Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in the consumer staples industry, today announced the creation of a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on the manufacture, marketing and distribution of consumer and professional tissue products, such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels and facial tissues in over 70 countries. Suzano will acquire a 51 percent interest in the new entity, with Kimberly-Clark holding a 49 percent interest.

International technology group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement to acquire Diamond Power International, LLC (Diamond Power) businesses, including its subsidiaries and manufacturing locations, from U.S.-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W). Diamond Power is a designer and manufacturer of advanced boiler cleaning systems. The acquisition will significantly strengthen ANDRITZ’s recovery and power boiler service business.

With over 20 installations around the globe, OnEfficiency.Strength is setting new standards in data-driven papermaking. A recent installation at DS Smith Witzenhausen shows how the use of OnEfficiency.Strength can achieve impressive results in quality stabilization.

Metsä Fibre is initiating a temporary production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill in Lappeenranta, Finland, starting June 9.

Delivering products in perfect condition is critical, but for many brands, damaged goods remain a costly reality. In a recent release, Rand-Whitney examines the often-overlooked impacts of product damage and how strategic packaging choices can mitigate them.

The kraft paper bags market is poised for significant expansion in the coming decade. Valued at approximately USD 4,960 million in 2025, the market is expected to nearly double, reaching around USD 9,480 million by 2035. This represents a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%, indicating steady and robust demand growth globally.

The Unfinished Paper Market Report by The Business Research Company delivers a detailed market assessment, covering size projections from 2025 to 2034. This report explores crucial market trends, major drivers and market segmentation by [key segment categories].

The former MAN Energy Solutions is now operating under a new name and has become ‘Everllence’. The new brand identity applies worldwide and marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic development.

Chongqing Longjing Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully started up the first ANDRITZ PrimeLineHyTAD tissue machine. This start-up not only marks a milestone for premium tissue production in China but also ANDRITZ’s breakthrough with this technology in the industry.

Veritiv Operating Company, America's premier print solutions provider, announced its leading coated paper brand, Endurance, is now exclusively Made in the U.S.A. 

Green Bay Packaging, a leading manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Morrilton, Arkansas, with an investment of more than $1 billion. This expansion represents the largest capital investment project in the history of Central Arkansas.

International Paper announced the strategic exploration of a new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the production of paper-based packaging.

German packaging manufacturer Weig is entering the North American market. The move is being spearheaded by its business unit Weig Europack and will be implemented in close partnership with US-based sales agent Sharp International.

PAC Strapping Products, a leader in the strapping and packaging industry, highlights the StrapBandit, an innovative pallet threading tool that combines durability, versatility, and ergonomic design to streamline strapping applications across various industries. With its solid, one-piece construction and compatibility with all types of strapping materials—including plastic, cord, and steel—the StrapBandit offers a faster, easier, and safer way to thread pallets.

Newly available in North America, and made with a dual emphasis on functionality and sustainability, Sonoco’s new Paper Can, featuring a paper bottom is made from 100% recycled fiber, with up to 90% sourced from post-consumer materials. Engineered for recyclability, the new paper can has successfully passed re-pulpability and recyclability testing at Western Michigan University, meaning that brands using Sonoco’s all-paper container solution can confidently offer consumers packaging designed for easy recycling.

DENIOS introduces HazMat Stations which provide safe, compliant, and reliable secondary spill containment and storage for hazardous materials. Designed for versatility, these durable OSHA/NFPA compliant products hold a standard pallet with up to 4 - 55-gallon drums for ease of removal with a forklift.

BTG, the multinational provider of highly specialized process solutions for the global tissue, pulp, and paper industry, has launched a new solution for accurately measuring the chemical additive demand of fibers in the paper production, leading to cost savings.

Toscotec and Essity successfully started up the world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand. With this groundbreaking project, Toscotec continues to demonstrate its leadership as technology supplier in enabling the energy transition of the tissue industry from fossil-based to renewable energy.

Mercer Holz GmbH has taken a major step toward climate-friendly logistics with the presentation of two fully electric trucks during its Open Day at the Mercer Rosenthal pulp mill.

In 2024, Södra reinforced its position as a major producer of biomass-based green electricity, generating more power than it consumed and helping to drive Sweden’s energy transition. 

The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has appointed sustainability leader Sebastian Bartels as its new Director General, marking a strategic milestone as the organization expands its global mission to support low-carbon and circular packaging systems.

Andreas Krafft has been appointed to Klingele Paper & Packaging Group‘s management team as the new COO for the Packaging division. In his position as COO and member of the management team at Klingele, he is responsible for the global management of the corrugated board and converting plants.

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