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Smurfit Westrock Expands its Presence in Ecuador

Smurfit Westrock, the world’s largest integrated paper-based packaging company, with operations in 40 countries across Latin America, North America, EMEA & APAC, has completed an asset purchase agreement of Cartomanabí, one of the main corrugated packaging companies in Ecuador.

Canfor Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2025

Canfor Corporation (“the Company” or “Canfor”) (TSX: CFP) reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results:

Production Shutdown at Metsä Group's Joutseno Pulp Mill

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is initiating a production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill on 31 March 2026. The production shutdown is used to adjust pulp production to match the current uncertain demand situation in the Asian markets.

THIMM Achieves Significant Productivity Boost with BOBST Investments

To increase productivity while reducing pressure on operators, THIMM invested in a BOBST MASTERCUTLINE, complemented by TooLink and a MASTERFOLD folder-gluer combined with the SPEEDPACK automated packer. The result has exceeded expectations and helps position the business for future growth.

Cascades Invests $6.9M in Recycled Boxboard Plant

Cascades Inc. has invested $6.9 million in its Kingsey Falls, Quebec, uncoated recycled boxboard manufacturing facility—Papier Kingsey Falls—to increase the site’s production capacity and product quality.

New EU Packaging Rules Could Reshape Supply Chains

The European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, known as PPWR, marks a major shift in how packaging is designed, assessed and placed on the European market. The regulation replaces the previous EU directive on packaging waste and introduces directly applicable rules across all member states.

Pregis Expands Wind Power Use at 22 U.S. Facilities

Crown Holdings Appoints Michael Doss to its Board

Crown Holdings has elected packaging industry executive Michael P. Doss to its Board of Directors, effective March 3, 2026.

Better Together: 2026 Student Summit

Douglas W. Coffin, Ph.D., Named Recipient of TAPPI’s 2026 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award

Doug Coffin, Ph.D. announced as 2026 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award recipient.