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The Board of Directors for Pixelle Specialty Solutions (“Pixelle” or “the Company”) announced the appointment of Julie Schertell as CEO of Pixelle. Ms. Schertell succeeds Ross Bushnell, who has stepped down as CEO to pursue new opportunities.

From sustainability to regulatory updates, see what’s in store for this year’s exclusive fiberglass mat event.

Stora Enso inaugurated a new consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill, the largest and most modern in Europe. The line is part of a total investment of approximately EUR 1.7 billion from 2019 to 2025, responding to the growing global demand for renewable packaging and contributing to the transition toward a circular bioeconomy.

Heinzel Paper is set to increase prices for corrugated case material as of the start of the fourth quarter amid cost pressures.

Interfor Corporation (IFP.TO), a Canadian lumber company, announced its plan to reduce its lumber production by around 145 million board feet between September and December of 2025, representing around 12% of its normal operating stance.

Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future.

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The other week, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) announced its acquisition of Greif’s containerboard operations.

Progroup remains clearly on track when it comes to sustainability, even in economically challenging times. The Sustainability Report 2024 that is now being published not only outlines the latest developments, measures and successes, but also clearly illustrates the ongoing commitment of the family-run company, which is based in Landau. 

In 2022, full-line supplier Voith successfully commissioned a Compact Dispersion System in the stock preparation of PM 70 at Saica Paper in Nogent-sur-Seine followed in 2023 by a Compact Dispersion System for stock preparation on PM 60 at Saica Paper's Champblain site in Laveyron. Saica Paper, a leading manufacturer of paper and cardboard packaging in Europe, has expressed high satisfaction with the modern and efficient technologies that optimize its production processes and increase product quality.

Kruger announced to its employees a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure future operations of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited contingent on timely endorsement by key industry partners.