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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.

by ResourceWise
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.

Driven by structural overcapacity in the graphic paper markets and the need to ensure long-term competitiveness of its operations, UPM Communication Papers plans to end paper production at UPM Kaukas paper mill, Finland, reducing the annual production capacity of coated mechanical paper by 300,000 metric tons.

Palo Alto, California-based HP congratulated its customer, Pratt Industries, for setting a new benchmark within the HP PageWide install base. In six months, their new HP PageWide T1195i Press has not only become fully operational but has also surged to become the most productive HP PageWide press across HP’s global install base.