papers, along with its current uncoated woodfree (UWF) paper grades.

Valmet has received an order for a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) from Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper in China. The investment includes an online moisture measurement after the press section, aiming at improving the operational efficiency of the PM 8, a high-speed board machine.

Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1, 2025.

Amazon announced that it will deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste. Through its largest European investment in sustainable packaging, Amazon will bring custom-box making technology to Europe for the first time, so that more customers receive items in made-to-fit packaging.

Van Genechten Packaging Group announces the start of a €10 million expansion project at its plant VG Kvadra Pak JSC in Latvia, reinforcing its position as a key packaging partner for the Baltic and Nordic markets. The initiative includes construction, automation, and sustainability upgrades aimed at significantly increasing production capacity and supporting long-term regional growth.

On May 14, 2025, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) published a blog post urging the New York State Legislature to consider the impacts that two different extended producer responsibility (EPR) bills – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and the Affordable Waste Reduction Act – could have on the state’s recycling system and the paper industry’s supply chain. AF&PA’s full blog post is accessible here.

Starbucks has introduced a new takeaway cup in Europe that is both widely recyclable and home-compostable, marking a significant step forward in sustainable packaging. 

The global environmental non-profit CDP has published the corporate scores for 2024 disclosures. Out of 22,700 companies scored, only eight companies globally received the best Triple A rating across climate, forests and water security. Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, was one of these eight companies and the only forest industry company among these highest scored companies.

Ecohelix announces that its innovative Woodmer Seal has been awarded the Green Product Award 2025 in the Packaging category. This esteemed recognition celebrates Woodmer Seal as a groundbreaking and sustainable solution for the packaging industry.

Mondi has once again earned Platinum status in EcoVadis’ annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally for the ninth consecutive year. 

Suntex International has appointed Gene Patterson as National Sales Manager for North America. Suntex International is a global leader in stickies control. Patterson's role will be to introduce this unique technology to North America’s papermakers.

Ahlstrom has announced a leadership change within the organization. Effective June 1, Konraad Dullaert, currently Executive Vice President (EVP) of Food and Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer, will assume the role of EVP Protective Materials on a permanent basis.

Konecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas (b. 1972) as its new President and CEO as of June 1, 2025. He succeeds Konecranes’ current President and CEO Anders Svensson who will leave the company on July 19, 2025, as announced earlier. From the beginning of June until his departure, Anders Svensson will act as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Darren Sleep as our Chief Scientist, Forest Ecology and Conservation.

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Safety experts gather in New Orleans for the industry’s premier safety event

Get to know the two industry veterans leading TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course. With decades of global experience, Dr. Michael Kocurek and Tom Holm bring unmatched insight to this expert-led training.

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