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Travels with Larry
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TAPPI News
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Travels with Larry
Sylvamo supports the industry by donating paper to TAPPI’s Paper360° Magazine 
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Weekly Spotlight
The European Tissue Symposium (ETS), together with Cepi, has developed a unified set of definitions and statistical guidelines for the tissue industry, following an intensive collaboration between industry experts and national associations. This initiative aims to eliminate confusion caused by inconsistent terminology and improve the accuracy of production, trade, and consumption data across Europe.
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Smurfit Westrock has been included on the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest and most successful public companies.
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Metsä Tissue announced the successful conclusion of negotiations with the works council regarding its investment and capacity adjustment plan introduced in January 2025 at its Kreuzau mill in Germany.
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Ahlstrom, a leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, has received a binding offer from Munksjö, a leading international manufacturer of decor paper solutions, for the acquisition of its Abrasives business unit.
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On the occasion of the July 4th celebrations – and in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence taking place next year – Mauro Celli, Shareholder of the A.Celli Group, and Cristina Galeotti, CEO of Cartografica Galeotti SpA, were invited to attend an official meeting with the Consul General of the United States of America in Florence, Daniela Ballard.
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TAPPI Career Wire
North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina
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Connecticut Children''s Medical Center Hartford, Connecticut
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Mattson Technology, Inc. Hillsboro, Oregon
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Occidental Petroleum Corp. Woodlands, Texas
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Monash University - School of Biological Sciences Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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From The Experts
The first half of 2025 continues to be shaped by mounting uncertainty across pulp and freight markets—trends that now appear to be accelerating following recent disruptions. While these shifts don’t directly target the recycled fiber sector, their ripple effects are intensifying.
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Market Roundup
In its January–March 2025 interim report published on 29 April 2025, Metsä Group estimated that the company's comparable operating result in April–June 2025 will be weaker than in January–March 2025. The comparable operating result for January–March 2025 was EUR 81 million.
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Signs of light seem to be starting to peek through clouds hanging over the North American containerboard market, according to analysts.
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Pulp & Paper
Nine Dragons Paper, has successfully started up a pulp mill supplied by ANDRITZ at its new integrated pulp and paper production plant in Hubei Jianli, China. The new stateof-the-art mill includes world-leading process technology and production equipment.
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Ahlstrom announces that it has received a binding offer for its Abrasives business unit from Munksjö. The potential divestment would result in Munksjö acquiring Ahlstrom's share of the Arches plant in France — currently jointly operated by both companies — together with the Abrasives business unit, including all associated operations and personnel.
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Norske Skog Skogn is preparing to enter the European book paper market supported by a comprehensive technology package developed in collaboration with international technology group ANDRITZ. This solution will enable the conversion of Paper Machine 1 (PM1) to flexibly produce both newsprint and the new NOR Book grade.
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International Paper announced a slew of changes to its North American operations, including exiting the molded fiber market entirely and closing or selling multiple facilities.
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Containerboard/Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA's third quarter, subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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International Paper announced the completion of the divestiture of five European plants to PALM Group to satisfy regulatory commitments from its acquisition of DS Smith Plc.
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The Kurz Group, a globally leading company in thin-film technology, decided to come up with its “60° – creative boxes to inspire” packaging concept for last year’s LUXE PACK trade show in Monaco in order to make a splash.
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Legislative
American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock today issued the following statement in response to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, being signed into law.
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New Products
Paper manufacturers now have access to optimized screening technology in stock preparation. Full-line supplier Voith has developed the C-bar Vertecs, a new screen basket that sets new standards in terms of separation efficiency, throughput, energy efficiency and operational reliability.
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Sonoco is pleased to partner with Kotányi GmbH – an Austrian family-owned company with over 140 years of experience in the world of spices. Together, they are setting new standards in quality and sustainability by combining innovative packaging solutions with high-quality herbs and spice blends.
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Sustainability
This year, Veracel, the joint pulp operation of Stora Enso and Suzano in southern Bahia, Brazil, celebrates two decades of pulp production.
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For the sixth time in a row, the Albéa Group’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development has been rewarded with the Gold medal by EcoVadis. With 80/100, this new result places Albéa among the top 3% of all companies rated by EcoVadis.
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People
Progroup AG is setting the next important milestone in its strategic development: Vinzenz Heindl will be joining the Board of Directors as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) on 1 August 2025. This decision means the company is clearly positioning itself to promote sustainable growth under the stewardship of the family and even closer partnerships with its customers.
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Metsä Group’s new President and CEO Jussi Vanhanen assumed his role 1 July 2025. He brings to the role extensive international leadership experience, particularly in the forest industry.
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Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Johan will continue with Huhtamaki to help ensure a smooth transition by the end of this year. His successor will be announced in due course.
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Bubble Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is excited to announce the addition of Alexandra Briordy to its Marketing Team as a Marketing Manager. With a strong foundation in digital marketing, analytics, and campaign strategy, Alexandra brings an energetic and data-driven approach to supporting Bubble Paper’s growth and brand development.
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TAPPI News
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