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Bill Edwards and Robert Knoll Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Safety in the Forest Products Industry

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.

Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.