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SCA has announced a leadership change in its Group Management, as Petteri Kalela will leave his position as Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp by 30 January 2026, following a mutual agreement with the company.

Holmen is introducing Holmen BOOK Bright, a new, whiter wood‑containing book paper that reproduces colours with clarity and intensity. The paper offers a high level of opacity and can help reduce environmental impact across the book market.

Mondi and corrugated cardboard packaging and paperboard manufacturer Pacapime Hungary are bringing corrugated packaging for fruit and vegetables to the Central and Western European markets. 

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the January 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report.

Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US $10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility, to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity.

The 4evergreen alliance has published major updates to two cornerstone documents in its Technical Toolbox, supporting Europe’s transition to high‑performance recycling systems under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). 

Essity has confirmed the opening date of its new £30m+ recycled paper facility at its largest UK manufacturing site in Prudhoe.

Cepi preliminary statistics for 2025 show European paper and board production decreased by 1.5%. The drop is similarly experienced by most global competitors.

Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Specialty products by €50-70/t, depending on the grade, effective on deliveries as from 1 April 2026.

Hear directly from Leslie Petrie, Vice President of Global Environmental, Health and Safety for International Paper (Retired), and TAPPI member.