Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, announces a strategic partnership with CuspAI, a pioneering materials science artificial intelligence company. This water industry-first collaboration aims to revolutionize materials innovation within the chemical sector through the integration of advanced AI technologies.

Sappi Europe announced the initiation of a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany as part of a proposed partial asset restructure. This step is being taken in response to sustained financial challenges and a structural decline in demand across Europe.

Lecta has implemented new internal procedures and is updating its IT systems to ensure full compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will apply across the Group from December 30, 2025.

By Adam Josephson, As the Consumer Turns
I’ve written extensively about mushrooming U.S. bank lending to nondepository financial institutions (NDFIs) such as bank-affiliated broker-dealers, hedge funds, private credit/equity funds and securitization vehicles at the expense of the real economy (businesses and households), the result of regulatory arbitrage.

Kemira downgrades its outlook for 2025 following the continued demand softness in the packaging and pulp customer industry. In addition, the US dollar has weakened significantly since the beginning of the year, having a negative impact on Kemira’s revenue and profitability. The negative impact will continue during the second half of the year, assuming the current exchange rate level prevails.

Packaging Digest reports that consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are tightening their collective belts by optimizing their packaging and evolving their business strategies to stay lean and competitive amid an imperfect storm of lower consumer spending and the uncertain future of proposed tariffs.

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new sales branch in Quebec, Canada. The new facility, located at 2903 7th Street, Val-d'Or, officially opened on June 2, 2025. This strategic location strengthens the company’s ability to better serve and expand its customer base in Northern Quebec.

Valmet will deliver key pulp mill technology to Shandong Sun Paper’s new Yandian pulp mill in the Shandong province in China. Valmet’s delivery includes cooking and fiberline, a recovery boiler, and ash crystallization.

Kruger Products announced that its subsidiary, K.T.G. (USA) Inc. will be investing approximately $35 million in a new converting line for bathroom tissue and paper towels at its site in Memphis, Tennessee.

Stora Enso has teamed-up with Novapor in a pilot project featuring Stora Enso's cellulose foam packaging material Papira®.

Cascades announced that its corrugated medium manufacturing plant in Niagara Falls, New York, will be permanently closed as part of the optimization of the company's packaging production platform.

With the introduction of three automation solutions – OnControl.SmartProtect, OnControl.FineScreening and OnControl.Pulping Detrashing – Voith is expanding its MillOne ecosystem and driving forward the digital transformation of papermaking.

Valmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.

Metsä Fibre has developed an innovative pulp-based light fibre material that combines high performance with sustainability. 

Mars has launched a $250 million Sustainability Investment Fund to drive innovation and growth in recyclable and compostable alternatives to flexible plastics, among other areas.

Amazon claims four guiding principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence and long-term thinking.

Patrick Leclercq has been appointed Divisional CEO Corrugated Board at VPK Group. In a video interview, he shares his leadership vision, cross-border collaboration, and what drives him every day.

Now in its twelfth year, Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) 2025 Green Dream Internship Program offers students an opportunity to explore the sector from the inside out, share their experiences, and receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their studies.  

Kento Hybrid continues to grow in North America, and we’re thrilled to welcome industry veteran John Kelley as our new Managing Director for the region. With over 45 years of experience in corrugated packaging and a lifelong passion for high-graphics printing and converting, John brings both strategic insight and deep operational knowledge to support our customers.

The Klingele Paper & Packaging Group is expanding its management team, with Jürgen Lemke taking over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Paper division. 

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