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Stora Enso Sets New Circularity Target Aligned with Global Circularity Protocol

Stora Enso has published its Circularity Plan, aligned with the first version of the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), and introduced a new target to increase material circularity in its direct operational control. The plan outlines the company’s comprehensive approach to advancing circularity, including target setting and the integration of circular economy principles into its strategy and daily operations.

Metsä Board Earns a Fourth ‘A’ from CDP

Metsä Board has been recognised by CDP for its efforts to engage suppliers in addressing climate change and has received an A score in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). Earlier this year, Metsä Board achieved a CDP Triple A rating across climate, forests and water security.

FRA Elects Kevin Hudson as Chairman of the Board

During the FRA 2026 Annual Meeting, the Forest Resources Association (FRA) Board of Directors elected Kevin Hudson, Senior Vice President, Forest Resources and Recycled Fiber at Smurfit Westrock Company, to serve as the Association’s Chairman of the Board for the next two years.

Genera Appoints Industrial Manufacturing Executive Mark Ushpol as Chief Executive Officer

Genera, North America's largest vertically integrated manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber packaging products, today announced the appointment of Mark Ushpol as Chief Executive Officer. Ushpol will lead Genera through a period of commercial acceleration and innovation as the company ramps production following completion of the Vonore expansion project.

Refiner Enzymes: Cutting Costs and Improving Specifications

If you prioritize steady runs, on-spec quality, and lower total costs, modern refiner enzymes offer a low-risk way to improve all three—when properly managed.

Smurfit Westrock Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) announced the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

IBS Group Optimizes Turn-Up on Packaging Paper Machine: €420,000 Annual Savings

DS Smith Said to be Considering Closing Cornwall Site

DS Smith is said to be considering shutting its Launceston, Cornwall site with more than 160 jobs at risk, according to the BBC.

Michelman Introduces Nuvita® Life 4002 & Nuvita® Life 4605: Bio-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications

Michelman announced the introduction of two new bio-based, plastic-free coatings, Nuvita® Life 4002 & Nuvita® Life 4605, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fiber-based retail food packaging applications.

MM Packaging to Reduce Carbon Footprint Through New Electric Shunt Truck

MM Packaging Deeside has bolstered its sustainability credentials by adding an electric shunt truck to its operation. The project, in association with Farrall’s Group, is set to cut 15 tonnes per annum of carbon for MM Packaging, with the vehicle shifting materials from its manufacturing site to its warehouse.